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{{Featured|October 29, 2008}}<br><br />
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[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|250px|The map of Japan showing the four main Japanese Pokémon regions.]]<br />
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|250px|The map of Europe showing the three main European Pokémon regions.]]<br />
The designs of nine of the major Pokémon [[region]]s—[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]]/[[Hisui]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and they are sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions and the Hisui region are based on smaller regions in {{wp|Japan}}, Unova and Alola are based on parts of the {{wp|United States}}, Kalos is based on {{wp|France}}, Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}, and Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, consisting in the countries of {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}} and {{wp|Andorra}}. It is said the inspiration for [[Orre]] is {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}}.<br />
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==Core regions==<br />
===Kanto===<br />
The {{wp|Kantō region}} of Japan (関東地方, ''Kantō-chihō'', meaning "Region East to the Barrier", referring to the east of the Hakone checkpoint) is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the [[Pokémon world]], but is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of the game map corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chūbu region|Chūbu}} (中部地方, ''Chūbu-chihō'', meaning "Central region", also called 中部日本, ''Chūbu-nihon'', that means "Central Japan").<br />
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{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pallet Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|下田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimoda, Shizuoka|Shimoda City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Pallet Town is based on [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s hometown {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida City}} during his boyhood.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 1|Route 1]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Peninsula}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| A peninsula that connects Shimoda City to Mishima City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian City]]<br />
| {{jwp|三島市}} or {{jwp|箱根町}}<br />
| {{wp|Mishima, Shizuoka|Mishima City}} or {{wp|Hakone, Kanagawa|Hakone Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} or {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} or {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|奥秩父山塊}}<br />
| {{wp|Okuchichibu Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}、{{jwp|山梨県}}、{{jwp|長野県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}, {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, and {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]]<br />
| {{jwp|秩父市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichibu, Saitama|Chichibu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
| Viridian Forest being inside Route 2 is a reference to its real world counterpart's name Okuchichibu - meaning "interior of Chichibu".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pewter City]]<br />
| {{jwp|前橋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Maebashi, Gunma|Maebashi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Maebashi rests at the foot of Mount Akagi. It is the capital city of the Gunma Prefecture. The famous {{wp|Iwajuku}} archaeological site and the Iwajuku Museum are located in the city of {{wp|Midori, Gunma|Midori}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 3|Route 3]]<br />
| {{jwp|桐生市}} - {{jwp|足利市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiryū, Gunma|Kiryū City}} - {{wp|Ashikaga, Tochigi|Ashikaga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Moon]]<br />
| {{jwp|赤城山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Akagi}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Mt. Akagi features a crater lake near the summit<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 4|Route 4]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐野市}} - {{jwp|栃木市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sano, Tochigi|Sano City}} - {{wp|Tochigi (city)|Tochigi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean City]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇都宮市}}<br />
| {{wp|Utsunomiya|Utsunomiya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Utsunomiya City is the capital city of the Tochigi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|大谷資料館}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum - Subterranean Cave<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum used to be a quarry with a network of monumental underground chambers, and is located in Utsunomiya City. Could also be based on {{wp|Ashio Copper Mine}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 24|Routes 24]] & [[Kanto Route 25|25]]<br />
| {{jwp|日光国立公園}}, {{jwp|那須塩原市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nikkō National Park}} and {{wp|Nasushiobara|Nasushiobara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Cottage]]<br />
| {{jwp|北茨城市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki|Kitaibaraki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| It's known for Rokkakudō, a wooden retreat overlooking the sea along the Izura coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 9|Route 9]]<br />
| {{jwp|水戸線}}<br />
| {{wp|Mito Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}, {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Specifically, from Sakuragawa City to Ishioka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rock Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|筑波山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsukuba}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| A non-volcanic mountain renowned for its beautiful granite.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 6|Route 6]]<br />
| {{jwp|京葉線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keiyō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vermilion City]]<br />
| {{jwp|横浜市}}, {{jwp|横須賀市}}, {{jwp|千葉市}}<br />
| A hybrid of {{wp|Yokohama, Kanagawa|Yokohama City}}, {{wp|Yokosuka|Yokosuka City}} and {{wp|Chiba (city)|Chiba City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Geographically, it is based on Chiba City (capital city of the Chiba Prefecture). However, Yokohama (capital city of the Kanagawa Prefecture) is the largest and most luxurious seaport of the three. Yokosuka has a United States Navy base, a possible inspiration for Vermilion Gym and Lt. Surge as an "American" soldier.<br><br />
During the announcement for the 2023 [[Pokémon World Championships]], [[The Pokémon Company]] used a trailer with footage of Vermilion City taken from the [[Generation I]] games before announcing that the event would be held in Yokohama.<ref><br />
Play Pokémon (@playpokemon) on [https://twitter.com/playpokemon/status/1561383485323055109 Twitter]: Now announcing the destination for #PokemonWorlds 2023…</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|加曽利貝塚}}<br />
| {{wp|Kasori Shell Mound}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| The largest known shell mound found in Japan which can be viewed in a tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 11|Routes 11]], [[Kanto Route 13|13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]] & [[Kanto Route 15|15]]<br />
| {{jwp|外房線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sotobō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Route 11 is based on Midori-ku ward, Route 13 on Katsuura City, Route 14 on Kamogawa City (due to wind turbines), and Route 15 on Minamibōsō City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Power Plant]]<br />
| {{jwp|東海発電所}}<br />
| {{wp|Tōkai Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The first commercial nuclear power plant in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavender Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku, Ibaraki|Ushiku City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Geographically, it is closer to {{wp|Kashima, Ibaraki|Kashima City}}. However, Ushiku City contains Ushiku Jyoen - a large scale graveyard that allows people to bury passed away pets. It also contains a small animal park, where people can feed various animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久大仏}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku Daibutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The fifth tallest statue in the world, which is located near Ushiku Jyoen (a large scale graveyard). Could also be based on Kashima Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 8|Route 8]]<br />
| {{jwp|京成東成田線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keisei Higashi-Narita Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 12|Route 12]]<br />
| {{jwp|九十九里浜}}, {{jwp|銚子市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kujūkuri Beach}}, {{wp|Chōshi}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Chōshi City has one of the largest fish catches in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Underground Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京メトロ東西線}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Metro Tozai Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 7|Route 7]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿御苑}} or {{jwp|代々木公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Gyo-en}} or {{wp|Yoyogi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Gyo-en is the largest garden park in Shinjuku. Part of it and Yoyogi Park are in Shibuya, a ward located between Setagaya and Shinjuku wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celadon City]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|新宿区}} or {{jwp|世田谷区}})<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Shinjuku}} and {{wp|Setagaya}} special wards)<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku is a major commercial center of Japan known for its business, shopping, and nightlife. The [[Celadon Department Store]] may be a reference to the many department stores found in Shinjuku, while the [[Celadon Game Corner]] may be a reference to the many ''pachinko'' parlors. Similarly, Setagaya has the largest population of Tokyo's special wards, which may be the inspiration for the [[Celadon Condominiums]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 5|Route 5]]<br />
| {{jwp|さいたま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama (city)|Saitama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Saffron City]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|千代田区}})<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Chiyoda, Tokyo|Chiyoda}} special ward)<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Chiyoda is a major economical powerhouse of Japan, housing the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies that contribute roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies. The [[Silph Co.]] headquarters being located in Saffron City may reflect this. Chiyoda is also the political center of Japan: the Imperial Palace, Prime Minister's Official Residence, the National Diet and the Supreme Court are located here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Magnet Train|Magnet Train station]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿駅}} or {{jwp|新大阪駅}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Station}} and {{wp|Shin-Ōsaka Station}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| The {{wp|Tōkaidō Shinkansen}} bullet train line runs between Tokyo Station in Chiyoda special ward, Tokyo and Shin-Ōsaka Station in Yodogawa ward, Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fuchsia City]]<br />
| {{jwp|館山市}}, {{jwp|富津市}}, or {{jwp|南房総市}}<br />
| {{wp|Futtsu|Futtsu City}}, {{wp|Tateyama, Chiba|Tateyama City}}, or {{wp|Minamibōsō|Minamibōsō City}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| All three cities are located close to the Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park. Tateyama City contains many historic buildings. The Minami Bōsō Ninja Village “Ninja no Sato” is located in Minamibōsō City, relating to [[Koga]]’s status as a ninja.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}} ({{jwp|マザー牧場}})<br />
| {{wp|Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park}} (specifically Mother Farm)<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Mother Farm is an animal theme park located in the {{wp|Futtsu}} part of Quasi-National Park. Established in 1962, it's famous for its sheep shows and guests can interreact with various domesticated animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 16|Route 16]]<br />
| {{jwp|鎌倉市}} - {{jwp|平塚市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamakura|Kamakura City}} - {{wp|Hiratsuka|Hiratsuka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京湾アクアライン}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}、{{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}} and {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| It connects {{wp|Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki City}} and {{wp|Kisarazu, Chiba|Kisarazu City}} over Tokyo Bay. It was under construction when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were released.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafoam Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|江の島}}<br />
| {{wp|Enoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| A small offshore island. Home to the Iwaya Caves.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 19|Water Routes 19]], [[Kanto Route 20|20]], & [[Kanto Route 21|21]]<br />
| {{jwp|相模湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagami Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| Many small islands are scattered around this bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cinnabar Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Oshima|Izu-Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Oshima is famous for {{wp|Mount Mihara}}, an active volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 22|Route 22]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|静岡県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Indigo Plateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}, {{jwp|安中市}} or {{jwp|秩父多摩甲斐国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Northwestern Saitama}}, {{wp|Annaka, Gunma|Annaka City}} or {{wp|Chichibu Tama Kai National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Due to the confusing nature of the Kanto's map between Gen 1/3 and Gen 2/4, it's hard to pint-point the exact location. It's also possible the national park is the basis for [[Kanto Route 23|Route 23]] and [[Victory Road (Kanto)|Victory Road]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 28|Route 28]]<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| Mt. Fuji is located here. Could possibly also based on Fujinomiya City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 26|Route 26]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士市}} - {{jwp|静岡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji, Shizuoka|Fuji City}} - {{wp|Shizuoka (city)|Shizuoka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 27|Route 27]]<br />
| {{jwp|駿河湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Suruga Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Both {{wp|Shiraito Falls}} and {{wp|Otodome Falls}}, the real world [[Tohjo Falls]], are located close to the bay. Two waterfalls separated by a mere 600 feet, located southwest of {{wp|Mount Fuji}}.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Sevii Islands====<br />
The [[Sevii Islands]] are based on two archipelagos off the coast of Tokyo: the {{wp|Izu Islands}} ({{jwp|伊豆諸島}}, ''Izu-shoto'', meaning "Izu Archipelago") and the {{wp|Bonin Islands}} ({{jwp|小笠原諸島}}, ''Ogasawara-shoto'', meaning "Ogasawara Archipelago"), both archipelagos are administered by the Tokyo Metropolis (under Japanese law, the prefecture of Tokyo is designated as a to (都), translated as metropolis)<br />
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{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[One Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}、{{jwp|神津島}}、{{jwp|式根島}}、{{jwp|利島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}, {{wp|Kozushima|Kōzushima}}, {{wp|Shikinejima}} and {{wp|Toshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|大島支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture (Tokyo)|Oshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kindle Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Treasure Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|神津島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kozushima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Ember]]<br />
| {{jwp|利島}}宮塚山<br />
| Mt. Miyatsuka, {{wp|Toshima Island}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Two Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|三宅島}}、{{jwp|御蔵島}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyakejima}} and {{wp|Mikurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三宅支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyake Subprefecture|Miyake}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈島}}、{{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōjima}} and {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Isle Port]]<br />
| 底土港<br />
| Sokodo Port<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Four Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icefall Cave]]<br />
| 丸山, {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| Maruyama, {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Five Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|聟島列島}}<br />
| Mukojima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| All are uninhabited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Water Labyrinth]]<br />
| {{jwp|西之島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nishinoshima (Ogasawara)|Nishinoshima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Gorgeous]]<br />
| 中ノ島<br />
| Nakanoshima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Cave]]<br />
| 笹魚島<br />
| Sasauojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|媒島}}<br />
| Nakoudojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Six Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島列島}}<br />
| Chichijima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the north of Chichijima include Anijima ({{jwp|兄島}}) and Otōtojima ({{jwp|弟島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dotted Hole]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Green Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|兄島}}<br />
| Anijima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outcast Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟島}}<br />
| Otōtojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seven Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hahajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tanoby Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島列島}}<br />
| Hahajima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the south of Hahajima include Anejima ({{jwp|姉島}}) and Imōtojima ({{jwp|妹島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Navel Rock]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳥島}}<br />
| {{wp|Torishima (Izu Islands)|Torishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
| Known as the habitat of albatross.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Birth Island]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|南鳥島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Minami Torishima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The easternmost island belonging to Japan. It's also triangular in shape.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Johto===<br />
In Japan, the Kantō region is often contrasted with the {{wp|Kansai region}} (関西地方, ''Kansai-chihō'', meaning "Region West to the Tollgate", referring to the regions west to the Osaka Tollgate), also known as {{wp|Kinki region}} (近畿地方, ''Kinki-chihō'', meaning "Region Near the Capital", referring to the cities of Nara and Kyoto, Japan former capital cities), which like [[Johto]] is to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the Kansai region and the western {{wp|Chūbu region}} combined, as well as a small part of eastern {{wp|Shikoku region}} (四国地方 ''Shikoku-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Four Provinces", referring to the four historical provinces that made up the island).<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Silver]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} and {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} and {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| The encounter with [[Red (game)|Red]] at Mt. Silver may be a reference to {{wp|Kuninotokotachi}}. Waiting atop Mt. Silver as the series’ highest-level {{pkmn|Trainer}} opponent, Red was the player character with humble beginnings from the first Pokémon games; Kuninotokotachi is said to be the first Japanese deity, born of something resembling a reed following the creation of heaven and earth, who resides atop Mt. Fuji.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Bark Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜松市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamamatsu, Shizuoka|Hamamatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Could also be based on {{wp|Shizuoka, Shizuoka|Shizuoka City}} (capital city of the Shizuoka Prefecture), due to wind turbines added to New Bark Town in HGSS. At the same time construction was completed on a small wind-farm in Shizuoka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 29|Route 29]]<br />
| {{jwp|岡崎平野}}<br />
| Okazaki Plain<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cherrygrove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|半田市}} and {{jwp|南知多町}}<br />
| {{wp|Handa, Aichi|Handa City}} and {{wp|Minamichita|Minamichita Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
| Both residences are located in Chita Peninsula, which is famous for flower cultivation. Could possibly be based on {{wp|Nagoya|Nagoya City}}, the capital city of the Aichi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 31|Route 31]]<br />
| {{jwp|濃尾平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Nōbi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Violet City]]<br />
| {{jwp|奈良市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara, Nara|Nara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| Home to many historic buildings and monuments, Nara is where Japan was founded as a state. It was the capital of Japan from 710 CE to 794 CE as the seat of the Emperor before the capital was moved to Kyoto. Currently is the capital city of the Nara Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sprout Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|興福寺}} or {{jwp|法隆寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōfuku-ji}} or {{wp|Hōryū-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| A five-story pagoda, Kōfuku-ji is the second-largest pagoda in Japan, located on northeast of Nara City. Hōryū-ji is the oldest wooden building in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Alph]]<br />
| {{jwp|明日香村}}<br />
| {{wp|Asuka, Nara|Asuka Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| There are many archaeological sites in Nara such as Ishibutai Kofun ({{jwp|石舞台古墳}}) and {{wp|Takamatsuzuka Tomb}} ({{jwp|高松塚古墳}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 32|Route 32]]<br />
| {{jwp|松阪市}}, {{jwp|伊勢志摩}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsusaka|Matsusaka City}} and {{wp|Ise-Shima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| Ise-Shima is famous for fresh seafood and pearl cultivation.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Union Cave]]<br />
| 青の洞窟（がまの口）<br />
| Blue Grotto (Gama-no-kuchi)<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| The Blue Grotto of Kumano is a small sea cave in Tategasaki, the largest columnar rock formation in Nigishima Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 33|Route 33]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野市}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano, Mie|Kumano City}} and {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}, {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azalea Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|みなべ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Minabe, Wakayama|Minabe Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| Minabe is famous for its high-quality Japanese apricots, known as {{wp|ubame}}, and high-quality charcoal, known as {{wp|Binchōtan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slowpoke Well]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野本宮大社}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Hongū Taisha}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| A Shinto Shrine that was originally located on a sandbank by Kumano River. It was relocated to the mountain after being partially destroyed in the flood. The sandbank now contains the largest torii shrine gate in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ilex Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野古道}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Kodō}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| The Kumano Kodō is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes spread across the old-growth forest that connects various sacred shrines that have been sites for centuries of ascetic worship of natural phenomenon and natural wonders.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 34|Route 34]]<br />
| {{jwp|有田市}} - {{jwp|和歌山市}}<br />
| {{wp|Arida, Wakayama|Arida City}} - {{wp|Wakayama (city)|Wakayama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod City]]<br />
| {{jwp|大阪市}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka|Ōsaka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Ōsaka is the largest and most populous city in the Kansai region, serving as a major hub and financial center in the country. It is also the capital city of the Urban Prefecture of Osaka. Osaka Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Kyoto Prefecture. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|通天閣}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsūtenkaku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Tsūtenkaku is one of the most popular landmarks in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|梅田}}, {{jwp|心斎橋}}, and {{jwp|難波}} {{jwp|地下街}}<br />
| {{wp|Umeda}}, {{wp|Shinsaibashi}}, and {{wp|Namba}} Underground Shopping Malls<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Osaka’s districts of Umeda, Shinsaibashi, and Namba are famous for their large network of underground shopping malls and tunnels known as ''chikagai''. Examples include DIAMOR Osaka Umeda (42,977 m²), CRYSTA NAGAHORI Minamisenba Shinsaibashi (81,765 m²), and Namba Walk (37,881 m²), respectively, which have approximately 100 retail stores each.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 35|Route 35]]<br />
| {{jwp|服部緑地}}<br />
| {{wp|Hattori Ryokuchi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
|A green space in Northern Osaka. Located close to the Expo Commemoration Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[National Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|明治の森箕面国定公園}} or {{jwp|万博記念公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Meiji no Mori Minoo Quasi-National Park}} or {{wp|Expo Commemoration Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| In the Expo Park, there is a famous monument called the {{wp|Tower of the Sun}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéathlon Dome]]<br />
| {{jwp|京セラドーム大阪}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome Osaka}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| A baseball stadium located in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 36|Route 36]]<br />
| {{jwp|木津川市}} or {{jwp|京田辺市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kizugawa, Kyoto|Kizugawa City}} or {{wp|Kyōtanabe, Kyoto|Kyōtanabe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 37|Route 37]]<br />
| {{jwp|枚方市}} or {{jwp|伏見区}}<br />
| {{wp|Hirakata|Hirakata City}} - {{wp|Fushimi-ku, Kyoto|Fushimi-ku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}} - {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}} - {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ecruteak City]]<br />
| {{jwp|京都市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto|Kyōto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Having served as the seat of the imperial court for eleven centuries, Kyōto is considered to be the cultural capital of Japan. It is the capital city of the prefecture of the same name. The towers that inspired the [[Burned Tower]] and the [[Bell Tower]] are both located in Kyōto. Kyoto Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Osaka Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Burned Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|西寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Sai-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| The temple was burnt down in 1233 and to this day hasn't been rebuilt.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bell Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|金閣}} and {{jwp|東寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} and {{wp|Tō-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Kinkaku-ji was set on fire by a monk in 1950 ({{jwp|金閣寺放火事件}}). The wall is covered with gold leaf. Atop the Kinkaku temple sits a golden statue of a rooster or phoenix ({{p|Ho-Oh}}). Tō-ji was build alongside Sai-ji and, unlike the later temple, it still stands to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olivine City]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe, Hyogo|Kōbe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Kōbe is the major port city in the Kansai region. The city is also well known for ''wagyū'', or {{wp|Kobe beef}}. Is the capital city of the Hyogo Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 38|Route 38]] & [[Johto Route 39|39]]<br />
| {{jwp|六甲山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Rokkō}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|Home to Rokkosan Pasture - a public pasture farm.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glitter Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸ポートタワー}} & {{jwp|和田岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe Port Tower}} & Cape Wada<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 40|Water Route 40]]<br />
| {{jwp|明石海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Akashi Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whirl Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|淡路島}}<br />
| {{wp|Awaji Island|Awajishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| The {{wp|Naruto Strait}} between Awajishima and Shikoku is famous for the {{wp|Naruto whirlpools}}. Soul Silver describes {{p|Lugia}} splitting one island into the Whirl Islands to end a war; Awajishima was the epicenter of the {{wp|Great Hanshin earthquake}}, with a portion of the island's damaged fault zone preserved to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 41|Water Route 41]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cianwood City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門市}} or {{jwp|鳴門市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto, Tokushima|Naruto City}} or {{wp|Tokushima (city)|Tokushima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Naruto is where {{wp|Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co.}} began. Tokushima is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 42|Route 42]]<br />
| {{jwp|大津市}} - {{jwp|草津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōtsu|Ōtsu City}} - {{wp|Kusatsu, Shiga|Kusata City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Mortar]]<br />
| {{jwp|比叡山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hiei}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| “Marathon Monks” would undergo exhaustive exercises on Mount Hiei. [[Kiyo]] trains in isolation deep within Mt. Mortar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 44|Route 44]]<br />
| {{jwp|彦根市}} - {{jwp|東近江市}} & {{jwp|鈴鹿山脈}}<br />
| {{wp|Hikone, Shiga|Hikone City}} - {{wp|Higashiōmi|Higashiōmi City}} & {{wp|Suzuka Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahogany Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甲賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōka, Shiga|Kōka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Kōka is where the famous Kōga ninja were born and educated ({{wp|Kōga-ryū}}, {{jwp|甲賀流}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 43|Route 43]]<br />
| {{jwp|近江八幡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōmihachiman|Ōmihachiman City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of Rage]]<br />
| {{jwp|琵琶湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Biwa}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ice Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊吹山}} and {{jwp|両白山地}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibuki Mountains}} and {{wp|Ryōhaku Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} is an easy-to-climb mountain that is famous for receiving the world's heaviest recorded snowfall. The interiors could be based on {{wp|Narusawa Ice Cave|Narusawa Ice Cave}}, but geographically it's too far away from both mountains.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blackthorn City]]<br />
| {{jwp|白川郷}}, {{jwp|岐阜市}}<br />
| Hybrid of Shirakawa-go and {{wp|Gifu|Gifu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Shiragawa-go is a world heritage site in Shiragawa Village (near {{wp|Takayama, Gifu|Takayama City}}), which is located near Shō River. Geographically it is placed closer to Gifu City, near Nagara River.<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragon's Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|金華山}}<br />
| Hybrid of {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} and {{wp|Mount Kinka (Gifu)|Mount Kinka}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be two different mountains merged together. Mount Kinka is a symbol of Gifu City, known for {{wp|Gifu Castle}}. Could also be based on Shōhō-ji and its {{wp|Gifu Great Buddha}} Statue, located near said mountain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 45|Route 45]]<br />
| {{jwp|天竜川}}, near {{jwp|水窪ダム (静岡県)|水窪ダム}}<br />
| {{wp|Tenryū River}}, near {{wp|Misakubo Dam}}<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}} and {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}} and {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dark Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|美濃三河高原}}<br />
| Mino Mikawa Plateau<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cliff Edge Gate]]<br />
| {{jwp|那賀町}}<br />
| {{wp|Naka, Tokushima|Naka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 47|Routes 47]] & [[Johto Route 48|48]]<br />
| {{jwp|三好市}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyoshi, Tokushima|Miyoshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Oboke Gorge and Yoshino River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Embedded Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|剣山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)|Mount Tsurugi}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| An important site of Shugendō worship, a sect of mixture of Shintoism and Buddhism. On the top of the mountain, there is a small shrine called ‘Tsurugi Jinja’. There is also a theory that Yamatai, an ancient country that is argued to have settled in Kyūshū, was also located there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|丸亀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Marugame, Kagawa|Marugame City}}<br />
| {{jwp|香川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}<br />
| NEW REOMA WORLD amusement park is based here, which contains an animal park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frontier Access]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji|Himeji City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路セントラルパーク}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Central Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Himeji Castle is located exactly on the Battle Castle position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinjoh Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|立山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tate}}<br />
| {{jwp|富山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}<br />
| One of the Three Holy Mountains of Japan. Due to the heavy snowfalls, this mountain is famous for Yuki-no-Otani (Snow Walls), which can reach up to 20m. Inferred from the location of the callout display on the map. (Assuming that [[Ice Path]] is the {{wp|Hida Mountains}} and [[Blackthorn City]] is {{wp|Takayama City}}, Gifu Prefecture).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Hoenn===<br />
[[Hoenn]] is based on the southernmost parts of Japan—{{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū region}} (九州地方, ''Kyūshū-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Nine Provinces", referring to the nine historical provinces that made up the island, currently the region is divided in seven prefectures) and surrounding islands (including the {{wp|Okinawa island}}), with its main island flipped counter-clockwise ninety degrees with the smaller islands pushed close together and circulating around its southern side.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Littleroot Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里市}} or {{jwp|佐世保市}}<br />
| {{wp|Imari, Saga|Imari City}} or {{wp|Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 101|Route 101]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐世保線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasebo Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Sasebo City to Saga City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oldale Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga, Saga|Saga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 102|Route 102]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津線}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Saga City to Karatsu City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 103|Route 103]]<br />
| {{jwp|雲仙市}}, near {{jwp|有明海}}<br />
| {{wp|Unzen, Nagasaki|Unzen City}}, near {{wp|Ariake Sea}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Trackless Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|吉野ヶ里遺跡}}<br />
| {{wp|Yoshinogari site}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg City]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu, Saga|Karatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 104|Route 104]]<br />
| {{jwp|東松浦半島}}<br />
| Higashimatsūra Peninsula<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg Woods]]<br />
| 古窯の森公園<br />
| Koyohinomori Park<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rustboro City]]<br />
| {{jwp|福岡市}} and {{jwp|北九州市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka|Fukuoka City}} and {{wp|Kitakyushu, Fukuoka|Kitakyushu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
| Fukuoka is the sixth largest city in Japan and is famous for Kyushu University, a former Imperial University. Is also the capital city of the prefecture of same name. Kitakyushu's main industry is steelmaking. It is also home to {{wp|Zenrin}}, a company specializing in [[PokéNav|navigation software]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 116|Route 116]]<br />
| {{jwp|太宰府市}} - {{jwp|久留米市}}<br />
| {{wp|Dazaifu, Fukuoka|Dazaifu City}} - {{wp|Kurume|Kurume City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rusturf Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|耳納山地}} - {{jwp|筑肥山地}}<br />
| Minō Mountains - Chikuhi Mountains<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 105|Water Routes 105]] & [[Hoenn Route 106|106]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里湾}} - {{jwp|五島列島}}<br />
| Imari Bay - {{wp|Gotō Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 107|Water Routes 107]], [[Hoenn Route 108|108]] & [[Hoenn Route 109|109]]<br />
| {{jwp|五島灘}}<br />
| Gotō Nada<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dewford Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|対馬島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsushima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Island Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|壱岐古墳群}}<br />
| Iki Kofungun<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|A group of tumuli and historical site of Iki Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abandoned Ship]] / [[Sea Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|端島 (長崎県)}}<br />
| {{wp|Hashima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Hashima Island is known for being walled and for being used for the extraction of coal for cars.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slateport City]]<br />
| {{jwp|長崎市|長崎市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki, Nagasaki|Nagasaki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| The main industry is shipbuilding. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 110|Route 110]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本フェリー}} route & {{jwp|島原鉄道線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Ferry route & {{wp|Shimabara Railway Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mauville City]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto, Kumamoto|Kumamoto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|The city is undergoing a large-scale redevelopment. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本港}}<br />
| Port of Kumamoto<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fabled Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|天草諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Amakusa|Amakusa Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 117|Route 117]]<br />
| {{jwp|合志市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōshi, Kumamoto|Kōshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdanturf Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|菊池市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kikuchi, Kumamoto|Kikuchi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 111|Route 111 & Desert]]<br />
| {{jwp|豊後大野市}} - {{jwp|南阿蘇村}} + 南阿蘇村外牧<br />
| {{wp|Bungo-Ōno|Bungo-Ōno City}} - {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}} + Hokamaki<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|長目塚古墳}}<br />
| Nagamezuka Tomb<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| One of the Nakadori burial mounds, an important historical site to Kumamoto Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Tower]]<br />
| 阿蘇大御神御足跡石<br />
| Aso Omikami Footprint Stone<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| A large holy stone that is believed to be prayed by Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto, the guardian deity of the Aso Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gnarled Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|九重山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Kujū}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 112|Route 112]]<br />
| 南阿蘇村河陽<br />
| Kawayo, {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jagged Pass]] & [[Fiery Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県道111号阿蘇吉田線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Prefectural Road 111 Aso Yoshida Line<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|A mountaineering road that leads to Aso City and Minamiaso Village.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Chimney]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Aso}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavaridge Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇町}} and {{jwp|竹田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aso, Kumamoto|Aso Town}} and {{wp|Taketa, Ōita|Taketa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}} and {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}} and {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Aso and Taketa are home to Aso and Nagayu {{wp|onsen}}, or hot springs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Meteor Falls]]<br />
| {{jwp|羽門の滝}} or {{jwp|竜門の滝 (大分県)}}<br />
| Udo Falls or Ryumon Falls<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 114|Route 114]]<br />
| {{jwp|別府市}}<br />
| {{wp|Beppu|Beppu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|The rocky area near [[Meteor Falls]] is probably based on {{wp|Mount Yufu}}, while the waterside near [[Fallarbor Town]] is based on {{wp|Beppu Onsen}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fallarbor Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|大分市}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita, Oita|Ōita City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 119|Route 119]]<br />
| {{jwp|高千穂峡}}<br />
| Takachiho Gorge<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fortree City]]<br />
| {{jwp|日向市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyūga, Miyazaki|Hyūga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| Hyūga is famous for Nippō Kaigan Quasi-National Park, which contains Cape Hyūga and Myokokuji Garden. Could also be based on {{wp|Kobayashi, Miyazaki|Kobayashi City}}, which literally means ''Small forest'', and its appearance can be based on Sukimuland, an area with various bridges that overlook lush green landscapes and waterfalls. Kobayashi is famous for mountains, flower fields and parks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎市フェニックス自然動物園}}<br />
| Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scorched Slab]]<br />
| {{jwp|天岩戸神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Amanoiwato Shrine}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| In {{wp|Japanese mythology}}, Amano-Iwato is where {{wp|Amaterasu}} hid from her brother {{wp|Susanoo}}, who had gone on a rampage.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Tomb]]<br />
| {{jwp|高屋山上陵}}<br />
| Takaya Yamagami Mausoleum<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The tomb of the mythical Hoori-no-Mikoto, one of the ancestors of the Emperors of Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 120|Route 120]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 121|Route 121]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島市}} - {{jwp|垂水市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima, Kagoshima|Kirishima City}} - {{wp|Tarumizu, Kagoshima|Tarumizu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 122|Water Route 122]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Pyre]]<br />
| {{jwp|桜島}}<br />
| {{wp|Sakurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lilycove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿屋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanoya, Kagoshima|Kanoya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 118|Route 118]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇土市}} - {{jwp|八代市}}<br />
| {{wp|Uto, Kumamoto|Uto City}} - {{wp|Yatsushiro|Yatsushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 123|Route 123]]<br />
| {{jwp|出水市}} - {{jwp|南さつま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Izumi, Kagoshima|Izumi City}} - {{wp|Minamisatsuma|Minamisatsuma City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shoal Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬毛島}}<br />
| {{wp|Mageshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 124|Water Routes 124]] & [[Hoenn Route 125|125]] + [[Nameless Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|吐噶喇列島}} - {{jwp|奄美大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokara Islands}} - {{wp|Amami Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands are very similar to the reefs and smaller islands scattered around Mossdeep City. Kikaijima is possibly an inspiration for the villain team's hideout.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep City]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima|Tanegashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|Only covers Nakatane and Minamitane towns, as the Nishinoomote City part is missing in Mossdeep City geography.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep Space Center]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島宇宙センター}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima Space Center}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{jwp|屋久島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yakushima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Its caldera appearance was possibly inspired by Kikai Cladera, a massive yet submerged caldera north of Yakushima, while the architecture of Sootopolis City is based on {{wp|Santorini}}, {{wp|Greece}}. In ORAS, a large tree was added, similar to Jōmon Sugi found on Yakushima.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sky Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|口永良部島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuchinoerabu-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 127|Water Routes 127]] & [[Hoenn Route 128|128]] + [[Seafloor Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊平屋島}}, {{jwp|具志川島}}, {{jwp|伊江島}}, {{jwp|伊是名島}} & {{jwp|慶良間諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Iheya Island}}, Gushikawa Island, {{wp|Iejima}}, {{wp|Izena Island}} & {{wp|Kerama Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands found on these routes are similar in shape to their real world counterparts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Victory Road (Hoenn)|Victory Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|山原}}<br />
| {{wp|Yanbaru}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The most natural region of Okinawa Island, with lot's of flowering plants growing in its hinterland, such as tiger's claw and red spider lily.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ever Grande City]]<br />
| {{jwp|那覇市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naha|Naha City}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Could possibly be based on Amami Oshima due to being more geographically closer to Kyushu, or Nago City in Okinawa due to the waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hoenn Pokémon League<br />
| {{jwp|首里城}}<br />
| {{wp|Shuri Castle}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| The appearance of the Pokémon League building in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} resembles {{wp|Shuri Castle}}, the former official residence of the kings of the {{wp|Ryukyu Kingdom}}, that was anexed by Japan in 1879. The {{wp|Ryukyuan people}} inhabits the Kagoshima and Okinawa Prefectures.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 129|Water Route 129]] & [[Crescent Isle]]<br />
| {{jwp|渡名喜島}} & {{jwp|粟国島}}<br />
| Tonaki Island & {{wp|Aguni Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Island (Generation III)|Mirage Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八重干瀬}}<br />
| {{wp|Yabiji}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Yabiji appears above the sea on March 3 by the lunisolar calendar.<ref>[http://www.oceansatlas.org/subtopic/en/c/121/ UN Atlas of the Oceans]</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甑島列島}}<br />
| {{wp|Koshikijima Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Kamikoshiki-jima part geographically. Could also be inspired by Ishigaki Island, located in the Yaeyama Islands, which contains rare blue corals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 131|Water Routes 131]] & [[Hoenn Route 132|132]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇治群島}} & {{jwp|草垣群島}}<br />
| Uji Islands & {{wp|Kusagaki islets}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 133|Water Routes 133]] & [[Hoenn Route 134|134]]<br />
| {{jwp|東シナ海}} ({{jwp|久米島}}, {{jwp|大東諸島}} & {{jwp|先島諸島}})<br />
| {{wp|East China Sea}} ({{wp|Kume Island}}, {{wp|Daitō Islands}} & {{wp|Sakishima Islands}})<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life Okinawan islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pathless Plain]]<br />
| {{jwp|下甑島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokoshiki-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tower (Generation III)|Battle Tower]] & [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|黒島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuroshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sealed Chamber]]<br />
| {{jwp|与那国島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yonaguni}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Underneath the water's surface, natural rock formations were thought to be artificially created.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Southern Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|男女群島}}, {{jwp|五島市}}<br />
| {{wp|Danjo Islands}}, {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Uninhabited islands located 70km south-southwest of the {{wp|Gotō Islands}}. It is administratively part of {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Faraway Island]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Faraway Island may be based on the lush tropical rain forests of {{wp|Guyana}}, which is where {{p|Mew}} was discovered according to the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]].<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Sinnoh===<br />
[[Sinnoh]] has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}} (北海道, ''Hokkaidō'', literally "Northern Sea Circuit"), as well as parts of the {{wp|Kuril Islands}} (Japanese: 千島列島 ''Chishima Rettō'', meaning "Archipelago of Thousand Islands"; Russian: Кури́льские острова́, ''Kurilskiye ostrova'', Kuril Islands). {{wp|Kunashir Island}} (Japanese: 国後島 Kunashiri Tō; Russian: Кунаши́р, "Kunashír"), which is in {{wp|Kuril Islands dispute|dispute}} between Russia and Japan, is also included. The [[Battle Zone]] is based on {{wp|Sakhalin}} (Japanese: 樺太 ''Karafuto''; Russian: Сахали́н, "Sakhalín"), a Russian island whose southern part was controlled by Japan between 1905 and 1945.<br />
<br />
[[Hisui]] is the historical name of Sinnoh known during its discovery and settlement. The name change could be a reference to the fact that {{wp|Ezo|Ezochi}} (蝦夷地, ''Ezochi'', meaning "Land of the Ezo" or "Ezo-land", Ezo was the historical exonym that the Japanese used to the {{wp|Ainu}} people, the original inhabitants of Hokkaido) was renamed Hokkaido and established as a {{wp|Prefectures of Japan|prefecture}} after the {{wp|Meiji Restoration}}. Therefore, the Hisui region is likely based on Hokkaido in the late {{wp|Edo period|Edo}} and early {{wp|Meiji era|Meiji}} when large-scale development and modernization took place. The design of Hisui is heavily inspired by the physical geography of Hokkaido.<br />
<br />
====Sinnoh====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture / Raion<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twinleaf Town]]<br />
| From {{jwp|室蘭市}} to / or {{jwp|登別市}} to / or {{jwp|白老町}} <br />
| {{wp|Muroran|Muroran City}} to / or {{wp|Noboribetsu, Hokkaidō|Noboribetsu City}} to / or {{wp|Shiraoi, Hokkaido|Shiraoi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| The model appears to be based off Muroran City, but based geographically speaking around Noboribetsu City to the western part of Shiraoi Town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 201|Route 201]]<br />
| {{jwp|室蘭本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Muroran Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Around the Shiraoi Town section of the Muroran Main Line to be more specific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verity Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|壮瞥町}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōbetsu, Hokkaido|Sōbetsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| In Pokémon Platinum, snow sometimes falls here, as many trees are partly covered in a thin layer of ice, while the ground can sometimes be seen with patches of snow. Sōbetsu is home of the Showa Shinzan Yukigassen Tournament, a major Japanese snowball fight tournament.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Verity]]<br />
| {{jwp|洞爺湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Lake Tōya is a {{wp|volcanic crater lake|caldera lake}} with an {{wp|lake island|island}} located in {{wp|Shikotsu-Tōya National Park}}. [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} also suggest that Lake Verity was formed by volcano eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧市}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 219|Route 219]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧西港フェリーターミナル}}<br />
| Tomakomainishiko Ferry Terminal<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 220|Water Route 220]]<br />
| 苫小牧沖<br />
| Off Tomakomai<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 221|Route 221]]<br />
| {{jwp|日高町 (北海道)|日高町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka, Hokkaido|Hidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pal Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|新ひだか町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinhidaka, Hokkaido|Shinhidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 202|Route 202]]<br />
| {{jwp|千歳市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife City]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Sapporo is the capital and largest city of Hokkaido. The [[Jubilife TV]] building is a reference to the headquarters of {{wp|Sapporo Television Broadcasting|Sapporo TV}}, the clock of the Pokétch Company can be partially based in the {{wp|Sapporo Clock Tower}}, the oldest clock tower in Japan and builded in American style. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh City]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市}}<br />
| {{wp|Yubari, Hokkaido|Yūbari City}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|Used to be famous for coal mines and has a coal mining museum. In recent years, the city suffers from financial problems, due to the closure of the mines in 1980s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mine]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張炭鉱}}<br />
| Yūbari Coal Mine<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|In real life, the mine is not in working condition due to multiple gas explosion accidents in the past.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市石炭博物館}}<br />
| {{wp|Yūbari Coal Mine Museum}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|The museum documents the importance of coal mining to the local economy from the Meiji period to the Shōwa period.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 207|Route 207]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Yūbari}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 204|Route 204]]<br />
| {{jwp|札沼線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasshō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floaroma Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野市}}, {{jwp|当別町}}, {{jwp|当別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano, Hokkaido|Furano City}}, {{wp|Tōbetsu, Hokkaido|Tōbetsu Town}} or {{wp|Hokuryū, Hokkaido|Hokuryū Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|石狩振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}} or {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| All of these towns are famous for flower production. However, Furano City is too close to the in-game's Cycling Road geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valley Windworks]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomamae, Hokkaidō|Tomamae Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
| Tomamae is famous for its windmills in the countryside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 205|Route 205]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道4号旭川芦別線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 4 Asahikawa Ashibetsu Line<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居村}}<br />
| Kamui Village<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|A forested village located west of Asahikawa City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Chateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居古潭}}<br />
| Kamui Kotan<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|An area in the forest, west of Asahikawa City. There is a folklore that an evil kamui was killed there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna City]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭川市}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahikawa, Hokkaido|Asahikawa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野線}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 211|Route 211]]<br />
| {{jwp|石北本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sekihoku Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Coronet]]<br />
| 蝦夷山系, {{jwp|日高山脈}} or {{jwp|大雪山}}<br />
| Ezo Mountain Chain, {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} or {{wp|Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|日高振興局}}, {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}, {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| The Ezo Mountain Chain consists of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}} ({{jwp|天塩山地}}), the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}} ({{jwp|北見山地}}), the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}} ({{jwp|石狩山地}}), the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}} ({{jwp|夕張山地}}), and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} ({{jwp|日高山脈}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spear Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahi-dake}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Asahi-dake is the tallest mountain peak in Hokkaido, the region which Sinnoh is based on. Its native Ainu name is Kamui-mintara, which means "the playground of the gods".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hearthome City]]<br />
| {{jwp|帯広市}}<br />
| {{wp|Obihiro, Hokkaido|Obihiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Obihiro is considered a pleasant city for the Japanese, known for its festivals, shops, street restaurants and the horse track, from which the cheerful atmosphere of Hearthome and the contest hall take inspiration.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 208|Route 208]]<br />
| {{jwp|清水町}} or {{jwp|新得町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimizu, Hokkaido|Shizumu Town}} or {{wp|Shintoku, Hokkaido|Shintoku Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The river on this route is based of Tokachi River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Mansion (Sinnoh)|Pokémon Mansion]]<br />
| {{jwp|真鍋庭園}}<br />
| Manabe Garden<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|Founded by Manabe family in 1896, this botanical garden is known for rare conifer species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 212|Route 212]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝川}} & {{jwp|六花の森}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi River}} & Rokka Forest<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 209|Route 209]]<br />
| {{jwp|幕別町}} & {{jwp|本別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Makubetsu, Hokkaido|Makubetsu Town}} & {{wp|Honbetsu, Hokkaido|Honbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|常紋トンネル|常紋トンネルの近くにある殉職者追悼碑}}<br />
| Line of Duty Death Memorial by Tsunemon Tunnel<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The memorial is dedicated toward enslaved workers, who died building the Tsunemon Tunnel. The bodies of the forced labourers were buried inside said tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|足寄町}}<br />
| {{wp|Ashoro, Hokkaido|Ashoro Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| One of Ashoro's main industries is farming.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]] & [[Maniac Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒富士}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex|Akan Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone City]]<br />
| {{jwp|網走市}}, {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Abashiri, Hokkaido|Abashiri City}} & {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Both are major port and fishing settlements in Eastern Hokkaido (Japanese: {{jwp|道東}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 215|Route 215]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道334号中藻興部興部線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 334 Nakamo Kobu Okoppe Line<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 210|Route 210]]<br />
| {{jwp|サロマ湖}}, {{jwp|能取湖}}, {{jwp|網走湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Saroma}}, {{wp|Lake Notoro}}, {{wp|Lake Abashiri}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Geographically, it should be around Hokkaido Roads No. 239 Kumaushi Otofuke Line & No. 333 Engaru Stop Line<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestic Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|遠軽町}} & {{jwp|湧別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Engaru, Hokkaido|Engaru Town}} & {{wp|Yūbetsu, Hokkaido|Yūbetsu Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
|Both places are notable for archaeological sites, such as Shirataki Ruins and Shibunotsunai Pit-house Remains. Celestic Ruins could also be based on Tokoro Ruins, one of the important {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} sites, located in Kitami City (former Tokoro Town area). However, it is geographically a bit further away from matching up with Sinnoh map, unlike the former two towns.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 214|Route 214]]<br />
| {{jwp|清里町}}, {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiyosato, Hokkaido|Kiyosato Town}} & {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}, {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}, {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sendoff Spring]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Mashu, a crater lake, is known as a mysterious spot for the fog that covers its surface.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turnback Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖#カムイシュ島（中島）|カムイシュ島}}<br />
| Kamuishu Island<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valor Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Valor]]<br />
| {{jwp|屈斜路湖}} and/or {{jwp|阿寒湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kussharo}} and/or {{wp|Lake Akan}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Kussharo is the largest caldera lake with the largest lake island in Japan. [[Volo]]'s alternative theory of lake formation in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} could be inspired by a real-life {{wp|Ainu people|Ainu}} legend that Lake Kussharo is formed by the landslide during the fight between a giant {{wp|Salvelinus leucomaenis|whitespotted char}} and the {{wp|Kamuy|''kamuy''}} and {{wp|culture hero|hero}} {{wp|Ae-oyna-kamuy|Okikurmi}}. Lake Akan's southern shore is home to several hotels.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pastoria City]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro, Hokkaido|Kushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Kushiro is the largest city in Eastern Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 213|Route 213]]<br />
| {{jwp|厚岸町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akkeshi, Hokkaido|Akkeshi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Akkeshi Town is a famous tourist attraction.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Great Marsh]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路湿原}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|Kushiro Wetland}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The Kushiro Wetland is the largest marsh in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 218|Route 218]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Canalave City]]<br />
| {{jwp|小樽市}}<br />
| {{wp|Otaru, Hokkaido|Otaru City}}<br />
| {{jwp|後志総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}}<br />
| Otaru is a port city and has a canal<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 216|Route 216]]<br />
| {{jwp|下川町}}, {{jwp|ピヤシリ山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokawa, Hokkaido|Shimokawa Town}} & {{wp|Mount Piyashiri}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| There are many ski resorts in these areas.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 217|Route 217]]<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōya Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Somewhere around Toyotomi Town and Nayoro City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint City]]<br />
| {{jwp|稚内市}}, {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakkanai, Hokkaido|Wakkanai City}} & {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Two of the northernmost settlements in mainland Japan. Wakkanai is famous for its maritime trade with Russia, and {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}, a possible inspiration for [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Geographically, it is most likely Hamatonbetsu Town as the town is located immediately to the east of Lake Kutcharo (being the model for Lake Acuity) just as Snowpoint City is immediately to the east of Lake Acuity. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint Temple]]<br />
| {{jwp|北門神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| A Shinto shrine located in the northern portion of the Wakkanai City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Acuity]]<br />
| {{jwp|クッチャロ湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kutcharo}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Lake Kutcharo is not a caldera lake but a {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lake formed by the {{wp|Sea of Okhotsk}}. This is further hinted by [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The lake shares its etymology with the aforementioned Lake Kussharo, Ainu ''kut-caro'' ("marsh outlet").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 222|Route 222]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜中町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamanaka, Hokkaido|Hamanaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It's Ainu name "ota-noske" means "centre of the sandy beach".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sunyshore City]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro, Hokkaido|Nemuro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vista Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬灯台}}<br />
| {{wp|Nosappumisaki Lighthouse}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| Nosappumisaki Lighthouse is located on Cape Nosappu, Japan's easternmost spot open to the public.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iron Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|焼尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yagishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 223|Water Route 223]]<br />
| {{jwp|歯舞群島}} & {{jwp|色丹}}<br />
| {{wp|Habomai Islands}} & {{wp|Shikotan}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| The largest reef on this route resembles Shikotan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{si|Victory Road}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Головнина|Головнин}}<br />
| {{wp|Golovnin}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| One of the location on Kunashir Island, which has been disputed between Japan and Russia since the end of WWII due to ambiguities in the Treaty of San Francisco. Though both countries claim it, the island is controlled by Russia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Менделеева|Менделеева}}<br />
| {{wp|Mendeleyeva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The waterfall in front of the Pokémon League is probably based on the caldera lake in the central part of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 224|Route 224]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Тятя|Тятя}} & {{wp|ru:Маяк Ловцова|Маяк Ловцова}}<br />
| {{wp|Tyatya}} & Cape Lovtsova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The easternmost cape of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seabreak Path]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Курильские острова|Курильские острова}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuril Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Курильский район|Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Kurilsky District|Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| In real life, Kuril Islands are an archipelago, that forms a straight chain made of several smaller islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Flower Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Остров Атласова|Остров Атласова}}<br />
| {{wp|Atlasov Island}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| Both are the northernmost islands of their respective zones: the Flower Paradise is the northernmost zone in Sinnoh, much like Atlasov, the northernmost island of the Kuril Islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fight Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельск|Невельск}}, {{wp|ru:Холмск|Холмск}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsk}} or {{wp|Kholmsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельский городской округ|Невельский}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Nevelsky}}<br />
| Nevelsk town thrived on maritime transportation under Japanese control. It now relies on salmon fishery. Kholmsk used to be a military post and is now one of the largest and important transport centre in Sakhalin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Survival Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (город)|Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}<br />
| The town is located in a relatively warm area with fertile land suitable for agriculture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 230|Water Route 230]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Новиково (Сахалинская область)|Новиково}}<br />
| Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The village shared its Japanese name and etymology with a scenic {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula|peninsula}} in Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 229|Route 229]]<br />
| Бирюзовые озера и леса возле Новиково<br />
| Turquoise lakes and forests near Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, due to unusually blue coloured quarry lakes, a leftover of coal mining.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 228|Route 228]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Буссе (озеро)|Озеро Буссе}}<br />
| Lake Busse<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 227|Route 227]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Дачное (Сахалинская область)|Дачное}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| Dachnoe & {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| The black rocks found Route 227 could be based of red soil near Dachnoe.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stark Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Пик Чехова|Пик Чехова}}<br />
| Pik Chekhova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| This mountain near the Oblast capital {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}} (formerly {{jwp|豊原市|Toyohara}}) is named after {{wp|Anton Chekhov}}, who visited Sakhalin in 1890, in Russian. Unlike the game location, the real mountain is not a volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 226|Water Route 226]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The island in the middle of this route could be based of Moneron Island, but it is located west of Sakhalin, not in Aniva Bay itself.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fullmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|礼文島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rebun Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Rebun It is famous for its flowers and mountains, reflected in the geography of Fullmoon Island. Rebun It was a cult site for the god {{wp|Rep-un-kamuy}}, worshiped for offering food and guiding navigators, described as being generous, similar to Cresselia's peaceful demeanor, and offering help, in the form of the [[Lunar Feather]] to the player<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Newmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|利尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Hisui====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Prelude Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Both {{wp|Otaru}} and Sapporo developed from Japanese trading posts and early settlements around Ishikari Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Many locations within Jubilife Village appear to be based on historical landmarks of Sapporo. [[Galaxy Hall]] is based on the {{wp|Former Hokkaidō Government Office}}, an example of American {{wp|Baroque Revival architecture}} in Japan. [[Jubilife Village#Floaro Main Street|Floaro Main Street]] is based on the {{wp|Odori Park|Odori}} street (now an urban park). Canala Bridge is based on Sosei Bridge, both featuring {{wp|Giboshi}} on railings. The [[Jubilife Village#Farm|Farm]] and [[Pasture]] could correspond to the merged {{jwp|山鼻村|Yamana Village}} and {{jwp|札幌村|Sapporo Village}} (now {{wp|Higashi-ku, Sapporo|Higashi-ku}} or "east ward").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspiration Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|羊ケ丘}}<br />
| {{wp|Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill|Hitsujigaoka}}<br />
| The bronze statue of Dr. {{wp|William S. Clark}}, co-founder and President of the {{wp|Sapporo Agricultural College}} (later the {{wp|Hokkaido University}}), stands on the hill. The name "Aspiration" could be a reference to Dr. Clark's parting words to his Japanese students, "Boys, be ambitious!"<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Horseshoe Plains]]<br />
| {{jwp|道立自然公園野幌森林公園|野幌森林}}<br />
| {{wp|Nopporo Shinrin Kōen Prefectural Natural Park|Nopporo Forest}}<br />
| Now a {{wp|List of national parks of Japan#History|Prefectural Natural Park}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deertrack Heights]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬追丘陵}}<br />
| Maoi Hills<br />
| {{wp|Eniwa, Hokkaido|Eniwa}} and {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose}}, two satellite cities of Sapporo, are situated on the west slope of the Maoi Hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Flats]]<br />
| {{jwp|勇払平野}}<br />
| Yūfutsu Plain<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}} is located in the middle of the Yūfutsu Plain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Obsidian Falls]]<br />
| 千鳥ヶ滝<br />
| Chidori Falls<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| The {{wp|Yūbari River}} formed various cascades on the west boundary of the Yūbari City, collectively known as "Chidori".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Grueling Grove]]<br />
| {{jwp|栗山町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuriyama, Hokkaido|Kuriyama Town}}<br />
| The town is named after the dense chestnut forest on the site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Golden Lowlands]] and [[Gapejaw Bog]]<br />
| {{wp|十勝平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Japan's second largest plain and major crop production area is shaped by the {{wp|Tokachi River}}. The region also saw wetland restoration and indigenous cultural revival in recent years.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scarlet Bog]]<br />
| {{jwp|鶴居村}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsurui|Tsurui Village}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|wetland national park}} spans the administrative areas of Kushiro City, Tsurui Village, and Shibecha Town. The location of Scaelet Bog in Crimson Mireland is comparable to that of Tsurui in the Kushiro wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cottonsedge Prairie]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| The southern half of Teshikaga consists of the lower plains south of Lake Lake Kussharo and Lake Akan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Droning Meadow]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| The pond where wild [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|Turtwig]] is encountered may be based on {{jwp|シラルトロ沼|Lake Shirarutoro}} or {{jwp|塘路湖|Lake Tо̄ro}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sludge Mound]] and [[Ursa's Ring]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan, Hokkaido|Akan Town}}<br />
| The former Yūbestu Coal Mine (雄別炭鉱) and the Kushiro City Zoo are located in Akan Town, now part of Kushiro City. Following the closure of the coal mine in 1970, forests were restored and sightings of {{wp|Ussuri brown bear}} have become common in recent decades.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Bolderoll Slope]], and [[Diamond Heath]]<br />
| {{wp|阿寒岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The mountain in which the Solaceon Ruins are carved resembles Mount Akan-Fuji, and the ridges on its northwest resemble {{wp|Mount Meakan}}. The peak to the east of the settlement could be based on {{wp|Mount Oakan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diamond Settlement]]<br />
| 阿寒湖アイヌコタン<br />
| Lake Akan Ainu Kotan<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It is the largest Ainu settlement in Hokkaido with 120 inhabitants. Most of the ''Kotan'' have been converted into tourist attractions and cultural facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudpool Ridge]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧北峠}}<br />
| Senpoku Pass<br />
| This mountain pass through the watershed of the Kushiro River, the Tokachi River, and the {{wp|Abashiri River}} is part of an Ainu road leading to seaside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shrouded Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|津別峠}}<br />
| Tsubetsu Pass<br />
| Known for cloud view and dense mountain fog, this mountain pass is the site of an observation deck in a European-style castle that oversees Lake Kussharo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crossing Slope]]<br />
| {{jwp|中標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido|Nakashibetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | The player's encounter with the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|special]] [[Basculegion]] could be a reference to the predominant role of Shibetsu, Nemuro in salmon fishery.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ginkgo Landing]]<br />
| {{jwp|標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)|Shibetsu Town}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bathers' Lagoon]]<br />
| {{jwp|風蓮湖}} and {{jwp|温根沼}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Furen|Lake Fūren}} and Lake Onneto<br />
| These two adjacent {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lakes form a large lagoon in the Nemuro Bay. Lake Fūren is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deadwood Haunt]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Peninsula}}<br />
| The wrecked ships in this area could be a reference to the maritime archeological sites of the {{wp|Okhotsk culture}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sand's Reach]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Cape Nosappu}}<br />
| Cape Nosappu is more similar to a palm facing upwards than one spreading its five fingers.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hideaway Bay]]<br />
| {{jwp|落石岬|落石湾}}<br />
| Rakuseki Bay<br />
| Rakuseki Bay refers to the water body between Cape Ochiishi and Hanamatsu, Nemuro.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tombolo Walk]]<br />
| {{jwp|ユルリ島}} and {{jwp|モユルリ島}}<br />
| Yururi Island and Moyururi Island<br />
| These two uninhabited islands off the coast of Nemuro Peninsula have been designated as nature reserve since the late 1970s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castaway Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|羅臼町}}<br />
| {{wp|Rausu, Hokkaido|Rausu Town}}<br />
| Named after the {{wp|Mount Rausu|main peak}} of the Shiretoko volcanoes, the town occupies the southeastern half of the peninsula.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aipom Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|根釧台地}}<br />
| Konsen Plateau<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The lattice windbreak on its windward side is a {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tranquility Cove]]<br />
| {{jwp|野付湾}} and {{jwp|根室湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Notsuke Bay}} and {{wp|Nemuro Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The dry forest along the [[Cobalt Coastlands]] could be inspired by {{jwp|トドワラ|Todowara}}, forests of withered {{wp|Abies sachalinensis|Sakhalin fir}}s on the {{wp|Notsuke Peninsula}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Windbreak Stand]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里岳道立自然公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Sharidake Prefectural Natural Park}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| This natural park is named after {{wp|Mount Shari}}, whose montane forests form natural windbreaks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone Cape]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Shiretoko derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''sir-etok'' (land's end). The peninsula was registered as a UNESCO {{wp|World Heritage Site}} under the natural category in 2005.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lunker's Lair]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床岬}}<br />
| Cape Shiretoko<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| The northeastern-most portion of the Shiretoko Peninsula is under the administration of Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Islespy Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| The visitor center of the {{wp|Shiretoko National Park}} belongs to Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wayward Wood]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Furano}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Mt. Furano is a stratovolcano in the {{wp|Tokachi Volcanic Group}} with rich floral diversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Quarry]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tokachi (Daisetsuzan)|Mount Tokachi}}<br />
| Mt. Tokachi is known for its sulfur deposit and bogs, along with natural hot springs. Most sulfur quarries were destroyed by the 1962 eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Temple of Sinnoh]]<br />
| 旭岳<br />
| Mount Asahi<br />
| The Greek architecture of the Temple of Sinnoh may be inspired by the {{wp|Parthenon}}, which was critically damaged by an {{wp|Siege of the Acropolis (1687)|explosion}} in 1687.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudcap Pass]]<br />
| {{jwp|層雲峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōunkyō}}<br />
| The ridges and valleys to the east and south of Mt. Asahi was named Sōunkyō (lit. "cloudcap gorges") in 1921.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ishikari}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Mount Ishikari is the watershed of the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and the {{wp|Sea of Japan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whiteout Valley]]<br />
| {{jwp|音威子府村}}<br />
| {{wp|Otoineppu, Hokkaido|Otoineppu}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| The village is a tourist attraction known for Mt. Otoi-Fuji (音威富士) and ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalanche Slopes]]<br />
| {{jwp|中川町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakagawa, Hokkaido|Nakagawa Town}}<br />
| The large amount of {{wp|Ammonoidea|ammonites}} excavated in this village in the Meiji era earned it the nickname "Fossile Village".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalugg's Legacy]]<br />
| {{jwp|中頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Nakatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| The large ice formation may be inspired by Mount Pinneshiri (ピンネシリ岳), whose contour line resembles a tortoise shell on maps. The underground caves in this area could be based on the Nakatonbetsu Limestone Cave (中頓別鍾乳洞), which is the northernmost {{wp|Karst}} system of Japan and a nature park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pearl Settlement]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| The land was inhabited by an Ainu tribe named Nitat-nay (仁達内 ''Nitachinai''), whose name means "wetland river". First seen in 1670, the name "Tonbetsu" derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''to-un-pet'' (river running out of a lake), referring to its location at the confluence of the Tonbetsu River and Lake Kutcharo.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Unova===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Unova New York.png|thumb|A comparison of Unova to New York City and parts of eastern New Jersey]]<br />
[[Unova]] has been said to be significantly distant from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Instead of being based on an area of Japan, Unova is based on {{wp|New York City}} as well as parts of northwestern {{wp|New Jersey}}. Both states are part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | State (New York City borough/county)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nuvema Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Coney Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[P2 Laboratory]]<br />
| {{wp|Governors Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| While there were no laboratories when the games were created, in 2019 city officials proposed to build a climate change research facility here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Accumula Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Marine Park (Brooklyn park)|Marine Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Striaton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Canarsie, Brooklyn|Canarsie}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Striaton makes a multitude of references to the glaciers that formed Long Island, including its location compared to the central land. <!--Should be in a straight line with DUMBO and Manhattan Bridge--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dreamyard]]<br />
| {{wp|Floyd Bennett Field}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A historic place near Marine Park and part of Naval Air Station New York. Latios and Latias, who are available for capture in B2W2, could be a reference to airplanes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wellspring Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|McCarren Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Know for McCarren Play Centre, which contains bathhouse and a pool.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nacrene City]]<br />
| {{wp|Boerum Hill}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Used to be mostly populated by working class ironworker families, until the late 1990s gentrification, which made it popular among upper-class individiuals. The decommissioned railway and a museum in Nacrene City could be a reference to New York Transit Museum found near Boerum Hill. Also, in [[Pokémon Adventures]], the city is called "city of art" due to its avant-garde artists, a possible reference to Boerum Hill's own artists and their art galleries.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pinwheel Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Cadman Plaza|Cadman Plaza park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A park near the Brooklyn Bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castelia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Lower Manhattan is the business centre of New York City, as well as the United States. The New York City Hall is located here, this building contains the Office of the Mayor of New York City (executive branch) and the chambers of the New York City Council (legislative branch). The New York County Courthouse (judicial branch) is also located here. The central park of Castelia are partially based in {{wp|The Battery (Manhattan)|Battery Park}}, according to Satoshi Yamamoto, the Café Sonata was based in the {{wp|CBGB}} music club.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Join Avenue]]<br />
| {{wp|Empire State Building}} or {{wp|Times Square}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Skyarrow Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}} and {{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Also based on {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}} in Tokyo, Japan<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 4]]<br />
| {{wp|World Trade Center site}}?<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| In all versions of the route, it is shown that the road is being built; in some versions, the route is shown in a desolate and reconstructed form.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Chelsea, Manhattan|Chelsea}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Relic Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Holland Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nimbasa City]]<br />
| {{wp|Midtown Manhattan}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Midtown Manhattan is the zone where the headquarters of the New York subway, the main skyscrapers of the city and several embassies. Nimbasa's entertainment atmosphere is based on {{wp|Times Square}}, the main center of entertainment, food, sports, products etc, of New York. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Subway|Gear Station]]<br />
| {{wp|59th Street–Columbus Circle station}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| A subway station located at Columbus Circle. Could also be inspired by Grand Central Station and Penn Station as they bear architectural similarities to Gear Station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Stadium and Small Court]]<br />
| {{wp|West Side Stadium}} and {{wp|Madison Square Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| West Side Stadium was a proposed Olympic stadium that was cancelled in 2005. Considering American football, soccer, and baseball games are held at Big Stadium, it may also draw inspiration from {{wp|Polo Grounds}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater]]<br />
| {{wp|Broadway theatre|Broadway}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Like Broadway, Pokémon Musical is often visited in the city where dances and choreography are done with their own stories just like a real musical.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lostlorn Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|The Pond and Hallett Nature Sanctuary|Hallett Nature Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil City]]<br />
| {{wp|Union City, New Jersey|Union City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| Union City is known for its many mining companies. The Pokémon World Tournament stadium may reference the {{wp|MetLife Stadium}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]<br />
| {{wp|George Washington Bridge}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|Aesthetically, it was based of George Washington Bridge. However, geographically it is placed where the {{wp|Lincoln Tunnel}} should be, which is not a bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clay Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Interstate 95}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chargestone Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Freshkills Park}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Staten Island}})<br />
|While geographically it doesn't match, this proposed park is being build atop of a former landfill, with one of the purposes being utilising the land for renewable energy, such as building solar panels. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teterboro, New Jersey|Teterboro}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| The Mistralton City Airport's real-life counterpart is the {{wp|Teterboro Airport}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Snake Hill|Laurel Hill Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestial Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Park Cemetery (Hackensack, New Jersey)|Maple Grove Park Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twist Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey Meadowlands|Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation and Wildlife Area}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| For a long time, these wetlands where urbanized and environmentally abused, being a site of large landfills. Currently undergoing the restoration and conversation program.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icirrus City]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield, New Jersey|Ridgefield}} or {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| A town founded by Dutch settlers, recognizable by its small classical European style buildings (similar to the rural atmosphere of Icirrus).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Moor of Icirrus]]<br />
| {{wp|Overpeck County Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Known for Overpeck Creek. Could also possibly based on Teaneck Creek, which is located a bit further north.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragonspiral Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Despite being nowhere close to New Jersey, it is possible it took inspirations from {{wp|Washington Monument}}, as both location are related to the founding history and war. Another theory, it may have connections to {{wp|Field Station: Dinosaurs}}, as both locations has reptilian theme going on (dragons & dinosaurs). However, the New Jersey's theme park was opened in 2012, 2 years after the release of the original BW.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tubeline Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (2017–present)|Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Nyack, New York|Nyack}} ({{wp|New York}}) and {{wp|Tarrytown, New York|Tarrytown}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
| Based on the original incarnation of said bridge - {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (1955–2017)|Tappan Zee Bridge}} - before it got replaced with the current one in 2017. Also resembles the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}, which is found in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shopping Mall Nine]]<br />
| {{wp|Palisades Center|Palisades Center Mall}}<br />
| {{wp|West Nyack, New York}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
|Located on the opposite side of the bridge in real life. Could possibly based on Bridge Plaza in Tarrytown, which matches up with the position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenger's Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Blockhouse No. 1|The Blockhouse}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|A small fort built in the northern part of Central Park in 1814.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Opelucid City]]<br />
| {{wp|Harlem}} & {{wp|Washington Heights, Manhattan|Washington Heights}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|Hempstead House}} or {{wp|New York Botanical Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} ({{wp|Long Island}}) or {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|The cupolas of the Pokémon League are reminiscent of the domes of the enclosure's three main greenhouses. It's castle aesthetic is based of Hempstead House, while the desert environment is possibly a play on word of the real estate being located in Sands Point. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Village Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Robert F. Kennedy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}, {{wp|Queens}} and {{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|It also resembles {{wp|Ponte Vecchio}} bridge in Italy.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lacunosa Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Flushing, Queens|Flushing}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Flushing is the fourth largest central business district in New York City, and has one of the most diverse range in demographics, which is reflected in its architecture. Could also be based on Astoria, a neighbourhood that has been home to the largest Greek-American community in the United States since 1960, due to Lacunosa's towering blue and white houses resembling Santorini in Greece.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Giant Chasm]]<br />
| {{wp|Kissena Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Located in Flushing. In Chippewa language, Kissena means "cold place", a possible inspiration for Kyurem being placed here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Broad Channel, Queens|Broad Channel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Howard Beach, Queens|Howard Beach}} & {{wp|The Hamptons}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Geographically it fits in as Jamaica, Queens, however thematically it takes heavy inspiration from The Hamptons of Long Island, in that it is largely vacant for most of the year but fills up with vacationers and celebrities during the Summertime.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Jamaica Bay}} & {{wp|Great South Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
|[[Abyssal Ruins]] found here is based of Ancient Greek {{wp|Pavlopetri|Pavlopetri Ruins}}, which sank into Mediterranean Sea due to the earthquake and tsunami 3000 years ago.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abundant Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Highland Park (Brooklyn)|Highland Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marvelous Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensboro Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} and {{wp|Queens}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black City]]<br />
| {{wp|Long Island City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Long Island City, it houses multiple main headquarters of companies such as Eagle Electric, Wonton Foods, Amazon etc, in addition to having luxurious lofts, all this is reflected in the corporate and commercial atmosphere of Black City. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Skyline Tower (Queens)|Skyline Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| The tallest building in Queens and made entirely of blue glass. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[White Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensbridge Houses}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
|Geographically, it fits Queensbridge, a uniquely build public housing, that manages to harmonize urban buildings and natural trees together. However, it is possible that it takes elements from two of the largest parks in Queens: Alley Pond Park ([[White Treehollow]] resembles Queens Giant. The tallest and possibly oldest tulip poplar tree in New York and it has a hollow entrance) and Forest Park (a haven for native plants and wildlife in the midst of the city's sprawl).<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Poké Transfer Lab]]<br />
| {{wp|Cornell Tech}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Entralink]]<br />
| {{wp|Central Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| The Entralink also draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}.<br />
<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Liberty Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liberty Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} exclave)<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unity Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Headquarters of the United Nations}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Extraterritoriality|international territory}})<br />
|Geographically placed somewhere, where {{wp|Ellis Island}} should be.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéstar Studios]]<br />
| {{wp|Lincoln Park (Jersey City)|Lincoln Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
|Thematically, it is based of Hollywood in Los Angeles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|[[Anville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Port Jervis, New York|Port Jervis}}<br />
| {{wp|New York (state)}} ({{wp|Orange County, New York|Orange County}})<br />
| Anville Town is known for its roundtable and is at the end of its rail line. Port Jervis, New York is similarly at the end of a northern line and has a roundtable.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspertia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Elizabeth, New Jersey|Elizabeth}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Union County, New Jersey|Union County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Newark, New Jersey|Newark}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Ranch]]<br />
| {{wp|Branch Brook Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cave of Being]]<br />
| {{wp|Weequahic Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|Known for its Weequahic Lake Trail.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Virbank City]]<br />
| {{wp|Jersey City, New Jersey|Jersey City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| [[Virbank Complex]] bears some resemblance to the oil refineries and tanker area located<!--between Exit 10 and Exit 13--> along the {{wp|New Jersey Turnpike}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lentimas Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Hills, Queens|Forest Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Forest Hills is densely populated with red-brick buildings, similar to [[Lentimas Town]]'s buildings. They also closely resemble those of {{wp|Santa Fe, New Mexico}}'s {{wp|Pueblo Revival architecture|Pueblo Revival}} style buildings. There is a theory, that it based on three neighbourhoods with the largest communities of Mexicans in Brooklyn, but none of them match geographically. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reversal Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Park (Queens)|Forest Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Besides it's status as a haven for wild life, Forest Park is also known for its Hiking Trails.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Strange House]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Cemetery (Queens)|Maple Grove Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Possibly took inspirations from Renwick Smallpox Hospital, but it's located on Roosevelt Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Humilau City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fire Island|Fire Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While map-wise it would fit in as part of Queens or eastern Nassau County, Humilau City strongly resembles the nautical backdrop of many Long Island villages. Specifically, its use of boardwalks is taken directly from many beach communities on Fire Island, such as {{wp|Davis Park, New York|Davis Park}} or {{wp|Cherry Grove, New York|Cherry Grove}} which consist almost entirely of boardwalks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaside Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lawrence, Nassau County, New York|Lawrence}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marine Tube]]<br />
| {{wp|Ocean Parkway (Long Island)|Ocean Parkway}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While the New York City area has no underwater tunnels akin to Marine Tube, the closest comparison both geographically and thematically is Ocean Parkway, a beachside highway which is known by locals for its beautiful views of wildlife and the ocean.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Kalos===<br />
[[File:FranceKalosComparison.png|thumb|A comparison of Kalos to France]]<br />
[[Kalos]] is based on the northern half of {{wp|Metropolitan France}} and {{wp|Alderney}}, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Administrative region<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vaniville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Moulins, Allier|Moulins}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Moulins had various old terraced houses, in Vaniville, the houses of the town are all terraced. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aquacorde Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nevers}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The great bridge is probably based on a bridge on the river {{wp|Loire}} in Nevers. The central square of Aquacorde is based in the ''Place de la République'' (Republic square), a square surrounded by various french-style row houses and with two separated gardens, like the square of Aquacorde. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The fountain on the central plaza might be based on the ''fontaine de Diane''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| It is the most touristic forest in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 22|Détourner Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Rhyhorn race track is based in this circuit, shared for the cities of Nevers and Magny Cours. The route itself is based in the observation zones of the circuit. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 4|Parterre Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Seine-et-Marne}} and the gardens of the region<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The aspect of the route is modeled after the impressive Parterre gardens of the {{wp|Palace of Fontainebleau}}, located in Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne. The region of Marne is famous for its palaces with parterres, also, the route can be based in the gardens of the palace of {{wp|Vaux-le-Vicomte}}, where the parterre are in the sides of the garden, like the route 4.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose City]]<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<ref name=Honedge>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pG-q-WIYTs Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed!] (YouTube)</ref><br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The largest city in Kalos, the [[Lumiose Museum]] is based on {{wp|the Louvre}}. The streets of Lumiose are based on the ''Place de l'Étoile'' (square of the star and current {{wp|Place Charles de Gaulle}}), in which there is the Arc de Triomphe. The modern buildings that surround the city may be a reference to the buildings of {{wp|La Défense}}, the most important business district in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<br />
| Both are lattice towers. The Eiffel Tower is the most emblematic monument in all of France and a symbol of modernity in Paris. The prism tower reflects this by being a modern building made of glass.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 5|Versant Road]] <br />
| {{wp|Sèvres}} <br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A commune on the outskirts of Paris that houses a Skate Park, in addition, the commune is in an elevated area of the Seine, similar to the mountainous aspect of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Camphrier Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| During the Renaissance, Blois was the official residence of the King of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shabboneau Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Château of Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Used to be the residence for the Counts of Blois and some French Kings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 7|Rivière Walk]]<br />
| {{wp|Loire Valley}} and its surroundings<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}} and {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''Garden of France'', it is a region known for its vineyards and vegetable crops, as well as its châteaus and castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 6|Palais Lane]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Avenue de Paris (Versailles)|Avenue de Paris}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A route located in the city of Versailles, decorated with trees and parterres that are the main road to the Palace of Versailles. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Parfum Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Versailles}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The king who ordered the construction of the palace and who is mentioned several times, is a reference to {{wp|Louis XIV of France}}. The second floor and hallway of the Parfum Palace is based in the {{wp|Hall of Mirrors|Galerie des Glaces}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Chateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chenonceau}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''castle of the ladies'', in reference to the noble women who financed its reconstruction and for the parties they held. This is referenced in the fact that [[Diantha]] is the top trainer in the chateau. The façade of the Battle Chateau reminiscent of the high-ceilinged, round towers of Chambord. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Connecting Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Grand-Lieu}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 8|Muraille Coast]]<br />
| {{wp|La Pointe du Chay}}, <br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An elevated maritime and rocky areaa, cloistered in the mountains and composed of prehistoric deposits and rocks. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 9|Spikes Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Périgord}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| A mountainous and elevated area in south-central France. In real life, it is a fertile area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ambrette Town]]<br />
| {{wp|La Rochelle}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An aquarium lies in La Rochelle. The city is famous in France for the geologic deposits from the Jurassic, that constitute great part of the coast of the city. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glittering Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lascaux|Lascaux Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| Lascaux is a network of caves famous for prehistoric parietal wall paintings. [[Junichi Masuda]] said in an interview that they relied on the {{wp|Catacombs of Paris}}.{{fact}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cyllage City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Nazaire}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Saint-Nazaire has a major harbour and a long tradition of fishing and shipbuilding. Could possibly be also based on {{wp|Saint-Brevin-les-Pins}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 10|Menhir Trail]] and [[Geosenge Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Carnac}} and the {{wp|Carnac stones}}<ref name=Honedge/><br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| Notable for its standing stones. In the games, the [[ultimate weapon]] turned various Pokémon into stones, possibly referencing a legend which stated that the Carnac stones were pagan soldiers who were turned into stone by Pope Cornelius, or Roman soldiers turned into stone by the magician Merlin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reflection Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Armorican Massif}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| The massif is composed of metamorphic and magmatic rocks that were metamorphosed and/or deformed during the Hercynian or Variscan orogeny and the earlier Cadomian orogeny. The competent old rocks of the Armorican Massif have been eroded to a plateaulike peneplain. The concept could also be based on the legends of the Britons called ''Miroirs aux fées'' (fairies mirrors). Fairy mirrors are usually caves with bright quartz veins or lakes where they are said to live fairies and like to see themselves in them like a mirror.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shalour City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Malo}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| In the anime, the city has a walled aspect; Saint-Malo is known for its fortresses and for being walled.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Mastery]]<br />
| {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A island-city in the coast, the summit of the island is crowned with a gothic abbey since the early Middle Ages. This match with the tower of mastery being a solemn site related with the megaevolution and the statue of Lucario, in reference to the statue of the angel Gabriel in the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azure Bay]]<br />
| The {{wp|English Channel}}<br />
| &mdash;<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Spirit's Den]]<br />
| {{wp|Channel Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Bailiwick of Guernsey}}<br />
| Specifically based on Alderney, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 12|Fourrage Road]]<br />
| Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin and the {{wp|Pays d'Auge}} region<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A natural reserve in the Cotentin peninsula in the north of France. The Pays d'Auge is a farmer region in Normandy, famous for its cheese, dairy, apples and cider production in France, this is reflexed in the Baa de Mer ranch of Kalos and the tall grass of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Coumarine City]]<br />
| {{wp|Le Havre}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| The city has a monorail and several trams, in addition, like the game, the coastal part is a large tourist area and the north is residential.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 13|Lumiose Badlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Pays de Bray}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy (administrative region)|Normandy}}<br />
| A fertile area near Paris, thanks to the clay soil.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
|Saint-Laurent is located close to Paris and is surrounded by sunflowers (in reference to Kalos Power Plant's solar power). Could also be based on Crucey Solar Park, an actual Solar Power Plant, which is also close to Paris, although it lacks any buildings that the former has.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 14|Laverre Nature Trail]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Hortillonnages d'Amiens|Hortillonnages d'Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| From vulgar Latin ''Hortellus'' that means little garden, are a series of swamps in the east of Amiens, built in the Gallo-Roman era of France and used as agricultural fields and are now an ecological and landscape park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre City]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais}} and {{wp|Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Geographically, it is closer to be based of Calais - a major port city with old part of town being surrounded by canals. Thematically, it is most likely based of Amiens, as it won awards for rich wooded heritage and being one of the greenest French cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre Gym]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais City Hall|Hôtel de ville de Calais}} or Belfry of Amiens <br />
| {{wp|Calais}}, {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Both belfries are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as part of a set of Belfries of Belgium and France. The gym's clock is based on the imposing bell towers in their respective cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 16|Mélancolie Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Canal de l'Ourcq}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Canal de l'Ourcq was built to provide drinking water to Paris and is currently used as a recreational area for fishing and boating. This is reflected in the fishing club on the route and the fact that the river ends artificially.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Hotel]]<br />
| {{wp|Abbey of St. Jean des Vignes}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| An old abbey in {{wp|Soissons}} near Paris, which was destroyed during the French revolution and only the facade is left standing.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frost Cavern]]<br />
| {{wp|Ardennes}} <br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Ardennes is a zone that had a rocky landscape and various hills with forests and rough terrain, is located in the frontier with Belgium and Luxembourg, this match with the Frost Cavern located in the north of Kalos, like the Ardennes are near Belgium in the north. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dendemille Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Charleville-Mézières}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Charleville's region is known for its windmills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Terminus Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Anistar City]]<br />
| {{wp|Strasbourg}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| The sundial may be a reference to {{wp|Strasbourg astronomical clock}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Couriway Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Molsheim}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Molsheim is located close to several waterfalls, such as Nideck Waterfall, Casscade de la Serva and Cascade de l'Andlau. Couriway train station also somewhat resembles Molsheim station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 19|Grande Vallée Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Lispach}}<br />
| The {{wp|Vosges (department)|Vosgues}} in {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| A boggy lake and forestal region in the mountains near the Alps. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowbelle City]]<br />
| {{wp|Besançon}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The nearby {{wp|Jura Mountains}} are known for cold temperatures and sometimes nicknamed "Little Siberia".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] and [[Kalos Route 21|Dernière Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Plateau des Mille Étangs}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| A extensiveforest and mountainous landscape in the west of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Victory Road|Victory Road}} <br />
| {{wp|Bibracte|Mont Beuvray}}<br />
| {{wp|Burgundy}}<br />
| Mont Beuvray is generally identified as ancient Bibracte, a fortified settlement. Used to be capital of the Aedui and one of the most important hillforts in Gaul. Nowadays, it is an archaeological park at the centre of a protected forest.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Pokémon League}} building<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chambord}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Should be located somewhere in Burgundy, but the place itself resembles Château de Chambord more, the largest château in the Loire Valley. It was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I and ended up being one the most influential architectures, inspiring the design of several European castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kiloude City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Lyon is located in the south, connected via train to Paris like Lumiose and has a open air zoo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Maison]]<br />
| {{wp|Hôtel de Ville, Lyon|Hôtel de Ville de Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| <br />
|}<br />
{{clear}}<br />
<br />
===Alola===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Alola Hawaii.png|thumb|A comparison of Alola to Hawaii]]<br />
[[Alola]] is based on {{wp|Hawaii}},<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sun_moon/ Pokémon Sun and Moon Japanese official site]</ref> one of the states that is a part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Island<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Houses the state capital and the former monarchy of Hawaii. Its designated island color is yellow (''melemele'' in Hawaiian) and its designated island flower is the {{wp|Sida fallax|ʻilima}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli City]]<br />
| {{wp|Honolulu|Honolulu}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The state capital of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Beachfront<br />
| {{wp|Waikiki|Waikīkī}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Waikiki and its beaches are a notable tourist destination in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Shopping District<br />
| {{wp|Ala Moana Center|Ala Moana Center}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Ala Moana Center is the largest shopping mall in Hawaiʻi.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Marina<br />
| {{wp|Ala Wai Harbor}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|The largest small boat and yacht harbor in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Outskirts<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Kai, Hawaii|Hawaiʻi Kai}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| One of the largest residential areas in O'ahu.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iki Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Wahiawa, Hawaii|Wahiawā}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry fields (Alola)|Berry fields]]<br />
| Dole Plantation<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest currently operating pineapple plantation in the state.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli Cemetery]]<br />
| Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahalo Trail]]<br />
| ʻAiea Loop Trail<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdant Cavern]]<br />
| Kaneana Cave (Makua Cave)<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Meadow]]<br />
| Kaipapau Forest Reserve<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Could also be based on National Wildlife Refuge, which is dedicated to preserving and restoring populations of endangered honeycreepers, but it doesn't match geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ten Carat Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Diamond Head, Hawaii|Diamond Head (Lēʻahi)}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| {{p|Necrozma}}'s appearance here in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] references the historical belief by western sailors that the calcite crystals near the mountain were diamonds.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaward Cave]]<br />
| Mermaid Cave<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kala'e Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Hanauma Bay|Hanauma Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|A popular tourist attraction on Oʻahu, the bay is a nature sanctuary is well known for its efforts for preserving native marine life.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Conflict]]<br />
| {{wp|Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument|Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Oahu. It contains a luakini, a sacrificial altar meant to bring success during times of war.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Sea]]<br />
| Kaiwi Channel<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| An ocean channel that separates Oahu from {{wp|Molokai|Molokaʻi}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Wave Beach]]<br />
| Turtle Bay Resort<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| A resort area located near the surfing beach.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandy Cave]]<br />
| Turtle Cove<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Akala Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Its designated island color is pink (''ʻākala'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea City]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahului, Hawaii|Kahului}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Brooklet Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pikachu Valley]]<br />
| {{wp|Iao Valley|ʻIao Valley}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea Beach]]<br />
| Kahului Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Makawao, Hawaii|Makawao}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A community on Maui known to be dominated by agriculture and ranch lands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Ranch]]<br />
| Haleakala Ranch<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Largest ranch on Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Royal Avenue]]<br />
| The Shops at {{wp|Wailea, Hawaii|Wailea}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Mall with more than 70 shops, restaurants & art galleries, with regular evening entertainment.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Route 30|Olowalu Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A long road tunnel that connects Lahaina to Wailuku. Located on Honoapi'ilani Highway. It could also be based on Olowalu Shaft, which is located close to Olowalu Tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Konikoni City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lahaina, Hawaii|Lāhainā}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Lahaina is one of numerous locations of Hawaii where Chinese immigrants immigrated to work on local sugar cane plantations. Lahaina houses the only two Chinese Society Halls that exist and are maintained in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Grand Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Wailea Resort}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The most prominent hotel in the Wailea area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Beach]]<br />
| Makena Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wela Volcano Park]]<br />
| {{wp|Haleakalā_National_Park|Haleakalā National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The tallest volcano on Maui and is currently inactive. Terrain is closer to {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dividing Peak Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana Highway}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Hana Lava Tube is located around this stretch.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lush Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana, Hawaii|Hana Forest Reserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| It is the largest tropical forest on the island of Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Hill]]<br />
| Olowalu Petroglyphs<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Life]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahanu Garden|Piʻilanihale Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} in the State of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest island in the archipelago. Its designated island color is red (''ʻulaʻula'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie City]]<br />
| {{wp|Hilo, Hawaii|Hilo}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Largest settlement on Hawaii Island. Noted locally for its particularly rainy climate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Designed like an Edo-style Japanese garden, having numerous structures such as pagodas, {{wp|torii}} (traditional Japanese gate), and a Japanese teahouse.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Hokulani]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Kea is the second highest peak in the world when measured from its base below sea level. Currently a dormant volcano. Mauna Loa is a the largest subaerial volcano in the world and it is still active.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hokulani Observatory]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa Observatory}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea Observatories}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A number of {{wp|observatory|observatories}} located on the summits of Mauna Loa & Mauna Kea due to its ideal conditions for atmospheric & astronomy research.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A currently active volcano. A power plant in the {{wp|Puna, Hawaii|Puna}} district of Hawaii used the {{wp|Geothermal energy|geothermal}} vents from Kilauea to generate electricity until the 2018 eruptions caused its temporary shutdown.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain|Geothermal Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Puna Geothermal Venture}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A geothermal energy power plant that was shut down shortly after the start of the May 2018 lower Puna eruption, and resumed power generation in November 2020.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Beach|Secluded Shore]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Ula'ula Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}}<br />
| Ahalanui Park - {{wp|Isaac Hale Beach Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Both are black sand beaches. Ahalanui Park was destroyed by lava due to 2018 Volcanic Eruption of Kīlauea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]] - [[Aether House]]<br />
| {{wp|Kau, Hawaii|Kau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Kau district is known for South Point (Ka Lae) and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Heiau|Heiau Ruins}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The most closest locations would be Kalalea Heiau and Kohaikalani Heiau. Tapu Village could be based on Kalapana, a former inhabited town that was destroyed by a Kīlauea lava flow in 1986, believed to be caused by {{wp|Pele (deity)|Pele}}, Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. However, it is located in the far east Puna district, thus not matching up geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]<br />
| {{wp|Pahala, Hawaii|Pahala}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| There used to be sugar cane mills in Pahala, but they were all closed by the late 90s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haina Desert]]<br />
| {{wp|Kaʻū Desert|Kaʻū Desert}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Although not a true desert, the sulfur dioxide from Kīlauea's sulfuric lava plumes creates enough acid rain that plant growth is severely inhibited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of the Sunne]]/[[Lake of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake Waiau|Lake Waiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest lake in Hawaii, located on Mauna Kea<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
|The most notable of many locations in Hawaii where people who broke Kapu could escape to. Such sites are difficult to enter and heavily protected, but once entered, a Kahuna on site could bless the individual, pardoning their crime. Many native plants, including red plumeria grow near the location.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Po Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawi, Hawaii|Hawi}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Hawi is a town in Kohala mountain, in the northwest part Hawaii Island. It once was a busy commercial centre during the operation of the Kohala Sugar plantation. However, just like with other sugar mills, it was closed down.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Lanakila]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Loa is the largest shield volcano on earth; it is currently active. Mauna Loa is one of two locations to annually have snow in Hawaii, the other being Mauna Kea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii|Ocean View}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 15|Routes 15]] & [[Alola Route 16|16]]<br />
| {{wp|Captain Cook, Hawaii|Captain Cook}} & {{wp|Miloliʻi, Hawaii|Miloliʻi}} beaches. {{wp|Molokai}}, {{wp|Lanai}}, {{wp|Kahoolawe}} & {{wp|Johnston Atoll}} islands.<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The small islets on Route 15 resemble the real life islands, only smaller, tighter and closer to Hawaii Island, the real life basis for Ula'ula Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Abundance]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site|Puʻukoholā Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Hawaii Island, and the last heiau ever built.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Its designated island color is purple (''poni'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafolk Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea, Kauai County, Hawaii|Waimea}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|The site where the first western contact to the Hawaiian islands were made by {{wp|James Cook}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Wilds]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea Canyon State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| A large canyon carved by the abundant rainfall from Mount Wai'ale'ale, it is nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Beach]]<br />
| Polihale State Park<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Breaker Coast]]<br />
| Kawailoa Bay, Haula Bay & Nawiliwili Bay<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Could also be based on Po'ipū, which is famous for the geological {{wp|Blowhole (geology)|blowhole}} known locally as {{wp|Spouting Horn}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Poni Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Kalaheo, Hawaii|Kalaheo}} & {{wp|Koloa, Hawaii|Koloa}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Koloa is known for Old Koloa Town, which preserves Koloa history and traditions.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vast Poni Canyon]]<br />
| {{wp|Kawaikini}} & {{wp|Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Kawaikini is the tallest peak of the mountain. It is hard to reach due to high annual rains and steep wet cliffs. Also not helped by the fact that on west side of it Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve is located. Its miles of dense, swampy forest limits the access to the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altar of the Sunne]]/[[Altar of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Waialeale|Mount Waiʻaleʻale}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Mount Wai'ale'ale is the main volcano of Kauaʻi and is currently extinct. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Grove]]<br />
| {{wp|Wailua River State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|An area of Kauaʻi containing several important {{wp|heiau}}. Malae is the largest heiau on Kaua'i.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Plains]]<br />
| Kawaihau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Coast]]<br />
| Paliku Beach, Papa'a Bay Beach & Moloa'a Beach<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Fern Grotto}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resolution Cave]]<br />
| Maniniholo Dry Cave<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| It was believed to once house a malicious spirit deep in the cave.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Gauntlet]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea, Hawaii|Kīlauea Town}} & {{wp|Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tree]]<br />
| Princeville Resort<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Hope]]<br />
| Poli'ahu Heiau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Poliʻahu is the most important heiau in Kaua'i lore.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Exeggutor Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Niihau|Niʻihau}} & {{wp|Kahoolawe|Kahoʻolawe}}<br />
|<br />
| Geographically located as Niʻihau to Kauaʻi, though the lack of human inhabitants is similar to Kahoʻolawe. Both require boats and special permission to travel to.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aether Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument}}<br />
|<br />
| Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument consists of all the islands located northwest of Niʻihau in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is a {{wp|U.S. National Monument}} and nature preserve dedicated to preserving and protecting numerous Hawaiʻi endemic endangered species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poké Pelago]]<br />
| {{wp|Northwestern Hawaiian Islands}}<br />
|<br />
| Small, uninhabited islands and atolls northwest of the main eight Hawaiian islands. Many native endemic Hawaiian organisms inhabit these islands.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Galar===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Galar United Kingdom.png|thumb|A comparison of Galar to the United Kingdom]]<br />
[[Galar]] is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ Interview with Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori on the official Pokémon website]</ref> with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on {{wp|England and Wales}}, while the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}. The [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, which is a self-governing {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref><ref name=Brochure>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/video-game/sword-shield/Galar_Tour_Brochure_US.pdf Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide]</ref><br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | County/Shire<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Postwick]]<br />
| {{wp|Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick}}<ref name=Brochure /><br>{{wp|Windermere, Cumbria (town)|Windermere}}<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/gallery/2019/10/04/exclusive-pokemon-sword-and-shield-concept-art-gallery Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery]</ref><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| One of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District, located close to {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}} on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|1|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Windermere|New Road}}/{{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere|Lake Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The main {{wp|link road}} between {{wp|Windermere}} and {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wedgehurst]]<br />
| {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Located on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|2|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Near and Far Sawrey}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two villages that act as one tourist attraction because of {{wp|Hill Top Farm}}, the home of ''{{wp|The Tale of Peter Rabbit}}'' author {{wp|Beatrix Potter}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slumbering Weald]]<br />
| {{wp|Grizedale Forest}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A forest area located within the Lake District. It is famous for its magic- and poetry-themed statues. The altar dedicated to {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} is similar to the Forest Fugue sculpture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wild Area]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake District National Park}}<ref name=Brochure />/{{wp|Peak District National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two of the most popular national parks in England. The {{wp|Lake District}}, the inspiration for the southern section of the Wild Area, is known for its mountains and inland lakes, whilst the Peak District, the inspiration for the northern section of the Wild Area, is known for its peaks and rolling hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The third-largest city in the United Kingdom, known for its industrial and railway past. The many structures were inspired from the {{wp|Castlefield}} area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester Town Hall}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A {{wp|Gothic Revival architecture|Victorian Neo-Gothic}} building situated within the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|3|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Astley Green Colliery}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A former coal mine that is now a {{wp|Astley Green Colliery Museum|museum}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine]]<br />
| {{wp|North York Moors|North York Moors National Park}}<br>{{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br>{{wp|Greater Manchester}}/{{wp|West Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be closer to be based of North York Moors, but aesthetically it looks similar to {{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}, a trans-{{wp|Pennines|Pennine}} route for both rail and canal.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|4|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Yorkshire Wolds}}<br />
| {{wp|East Riding of Yorkshire}}/{{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Low-lying hills that are situated east from the city of York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turffield]]<br />
| {{wp|York}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Aesthetically, it was heavily inspired by {{wp|Amesbury}}<ref name=Brochure />, a town located nearby the prehistoric {{wp|Stonehenge}}. The fact that Turffield is situated within the standing stones was also inspired by {{wp|Avebury}}. Geographically, it is closer to be based on York with the village aesthetic being a reference to {{wp|York Green Belt}}, an environmental and planning policy that regulates the rural space. The hill figure is a reference to the {{wp|Kilburn White Horse}}, located in {{wp|Kilburn, North Yorkshire|Kilburn}}, a village near York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|5|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Ribblehead Viaduct}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic railway viaduct that carries the {{wp|Settle-Carlisle Railway}} over the {{wp|River Ribble}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hulbury]]<br />
| {{wp|Liverpool}}<br />
| {{wp|Merseyside}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A major seaport that is known for the {{wp|Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool|Albert Dock}} and {{wp|Liver Building}}. It is also the birthplace of {{wp|The Beatles}}. The houses built on a slope may have been inspired by {{wp|St Ives, Cornwall}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine No. 2]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Bowland}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| From a geographical standpoint, it seems to be based on caves found in Forest of Bowland, such as Hell Hole, Whitewell Cave and Whitewell Pot. It is also located between Manchester and Liverpool, albeit much norther. It could've been inspired by {{wp|Mersey Tunnels}}, major tunnels that cross under the {{wp|River Mersey}}, but then it misses the mark of being located between real life Motostoke and Hulbury.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Outskirts]]<br />
| {{wp|Runcorn Railway Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A railway bridge that crosses the {{wp|River Mersey}} between {{wp|Runcorn}} and {{wp|Widnes}}. It is parallel to the {{wp|Silver Jubilee Bridge}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke]]<br />
| {{wp|Birmingham}}<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The second-largest city in the United Kingdom. It is known for its vast canal network, which gives it the nickname the {{wp|Venice of the North}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Warwick Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A medieval castle with over a thousand years of history.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Energy Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower|Chamberlain Clock tower}} (Body) and {{wp|BT Tower (Birmingham)|BT Tower}} (summit)<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Both are the tallest buildings in Birmingham and constitute heritage of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|6|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cat and Fiddle Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic and dangerous road in the United Kingdom that passes over the Peak District between {{wp|Macclesfield}} and {{wp|Buxton}}. The route is named after a pub located at its summit. The desert theme may also be based on {{wp|Dungeness (headland)|Dungeness}}, which is known to be the only desert in the United Kingdom.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stow-on-Side]]<br />
| {{wp|Buxton}}<br />
| {{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A spa town that is described as "''The Gateway to the {{wp|Peak District National Park}}''". It is home to {{wp|Poole's Cavern}} and is also known for its spring water. Its name, as well as its potteries, may have been a reference to {{wp|Stoke-on-Trent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glimwood Tangle]]<br />
| {{wp|Sherwood Forest}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A well-known forest in the East Midlands that is said to be the home to the famous folklore character, {{wp|Robin Hood}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ballonlea]]<br />
| {{wp|Nottingham}} or {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}}<br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}} or {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Nottingham fits due to being surrounded by Sherwood Forest in the north, much like Ballonlea is surrounded by Glimwood Tangle. {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}} is a heavy aesthetical inspiration, due to Tudor architecture and being a birthplace of {{wp|William Shakespeare}}, who wrote many plays including the one about fairies — ''{{wp|A Midsummer Night's Dream}}''. Another possible inspiration is a more geographically correct {{wp|Lavenham}}, a village famous for its legends about witches and was used for filming ''{{wp|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1}}''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|7|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Severn Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Gloucestershire}}/{{wp|Monmouthshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}/{{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A railway tunnel that goes under the {{wp|Severn Estuary}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|8|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Known for The Ironbridge Gorge area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was formed by glacial overflow during last ice age. {{wp|Glastonbury Abbey}} could have inspired the ruins found on this route, but it doesn't match geographically in its relation to Bath (real-life Circhester).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Circhester]]<br />
| {{wp|Bath, Somerset|Bath}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Somerset}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A Roman spa city famous for its Georgian style buildings, geothermal hot springs, and the rows of houses such as the {{wp|Circus (Bath)|Circus}} and {{wp|Royal Crescent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|9|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cardigan Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Dyfed}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A large inlet in the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that makes up most of Wales' coastline.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spikemuth]]<br />
| {{wp|Llandudno}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A seaside resort known for its parade rows of houses and the {{wp|Great Orme}} headland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Route 9 Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|A55 road|Conwy Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| An underwater road tunnel that goes under the {{wp|River Conwy}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|10|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Snowdonia}} and {{wp|Chiltern Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}/{{wp|Hertfordshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A mountain range in Wales and National Park, with its highest mountain being {{wp|Mount Snowdon}}. Chiltren is a hill escarpment in the north of London.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon]]<br />
| {{wp|London}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest city and the capital of the United Kingdom. Home to {{wp|Big Ben}}, {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}, the {{wp|London Eye}}, and {{wp|Piccadilly Circus}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Rose of the Rondelands<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}/{{wp|Big Ben}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| While not a hotel, it is a popular tourist destination due to its neo-Gothic looking clock tower, which inspired the Rose of the Rondelands' own clock tower. The hotel facility may be inspired by the {{wp|County Hall, London|London County Hall}}, a former government building now used by two hotels. It is located on the other side of the River Thames, facing the Palace of Westminster. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Wembley Stadium}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest and most important stadium in the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rose Tower]]/{{gal|Battle Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}}/{{wp|The Shard}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}} was built for the {{wp|2012 Olympic Games}} and is now a slide attraction. The Shard is the tallest building in the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Isle of Armor====<br />
The Isle of Man is a {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}} in the middle of the {{wp|Irish Sea}}. It is one of the six {{wp|Celtic Nations}} along with {{wp|Ireland}}, {{wp|Scotland}}, {{wp|Wales}}, {{wp|Cornwall}}, and {{wp|Brittany}}. The island has its unique language (known as {{wp|Manx Gaelic}}) and culture, with myths and legends that derive from {{wp|Celtic mythology}}. It is also world-famous for its {{wp|Manx Grand Prix}}.<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Loop Lagoon]]<br />
| {{wp|Ramsey Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Ramsey, Isle of Man|Ramsey}}<br />
| {{wp|Ayre}}<br />
| A bay that was designated as a {{wp|UNESCO}} {{wp|Man and the Biosphere Programme}} (MAB) biosphere reserve.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Workout Sea]]<br />
| Smeale Beach<br />
| {{wp|Andreas (parish)|Andreas}}<br />
| Ayre<br />
| A coastal area that is designated as a {{wp|dark-sky preserve}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Master Dojo]]<br />
| Jurby airfield<br />
| {{wp|Jurby}}<br />
| {{wp|Michael, Isle of Man|Michael}}<br />
| Land formerly used by {{wp|RAF Jurby}} as training ground. Following the closure of the station in 1973, the area has been used for air shows, gliding, and private aviation. The station complex is converted into an industrial park and houses several tourist attractions, including the {{wp|Jurby Transport Museum}} and the Isle of Man Motor Museum.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Soothing Wetlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Sulby Glen}} and {{wp|Curraghs|Ballaugh Curraghs}}<br />
| {{wp|Lezayre}} and {{wp|Ballaugh (parish)|Ballaugh}}<br />
| Ayre and Michael<br />
| The largest water reservoir on the Isle of Man is located in the Sulby valley. The Curraghs is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland on the northwest of the island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenge Beach]]<br />
| {{wp|Douglas, Isle of Man|Douglas}}<br />
| {{wp|Douglas Borough Council}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| The capital of the Isle of Man, which is home to many railways such as the {{wp|Douglas Bay Horse Tram}}, the {{wp|Isle of Man Railway}}, and the {{wp|Snaefell Mountain Railway}}. It is the only ferry port on the island that connects to {{wp|Great Britain|the mainland}} and {{wp|Ireland}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Waters]]<br />
| {{wp|Tower of Refuge}}<br />
| Douglas Borough Council<br />
| Middle<br />
| A shelter to wrecked mariners build on {{wp|St Mary's Isle}} (also known as Conister Rock) in the Douglas Bay in 1832, it becomes the landmark of Douglas. Visit to the tower is restricted due to the fragility of the Conister Rock, which is a tidal reef that reamins partially submerged expect for spring tides.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenge Road]]<br />
| {{wp|Peel, Isle of Man|Peel}}<br />
| {{wp|German (parish)|German}}<br />
| {{wp|Glenfaba}}<br />
| A seaside town that is home to the replica of the {{wp|Odin's Raven}} {{wp|Gokstad ship|Longboat}} in the {{wp|House of Manannan}} Museum; and {{wp|Peel Castle}}. Its location up on the highest mountain of the Isle of Armor may also be a reference to {{wp|Snaefell}}, the highest mountain on the Isle of Man.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Darkness]]<br />
| {{wp|Peel Castle}}<br />
| German<br />
| Glenfaba<br />
| Peel Castle is a Viking castle built on the remnants of earlier Celtic monasteries with a notable{{wp|Irish round tower|round tower}} in the ruins of the Cathedral of St. German. The site is believed to be one of the possible locations of {{wp|Avalon}} in the {{wp|Matter of Britain|Arthurian legends}}, which may inspire the plot of Isle of Armor and the special role of the Tower of Darkness towards the endgame. Peel castle is said to be haunted by a {{wp|Black Dog (ghost)|Black Dog}} called {{wp|Moddey Dhoo}} in Manx Gaelic. The presence of [[Wanderer|wandering]] {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} in the Isle of Armor on cloudy days could be a reference to this folklore. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Forest of Focus]]<br />
| {{wp|Fairy Bridge (Isle of Man)|Fairy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Santon}} and {{wp|Malew}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}} and {{wp|Rushen (sheading)|Rushen}}<br />
| A famous parish boundary bridge where fairies named {{wp|Mooinjer veggey}} (Manx Gaelic for 'little people') are said to dwell. People would say "Hello Fairies" when they cross and often leave wishes and notes beside the tree for good luck. Benevolent fairies are said to only appear in front of those they wish to see, and reward them with cure or blessing. The {{p|Lilligant}} that appears before the player character and [[Hop]] may be partly inspired by the story of fairies.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Training Lowlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Castletown, Isle of Man|Castletown}} and Glen Rushen<br />
| Malew and Rushen<br />
| Rushen<br />
| Castletown was the former capital of the Isle of Man before 1869. The {{wp|Isle of Man Airport}} is located in the suburb of the town. The hinterlands of Training Lowlands may be based on the Rushen Valley, which is a popular destination for hiking and camping.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf of Man}}<br />
| Rushen<br />
| Rushen<br />
| A small islet located off the south coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf Sound}}<br />
|<br />
| <br />
| A body of water with various islets, which separate the Calf of Man.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Stepping-Stone Sea]] and [[Insular Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Irish Sea}}<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Water bodies surrounding the Isle of Man was known for hazardous navigation before the age of {{wp|steamboat}}s. In modern days, the waters become ideal for viewing birds, sea mammals (particularly {{wp|harbor seal|common seals}} and {{wp|grey seal}}s), and {{wp|Basking shark}}s. The widespread presence of [[Regional form#Galarian form|Galarian]] {{p|Slowpoke}} ashore and {{p|Sharpedo}} at sea around the Isle of Armor echoes with the real-life ecology of the Isle of Man.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Crown Tundra====<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Tundra]]<br />
| {{wp|Scottish Highlands}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A vast mountain range in the northern parts of Scotland, home to the famous {{wp|Loch Ness}} and {{wp|Ben Nevis}}, the highest mountain in the island of {{wp|Great Britain}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Freezington]]<br />
| {{wp|Ballater}}<br />
| {{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Ballater is a small town, famous for its connection with the royal family, as it has certified shops for the nobility, which supply the royal family when they are on vacation in the area. The town also has a train station. All this is related to the adoration of the inhabitants towards Calyrex.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Path to the Peak]]<br />
| {{wp|Ben Nevis}}<br />
| {{wp|Grampian Mountains}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The tallest mountain in Scotland and tallest of the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh Castle}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| An immense medieval castle that was home to kings of Scotland in the past, which is referred to by Calyrex being once worshiped in the Crown Shrine. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frigid Sea]] <br />
| {{wp|Firth of Clyde}}<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The largest island in the Frigid Sea may be based on the {{wp|Isle of Arran}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Roaring-Sea Caves]] <br />
| {{wp|Fingal's Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Staffa}}, {{wp|Inner Hebrides}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A coastal cave famous for its basalt columns and the resonant acoustics inside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Cemetery]] and [[Giant's Bed]]<br />
| {{wp|Crosbie Castle and the Fullarton estate}}<br />
| {{wp|Troon}}, {{wp|South Ayrshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The ruins of an old royal chapel, famous for the old graveyard.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Ballimere Lake]] and [[Dyna Tree Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Loch Lomond}}<br />
| {{wp|Stirlingshire}}/{{wp|Dunbartonshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The largest Loch in Scotland. The name literally means ''Lake of the Elms'', which may be the inspiration for the Dynamax Tree resembling an elm.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Paldea===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Paldea-Iberian Peninsula.png|thumb|A comparison of Paldea to the Iberian Peninsula]]<br />
<br />
Paldea is based on {{wp|Spain}}, a country mainly located on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}. The references can be seen in its {{wp|Spanish cuisine|gastronomy}}, the {{wp|toponomy}} of many settlements, the {{wp|etymology}} and designs in new Pokémon, as well as the use of {{wp|Spanish language}} by the locals of Paldea. Some references to Portugal and Andorra can also be found in the western and northern areas of the region respectively.<br />
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| [[Cabo Poco]]<br />
| {{wp|Algeciras}}/{{wp|Gibraltar}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The player's house is based on the province of Cadiz, probably in Algeciras as is the southern tip of Iberia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poco Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| In the Spanish version, this path is known as ''Sendero de Cahíz'', a reference to the city of {{wp|Cádiz}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Inlet Grotto]]<br />
| {{wp|Caves of Nerja}}/{{wp|La Caleta, Spain|La Caleta}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Málaga}}, {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A system of grottoes and caves in the south of Spain. In the Spanish version, it is called ''Gruta Caleta'' in reference to La Caleta, a popular beach located also in the city of Cádiz.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Mediterranean Sea}}/{{wp|Atlantic Ocean}}<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea are the two bodies of water directly south of Spain, connected through the strait of Gibraltar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff" {{roundybl|5px}}" <br />
| [[Mesagoza]]<br />
| {{wp|Madrid}}/{{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}}/{{wp|Barcelona}}/{{wp|Zaragoza}}<br />
| {{wp|Community of Madrid}}/{{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}/{{wp|Catalonia}}/{{wp|Aragón}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Geographically, it matches Toledo/Madrid. The English name also references the city of Zaragoza. The bridges that lead to the city resemble the {{wp|Puente de Alcántara}} over the {{wp|Tagus}} river, which passes through Toledo. Heavy inspiration is drawn from Barcelona, as the [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} is very similar to the {{wp|Sagrada Família}}, while several parts of the city are based on {{wp|Park Güell}} and its {{wp|Trencadís}} mosaics. The central plaza is based on the {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}} in Madrid, The cobbled streets and buildings around the city center seem to be inspired by the old towns of Toledo and Zaragoza.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagrada Família|Sagrada Família, Barcelona}}<br />
| {{wp|Catalonia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The external architecture is inspired by the Sagrada Família, the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world whose construction began in 1882 and continues to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Artazon]]<br />
| {{wp|Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena}}/{{wp|Schiltach}}<br />
| {{wp|Region of Murcia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Geographically, it matches Murcia and especially Cartagena, [https://murciaplaza.com/public/Image/2020/9/31180310_1352731911538821_6995704209886674944_o_NoticiaAmpliada.jpg where a similar hedge maze can be found]. The windmill is based on the ones from La Mancha, popularized by {{wp|Don Quixote}}, [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinos_de_Consuegra such as those in Consuegra]. Its Spanish name, Pueblo Altamía, may reference the {{wp|Cave of Altamira}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Levincia]]<br />
| {{wp|Valencia}}<br />
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A Mediterranean coastal city, famous for the City of Arts and Sciences, a complex of museums and institutions with a futuristic appearance. The skyscrapers in Levincia resemble the {{wp|Cuatro Torres}} found in Madrid.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[East Province (Area Two)]]<br />
| {{wp|Ademuz}}<br />
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Ademuz is part of a mountainous region filled with excavation sites, which may have likely served as the Area's primary inspiration.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[East Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Mallorca}}/{{wp|Menorca}}/{{wp|Ibiza}}/{{wp|Formentera}}<br />
| {{wp|Balearic Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The islands to the east likely represent the {{wp|Balearic Islands}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Zapapico]]<br />
| {{wp|Cuenca, Spain|Cuenca}}<br />
| {{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Zapapico being surrounded and built upon large plateaus is similar to Cuenca. Cuenca was also originally built as a defensive city during the medieval period, and the player obtains the armour necessary to evolve [[Charcadet]] in this town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Aneto}}<br />
| {{wp|Aragon}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Aneto is the tallest mountain in the {{wp|Pyrenees}} range. In the Spanish version, Glaseado is called Sierra Napada, which may reference the {{wp|Sierra Nevada (Spain)|Sierra Nevada}}, a long mountainous chain in the south of Spain. Both the Aneto and the Sierra Nevada have snow-covered peaks.<!--The town of Glaseado is a ski resort, the ski is one of the main attraction in Andorra.--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Montenevera]]<br />
| {{wp|Ezcaray}}<br />
| {{wp|La Rioja}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| La Rioja is famed for its many mountain ranges and valleys, which dot Montenevera and its surrounding area. Not only are the buildings in Montenevera a similar style to [https://st.depositphotos.com/1935053/2301/i/450/depositphotos_23015216-stock-photo-street-of-ezcaray-la-rioja.jpg those found in Ezcaray], but Ezcaray’s largest tourist attraction is its ski resort.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Province (Area Three)]]<br />
| {{wp|Santander}}/{{wp|Gozón}}<br />
| {{wp|Cantabria}}/{{wp|Asturias}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It coincides geographically with the regions of Cantabria and Asturias. Cantabria also has a green lighthouse at Cabo Mayor which is the influence of the green tower in the north cape of Paldea.[https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/white-lighthouse-asturias-spain-beautiful-cantabrian-sea-behind-green-field-foreground-located-lastres-north-42709143.jpg]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Paldean Sea]]<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country}}/{{wp|Navarre}}/{{wp|Andorra}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The position of the eastern islands mirror the autonomous communities of the Basque Country and Navarre. The largest island is shaped similar to the microstate of Andorra.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Casseroya Lake]]<br />
| {{wp|es:Ribeira Sacra|Ribeira Sacra}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia (Spain)|Galicia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A wooded and mountainous area of Galicia, famous for being where several rivers are born.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Medali]]<br />
| {{wp|León, Spain|León}}/{{wp|Mérida,_Spain|Mérida}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of León}}, {{wp|Castile and León}}/{{wp|Province of Badajoz}}, {{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The streets of Medali and its white and yellow buildings could be lifted from León and Mérida. The Roman theatre in Medali is a clear reference to {{wp|Roman_Theatre_(Mérida)|the famous one in Mérida}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cascarrafa]]<br />
| {{wp|Almendra Dam|Almendra Dam, Salamanca}}/{{wp|Porto Covo}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Salamanca}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The location of this city and its towering walls seem to be a reference to the Almendra Dam in Salamanca. Its blue and white houses seem to be inspired by Portuguese coastal towns, [https://i.imgur.com/uRc3ljs.png such as Porto Covo]. The floor patterns are inspired by the [https://i.imgur.com/YI2qgxP.png traditional Portuguese pavement] style. The oasis theme might also be a reference to the {{wp|Alqueva Dam}}, which provides water to the drier southern Alentejo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Asado Desert]]<br />
| {{wp|Extremadura}}/{{wp|Andalucía}}/{{wp|Canary Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Cáceres}}/{{wp|Almería}}/{{wp|Gran Canaria}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Its area and menhirs location coincides with Extremadura and {{wp|Dolmen of Guadalperal}}. Climatically it is similar to the {{wp|Tabernas Desert}}, in Almería, the driest point of the Iberian Peninsula, and the sand and dunes, however, may be based on {{wp|Maspalomas Dunes}}, in Gran Canaria. Its name ''Asado'' is a Spanish word that means roast, a reference to the high temperatures of the place.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Porto Marinada]]<br />
| [https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Nova_do_Prado Costa Nova]/{{wp|Nazaré,_Portugal|Nazaré}}<br />
| {{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The main inspiration is the coastal town of Costa Nova, as seen in its [https://i.imgur.com/tNpUjC1.png typical striped houses] and the [https://i.imgur.com/hl8pghX.png market's facade]. The layout of the town also matches [https://i.imgur.com/ZJA6obu.png Nazaré, with the lighthouse on a cliff] and a beach to the north. [https://i.imgur.com/IZLkJOK.png Ponta do Sol in Madeira Island] is also similar. The lighthouse might be inspired by the {{wp|Lighthouse of Praia da Barra}}. The market's interior resembles the [https://i.imgur.com/9j2EYFQ.png Mercado da Ribeira] in Lisbon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Atlantic_Islands_of_Galicia_National_Park|Atlantic Islands of Galicia}}/{{wp|Berlengas}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia}}/{{wp|Oeste_(intermunicipal_community)|Oeste}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| Archipelagos of small Atlantic islands, mostly uninhabited, off the coast of Galicia and {{wp|Peniche,_Portugal|Peniche}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Province (Area One)]]<br />
| {{wp|Arrábida_Natural_Park|Serra da Arrábida}}/{{wp|Serras_de_Aire_e_Candeeiros_Natural_Park|Serra d'Aire}}/{{wp|Consuegra}}<br />
| {{wp|Lisbon Region}}/{{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}/{{wp|Castille-La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}<br />
| This area appears to be a mix of [https://i.imgur.com/hxa8eTh.png Serra da Arrábida with its coastal mountains and low vegetation] and [https://i.imgur.com/hy8buPC.png Serra d'Aire with its traditional windmills next to modern wind farms]. The windmills might also be inspired by [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinos_de_Consuegra the ones in Consuegra].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alfornada]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres_(Vila_do_Bispo)|Sagres}}/{{wp|Seville}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}/{{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
|{{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The city's theme is inspired by the Moorish influence in southern Iberia, as seen in its architecture. Its location matches the {{wp|Sagres Point}}. The decorative dishes could be a reference to [https://i.imgur.com/BvcTpJr.png Artesanato A Mó], also in Sagres, and the ones found in [https://www.visitevora.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sao-pedro-corval-660x330.jpg Alentejo] and [https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/granada-spain-facade-traditional-house-decorative-ceramic-plates-wall-balconies-full-pots-colorful-flowers-123048495.jpg Andalusia]. The chimneys are based on [https://i.imgur.com/dvsOLJ3.png the historic Algarvian chimneys], while the high ovens are based on the [https://santorinidave.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Seville-Attractions-Centro-Andaluz-Arte-Contemporanio.jpg traditional ceramic ovens of Seville]. The square panels with mosaics look like [https://i.imgur.com/pw8esz6.png the logo frames in Algarve Shopping]. The top of the tower looks like an {{wp|Armillary Sphere}}, possibly related to the {{wp|Sagres school}} or [https://i.imgur.com/JMN1t7x.png the one in Albufeira].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Six)]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres Point}}/{{wp|Praia da Marinha}}/{{wp|Roman Ruins of Milreu}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| This area's [https://i.imgur.com/wn5uwXI.png semi-arid plateau reflects that of the Sagres Point]. The path leading to Alfornada is inspired by the cliffs, arches and caves of the [https://i.imgur.com/s8BrYfW.png western Algarve coast]. The ruins match the [https://i.imgur.com/bg3qrw9.png Roman ruins of Milreu, near Faro].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Two)]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| All of these regions are known for their olive groves and characteristic landscape, perfectly matching geographically with Paldea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cortondo]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A southern town that is famed for both its dry conditions and its olive oil production, which is reflected in its gym challenge. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruchbah Squad's Base]]<br />
| {{wp|es:Parque natural de las Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel|Marismas de Santoña}}<br />
| {{wp|Cantabria}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A series of marshes and swamps in Cantabria.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| The Great Crater of Paldea<br />
| {{wp|Sierra de Guadarrama}}<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Sierra de Guadarrama is the highest mountain system in central Spain, since ancient times, the sierra has been called "The Seven Peaks of the Dragon", which could be the inspiration for the Paradox Pokemon.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Side regions==<br />
===Orre===<br />
[[File:Pokemon to real world Orre Arizona.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Orre in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] to Arizona and northwestern Mexico, rotated 90 degrees clockwise]]<br />
[[Orre]] is based on {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}, {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0311/soft/interv01.html</ref>. Many areas in Orre bear similarities to other locations in Arizona and northern Mexico as well, though it's not confirmed if these are intentional references.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | State<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Phenac City]]<br />
| {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Both cities were founded when a man brought water to the city and have similar names.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pyrite Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Aguila}}/{{wp|Wickenburg}}/{{wp|Sonoyta}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}/{{wp|Sonora}}<br />
| Likely inspired by local smuggling routes and former mining towns such as Aguila and Wickenburg, or Sonoyta, Sonora, commonly used to illegally cross the border.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Agate Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Flagstaff, Arizona|Flagstaff}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Agate Village is a mountainous, forested town, much like Flagstaff, which is located in the mountains north of Phoenix and has some prominent alpine forests due to its higher elevation.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gateon Port]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake Havasu City, Arizona|Lake Havasu City}}/{{wp|San Felipe, Baja California|San Felipe}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}/{{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| Lake Havasu City and Gateon Port are towns located beside large bodies of water near Phoenix and Phenac, and are home to lighthouses and unusual bridges. Could also be based on San Felipe, Baja California, another coastal port town with square docks, which matches Gateon Port's location geographically, assuming Orre in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|Pokémon XD]] is equivalent to the area around the {{wp|Gulf of California}} rotated 90 degrees clockwise (seen in the picture to the right).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Battle]]<br />
| {{wp|San Francisco volcanic field}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| An area of dormant volcanoes in Arizona, located near Flagstaff. May be specifically based on {{wp|Humphreys Peak}}, the highest peak of the range, or any of the nearby {{wp|cinder cone}}s in the area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outskirt Stand]]<br />
| {{wp|Black Canyon City, Arizona}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Phoenix to Prescott. The home of two of its first inhabitants still stands, as a historical site, that bear a passing resemblance to the rubble behind the traincar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Citadark Isle]]<br />
| {{wp|Isla Ángel de la Guarda}}/{{wp|Isla San Luis}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Isla San Luis could be the primary inspiration for the design of the island, including the large volcanic center. Isla Ángel de la Guarda is home to unique species of snake and mouse, as well as a diverse range of other animal life, which may have inspired the amount of [[Shadow Pokémon]] encountered on the island.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Spin-off regions==<br />
===Fiore===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Fiore Okayama Hyōgo Shodo Island.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Fiore to Okayama and Hyōgo Prefectures, and Shōdo Island]]<br />
[[Fiore]] appears to be based on {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}} and {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}s, as well as {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}} in {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}, in {{wp|Japan}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ringtown]]<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
| Both have a nearby river on the west, forests on the opposite side, and are close to the coast. Unlike Kurashiki, however, Ringtown doesn't have a port and the river doesn't traverse the settlement.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Summerland]]<br />
| {{jwp|福田港 (香川県)|Fukuda Port}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima, Kagawa|Shōdoshima}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| In-game, a tourist references how the S.S. Fiore ferries to Summerland. Similarly, there is a ferry route connecting Fukuda to Himeji. A resort in Summerland is also referenced, and present in Fukuda.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fall City]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| A port city lying east from Kurashiki. Similarly to Fall City, it has water streams running through.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wintown]]<br />
| {{wp|Mimasaka}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fiore Temple]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| The best known of the Japanese castles<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olive Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, this island saw the first successful olive cultivation in Japan, hence its nickname Olive Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lyra Forest]]<br />
| Forest areas neighboring {{wp|Asakuchi}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sekra Range]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hyōno}}/{{wp|Hiruzen}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kisara Plain]]<br />
| {{wp|Yoshiokakawakita Park}}, possibly also other parks.<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Kalakka Desert (Unused)<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Sand Dunes}}<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Prefecture}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Vast desert dunes in the north of Kurashiki and Okayama that make up the only desert badland in Japan.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Almia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Almia Oshima.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Almia to Oshima and northern Honshu]]<br />
[[Almia]] appears to be based on {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}} and {{wp|Hiyama Subprefectures}} within the {{wp|Oshima Peninsula}} in {{wp|Hokkaido}} and the very northern part of {{wp|Honshu}} in Japan.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture (subprefecture)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chicole Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|松前町 (北海道)|松前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsumae, Hokkaido|Matsumae}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vientown]]<br />
| {{jwp|江差町}}<br />
| {{wp|Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama)|Esashi}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|檜山振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Hiyama Subprefecture|Hiyama}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vien Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Mount Hakodate attracts tourists for its view of Hakodate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pueltown]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Hakodate and Pueltown are both port cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭|五稜郭公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Goryōkaku|Goryōkaku Park}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The Goryōkaku Tower overlooks Goryōkaku Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Building]]<br>[[Altru Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭タワー}}<br />
| Goryōkaku Tower<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The observation tower, which overlooks Goryōkaku Park, was rebuilt from 2004 to 2006.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Boyleland]]<br />
| {{jwp|むつ市}}<br />
| {{wp|Mutsu, Aomori|Mutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Volcano Cave|Boyleland Volcano]]<br />
| {{jwp|恐山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Osore}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shiver Camp]]<br />
| {{jwp|ニセコ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Niseko, Hokkaido|Niseko}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|後志総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}})<br />
| Niseko is home to multiple ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haruba Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|青森市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori, Aomori|Aomori}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
| The Port of Aomori operates ferries to {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Capture Arena]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|渡島大島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Oshima (Hokkaido)|Ōshima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The uninhabited island is also a nature preserve.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Oblivia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Oblivia Oki Islands.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Oblivia to the Oki Islands]]<br />
[[Oblivia]] may be based on the {{wp|Oki Islands}} in {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dolce Island]]<br />
| Kamijima Island<br />
| 神島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Renbow Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Chiburijima}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫里島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cocona Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Chibu, Shimane|Chibu Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫村}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mitonga Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Nakanoshima (Shimane)|Nakanoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|中ノ島 (島根県)|中ノ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Faldera Island]]<br />
| Matsushima Island<br />
| 松島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sophian Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Dōgojima|Dōgojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|島後}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| It is the largest island of the Oki archipelago and the one that contains the capital of the islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aqua Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Okinoshima, Shimane|Okinoshima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|隠岐の島町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the largest and most populated cities of their islands. Both are port cities.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Sorbet]]<br />
| Mt. Daimanji<br />
| {{jwp|大満寺山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the tallest mountains in the islands.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tilikule Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Takeshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|竹島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
| <br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Lental===<br />
[[Lental]] may be based on the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}} in {{wp|Ecuador}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Florio Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Floreana Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Belusylva Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Isabela Island (Galápagos)|Isabela Island}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Ferrum===<br />
[[Ferrum]] may be based on {{wp|Iriomote Island}}, the largest of the {{wp|Yaeyama Islands}} in {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture}}, Japan. Alternatively, it may also be derived from {{wp|Sardinia}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Ferrum Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nuxis}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Techne City]]<br />
| {{wp|Cagliari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tellur Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Dolianova}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ferrum Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Pineta di Musei}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Selen Island]]<br />
| {{wp|San Pietro Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Neos City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teulada, Sardinia|Teulada}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haunted House]]<br />
| Villaggio Minerario Asproni<br />
| An old mining village outside the city of {{wp|Iglesias, Sardinia|Iglesias}}, now an open-air museum.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thalia Beach]]<br />
| Cavoli Island<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Landscape==<br />
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing notes}}<br />
While the above locations are meant to correspond to the different regions around the real-life world, great liberties were taken with the design of their landscapes. Some of the designers have admitted to drawing inspiration from real-world locations outside their stated real-world counterparts, especially with locations depicted in [[Pokémon movie]]s.<br />
<br />
===In the anime===<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
! [[File:Porta Vista.png|Porta Vista|200px]]<br />
| [[Porta Vista]]<br />
| {{wp|Acapulco}}<br />
| {{wp|Guerrero}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Neon Town.png|Neon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Neon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Las Vegas}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Hollywood.png|Hollywood|230px]]<br />
| [[Hollywood]]<br />
| {{wp|Hollywood}}, {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Pummelo Island.png|Pummelo Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Pummelo Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Oban}}<br />
| {{wp|Argyll and Bute}}, {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Both are resort towns in an island, the houses of Pummelo had the same English architecture of Oban. The [[Pummelo Stadium]] is modeled after the {{wp|McCaig's Tower}}, a folly colosseum in a hill of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Big Town.png|Big Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Big Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Boston}}<br />
| {{wp|Massachusetts}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Whitestone.png|Whitestone|230px]]<br />
| [[Whitestone]]<br />
| {{wp|Ostuni}}<br />
| {{wp|Apulia}}, {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| The white façade of Whitestone's buildings is reminiscent of the medieval town of Ostuni. Domed buildings in the background draw inspiration from Byzantine architecture, and flat-roofed structures mirror those of the city's real-world counterpart.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Sootopolis City anime.png|Sootopolis City|230px]]<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{wp|Santorini}}<br />
| {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Like its name suggests, Sootopolis City was created in the wake of a volcanic eruption (per {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}). Similarly, Santorini, Greece, was formed as a result of the {{wp|Minoan eruption}}, which left a large {{wp|caldera}} that filled with water and became the current bay in the center of the island of Santorini (Thera). Both cities boast landscapes dotted with vivid blue domed roofs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Solaceon Ruins anime.png|Solaceon Ruins|230px]]<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]]<br />
| {{wp|Ziggurat of Ur}}<br />
| {{wp|Dhi Qar Governorate}}, {{wp|Iraq}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Area 28.png|Area 28|230px]]<br />
| [[Area 28]]<br />
| {{wp|Area 51}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Odyssey Village.png|Odyssey Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Odyssey Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Kalos Canyon.png|Kalos Canyon|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Kalos Canyon]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Grand Canyon}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" |<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Fleurrh Showcase theater.png|Fleurrh City|230px]]<br />
| [[Fleurrh City]] showcase theater<br />
| {{wp|Metz}} and the Pompidou<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The modernist and undulating design of the theater could be based on that of the {{wp|Centre Pompidou-Metz}}, which also operates as a theater and show room.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Gloire City.png|Gloire City|230px]]<br />
| [[Gloire City]]<br />
| {{wp|Menthon-Saint-Bernard}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| A coastal city located on Lake Annecy, famous for its medieval {{wp|Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard|Château}} perched above on a 660-foot-tall rock.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Eclipse Castle.png|Eclipse Castle|230px]]<br />
| [[Eclipse Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hikone Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Mega Island.png|Mega Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Mega Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Bé}} and {{wp|Petit Bé}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The first island is located on the outskirts of Saint-Malo but not as far out to sea as in the anime, Petit Bé houses a fort from the year 1667, which may inspire the structures of the Mega Island.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===In the movies===<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Movie<br />
! colspan="2" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 5<br />
| [[File:Alto Mare sunrise.png|Alto Mare|230px]]<br />
| [[Alto Mare]]<br />
| {{wp|Venice}}<br />
| {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| Venice's canals were likely an inspiration for the canals of Alto Mare.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 6<br />
| [[File:Forina.png|Forina|230px]]<br />
| [[Forina]]<br />
| {{wp|Wulingyuan}}<br />
| {{wp|Hunan}}, {{wp|China}}<br />
| Wulingyuan is famed for its {{wp|karst}} formation of quartzite sandstone pillars. Along with its ravines and gorges, the site also features a lush forest, several caves, natural bridges, and waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 7<br />
| [[File:LaRousse City from above.png|LaRousse City|230px]]<br />
| [[LaRousse City]]<br />
| {{wp|Vancouver}}<br />
| {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| Vancouver is the city with the best quality of life in Canada and like the movie, it is a very ecological city with many scientific facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 8<br />
| [[File:Cameran Palace.png|Cameran Palace|230px]]<br />
| [[Cameran Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Neuschwanstein Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Bavaria}}, {{wp|Germany}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 9<br />
| [[File:Samiya.png|Samiya|230px]]<br />
| [[Samiya]]<br />
| {{wp|Atlantis}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 10<br />
| [[File:Alamos Town closer view.png|Alamos Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Alamos Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}<br />
| {{wp|Catalonia}}, {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Space-Time Towers are based on the uncompleted church of {{wp|Sagrada Familia}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 11<br />
| [[File:Teni Village.png|Ten'i Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Ten'i Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Geiranger}}<br />
| {{wp|Sunnmøre}}, {{wp|Norway}}<br />
| A village that was nearly destroyed by a {{wp|glacier}}. It is based on a town in Norway, which is threatened by the possibility of the mountain Åkerneset eroding into the {{wp|fjord}}, causing a {{wp|Tsunami#Landslides|landslide-induced tsunami}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 12<br />
|[[File:Michina Town.png|Michina Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Michina Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Meteora}}<br />
| {{wp|Thessaly}}, {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Its landscape, which is filled with towering rock formations, resembles Meteora. Also, the architecture of the temples resembles that of ancient Greek temples.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 13<br />
| [[File:Crown City.png|Crown City|230px]]<br />
| [[Crown City]]<br />
| {{wp|Amsterdam}}<br />
| {{wp|The Netherlands}}<br />
| Its modern buildings are based on the many new buildings in parts of Amsterdam, and the [[Pokémon Baccer World Cup|Pokémon Baccer]] stadium is based on the {{wp|Amsterdam Arena|Arena}}, the city's local football stadium.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 14<br />
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|Eindoak Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Eindoak Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Gourdon, Alpes-Maritimes|Gourdon}}, {{wp|Tourrettes-sur-Loup}} and {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 15<br />
| [[File:Roshan City.png|Roshan City|230px]]<br />
| [[Roshan City]]<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku, Tokyo|Shinjuku}}, {{wp|Shinagawa, Tokyo|Shinagawa}}, and Tennouzu Isle<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| The Roshan tower is inspired by the {{wp|Tokyo Skytree}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 16<br />
| [[File:New Tork City.png|New Tork City|230px]]<br />
| [[New Tork City]]<br />
| {{wp|New York City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| A giant sprawling city with many skyscrapers, a large park in the middle of the city resembling {{wp|Central Park}}, and a similar name. New Tork City as seen from above also resembles New York City's shape.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Avignon Town.png|Avignon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Avignon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Avignon}} and {{wp|Quebec City}}<br />
| {{wp|France}} and {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in the south of France. The castle of Avignon Town, however, is based on the {{wp|Château Frontenac}}, a large hotel that overlooks {{wp|Quebec City}} much like Avignon Town's castle overlooks the town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Orsay City.png|Orsay City|230px]]<br />
| [[Orsay City]]<br />
| {{wp|Toronto}}<br />
| {{wp|Ontario}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in southern Ontario famous for its port and city skylines. Like Toronto, Orsay City has a large port as well. The large mall in the city is based on the Toronto Eaton Centre, a large mall in the center of city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Diamond Domain.png|Diamond Domain|230px]]<br />
| [[Diamond Domain]]<br />
| {{wp|Cave of the Crystals|Naica crystal cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
| Colossal cave of several white crystals of Selenite in {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, and many of them are the largest in the whole world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Allearth Forest.png|Allearth Forest|230px]]<br />
| [[Allearth Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Niagara Falls}}<br />
| {{wp|Canada}} and {{wp|United States}}<br />
| Like several elements of the movie based in Canada, the design of the waterfalls is quite similar to the Niagara Falls which are recognizable as vertical falls and two large walls of water.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 18<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Dahara City.png|Dahara City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Dahara City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Dubai}} and {{wp|Abu Dhabi}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|United Arab Emirates}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | Dubai is located within the {{wp|Arabian Desert}} and houses some of the world's tallest skyscrapers. The highest skyscraper is based on the {{wp|Burj Khalifa}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Azoth Kingdom.png|Azoth Kingdom|230px]]<br />
| [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br />
| {{wp|Carcassonne}}<br />
| {{wp|Occitanie}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| Occitanie is an ancient city famous for being the meeting point between the Mediterranean and the towns of the Massif Central (the inspiration for the Nebel Plateau). It is also recognizable by its enormous walls of the citadel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Nebel Plateau.png|Nebel Plateau|230px]]<br />
| [[Nebel Plateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Massif Central}} and {{wp|Chaîne des Puys}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
| This area is similar to the Auvergne volcanoes in the {{wp|Massif Central}}, which is a highland region containing large mountain ranges and vast plateaus full of greenery and rich biodiversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 21<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Fula City.png|Fula City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Fula City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|San Francisco}} <br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Real-world locations mentioned==<br />
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|thumb|260px|Mewtwo overlooking a "faraway city" at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']]<br />
[[File:AG145 noodles.png|thumb|200px|Chinese noodles]]<br />
* Prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], [[Lt. Surge]] was known as "The Lightning {{wp|United States|American}}!". In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Pokémon Journal entries state that he "is rumored to have been a pilot while home in America."<br />
* [[Game Freak]]'s offices are present in the [[Celadon Condominiums]], the equivalent location of their former real-world office in {{wp|Carrot Tower}}. Likewise, they have a building in [[Castelia City]], and are found on 22F, the same floor that their former offices were on in Carrot Tower.<br />
* In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{tc|Scientist}} Taylor in the [[Silph Co.]] building mentions an international branch of Silph Co. In English, he states that the {{wp|Tiksi}} branch of the company is "in {{wp|Russia}}n no-man's-land". In the Japanese version, he states that the Ponaya Tunguska (Japanese: ポナヤツングスカ) branch is located "deep in Russia". Ponaya Tunguska appears to be a shortened form of the transliterated name of {{wp|Podkamennaya Tunguska (rural locality)|Podkamennaya Tunguska}} in Japanese (ポドカメンナヤツングースカ).<br />
* {{p|Mew}} was originally discovered in the jungles of the {{wp|South America}}n country [[Guyana]]. This is mentioned in logs inside of Cinnabar Island's {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}.<br />
* In Gold, Silver, {{v2|Crystal}}, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, {{jo|Webster}}, the guard in the [[gate]] north of [[Goldenrod City]], will give the player a {{p|Spearow}} holding mail to deliver. The Spearow is nicknamed {{wp|Kenya}}, the name of a country in {{wp|Africa}}.<br />
* In the original Japanese version of FireRed and LeafGreen, Blaine refers to {{wp|Kyoto}}.<br />
* Upon defeating Fisherman Bronson in the [[Sinnoh]] {{si|Battle Tower}}, he will say, "Why the emperor of fishing? It's an ancient Chinese legend...".<br />
* A {{tc|Guitarist}} that can be battled in [[Generation IV]]'s {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} mentions that his guitar is actually a {{wp|Shamisen|Japanese instrument}}.<br />
* Among the exhibits of the Nacrene museum, there is an African mask, referring to a place in the real world, in addition to being different from other exhibitions, which are related to the history of the Pokémon.<br />
* {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Beartic}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, and {{p|Arctovish}}'s names are derived from a real-world location, the {{wp|Arctic}}.<br />
* {{p|Arcanine}}'s {{game|Yellow}}, {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold]] [[Pokédex]] entries state that it is mentioned in {{wp|China|Chinese}} legends.<br />
* {{p|Parasect}}'s Stadium and FireRed Pokédex entries mention that its spores are used in medicine in China.<br />
* {{p|Ponyta}}'s Stadium Pokédex entry mentions that it can clear the Eiffel Tower ({{wp|Tokyo Tower}} in the original Japanese version) in one leap, and its FireRed entry says that it can clear {{wp|Uluru|Ayers Rock}} in one leap.<br />
* {{p|Poliwrath}}'s Gold, [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, HeartGold, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]] and [[Pokémon X and Y|X]] Pokédex entries mention its ability to swim the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}. Also, the direction of a Poliwrath's spirals depends on its geographical location. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], it instead refers to "the ocean".<br />
* {{p|Xatu}}'s Silver, FireRed, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries mention that South Americans say that it can see both the future and past.<br />
* {{p|Delibird}}'s Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Pokédex entries explain that a Delibird helped a famous explorer reach the top of {{wp|Mt. Everest}}. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it instead refers to "world's highest mountain," which is what Mt. Everest is to Earth.<br />
* {{p|Regice}}'s Emerald Pokédex entry mentions {{wp|Antarctica|Antarctic}} ice.<br />
* [[Regional form#Galarian Form|Galarian]] {{p|Meowth}} are implied to have been raised by Vikings in ancient times, and share many similarities with them.<br />
* In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', {{an|Misty}} fantasizes about {{wp|Paris}} and the {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', James says that the [[Fuchsia Gym]] looks like a {{wp|Japan|Japanese}} restaurant.<br />
* In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', Melvin says he wanted to make it to {{wp|Las Vegas}}. In the Japanese version, he said that he wanted to make it to {{wp|Broadway}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', Meowth says, "Keep digging till you hit China!" to Jessie and James, who were digging for clam shells.<br />
* In the {{wp|William Shakespeare}}-inspired episode ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', Misty described the town as like being in "merry old {{wp|England}}".<br />
* In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Team Rocket are disguised as {{wp|Vikings}}. In the English dub, [[Brock]] says that he didn't know that Vikings still existed and {{Ash}} replies that they "mostly live in {{wp|Minnesota}}". This is a reference to the Minnesota Vikings, a football team in the area.<br />
:*In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish dub}} of the movie, Ash says that they come from {{wp|Norway}}, a reference to the Norse Vikings who lived from the 8th to the 11th century.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Denmark|Danish dub}} of the movie, Ash tells Brock that the Vikings are mostly on trips in {{wp|Sweden}}, again referring to the Norse Vikings, but may also refer to {{wp|Vikingarna (band)|Vikingarna}}, a Swedish {{wp|dansband}}.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish dub}} of the movie, Ash quips that Vikings still live in the {{wp|Sipoo}} archipelago, referring to the fact that Sipoo was at the time mostly inhabited by Swedish-speaking Finns (another reference to Norse Vikings).<br />
* At the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', Mewtwo is shown overlooking a "faraway city" that greatly resembles New York City. Buildings similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the {{wp|MetLife Building}} are visible in the distance.<br />
* In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', Misty makes a direct reference to the Earth, saying, "The Earth is so pretty." However, she may be referring to the landscape rather than the literal planet.<br />
* In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Normally, a cloudy globe can be seen, but this time the Pacific Ocean and {{wp|Australia}} are prominent. This also happens in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'' and the introduction to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.<br />
* In the English dub of ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Jessie]] talks about Antarctica, the place where their next assignment is located.<br />
* In ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', an ad in {{an|May}}'s food guidebook mentions "Chinese noodles".<br />
* A map of the Pokémon world seen in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'' centered on Unova features several landmasses resembling Europe and Scandinavia, with some of them either being rotated or flipped.<br />
* In the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} dub of ''[[BW28|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]'', while [[Ash's Oshawott]] was perfecting {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{an|Cilan}} states "{{tt|जाना था जापान पर पहुंच गए चाइना|We wanted to go to Japan, but ended up in China}}" (lit. ''Jānā thā Japan, par pahunch gaye China''), which refers to the real-world countries of {{wp|Japan}} and {{wp|China}}. The phrase itself can be interpreted roughly as "The aim and the result were different".<br />
* In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', the Eiffel Tower and the {{wp|Arc de Triomphe}} were seen on a movie poster.<br />
* In the Hindi dub of ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'' , {{MTR}} says "{{tt|हम सब जानते हैं कश्मीर से कन्याकुमारी तक|We know everything, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari}}" (lit. ''Ham sab jānte hain, Kashmīr se Kanyākumāri tak''). This is a common Indian saying, roughly translating to "Our knowledge is supreme", which refers to the Indian subcontinent's northernmost region, {{wp|Kashmir}}, and its southernmost city, {{wp|Kanyakumari}}.<br />
* Starting with [[M16|the sixteenth movie]], each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
* In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', a holographic globe can be seen inside Lysandre Labs. The globe features continents similar to the real Earth, implying that the planet's continents may probably look very similar to that of the real Earth, and that all of the known regions in the Pokémon world may actually in fact be smaller parts of a much larger landmass.<br />
* In the TCG [[Secret Mission (Gym Heroes 118)]] card, the map in the background shows German occupied Poland during World War II: Warsaw is located right above Raichu's right ear, Białystok and Brest-Litowsk behind Lt. Surge, and the Silesian Border between Andreashütte and Festenberg right below Raichu's binoculars. The rivers Weichsel, Narew and Bug are also depicted.<br />
* In the TCG [[Lucky Stadium (Neo Destiny 100)]] card, there is a promotional {{wp|New York City}} print with a {{p|Pichu}} and a {{p|Pikachu}} flying on a {{p|Charizard}} in New York City, with the {{wp|Empire State Building}} visible in the background.<br />
* In the planetarium special ''[[Celestial Debris]]'', a map of the Pokémon world can be seen on a computer monitor. The map texture looks very similar to the one used to represent the planet in later Pokémon films, with three landmasses resembling North America, Europe, and eastern Russia all appearing upside down.<br />
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==Real-world people and cultures mentioned==<br />
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} are explicitly named after martial artists {{wp|Bruce Lee}} and {{wp|Jackie Chan}}, respectively. In other languages where their names are different, those names are likewise derived from real people.<br />
* {{p|Snorlax}}'s design and Japanese name ''Kabigon'' are derived from [[Game Freak]] programmer [[Kōji Nishino]] and his nickname of "Kirby" (Japanese: カービィ ''Kābī''), which in turn is derived from {{wk|Kirby|the video game character of the same name}}.<ref name=GameInformer>Shea, Brian (October 24, 2019). "[https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series More Burning Questions For The Pokémon Series]." ''Game Informer''. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220523044442/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series archived])</ref> This is referenced in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, in which Nishino appears as a battleable NPC and his highest-leveled Pokémon is Snorlax.<br />
* The core series games have featured staff members of [[Game Freak]] that typically [[Diploma|reward]] the player for completing the [[National Pokédex]], or occasionally through alternative methods. [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled in the [[Generation V]], {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}} games; in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, he is fought in a Double Battle that also features director [[Kazumasa Iwao]].<br />
* In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Brock directly refers to the tale of {{wp|Noah}} who sent a {{wp|Columbidae|dove}} to find dry land after a {{wp|Flood myth|great flood}}, according to most Abrahamic religions.<br />
* The Japanese version of the song [[Team Rocket Forever]] includes the lines 「ムサシ!/コジロウ!/関門海峡/門司/下関」"''Musashi!/Kojirō!/Kanmon Straits.../Moji.../Shimonoseki...''", referencing the famous duel that {{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}} and {{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}} (the name basis for [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s Japanese names, Musashi and Kojirō) fought on an island in the {{wp|Kanmon Straits}}, which is located between {{wp|Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū|Moji}} and {{wp|Shimonoseki}}.<br />
* The Japanese holiday ''{{wp|Hinamatsuri}}'' (means Doll Festival, but sometimes referred to as Girls' Day) is featured in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (dubbed as the [[Princess Festival]]).<br />
* The Japanese holiday {{wp|Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} (''Kodomo no Hi'') is featured in ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' (dubbed as [[Kids Day]]).<br />
* [[Christmas]] is mentioned several times in the anime and manga. [[Santa Claus]] is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]] who first appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''. In the dub, Santa's home is called the [[North Pole]].<br />
* In ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'', James mentions the presence of {{wp|Pablo Picasso|Picasso}} and {{wp|Rembrandt}}'s paintings at his home.<br />
* In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', Meowth asks if they saw the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] in a {{wp|Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling}} movie.<br />
* In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', Jessie says that {{wp|Albert Einstein}} created the {{wp|Incandescent light bulb|light bulb}}. Max corrects her, saying that {{wp|Thomas Edison}} was the creator.<br />
* NPCs in the [[core series]] games are regularly named after real-world people.<br />
** In the [[Generation IV]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, one of the potential NPC opponents is {{tc|Guitarist}} Iggy, a reference to {{wp|Iggy Pop}}.<br />
** [[Johto Route 35]], [[Connecting Cave]], [[Hau'oli Cemetery]], and [[Viridian Forest]] (in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]) each contain a Trainer whose Japanese name is ''Ikue'' (in the latter two cases, this name was preserved in other languages as well) and who uses a Pikachu. [[Ikue Ohtani]] is the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]].<br />
** [[Alola Route 5]] contains a [[Double Battle]] against trainers named Isa and Nico, named in honor of the daughters of [[Eric Medalle]], a Pokémon creative director who was killed in an accident during the time [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] were in development.<ref>[https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/03/21/pokemon-eric-medalle-seattle-weather-falling-tree/82094134/ Falling tree kills Pokémon designer and Detroit native Eric Medalle - Detroit Free Press]</ref><br />
** In {{game|Sword and Shield|s}}, an [[Artist]] NPC named Kapoor can [[In-game trade|trade]] with the player, a reference to British artist Anish Kapoor.<br />
** In {{game|Crystal}}, several Trainers in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} are references to [[Staff of Pokémon Crystal|people involved in the creation of the game]].<ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/tower-references/ iimarck.us - Battle Tower In‐Jokes]</ref><br />
*** {{tc|Guitarist}} Masuda is a reference to [[Junichi Masuda]], Crystal's music director.<br />
*** {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Tajiri is a reference to Pokémon's creator, [[Satoshi Tajiri]], and his childhood fixation with bug catching.<br />
*** {{tc|Scientist}} Mori is a reference to Akito Mori, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
*** {{tc|Teacher}} Kawakami is a reference to Naoko Kawakami, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} mentions the {{wp|hula}} dance to a [[Kimono Girl]] while in the [[Ecruteak City#Kimono Dance Theater|Kimono Dance Theater]].<br />
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, six of the [[Seven Sages]] quote proverbs from several Chinese philosophers.<br />
** [[Zinzolin]] quotes a proverb from ''{{wp|Mencius (book)|Mencius}}'' and a line from ''{{wp|Tao Te Ching}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Gorm]] quotes a proverb from {{wp|Sun Tzu}}'s ''{{wp|The Art of War}}'' in Pinwheel Forest, and a line from both The {{wp|Analects}} and ''{{wp|Huainanzi}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Bronius]] quotes another line from ''Tao Te Ching'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Giallo]] quotes another line from ''Mencius'' at N's Castle.<br />
** In the Japanese version, [[Ryoku]] quotes a line from ''{{wp|Zhuangzi (book)|Zhuangzi}}'' at N's Castle. In both versions, he also quotes a proverb by {{wp|Song Dynasty}} philosopher Hu Yin at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Rood]] quotes another proverb from the Analects and made a reference to a Chinese idiom at N's Castle.<br />
* In {{4v|Black|White}}, the woman in [[Mistralton City]] who normally gives a [[Heart Scale]] in exchange for ten [[Sweet Heart]]s will trade a Heart Scale for only five Sweet Hearts on {{wp|Valentine's Day}} and {{wp|White Day}}.<br />
* {{p|Archeops}}'s name is possibly derived from ''Cheops'', the Greek name for Egyptian pharaoh {{wp|Khufu}}.<br />
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==Other references to the real world==<br />
* In all of the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} and some [[Spin-off Pokémon games|side series]] games, there is a [[Nintendo]] gaming console in the {{player}}'s [[Player's house|bedroom]]. This is a reference to the real-world gaming company that owns the [[Pokémon|franchise]].<br />
* An old man at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] says that the first manned flight to the moon was in 1969, same as in the real world.<br />
* {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] [[Pokédex]] entries mention both Pokémon being able to easily knock out an {{wp|Indian Elephant}}, an [[Animals in the Pokémon world|actual animal]]. However, in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], Raichu's entry instead mentions {{p|Copperajah}}.<br />
* The {{p|Arceus}} event that takes place in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} includes real life pictures in the game.<br />
* {{p|Porygon}}'s [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] Pokédex entries mentions it was created "20 years ago", referencing the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green.<br />
* In ''[[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]]'', a painting within the resort created by {{p|Beheeyem}} bears a striking resemblance to ''{{wp|Relativity (M. C. Escher)|Relativity}}'' by {{wp|M. C. Escher}}.<br />
* One of the hotels Ash and his group tried to stay at and ultimately failed to do so in the episode ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This!]]'' featured a painting of a tiger near grass, mirroring a similar painting found at {{wp|Azuchi Castle}}.<br />
* The nameless movie May describes in ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' is a reference to the movie ''{{wp|Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic}}''.<br />
* In {{an|Dawn}}'s flashback in ''[[DP161|Yes In Dee Dee, It's Dawn]]'', a teacher tells her students a tale about {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Turtwig}}, which is similar to "{{wp|The Tortoise and the Hare}}".<br />
* In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', Ash dreams about being in an alternate reality where no Pokémon exist and children attend regular school.<br />
* Multiple references to the geographical relations between the real world locations the in-game regions are based on have been made throughout the games; for example, a {{tc|Swimmer}} on [[Galar Route 9]] says people have {{wp|List of successful English Channel swimmers|successfully swum}} between [[Kalos]] and [[Galar]].<br />
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==References==<br />
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|name=Paldea<br />
|jname=パルデア<br />
|tmname=Paldea<br />
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|caption=Artwork of the Paldea region from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}<br />
|introduction={{g|Scarlet and Violet}}<br />
|professor=[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}<br>[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
|starter={{p|Sprigatito}}, {{p|Fuecoco}}, and {{p|Quaxly}}<br />
|villain=[[Team Star]]<br />
|league=[[Paldea League]]<br />
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|generation={{Gen|IX}}<br />
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The '''Paldea''' region (Japanese: '''パルデア{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Paldea {{tt|region|chihō}}'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]], and the ninth [[core series]] region to be introduced. It is the setting of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.<br />
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==Etymology and design concept==<br />
===Etymology===<br />
Paldea may be derived from ''pal'' (friend or ally) or ''paideia'' (education or learning) and ''aldea'', the Spanish word for village or hamlet.<br />
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===Design concept===<br />
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Paldea is based on {{wp|Spain}}, a country mainly located on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}. The references can be seen in its {{wp|Spanish cuisine|gastronomy}}, the {{wp|toponomy}} of many settlements, the {{wp|etymology}} and designs in new Pokémon, as well as the use of {{wp|Spanish language}} by the locals of Paldea. Some references to Portugal and Andorra can also be found in the western and northern areas of the region respectively.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Dated history===<br />
* c. 1,000,000 years prior: The [[Great Crater of Paldea]] was formed.<br />
* c. 2,000 years prior:<br />
** The Paldean Empire began to rule Paldea.<br />
** The emperor ushered in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into the Great Crater of Paldea to find the treasure rumored to lie inside [[Area Zero]].<br />
* c. 1,000 years prior: The Paldean Empire fell into decline due to the expense of supporting countless failed Area Zero expeditions.<br />
* 805 years prior: [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} was founded in [[Mesagoza]].<br />
* c. 800 years prior: The Paldean Empire unified with its neighboring countries, establishing the modern Paldea region.<br />
* 200 years prior:<br />
** The Area Zero Expedition claimed to have become the first exploration team to reach the bottom of Area Zero. Team member Heath, a famed author and natural historian, published his account of the expedition as the Scarlet Book{{sup/9|S}}/Violet Book{{sup/9|V}}. The book's contents proved to be so fantastical that Heath and the rest of the Area Zero Expedition were accused of lying and widely discredited.<br />
** The Area Zero Expedition planted [[Herba Mystica]], a plant they discovered in Area Zero, in five sites around Paldea in an attempt to cultivate it. They abandoned the project when local Pokémon consumed the Herba Mystica and grew into fearsome [[Titan Pokémon|Titans]].<br />
* c. 140 years prior: [[Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized]] Pokémon were discovered for the first time in Area Zero.<br />
* 87 years prior: A research facility was constructed in Area Zero.<br />
* c. 10 years prior: [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} discovered that the energy emitted by the crystals in Area Zero causes the Terastal phenomenon. The professor proceeded to invent the [[Tera Orb]] technology, sharing it with the Pokémon League and the Academy.<br />
* c. One and a half years prior:<br />
** [[Nemona]] passed the [[Paldea League]]'s Champion Assessment and became the youngest person in Paldean history to achieve Champion Rank.<br />
** [[Team Star]] confronted their bullies at Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}} in a clash that caused a scandal for the school. Team Star's leader, [[Cassiopeia]], secretly came forward and accepted full blame for the incident. Recognizing the bullying problem as a failure of his administration, Director Harrington gave Cassiopeia a lenient punishment and then resigned along with all other teaching staff at the time. Cassiopeia temporarily returned to their homeland to continue their studies. The other members of Team Star, unaware of why their boss ceased communicating with them, stopped attending classes and maintained the organization while they waited for their boss's return.<br />
** [[Clavell]] and his assistant [[Jacq]] left their jobs as researchers to work for Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}. Clavell became the academy's director, and Jacq became a biology teacher.<br />
** [[Tyme]] retired as the {{type|Rock}} [[Gym Leader]] of [[Montenevera]] to work as a mathematics teacher at Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}. {{type|Ghost}} specialist [[Ryme]] succeeded her sister as Montenevera's Gym Leader.<br />
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===Notable locations===<br />
Paldea has 12 cities and towns. Instead of routes, Paldea is divided into four provinces, each with three areas (except for the South Province, which has six). At the center of the region is the Great Crater of Paldea, which houses Area Zero.<br />
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None of the cities and towns in Paldea have slogans.<br />
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====Settlements====<br />
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| [[File:Los Platos SV.png|100px]]<br />
| [[Los Platos]]<br />
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| [[File:SV Prerelease Mesagoza.png|100px]]<br />
| [[Mesagoza]]<br />
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| [[File:Cortondo.png|100px]]<br />
| [[Cortondo]]<br />
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| [[File:Artazon.png|100px]]<br />
| [[Artazon]]<br />
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| [[File:Levincia.png|100px]]<br />
| [[Levincia]]<br />
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| [[File:Alfornada.png|100px]]<br />
| [[Alfornada]]<br />
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| [[File:Cascarrafa.png|100px]]<br />
| [[Cascarrafa]]<br />
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| [[File:Porto Marinada.png|100px]]<br />
| [[Porto Marinada]]<br />
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| [[File:Medali.png|100px]]<br />
| [[Medali]]<br />
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| [[File:Zapapico.png|100px]]<br />
| [[Zapapico]]<br />
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| [[File:Montenevera.png|100px]]<br />
| [[Montenevera]]<br />
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====Landmarks====<br />
* [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
* [[Poco Path]]<br />
* [[Inlet Grotto]]<br />
* [[South Paldean Sea]]<br />
* South Province<br />
** [[South Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Three)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Four)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Five)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Six)]]<br />
* [[East Paldean Sea]]<br />
* East Province<br />
** [[East Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[East Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[East Province (Area Three)]]<br />
* [[West Paldean Sea]]<br />
* West Province<br />
** [[West Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[West Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[West Province (Area Three)]]<br />
* [[North Paldean Sea]]<br />
* North Province<br />
** [[North Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[North Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[North Province (Area Three)]]<br />
* [[Alfornada Cavern]]<br />
* [[Asado Desert]]<br />
* [[Casseroya Lake]]<br />
* [[Dalizapa Passage]]<br />
* [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br />
* [[Socarrat Trail]]<br />
* [[Tagtree Thicket]]<br />
* Ten Sights of Paldea<br />
** Casseroya Falls<br />
** Colonnade Hollow<br />
** Fury Falls<br />
** Glaseado's Grasp<br />
** Gracia Stones<br />
** Grand Olive Orchard<br />
** Leaking Tower of Paldea<br />
** Million Volt Skyline<br />
** Paldea's Highest Peak<br />
** Secluded Beach<br />
* The Great Crater of Paldea<br />
** [[Area Zero]]<br />
** [[Zero Lab]]<br />
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==Paldea League==<br />
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The Paldea League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Paldea region. It can be challenged as part of the '''Victory Road''' storyline. Unlike in previous regions, there are no restrictions regarding the order in which each [[Gym]] needs to be challenged. After obtaining the eight [[Badge|Gym Badges]] of the region, a Trainer may participate in the Champion Assessment at the {{pal|Pokémon League}} headquarters, and earn the Champion Rank.<br />
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===Gym Leaders===<br />
The Gym Leaders are listed in order of lowest [[level]] to highest.<br />
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{paldea color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea League}}<br />
|-<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea}}<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Type}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Badge}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSKaty.png|ldr=Katy|djap=カエデ|drm=Kaede|loc=Cortondo|cjap=セルクルタウン|crm=Cercle Town|bdg=Bug|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Bug|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSBrassius.png|ldr=Brassius|djap=コルサ|drm=Colza|loc=Artazon|cjap=ボウルタウン|crm=Bowl Town|bdg=Grass|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Grass|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Electric|pic=VSIono.png|ldr=Iono|djap=ナンジャモ|drm=Nanjamo|loc=Levincia|cjap=ハッコウシティ|crm=Hakkō City|bdg=Electric|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Electric|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSKofu.png|ldr=Kofu|djap=ハイダイ|drm=Haidai|loc=Cascarrafa|cjap=カラフシティ|crm=Carafe City|bdg=Water|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Water|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSLarry.png|ldr=Larry|djap=アオキ|drm=Aoki|loc=Medali|cjap=チャンプルタウン|crm=Chanpuru Town|bdg=Normal|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Normal|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSRyme.png|ldr=Ryme|djap=ライム|drm=Lime|loc=Montenevera|cjap=フリッジタウン|crm=Fridge Town|bdg=Ghost|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ghost|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Psychic|pic=VSTulip.png|ldr=Tulip|djap=リップ|drm=Lip|loc=Alfornada|cjap=ベイクタウン|crm=Bake Town|bdg=Psychic|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Psychic|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldrb|type=Ice|pic=VSGrusha.png|ldr=Grusha|djap=グルーシャ|drm=Grusha|loc=Glaseado Mountain|cjap=ナッペ山|crm=Mount Napper|bdg=Ice|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ice|size=x100px}}<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Elite Four and Top Champion===<br />
{{elt/h|gen=IX|l={{paldea color light}}|d={{paldea color dark}}|league=Paldea}}<br />
{{elt|type=Ground|pic=VSRika.png|m=Rika|mjap=チリ|mrm=Chili|size=x100px}}<br />
{{elt|type=Steel|pic=VSPoppy.png|m=Poppy|mjap=ポピー|mrm=Poppy|size=x100px}}<br />
{{elt|type=Flying|pic=VSLarry 2.png|m=Larry|mjap=アオキ|mrm=Aoki|size=x100px}}<br />
{{elt|type=Dragon|pic=VSHassel.png|m=Hassel|mjap=ハッサク|mrm=Hassaku|size=x100px}}<br />
{{eltb|type=Blue|t=Various|pic=VSGeeta.png|m=Geeta|mjap=オモダカ|mrm=Omodaka|size=x100px}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Team Star==<br />
{{main|Team Star}}<br />
The player battles these Team Star Bosses as part of the '''★ Starfall Street ★''' storyline. Each of them awards the player with a [[Badge|Star Badge]] upon being defeated.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{paldea color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color|{{paldea color light}}|Team Star}}<br />
|-<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea}}<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Squad Boss<br><small>Japanese</small>}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Type}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Badge}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Dark|pic=VSGiacomo V.png|ldr=Giacomo|djap=ピーニャ|drm=Piña|loc=Segin Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・セギンのアジト|crm=Team Segin's Hideout|bdg=Dark|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Dark|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Fire|pic=VSMela V.png|ldr=Mela|djap=メロコ|drm=Meloco|loc=Schedar Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・シェダルのアジト|crm=Team Schedar's Hideout|bdg=Fire|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fire|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Poison|pic=VSAtticus.png|ldr=Atticus|djap=シュウメイ|drm=Shūmei|loc=Navi Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・シーのアジト|crm=Team Tsih's Hideout|bdg=Poison|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Poison|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Fairy|pic=VSOrtega V.png|ldr=Ortega|djap=オルティガ|drm=Ortiga|loc=Ruchbah Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・ルクバーのアジト|crm=Team Ruchbah's Hideout|bdg=Fairy|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fairy|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldrb|type=Fighting|pic=VSEri V.png|ldr=Eri|djap=ビワ|drm=Biwa|loc=Caph Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・カーフのアジト山|crm=Team Caph's Hideout|bdg=Fighting|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fighting|size=x100px}}<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Titan Pokémon==<br />
{{main|Titan Pokémon}}<br />
The player battles these Titan Pokémon as part of the '''Path of Legends''' storyline in order to obtain each of their respective [[Herba Mystica]] alongside [[Arven]]. He rewards the player with a [[Badge|Titan Badge]] for each victory.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{paldea color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2<br />
|- style="color:#{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};"<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Location<br />
! colspan="2" | Titan Pokémon<br />
! Herba Mystica<br />
! Badge<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Unlocked Upgrade<br />
|- style="color:#{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Three)|{{color|{{rock color dark}}|'''South Province'''<br>(Area Three)}}]]<br />
| colspan="2" style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{rock color dark}}|Stony Cliff Titan}}'''<br>[[File:950Klawf.png|100px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Klawf|{{Rock color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Rock}}<br />
| [[File:Bag Sweet Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|100px]]<br>'''{{color|{{rock color dark}}|Sweet Herba Mystica}}'''<br />
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Rock.png|100px]]<br>'''{{color|{{rock color dark}}|Rock Badge}}'''<br />
| Dashing<br />
|- style="color:#{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}"<br />
| [[West Province (Area One)|{{color|{{flying color dark}}|'''West Province'''<br>(Area One)}}]]<br />
| colspan="2" style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{flying color dark}}|Open Sky Titan}}'''<br>[[File:962Bombirdier.png|100px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Bombirdier|{{Flying color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Flying}}{{typecolor|Dark}}<br />
| [[File:Bag Bitter Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|100px]]<br>'''{{color|{{flying color dark}}|Bitter Herba Mystica}}'''<br />
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Flying.png|100px]]<br>'''{{color|{{flying color dark}}|Flying Badge}}'''<br />
| Swimming<br />
|- style="color:#{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}"<br />
| [[East Province (Area Three)|{{color|{{steel color dark}}|'''East Province'''<br>(Area Three)}}]]<br />
| colspan="2" style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{steel color dark}}|Lurking Steel Titan}}'''<br>[[File:968Orthworm.png|100px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Orthworm|{{Steel color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Steel}}<br />
| [[File:Bag Salty Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|100px]]<br>'''{{color|{{steel color dark}}|Salty Herba Mystica}}'''<br />
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Steel.png|100px]]<br>'''{{color|{{steel color dark}}|Steel Badge}}'''<br />
| High Jumping<br />
|- style="color:#{{ground color dark}}; background:#{{ground color light}}"<br />
| '''{{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Asado Desert}}'''<br />
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Quaking Earth Titan}}'''{{sup/9|S}}<br>[[File:984Great Tusk.png|100px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Great Tusk|{{Ground color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}<br />
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Quaking Earth Titan}}'''{{sup/9|V}}<br>[[File:990Iron Treads.png|100px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Iron Treads|{{Ground color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Steel}}<br />
| [[File:Bag Sour Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|100px]]<br>'''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Sour Herba Mystica}}'''<br />
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Ground.png|100px]]<br>'''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Ground Badge}}'''<br />
| Gliding<br />
|- style="color:#{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}"<br />
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | '''{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Casseroya Lake}}'''<br />
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{Dragon color dark}}|False Dragon Titan}}'''<br>[[File:977Dondozo.png|100px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Dondozo|{{Dragon color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Water}}<br />
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{Dragon color dark}}|False Dragon Titan}}'''<br>[[File:978Tatsugiri.png|100px]]<br>'''{{pcolor|Tatsugiri|{{Dragon color dark}}}}'''<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Water}}<br />
| [[File:Bag Spicy Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|100px]]<br>'''{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Spicy Herba Mystica}}'''<br />
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Dragon.png|100px]]<br>'''{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Dragon Badge}}'''<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Climbing<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* All settlements in Paldea, along with a few notable landmarks (i.e. [[Asado Desert]], [[Socarrat Trail]], [[Glaseado Mountain]], and [[Casseroya Lake]]), are named after various food and kitchen-related terminology.<br />
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Paldea is "Paldean", as seen in the term {{rf|Paldean|Form}}.<br />
* Paldea is the first region since [[Kanto]] to lack a [[battle facility]].<br />
* Paldea is the first and only region to have introduced at least one notable [[type expert]] for every type.<br />
** It is also the only region to have a [[Badge]] for every single type.<br />
* Not counting [[Hisui]], which is a past version of a region with numbered routes, Paldea is the first region not to have any traditionally numbered routes.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{paldea color}}"<br />
! Language<br />
! Name<br />
! Origin<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| German, Spanish,<br>French, Italian, Portuguese<br />
| Paldea<br />
| From its Japanese and English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Korean<br />
| 팔데아 ''Paldea''<br />
| Transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})<br />
| 帕底亞 / 帕底亚 ''Pàdǐyǎ / Pàdǐyà''<br />
| Transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})<br />
| 帕底亞 ''Paakdáia''<br />
| Mandarin-based transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Hebrew<br />
| פלדאה ''Palde'ah''<br />
| Transcription of its English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Russian<br />
| Палдея ''Paldeya''<br />
| Transcription of its English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Thai<br />
| พัลเดีย ''Paldea''<br />
| Transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]<br />
* [[Generation IX]]<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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{{Project Locations notice}}<br />
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[[Category:Paldea locations|*]]<br />
[[Category:Scarlet and Violet locations|*]]<br />
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[[es:Paldea]]<br />
[[fr:Paldea]]<br />
[[it:Paldea]]<br />
[[ja:パルデア地方]]<br />
[[zh:帕底亚地区]]</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world&diff=3650986Pokémon world in relation to the real world2023-01-14T18:39:24Z<p>Valentio: /* Paldea */</p>
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[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|250px|The map of Japan showing the four main Japanese Pokémon regions.]]<br />
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|250px|The map of Europe showing the three main European Pokémon regions.]]<br />
The designs of nine of the major Pokémon [[region]]s—[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]]/[[Hisui]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and they are sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions and the Hisui region are based on smaller regions in {{wp|Japan}}, Unova and Alola are based on parts of the {{wp|United States}}, Kalos is based on {{wp|France}}, Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}, and Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, consisting in the countries of {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}} and {{wp|Andorra}}. It is said the inspiration for [[Orre]] is {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}}.<br />
<br />
==Core regions==<br />
===Kanto===<br />
The {{wp|Kantō region}} of Japan (関東地方, ''Kantō-chihō'', meaning "Region East to the Barrier", referring to the east of the Hakone checkpoint) is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the [[Pokémon world]], but is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of the game map corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chūbu region|Chūbu}} (中部地方, ''Chūbu-chihō'', meaning "Central region", also called 中部日本, ''Chūbu-nihon'', that means "Central Japan").<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pallet Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|下田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimoda, Shizuoka|Shimoda City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Pallet Town is based on [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s hometown {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida City}} during his boyhood.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 1|Route 1]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Peninsula}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| A peninsula that connects Shimoda City to Mishima City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian City]]<br />
| {{jwp|三島市}} or {{jwp|箱根町}}<br />
| {{wp|Mishima, Shizuoka|Mishima City}} or {{wp|Hakone, Kanagawa|Hakone Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} or {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} or {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|奥秩父山塊}}<br />
| {{wp|Okuchichibu Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}、{{jwp|山梨県}}、{{jwp|長野県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}, {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, and {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]]<br />
| {{jwp|秩父市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichibu, Saitama|Chichibu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
| Viridian Forest being inside Route 2 is a reference to its real world counterpart's name Okuchichibu - meaning "interior of Chichibu".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pewter City]]<br />
| {{jwp|前橋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Maebashi, Gunma|Maebashi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Maebashi rests at the foot of Mount Akagi. It is the capital city of the Gunma Prefecture. The famous {{wp|Iwajuku}} archaeological site and the Iwajuku Museum are located in the city of {{wp|Midori, Gunma|Midori}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 3|Route 3]]<br />
| {{jwp|桐生市}} - {{jwp|足利市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiryū, Gunma|Kiryū City}} - {{wp|Ashikaga, Tochigi|Ashikaga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Moon]]<br />
| {{jwp|赤城山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Akagi}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Mt. Akagi features a crater lake near the summit<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 4|Route 4]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐野市}} - {{jwp|栃木市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sano, Tochigi|Sano City}} - {{wp|Tochigi (city)|Tochigi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean City]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇都宮市}}<br />
| {{wp|Utsunomiya|Utsunomiya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Utsunomiya City is the capital city of the Tochigi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|大谷資料館}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum - Subterranean Cave<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum used to be a quarry with a network of monumental underground chambers, and is located in Utsunomiya City. Could also be based on {{wp|Ashio Copper Mine}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 24|Routes 24]] & [[Kanto Route 25|25]]<br />
| {{jwp|日光国立公園}}, {{jwp|那須塩原市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nikkō National Park}} and {{wp|Nasushiobara|Nasushiobara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Cottage]]<br />
| {{jwp|北茨城市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki|Kitaibaraki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| It's known for Rokkakudō, a wooden retreat overlooking the sea along the Izura coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 9|Route 9]]<br />
| {{jwp|水戸線}}<br />
| {{wp|Mito Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}, {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Specifically, from Sakuragawa City to Ishioka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rock Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|筑波山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsukuba}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| A non-volcanic mountain renowned for its beautiful granite.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 6|Route 6]]<br />
| {{jwp|京葉線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keiyō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vermilion City]]<br />
| {{jwp|横浜市}}, {{jwp|横須賀市}}, {{jwp|千葉市}}<br />
| A hybrid of {{wp|Yokohama, Kanagawa|Yokohama City}}, {{wp|Yokosuka|Yokosuka City}} and {{wp|Chiba (city)|Chiba City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Geographically, it is based on Chiba City (capital city of the Chiba Prefecture). However, Yokohama (capital city of the Kanagawa Prefecture) is the largest and most luxurious seaport of the three. Yokosuka has a United States Navy base, a possible inspiration for Vermilion Gym and Lt. Surge as an "American" soldier.<br><br />
During the announcement for the 2023 [[Pokémon World Championships]], [[The Pokémon Company]] used a trailer with footage of Vermilion City taken from the [[Generation I]] games before announcing that the event would be held in Yokohama.<ref><br />
Play Pokémon (@playpokemon) on [https://twitter.com/playpokemon/status/1561383485323055109 Twitter]: Now announcing the destination for #PokemonWorlds 2023…</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|加曽利貝塚}}<br />
| {{wp|Kasori Shell Mound}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| The largest known shell mound found in Japan which can be viewed in a tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 11|Routes 11]], [[Kanto Route 13|13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]] & [[Kanto Route 15|15]]<br />
| {{jwp|外房線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sotobō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Route 11 is based on Midori-ku ward, Route 13 on Katsuura City, Route 14 on Kamogawa City (due to wind turbines), and Route 15 on Minamibōsō City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Power Plant]]<br />
| {{jwp|東海発電所}}<br />
| {{wp|Tōkai Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The first commercial nuclear power plant in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavender Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku, Ibaraki|Ushiku City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Geographically, it is closer to {{wp|Kashima, Ibaraki|Kashima City}}. However, Ushiku City contains Ushiku Jyoen - a large scale graveyard that allows people to bury passed away pets. It also contains a small animal park, where people can feed various animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久大仏}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku Daibutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The fifth tallest statue in the world, which is located near Ushiku Jyoen (a large scale graveyard). Could also be based on Kashima Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 8|Route 8]]<br />
| {{jwp|京成東成田線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keisei Higashi-Narita Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 12|Route 12]]<br />
| {{jwp|九十九里浜}}, {{jwp|銚子市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kujūkuri Beach}}, {{wp|Chōshi}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Chōshi City has one of the largest fish catches in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Underground Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京メトロ東西線}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Metro Tozai Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 7|Route 7]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿御苑}} or {{jwp|代々木公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Gyo-en}} or {{wp|Yoyogi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Gyo-en is the largest garden park in Shinjuku. Part of it and Yoyogi Park are in Shibuya, a ward located between Setagaya and Shinjuku wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celadon City]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|新宿区}} or {{jwp|世田谷区}})<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Shinjuku}} and {{wp|Setagaya}} special wards)<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku is a major commercial center of Japan known for its business, shopping, and nightlife. The [[Celadon Department Store]] may be a reference to the many department stores found in Shinjuku, while the [[Celadon Game Corner]] may be a reference to the many ''pachinko'' parlors. Similarly, Setagaya has the largest population of Tokyo's special wards, which may be the inspiration for the [[Celadon Condominiums]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 5|Route 5]]<br />
| {{jwp|さいたま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama (city)|Saitama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Saffron City]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|千代田区}})<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Chiyoda, Tokyo|Chiyoda}} special ward)<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Chiyoda is a major economical powerhouse of Japan, housing the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies that contribute roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies. The [[Silph Co.]] headquarters being located in Saffron City may reflect this. Chiyoda is also the political center of Japan: the Imperial Palace, Prime Minister's Official Residence, the National Diet and the Supreme Court are located here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Magnet Train|Magnet Train station]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿駅}} or {{jwp|新大阪駅}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Station}} and {{wp|Shin-Ōsaka Station}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| The {{wp|Tōkaidō Shinkansen}} bullet train line runs between Tokyo Station in Chiyoda special ward, Tokyo and Shin-Ōsaka Station in Yodogawa ward, Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fuchsia City]]<br />
| {{jwp|館山市}}, {{jwp|富津市}}, or {{jwp|南房総市}}<br />
| {{wp|Futtsu|Futtsu City}}, {{wp|Tateyama, Chiba|Tateyama City}}, or {{wp|Minamibōsō|Minamibōsō City}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| All three cities are located close to the Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park. Tateyama City contains many historic buildings. The Minami Bōsō Ninja Village “Ninja no Sato” is located in Minamibōsō City, relating to [[Koga]]’s status as a ninja.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}} ({{jwp|マザー牧場}})<br />
| {{wp|Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park}} (specifically Mother Farm)<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Mother Farm is an animal theme park located in the {{wp|Futtsu}} part of Quasi-National Park. Established in 1962, it's famous for its sheep shows and guests can interreact with various domesticated animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 16|Route 16]]<br />
| {{jwp|鎌倉市}} - {{jwp|平塚市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamakura|Kamakura City}} - {{wp|Hiratsuka|Hiratsuka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京湾アクアライン}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}、{{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}} and {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| It connects {{wp|Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki City}} and {{wp|Kisarazu, Chiba|Kisarazu City}} over Tokyo Bay. It was under construction when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were released.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafoam Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|江の島}}<br />
| {{wp|Enoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| A small offshore island. Home to the Iwaya Caves.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 19|Water Routes 19]], [[Kanto Route 20|20]], & [[Kanto Route 21|21]]<br />
| {{jwp|相模湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagami Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| Many small islands are scattered around this bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cinnabar Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Oshima|Izu-Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Oshima is famous for {{wp|Mount Mihara}}, an active volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 22|Route 22]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|静岡県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Indigo Plateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}, {{jwp|安中市}} or {{jwp|秩父多摩甲斐国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Northwestern Saitama}}, {{wp|Annaka, Gunma|Annaka City}} or {{wp|Chichibu Tama Kai National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Due to the confusing nature of the Kanto's map between Gen 1/3 and Gen 2/4, it's hard to pint-point the exact location. It's also possible the national park is the basis for [[Kanto Route 23|Route 23]] and [[Victory Road (Kanto)|Victory Road]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 28|Route 28]]<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| Mt. Fuji is located here. Could possibly also based on Fujinomiya City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 26|Route 26]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士市}} - {{jwp|静岡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji, Shizuoka|Fuji City}} - {{wp|Shizuoka (city)|Shizuoka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 27|Route 27]]<br />
| {{jwp|駿河湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Suruga Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Both {{wp|Shiraito Falls}} and {{wp|Otodome Falls}}, the real world [[Tohjo Falls]], are located close to the bay. Two waterfalls separated by a mere 600 feet, located southwest of {{wp|Mount Fuji}}.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Sevii Islands====<br />
The [[Sevii Islands]] are based on two archipelagos off the coast of Tokyo: the {{wp|Izu Islands}} ({{jwp|伊豆諸島}}, ''Izu-shoto'', meaning "Izu Archipelago") and the {{wp|Bonin Islands}} ({{jwp|小笠原諸島}}, ''Ogasawara-shoto'', meaning "Ogasawara Archipelago"), both archipelagos are administered by the Tokyo Metropolis (under Japanese law, the prefecture of Tokyo is designated as a to (都), translated as metropolis)<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[One Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}、{{jwp|神津島}}、{{jwp|式根島}}、{{jwp|利島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}, {{wp|Kozushima|Kōzushima}}, {{wp|Shikinejima}} and {{wp|Toshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|大島支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture (Tokyo)|Oshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kindle Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Treasure Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|神津島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kozushima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Ember]]<br />
| {{jwp|利島}}宮塚山<br />
| Mt. Miyatsuka, {{wp|Toshima Island}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Two Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|三宅島}}、{{jwp|御蔵島}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyakejima}} and {{wp|Mikurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三宅支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyake Subprefecture|Miyake}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈島}}、{{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōjima}} and {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Isle Port]]<br />
| 底土港<br />
| Sokodo Port<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Four Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icefall Cave]]<br />
| 丸山, {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| Maruyama, {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Five Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|聟島列島}}<br />
| Mukojima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| All are uninhabited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Water Labyrinth]]<br />
| {{jwp|西之島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nishinoshima (Ogasawara)|Nishinoshima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Gorgeous]]<br />
| 中ノ島<br />
| Nakanoshima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Cave]]<br />
| 笹魚島<br />
| Sasauojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|媒島}}<br />
| Nakoudojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Six Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島列島}}<br />
| Chichijima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the north of Chichijima include Anijima ({{jwp|兄島}}) and Otōtojima ({{jwp|弟島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dotted Hole]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Green Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|兄島}}<br />
| Anijima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outcast Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟島}}<br />
| Otōtojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seven Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hahajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tanoby Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島列島}}<br />
| Hahajima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the south of Hahajima include Anejima ({{jwp|姉島}}) and Imōtojima ({{jwp|妹島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Navel Rock]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳥島}}<br />
| {{wp|Torishima (Izu Islands)|Torishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
| Known as the habitat of albatross.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Birth Island]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|南鳥島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Minami Torishima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The easternmost island belonging to Japan. It's also triangular in shape.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Johto===<br />
In Japan, the Kantō region is often contrasted with the {{wp|Kansai region}} (関西地方, ''Kansai-chihō'', meaning "Region West to the Tollgate", referring to the regions west to the Osaka Tollgate), also known as {{wp|Kinki region}} (近畿地方, ''Kinki-chihō'', meaning "Region Near the Capital", referring to the cities of Nara and Kyoto, Japan former capital cities), which like [[Johto]] is to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the Kansai region and the western {{wp|Chūbu region}} combined, as well as a small part of eastern {{wp|Shikoku region}} (四国地方 ''Shikoku-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Four Provinces", referring to the four historical provinces that made up the island).<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Silver]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} and {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} and {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| The encounter with [[Red (game)|Red]] at Mt. Silver may be a reference to {{wp|Kuninotokotachi}}. Waiting atop Mt. Silver as the series’ highest-level {{pkmn|Trainer}} opponent, Red was the player character with humble beginnings from the first Pokémon games; Kuninotokotachi is said to be the first Japanese deity, born of something resembling a reed following the creation of heaven and earth, who resides atop Mt. Fuji.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Bark Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜松市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamamatsu, Shizuoka|Hamamatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Could also be based on {{wp|Shizuoka, Shizuoka|Shizuoka City}} (capital city of the Shizuoka Prefecture), due to wind turbines added to New Bark Town in HGSS. At the same time construction was completed on a small wind-farm in Shizuoka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 29|Route 29]]<br />
| {{jwp|岡崎平野}}<br />
| Okazaki Plain<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cherrygrove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|半田市}} and {{jwp|南知多町}}<br />
| {{wp|Handa, Aichi|Handa City}} and {{wp|Minamichita|Minamichita Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
| Both residences are located in Chita Peninsula, which is famous for flower cultivation. Could possibly be based on {{wp|Nagoya|Nagoya City}}, the capital city of the Aichi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 31|Route 31]]<br />
| {{jwp|濃尾平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Nōbi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Violet City]]<br />
| {{jwp|奈良市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara, Nara|Nara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| Home to many historic buildings and monuments, Nara is where Japan was founded as a state. It was the capital of Japan from 710 CE to 794 CE as the seat of the Emperor before the capital was moved to Kyoto. Currently is the capital city of the Nara Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sprout Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|興福寺}} or {{jwp|法隆寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōfuku-ji}} or {{wp|Hōryū-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| A five-story pagoda, Kōfuku-ji is the second-largest pagoda in Japan, located on northeast of Nara City. Hōryū-ji is the oldest wooden building in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Alph]]<br />
| {{jwp|明日香村}}<br />
| {{wp|Asuka, Nara|Asuka Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| There are many archaeological sites in Nara such as Ishibutai Kofun ({{jwp|石舞台古墳}}) and {{wp|Takamatsuzuka Tomb}} ({{jwp|高松塚古墳}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 32|Route 32]]<br />
| {{jwp|松阪市}}, {{jwp|伊勢志摩}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsusaka|Matsusaka City}} and {{wp|Ise-Shima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| Ise-Shima is famous for fresh seafood and pearl cultivation.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Union Cave]]<br />
| 青の洞窟（がまの口）<br />
| Blue Grotto (Gama-no-kuchi)<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| The Blue Grotto of Kumano is a small sea cave in Tategasaki, the largest columnar rock formation in Nigishima Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 33|Route 33]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野市}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano, Mie|Kumano City}} and {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}, {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azalea Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|みなべ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Minabe, Wakayama|Minabe Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| Minabe is famous for its high-quality Japanese apricots, known as {{wp|ubame}}, and high-quality charcoal, known as {{wp|Binchōtan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slowpoke Well]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野本宮大社}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Hongū Taisha}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| A Shinto Shrine that was originally located on a sandbank by Kumano River. It was relocated to the mountain after being partially destroyed in the flood. The sandbank now contains the largest torii shrine gate in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ilex Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野古道}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Kodō}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| The Kumano Kodō is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes spread across the old-growth forest that connects various sacred shrines that have been sites for centuries of ascetic worship of natural phenomenon and natural wonders.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 34|Route 34]]<br />
| {{jwp|有田市}} - {{jwp|和歌山市}}<br />
| {{wp|Arida, Wakayama|Arida City}} - {{wp|Wakayama (city)|Wakayama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod City]]<br />
| {{jwp|大阪市}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka|Ōsaka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Ōsaka is the largest and most populous city in the Kansai region, serving as a major hub and financial center in the country. It is also the capital city of the Urban Prefecture of Osaka. Osaka Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Kyoto Prefecture. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|通天閣}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsūtenkaku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Tsūtenkaku is one of the most popular landmarks in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|梅田}}, {{jwp|心斎橋}}, and {{jwp|難波}} {{jwp|地下街}}<br />
| {{wp|Umeda}}, {{wp|Shinsaibashi}}, and {{wp|Namba}} Underground Shopping Malls<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Osaka’s districts of Umeda, Shinsaibashi, and Namba are famous for their large network of underground shopping malls and tunnels known as ''chikagai''. Examples include DIAMOR Osaka Umeda (42,977 m²), CRYSTA NAGAHORI Minamisenba Shinsaibashi (81,765 m²), and Namba Walk (37,881 m²), respectively, which have approximately 100 retail stores each.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 35|Route 35]]<br />
| {{jwp|服部緑地}}<br />
| {{wp|Hattori Ryokuchi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
|A green space in Northern Osaka. Located close to the Expo Commemoration Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[National Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|明治の森箕面国定公園}} or {{jwp|万博記念公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Meiji no Mori Minoo Quasi-National Park}} or {{wp|Expo Commemoration Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| In the Expo Park, there is a famous monument called the {{wp|Tower of the Sun}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéathlon Dome]]<br />
| {{jwp|京セラドーム大阪}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome Osaka}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| A baseball stadium located in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 36|Route 36]]<br />
| {{jwp|木津川市}} or {{jwp|京田辺市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kizugawa, Kyoto|Kizugawa City}} or {{wp|Kyōtanabe, Kyoto|Kyōtanabe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 37|Route 37]]<br />
| {{jwp|枚方市}} or {{jwp|伏見区}}<br />
| {{wp|Hirakata|Hirakata City}} - {{wp|Fushimi-ku, Kyoto|Fushimi-ku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}} - {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}} - {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ecruteak City]]<br />
| {{jwp|京都市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto|Kyōto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Having served as the seat of the imperial court for eleven centuries, Kyōto is considered to be the cultural capital of Japan. It is the capital city of the prefecture of the same name. The towers that inspired the [[Burned Tower]] and the [[Bell Tower]] are both located in Kyōto. Kyoto Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Osaka Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Burned Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|西寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Sai-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| The temple was burnt down in 1233 and to this day hasn't been rebuilt.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bell Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|金閣}} and {{jwp|東寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} and {{wp|Tō-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Kinkaku-ji was set on fire by a monk in 1950 ({{jwp|金閣寺放火事件}}). The wall is covered with gold leaf. Atop the Kinkaku temple sits a golden statue of a rooster or phoenix ({{p|Ho-Oh}}). Tō-ji was build alongside Sai-ji and, unlike the later temple, it still stands to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olivine City]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe, Hyogo|Kōbe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Kōbe is the major port city in the Kansai region. The city is also well known for ''wagyū'', or {{wp|Kobe beef}}. Is the capital city of the Hyogo Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 38|Route 38]] & [[Johto Route 39|39]]<br />
| {{jwp|六甲山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Rokkō}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|Home to Rokkosan Pasture - a public pasture farm.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glitter Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸ポートタワー}} & {{jwp|和田岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe Port Tower}} & Cape Wada<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 40|Water Route 40]]<br />
| {{jwp|明石海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Akashi Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whirl Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|淡路島}}<br />
| {{wp|Awaji Island|Awajishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| The {{wp|Naruto Strait}} between Awajishima and Shikoku is famous for the {{wp|Naruto whirlpools}}. Soul Silver describes {{p|Lugia}} splitting one island into the Whirl Islands to end a war; Awajishima was the epicenter of the {{wp|Great Hanshin earthquake}}, with a portion of the island's damaged fault zone preserved to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 41|Water Route 41]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cianwood City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門市}} or {{jwp|鳴門市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto, Tokushima|Naruto City}} or {{wp|Tokushima (city)|Tokushima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Naruto is where {{wp|Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co.}} began. Tokushima is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 42|Route 42]]<br />
| {{jwp|大津市}} - {{jwp|草津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōtsu|Ōtsu City}} - {{wp|Kusatsu, Shiga|Kusata City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Mortar]]<br />
| {{jwp|比叡山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hiei}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| “Marathon Monks” would undergo exhaustive exercises on Mount Hiei. [[Kiyo]] trains in isolation deep within Mt. Mortar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 44|Route 44]]<br />
| {{jwp|彦根市}} - {{jwp|東近江市}} & {{jwp|鈴鹿山脈}}<br />
| {{wp|Hikone, Shiga|Hikone City}} - {{wp|Higashiōmi|Higashiōmi City}} & {{wp|Suzuka Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahogany Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甲賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōka, Shiga|Kōka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Kōka is where the famous Kōga ninja were born and educated ({{wp|Kōga-ryū}}, {{jwp|甲賀流}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 43|Route 43]]<br />
| {{jwp|近江八幡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōmihachiman|Ōmihachiman City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of Rage]]<br />
| {{jwp|琵琶湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Biwa}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ice Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊吹山}} and {{jwp|両白山地}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibuki Mountains}} and {{wp|Ryōhaku Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} is an easy-to-climb mountain that is famous for receiving the world's heaviest recorded snowfall. The interiors could be based on {{wp|Narusawa Ice Cave|Narusawa Ice Cave}}, but geographically it's too far away from both mountains.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blackthorn City]]<br />
| {{jwp|白川郷}}, {{jwp|岐阜市}}<br />
| Hybrid of Shirakawa-go and {{wp|Gifu|Gifu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Shiragawa-go is a world heritage site in Shiragawa Village (near {{wp|Takayama, Gifu|Takayama City}}), which is located near Shō River. Geographically it is placed closer to Gifu City, near Nagara River.<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragon's Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|金華山}}<br />
| Hybrid of {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} and {{wp|Mount Kinka (Gifu)|Mount Kinka}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be two different mountains merged together. Mount Kinka is a symbol of Gifu City, known for {{wp|Gifu Castle}}. Could also be based on Shōhō-ji and its {{wp|Gifu Great Buddha}} Statue, located near said mountain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 45|Route 45]]<br />
| {{jwp|天竜川}}, near {{jwp|水窪ダム (静岡県)|水窪ダム}}<br />
| {{wp|Tenryū River}}, near {{wp|Misakubo Dam}}<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}} and {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}} and {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dark Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|美濃三河高原}}<br />
| Mino Mikawa Plateau<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cliff Edge Gate]]<br />
| {{jwp|那賀町}}<br />
| {{wp|Naka, Tokushima|Naka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 47|Routes 47]] & [[Johto Route 48|48]]<br />
| {{jwp|三好市}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyoshi, Tokushima|Miyoshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Oboke Gorge and Yoshino River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Embedded Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|剣山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)|Mount Tsurugi}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| An important site of Shugendō worship, a sect of mixture of Shintoism and Buddhism. On the top of the mountain, there is a small shrine called ‘Tsurugi Jinja’. There is also a theory that Yamatai, an ancient country that is argued to have settled in Kyūshū, was also located there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|丸亀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Marugame, Kagawa|Marugame City}}<br />
| {{jwp|香川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}<br />
| NEW REOMA WORLD amusement park is based here, which contains an animal park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frontier Access]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji|Himeji City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路セントラルパーク}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Central Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Himeji Castle is located exactly on the Battle Castle position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinjoh Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|立山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tate}}<br />
| {{jwp|富山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}<br />
| One of the Three Holy Mountains of Japan. Due to the heavy snowfalls, this mountain is famous for Yuki-no-Otani (Snow Walls), which can reach up to 20m. Inferred from the location of the callout display on the map. (Assuming that [[Ice Path]] is the {{wp|Hida Mountains}} and [[Blackthorn City]] is {{wp|Takayama City}}, Gifu Prefecture).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Hoenn===<br />
[[Hoenn]] is based on the southernmost parts of Japan—{{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū region}} (九州地方, ''Kyūshū-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Nine Provinces", referring to the nine historical provinces that made up the island, currently the region is divided in seven prefectures) and surrounding islands (including the {{wp|Okinawa island}}), with its main island flipped counter-clockwise ninety degrees with the smaller islands pushed close together and circulating around its southern side.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Littleroot Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里市}} or {{jwp|佐世保市}}<br />
| {{wp|Imari, Saga|Imari City}} or {{wp|Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 101|Route 101]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐世保線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasebo Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Sasebo City to Saga City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oldale Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga, Saga|Saga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 102|Route 102]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津線}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Saga City to Karatsu City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 103|Route 103]]<br />
| {{jwp|雲仙市}}, near {{jwp|有明海}}<br />
| {{wp|Unzen, Nagasaki|Unzen City}}, near {{wp|Ariake Sea}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Trackless Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|吉野ヶ里遺跡}}<br />
| {{wp|Yoshinogari site}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg City]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu, Saga|Karatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 104|Route 104]]<br />
| {{jwp|東松浦半島}}<br />
| Higashimatsūra Peninsula<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg Woods]]<br />
| 古窯の森公園<br />
| Koyohinomori Park<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rustboro City]]<br />
| {{jwp|福岡市}} and {{jwp|北九州市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka|Fukuoka City}} and {{wp|Kitakyushu, Fukuoka|Kitakyushu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
| Fukuoka is the sixth largest city in Japan and is famous for Kyushu University, a former Imperial University. Is also the capital city of the prefecture of same name. Kitakyushu's main industry is steelmaking. It is also home to {{wp|Zenrin}}, a company specializing in [[PokéNav|navigation software]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 116|Route 116]]<br />
| {{jwp|太宰府市}} - {{jwp|久留米市}}<br />
| {{wp|Dazaifu, Fukuoka|Dazaifu City}} - {{wp|Kurume|Kurume City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rusturf Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|耳納山地}} - {{jwp|筑肥山地}}<br />
| Minō Mountains - Chikuhi Mountains<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 105|Water Routes 105]] & [[Hoenn Route 106|106]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里湾}} - {{jwp|五島列島}}<br />
| Imari Bay - {{wp|Gotō Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 107|Water Routes 107]], [[Hoenn Route 108|108]] & [[Hoenn Route 109|109]]<br />
| {{jwp|五島灘}}<br />
| Gotō Nada<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dewford Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|対馬島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsushima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Island Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|壱岐古墳群}}<br />
| Iki Kofungun<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|A group of tumuli and historical site of Iki Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abandoned Ship]] / [[Sea Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|端島 (長崎県)}}<br />
| {{wp|Hashima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Hashima Island is known for being walled and for being used for the extraction of coal for cars.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slateport City]]<br />
| {{jwp|長崎市|長崎市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki, Nagasaki|Nagasaki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| The main industry is shipbuilding. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 110|Route 110]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本フェリー}} route & {{jwp|島原鉄道線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Ferry route & {{wp|Shimabara Railway Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mauville City]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto, Kumamoto|Kumamoto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|The city is undergoing a large-scale redevelopment. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本港}}<br />
| Port of Kumamoto<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fabled Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|天草諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Amakusa|Amakusa Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 117|Route 117]]<br />
| {{jwp|合志市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōshi, Kumamoto|Kōshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdanturf Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|菊池市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kikuchi, Kumamoto|Kikuchi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 111|Route 111 & Desert]]<br />
| {{jwp|豊後大野市}} - {{jwp|南阿蘇村}} + 南阿蘇村外牧<br />
| {{wp|Bungo-Ōno|Bungo-Ōno City}} - {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}} + Hokamaki<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|長目塚古墳}}<br />
| Nagamezuka Tomb<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| One of the Nakadori burial mounds, an important historical site to Kumamoto Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Tower]]<br />
| 阿蘇大御神御足跡石<br />
| Aso Omikami Footprint Stone<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| A large holy stone that is believed to be prayed by Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto, the guardian deity of the Aso Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gnarled Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|九重山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Kujū}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 112|Route 112]]<br />
| 南阿蘇村河陽<br />
| Kawayo, {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jagged Pass]] & [[Fiery Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県道111号阿蘇吉田線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Prefectural Road 111 Aso Yoshida Line<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|A mountaineering road that leads to Aso City and Minamiaso Village.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Chimney]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Aso}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavaridge Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇町}} and {{jwp|竹田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aso, Kumamoto|Aso Town}} and {{wp|Taketa, Ōita|Taketa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}} and {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}} and {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Aso and Taketa are home to Aso and Nagayu {{wp|onsen}}, or hot springs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Meteor Falls]]<br />
| {{jwp|羽門の滝}} or {{jwp|竜門の滝 (大分県)}}<br />
| Udo Falls or Ryumon Falls<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 114|Route 114]]<br />
| {{jwp|別府市}}<br />
| {{wp|Beppu|Beppu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|The rocky area near [[Meteor Falls]] is probably based on {{wp|Mount Yufu}}, while the waterside near [[Fallarbor Town]] is based on {{wp|Beppu Onsen}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fallarbor Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|大分市}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita, Oita|Ōita City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 119|Route 119]]<br />
| {{jwp|高千穂峡}}<br />
| Takachiho Gorge<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fortree City]]<br />
| {{jwp|日向市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyūga, Miyazaki|Hyūga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| Hyūga is famous for Nippō Kaigan Quasi-National Park, which contains Cape Hyūga and Myokokuji Garden. Could also be based on {{wp|Kobayashi, Miyazaki|Kobayashi City}}, which literally means ''Small forest'', and its appearance can be based on Sukimuland, an area with various bridges that overlook lush green landscapes and waterfalls. Kobayashi is famous for mountains, flower fields and parks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎市フェニックス自然動物園}}<br />
| Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scorched Slab]]<br />
| {{jwp|天岩戸神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Amanoiwato Shrine}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| In {{wp|Japanese mythology}}, Amano-Iwato is where {{wp|Amaterasu}} hid from her brother {{wp|Susanoo}}, who had gone on a rampage.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Tomb]]<br />
| {{jwp|高屋山上陵}}<br />
| Takaya Yamagami Mausoleum<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The tomb of the mythical Hoori-no-Mikoto, one of the ancestors of the Emperors of Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 120|Route 120]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 121|Route 121]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島市}} - {{jwp|垂水市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima, Kagoshima|Kirishima City}} - {{wp|Tarumizu, Kagoshima|Tarumizu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 122|Water Route 122]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Pyre]]<br />
| {{jwp|桜島}}<br />
| {{wp|Sakurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lilycove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿屋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanoya, Kagoshima|Kanoya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 118|Route 118]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇土市}} - {{jwp|八代市}}<br />
| {{wp|Uto, Kumamoto|Uto City}} - {{wp|Yatsushiro|Yatsushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 123|Route 123]]<br />
| {{jwp|出水市}} - {{jwp|南さつま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Izumi, Kagoshima|Izumi City}} - {{wp|Minamisatsuma|Minamisatsuma City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shoal Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬毛島}}<br />
| {{wp|Mageshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 124|Water Routes 124]] & [[Hoenn Route 125|125]] + [[Nameless Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|吐噶喇列島}} - {{jwp|奄美大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokara Islands}} - {{wp|Amami Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands are very similar to the reefs and smaller islands scattered around Mossdeep City. Kikaijima is possibly an inspiration for the villain team's hideout.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep City]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima|Tanegashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|Only covers Nakatane and Minamitane towns, as the Nishinoomote City part is missing in Mossdeep City geography.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep Space Center]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島宇宙センター}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima Space Center}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{jwp|屋久島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yakushima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Its caldera appearance was possibly inspired by Kikai Cladera, a massive yet submerged caldera north of Yakushima, while the architecture of Sootopolis City is based on {{wp|Santorini}}, {{wp|Greece}}. In ORAS, a large tree was added, similar to Jōmon Sugi found on Yakushima.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sky Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|口永良部島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuchinoerabu-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 127|Water Routes 127]] & [[Hoenn Route 128|128]] + [[Seafloor Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊平屋島}}, {{jwp|具志川島}}, {{jwp|伊江島}}, {{jwp|伊是名島}} & {{jwp|慶良間諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Iheya Island}}, Gushikawa Island, {{wp|Iejima}}, {{wp|Izena Island}} & {{wp|Kerama Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands found on these routes are similar in shape to their real world counterparts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Victory Road (Hoenn)|Victory Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|山原}}<br />
| {{wp|Yanbaru}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The most natural region of Okinawa Island, with lot's of flowering plants growing in its hinterland, such as tiger's claw and red spider lily.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ever Grande City]]<br />
| {{jwp|那覇市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naha|Naha City}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Could possibly be based on Amami Oshima due to being more geographically closer to Kyushu, or Nago City in Okinawa due to the waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hoenn Pokémon League<br />
| {{jwp|首里城}}<br />
| {{wp|Shuri Castle}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| The appearance of the Pokémon League building in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} resembles {{wp|Shuri Castle}}, the former official residence of the kings of the {{wp|Ryukyu Kingdom}}, that was anexed by Japan in 1879. The {{wp|Ryukyuan people}} inhabits the Kagoshima and Okinawa Prefectures.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 129|Water Route 129]] & [[Crescent Isle]]<br />
| {{jwp|渡名喜島}} & {{jwp|粟国島}}<br />
| Tonaki Island & {{wp|Aguni Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Island (Generation III)|Mirage Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八重干瀬}}<br />
| {{wp|Yabiji}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Yabiji appears above the sea on March 3 by the lunisolar calendar.<ref>[http://www.oceansatlas.org/subtopic/en/c/121/ UN Atlas of the Oceans]</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甑島列島}}<br />
| {{wp|Koshikijima Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Kamikoshiki-jima part geographically. Could also be inspired by Ishigaki Island, located in the Yaeyama Islands, which contains rare blue corals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 131|Water Routes 131]] & [[Hoenn Route 132|132]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇治群島}} & {{jwp|草垣群島}}<br />
| Uji Islands & {{wp|Kusagaki islets}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 133|Water Routes 133]] & [[Hoenn Route 134|134]]<br />
| {{jwp|東シナ海}} ({{jwp|久米島}}, {{jwp|大東諸島}} & {{jwp|先島諸島}})<br />
| {{wp|East China Sea}} ({{wp|Kume Island}}, {{wp|Daitō Islands}} & {{wp|Sakishima Islands}})<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life Okinawan islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pathless Plain]]<br />
| {{jwp|下甑島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokoshiki-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tower (Generation III)|Battle Tower]] & [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|黒島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuroshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sealed Chamber]]<br />
| {{jwp|与那国島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yonaguni}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Underneath the water's surface, natural rock formations were thought to be artificially created.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Southern Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|男女群島}}, {{jwp|五島市}}<br />
| {{wp|Danjo Islands}}, {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Uninhabited islands located 70km south-southwest of the {{wp|Gotō Islands}}. It is administratively part of {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Faraway Island]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Faraway Island may be based on the lush tropical rain forests of {{wp|Guyana}}, which is where {{p|Mew}} was discovered according to the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]].<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Sinnoh===<br />
[[Sinnoh]] has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}} (北海道, ''Hokkaidō'', literally "Northern Sea Circuit"), as well as parts of the {{wp|Kuril Islands}} (Japanese: 千島列島 ''Chishima Rettō'', meaning "Archipelago of Thousand Islands"; Russian: Кури́льские острова́, ''Kurilskiye ostrova'', Kuril Islands). {{wp|Kunashir Island}} (Japanese: 国後島 Kunashiri Tō; Russian: Кунаши́р, "Kunashír"), which is in {{wp|Kuril Islands dispute|dispute}} between Russia and Japan, is also included. The [[Battle Zone]] is based on {{wp|Sakhalin}} (Japanese: 樺太 ''Karafuto''; Russian: Сахали́н, "Sakhalín"), a Russian island whose southern part was controlled by Japan between 1905 and 1945.<br />
<br />
[[Hisui]] is the historical name of Sinnoh known during its discovery and settlement. The name change could be a reference to the fact that {{wp|Ezo|Ezochi}} (蝦夷地, ''Ezochi'', meaning "Land of the Ezo" or "Ezo-land", Ezo was the historical exonym that the Japanese used to the {{wp|Ainu}} people, the original inhabitants of Hokkaido) was renamed Hokkaido and established as a {{wp|Prefectures of Japan|prefecture}} after the {{wp|Meiji Restoration}}. Therefore, the Hisui region is likely based on Hokkaido in the late {{wp|Edo period|Edo}} and early {{wp|Meiji era|Meiji}} when large-scale development and modernization took place. The design of Hisui is heavily inspired by the physical geography of Hokkaido.<br />
<br />
====Sinnoh====<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture / Raion<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twinleaf Town]]<br />
| From {{jwp|室蘭市}} to / or {{jwp|登別市}} to / or {{jwp|白老町}} <br />
| {{wp|Muroran|Muroran City}} to / or {{wp|Noboribetsu, Hokkaidō|Noboribetsu City}} to / or {{wp|Shiraoi, Hokkaido|Shiraoi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| The model appears to be based off Muroran City, but based geographically speaking around Noboribetsu City to the western part of Shiraoi Town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 201|Route 201]]<br />
| {{jwp|室蘭本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Muroran Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Around the Shiraoi Town section of the Muroran Main Line to be more specific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verity Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|壮瞥町}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōbetsu, Hokkaido|Sōbetsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| In Pokémon Platinum, snow sometimes falls here, as many trees are partly covered in a thin layer of ice, while the ground can sometimes be seen with patches of snow. Sōbetsu is home of the Showa Shinzan Yukigassen Tournament, a major Japanese snowball fight tournament.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Verity]]<br />
| {{jwp|洞爺湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Lake Tōya is a {{wp|volcanic crater lake|caldera lake}} with an {{wp|lake island|island}} located in {{wp|Shikotsu-Tōya National Park}}. [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} also suggest that Lake Verity was formed by volcano eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧市}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 219|Route 219]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧西港フェリーターミナル}}<br />
| Tomakomainishiko Ferry Terminal<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 220|Water Route 220]]<br />
| 苫小牧沖<br />
| Off Tomakomai<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 221|Route 221]]<br />
| {{jwp|日高町 (北海道)|日高町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka, Hokkaido|Hidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pal Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|新ひだか町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinhidaka, Hokkaido|Shinhidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 202|Route 202]]<br />
| {{jwp|千歳市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife City]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Sapporo is the capital and largest city of Hokkaido. The [[Jubilife TV]] building is a reference to the headquarters of {{wp|Sapporo Television Broadcasting|Sapporo TV}}, the clock of the Pokétch Company can be partially based in the {{wp|Sapporo Clock Tower}}, the oldest clock tower in Japan and builded in American style. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh City]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市}}<br />
| {{wp|Yubari, Hokkaido|Yūbari City}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|Used to be famous for coal mines and has a coal mining museum. In recent years, the city suffers from financial problems, due to the closure of the mines in 1980s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mine]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張炭鉱}}<br />
| Yūbari Coal Mine<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|In real life, the mine is not in working condition due to multiple gas explosion accidents in the past.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市石炭博物館}}<br />
| {{wp|Yūbari Coal Mine Museum}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|The museum documents the importance of coal mining to the local economy from the Meiji period to the Shōwa period.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 207|Route 207]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Yūbari}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 204|Route 204]]<br />
| {{jwp|札沼線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasshō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floaroma Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野市}}, {{jwp|当別町}}, {{jwp|当別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano, Hokkaido|Furano City}}, {{wp|Tōbetsu, Hokkaido|Tōbetsu Town}} or {{wp|Hokuryū, Hokkaido|Hokuryū Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|石狩振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}} or {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| All of these towns are famous for flower production. However, Furano City is too close to the in-game's Cycling Road geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valley Windworks]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomamae, Hokkaidō|Tomamae Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
| Tomamae is famous for its windmills in the countryside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 205|Route 205]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道4号旭川芦別線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 4 Asahikawa Ashibetsu Line<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居村}}<br />
| Kamui Village<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|A forested village located west of Asahikawa City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Chateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居古潭}}<br />
| Kamui Kotan<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|An area in the forest, west of Asahikawa City. There is a folklore that an evil kamui was killed there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna City]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭川市}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahikawa, Hokkaido|Asahikawa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野線}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 211|Route 211]]<br />
| {{jwp|石北本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sekihoku Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Coronet]]<br />
| 蝦夷山系, {{jwp|日高山脈}} or {{jwp|大雪山}}<br />
| Ezo Mountain Chain, {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} or {{wp|Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|日高振興局}}, {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}, {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| The Ezo Mountain Chain consists of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}} ({{jwp|天塩山地}}), the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}} ({{jwp|北見山地}}), the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}} ({{jwp|石狩山地}}), the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}} ({{jwp|夕張山地}}), and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} ({{jwp|日高山脈}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spear Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahi-dake}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Asahi-dake is the tallest mountain peak in Hokkaido, the region which Sinnoh is based on. Its native Ainu name is Kamui-mintara, which means "the playground of the gods".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hearthome City]]<br />
| {{jwp|帯広市}}<br />
| {{wp|Obihiro, Hokkaido|Obihiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Obihiro is considered a pleasant city for the Japanese, known for its festivals, shops, street restaurants and the horse track, from which the cheerful atmosphere of Hearthome and the contest hall take inspiration.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 208|Route 208]]<br />
| {{jwp|清水町}} or {{jwp|新得町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimizu, Hokkaido|Shizumu Town}} or {{wp|Shintoku, Hokkaido|Shintoku Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The river on this route is based of Tokachi River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Mansion (Sinnoh)|Pokémon Mansion]]<br />
| {{jwp|真鍋庭園}}<br />
| Manabe Garden<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|Founded by Manabe family in 1896, this botanical garden is known for rare conifer species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 212|Route 212]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝川}} & {{jwp|六花の森}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi River}} & Rokka Forest<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 209|Route 209]]<br />
| {{jwp|幕別町}} & {{jwp|本別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Makubetsu, Hokkaido|Makubetsu Town}} & {{wp|Honbetsu, Hokkaido|Honbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|常紋トンネル|常紋トンネルの近くにある殉職者追悼碑}}<br />
| Line of Duty Death Memorial by Tsunemon Tunnel<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The memorial is dedicated toward enslaved workers, who died building the Tsunemon Tunnel. The bodies of the forced labourers were buried inside said tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|足寄町}}<br />
| {{wp|Ashoro, Hokkaido|Ashoro Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| One of Ashoro's main industries is farming.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]] & [[Maniac Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒富士}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex|Akan Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone City]]<br />
| {{jwp|網走市}}, {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Abashiri, Hokkaido|Abashiri City}} & {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Both are major port and fishing settlements in Eastern Hokkaido (Japanese: {{jwp|道東}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 215|Route 215]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道334号中藻興部興部線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 334 Nakamo Kobu Okoppe Line<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 210|Route 210]]<br />
| {{jwp|サロマ湖}}, {{jwp|能取湖}}, {{jwp|網走湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Saroma}}, {{wp|Lake Notoro}}, {{wp|Lake Abashiri}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Geographically, it should be around Hokkaido Roads No. 239 Kumaushi Otofuke Line & No. 333 Engaru Stop Line<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestic Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|遠軽町}} & {{jwp|湧別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Engaru, Hokkaido|Engaru Town}} & {{wp|Yūbetsu, Hokkaido|Yūbetsu Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
|Both places are notable for archaeological sites, such as Shirataki Ruins and Shibunotsunai Pit-house Remains. Celestic Ruins could also be based on Tokoro Ruins, one of the important {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} sites, located in Kitami City (former Tokoro Town area). However, it is geographically a bit further away from matching up with Sinnoh map, unlike the former two towns.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 214|Route 214]]<br />
| {{jwp|清里町}}, {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiyosato, Hokkaido|Kiyosato Town}} & {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}, {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}, {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sendoff Spring]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Mashu, a crater lake, is known as a mysterious spot for the fog that covers its surface.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turnback Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖#カムイシュ島（中島）|カムイシュ島}}<br />
| Kamuishu Island<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valor Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Valor]]<br />
| {{jwp|屈斜路湖}} and/or {{jwp|阿寒湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kussharo}} and/or {{wp|Lake Akan}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Kussharo is the largest caldera lake with the largest lake island in Japan. [[Volo]]'s alternative theory of lake formation in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} could be inspired by a real-life {{wp|Ainu people|Ainu}} legend that Lake Kussharo is formed by the landslide during the fight between a giant {{wp|Salvelinus leucomaenis|whitespotted char}} and the {{wp|Kamuy|''kamuy''}} and {{wp|culture hero|hero}} {{wp|Ae-oyna-kamuy|Okikurmi}}. Lake Akan's southern shore is home to several hotels.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pastoria City]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro, Hokkaido|Kushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Kushiro is the largest city in Eastern Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 213|Route 213]]<br />
| {{jwp|厚岸町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akkeshi, Hokkaido|Akkeshi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Akkeshi Town is a famous tourist attraction.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Great Marsh]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路湿原}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|Kushiro Wetland}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The Kushiro Wetland is the largest marsh in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 218|Route 218]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Canalave City]]<br />
| {{jwp|小樽市}}<br />
| {{wp|Otaru, Hokkaido|Otaru City}}<br />
| {{jwp|後志総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}}<br />
| Otaru is a port city and has a canal<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 216|Route 216]]<br />
| {{jwp|下川町}}, {{jwp|ピヤシリ山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokawa, Hokkaido|Shimokawa Town}} & {{wp|Mount Piyashiri}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| There are many ski resorts in these areas.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 217|Route 217]]<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōya Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Somewhere around Toyotomi Town and Nayoro City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint City]]<br />
| {{jwp|稚内市}}, {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakkanai, Hokkaido|Wakkanai City}} & {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Two of the northernmost settlements in mainland Japan. Wakkanai is famous for its maritime trade with Russia, and {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}, a possible inspiration for [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Geographically, it is most likely Hamatonbetsu Town as the town is located immediately to the east of Lake Kutcharo (being the model for Lake Acuity) just as Snowpoint City is immediately to the east of Lake Acuity. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint Temple]]<br />
| {{jwp|北門神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| A Shinto shrine located in the northern portion of the Wakkanai City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Acuity]]<br />
| {{jwp|クッチャロ湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kutcharo}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Lake Kutcharo is not a caldera lake but a {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lake formed by the {{wp|Sea of Okhotsk}}. This is further hinted by [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The lake shares its etymology with the aforementioned Lake Kussharo, Ainu ''kut-caro'' ("marsh outlet").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 222|Route 222]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜中町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamanaka, Hokkaido|Hamanaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It's Ainu name "ota-noske" means "centre of the sandy beach".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sunyshore City]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro, Hokkaido|Nemuro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vista Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬灯台}}<br />
| {{wp|Nosappumisaki Lighthouse}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| Nosappumisaki Lighthouse is located on Cape Nosappu, Japan's easternmost spot open to the public.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iron Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|焼尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yagishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 223|Water Route 223]]<br />
| {{jwp|歯舞群島}} & {{jwp|色丹}}<br />
| {{wp|Habomai Islands}} & {{wp|Shikotan}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| The largest reef on this route resembles Shikotan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{si|Victory Road}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Головнина|Головнин}}<br />
| {{wp|Golovnin}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| One of the location on Kunashir Island, which has been disputed between Japan and Russia since the end of WWII due to ambiguities in the Treaty of San Francisco. Though both countries claim it, the island is controlled by Russia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Менделеева|Менделеева}}<br />
| {{wp|Mendeleyeva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The waterfall in front of the Pokémon League is probably based on the caldera lake in the central part of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 224|Route 224]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Тятя|Тятя}} & {{wp|ru:Маяк Ловцова|Маяк Ловцова}}<br />
| {{wp|Tyatya}} & Cape Lovtsova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The easternmost cape of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seabreak Path]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Курильские острова|Курильские острова}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuril Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Курильский район|Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Kurilsky District|Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| In real life, Kuril Islands are an archipelago, that forms a straight chain made of several smaller islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Flower Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Остров Атласова|Остров Атласова}}<br />
| {{wp|Atlasov Island}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| Both are the northernmost islands of their respective zones: the Flower Paradise is the northernmost zone in Sinnoh, much like Atlasov, the northernmost island of the Kuril Islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fight Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельск|Невельск}}, {{wp|ru:Холмск|Холмск}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsk}} or {{wp|Kholmsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельский городской округ|Невельский}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Nevelsky}}<br />
| Nevelsk town thrived on maritime transportation under Japanese control. It now relies on salmon fishery. Kholmsk used to be a military post and is now one of the largest and important transport centre in Sakhalin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Survival Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (город)|Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}<br />
| The town is located in a relatively warm area with fertile land suitable for agriculture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 230|Water Route 230]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Новиково (Сахалинская область)|Новиково}}<br />
| Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The village shared its Japanese name and etymology with a scenic {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula|peninsula}} in Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 229|Route 229]]<br />
| Бирюзовые озера и леса возле Новиково<br />
| Turquoise lakes and forests near Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, due to unusually blue coloured quarry lakes, a leftover of coal mining.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 228|Route 228]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Буссе (озеро)|Озеро Буссе}}<br />
| Lake Busse<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 227|Route 227]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Дачное (Сахалинская область)|Дачное}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| Dachnoe & {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| The black rocks found Route 227 could be based of red soil near Dachnoe.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stark Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Пик Чехова|Пик Чехова}}<br />
| Pik Chekhova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| This mountain near the Oblast capital {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}} (formerly {{jwp|豊原市|Toyohara}}) is named after {{wp|Anton Chekhov}}, who visited Sakhalin in 1890, in Russian. Unlike the game location, the real mountain is not a volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 226|Water Route 226]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The island in the middle of this route could be based of Moneron Island, but it is located west of Sakhalin, not in Aniva Bay itself.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fullmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|礼文島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rebun Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Rebun It is famous for its flowers and mountains, reflected in the geography of Fullmoon Island. Rebun It was a cult site for the god {{wp|Rep-un-kamuy}}, worshiped for offering food and guiding navigators, described as being generous, similar to Cresselia's peaceful demeanor, and offering help, in the form of the [[Lunar Feather]] to the player<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Newmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|利尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Hisui====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Prelude Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Both {{wp|Otaru}} and Sapporo developed from Japanese trading posts and early settlements around Ishikari Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Many locations within Jubilife Village appear to be based on historical landmarks of Sapporo. [[Galaxy Hall]] is based on the {{wp|Former Hokkaidō Government Office}}, an example of American {{wp|Baroque Revival architecture}} in Japan. [[Jubilife Village#Floaro Main Street|Floaro Main Street]] is based on the {{wp|Odori Park|Odori}} street (now an urban park). Canala Bridge is based on Sosei Bridge, both featuring {{wp|Giboshi}} on railings. The [[Jubilife Village#Farm|Farm]] and [[Pasture]] could correspond to the merged {{jwp|山鼻村|Yamana Village}} and {{jwp|札幌村|Sapporo Village}} (now {{wp|Higashi-ku, Sapporo|Higashi-ku}} or "east ward").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspiration Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|羊ケ丘}}<br />
| {{wp|Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill|Hitsujigaoka}}<br />
| The bronze statue of Dr. {{wp|William S. Clark}}, co-founder and President of the {{wp|Sapporo Agricultural College}} (later the {{wp|Hokkaido University}}), stands on the hill. The name "Aspiration" could be a reference to Dr. Clark's parting words to his Japanese students, "Boys, be ambitious!"<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Horseshoe Plains]]<br />
| {{jwp|道立自然公園野幌森林公園|野幌森林}}<br />
| {{wp|Nopporo Shinrin Kōen Prefectural Natural Park|Nopporo Forest}}<br />
| Now a {{wp|List of national parks of Japan#History|Prefectural Natural Park}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deertrack Heights]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬追丘陵}}<br />
| Maoi Hills<br />
| {{wp|Eniwa, Hokkaido|Eniwa}} and {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose}}, two satellite cities of Sapporo, are situated on the west slope of the Maoi Hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Flats]]<br />
| {{jwp|勇払平野}}<br />
| Yūfutsu Plain<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}} is located in the middle of the Yūfutsu Plain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Obsidian Falls]]<br />
| 千鳥ヶ滝<br />
| Chidori Falls<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| The {{wp|Yūbari River}} formed various cascades on the west boundary of the Yūbari City, collectively known as "Chidori".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Grueling Grove]]<br />
| {{jwp|栗山町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuriyama, Hokkaido|Kuriyama Town}}<br />
| The town is named after the dense chestnut forest on the site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Golden Lowlands]] and [[Gapejaw Bog]]<br />
| {{wp|十勝平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Japan's second largest plain and major crop production area is shaped by the {{wp|Tokachi River}}. The region also saw wetland restoration and indigenous cultural revival in recent years.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scarlet Bog]]<br />
| {{jwp|鶴居村}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsurui|Tsurui Village}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|wetland national park}} spans the administrative areas of Kushiro City, Tsurui Village, and Shibecha Town. The location of Scaelet Bog in Crimson Mireland is comparable to that of Tsurui in the Kushiro wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cottonsedge Prairie]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| The southern half of Teshikaga consists of the lower plains south of Lake Lake Kussharo and Lake Akan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Droning Meadow]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| The pond where wild [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|Turtwig]] is encountered may be based on {{jwp|シラルトロ沼|Lake Shirarutoro}} or {{jwp|塘路湖|Lake Tо̄ro}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sludge Mound]] and [[Ursa's Ring]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan, Hokkaido|Akan Town}}<br />
| The former Yūbestu Coal Mine (雄別炭鉱) and the Kushiro City Zoo are located in Akan Town, now part of Kushiro City. Following the closure of the coal mine in 1970, forests were restored and sightings of {{wp|Ussuri brown bear}} have become common in recent decades.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Bolderoll Slope]], and [[Diamond Heath]]<br />
| {{wp|阿寒岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The mountain in which the Solaceon Ruins are carved resembles Mount Akan-Fuji, and the ridges on its northwest resemble {{wp|Mount Meakan}}. The peak to the east of the settlement could be based on {{wp|Mount Oakan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diamond Settlement]]<br />
| 阿寒湖アイヌコタン<br />
| Lake Akan Ainu Kotan<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It is the largest Ainu settlement in Hokkaido with 120 inhabitants. Most of the ''Kotan'' have been converted into tourist attractions and cultural facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudpool Ridge]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧北峠}}<br />
| Senpoku Pass<br />
| This mountain pass through the watershed of the Kushiro River, the Tokachi River, and the {{wp|Abashiri River}} is part of an Ainu road leading to seaside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shrouded Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|津別峠}}<br />
| Tsubetsu Pass<br />
| Known for cloud view and dense mountain fog, this mountain pass is the site of an observation deck in a European-style castle that oversees Lake Kussharo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crossing Slope]]<br />
| {{jwp|中標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido|Nakashibetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | The player's encounter with the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|special]] [[Basculegion]] could be a reference to the predominant role of Shibetsu, Nemuro in salmon fishery.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ginkgo Landing]]<br />
| {{jwp|標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)|Shibetsu Town}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bathers' Lagoon]]<br />
| {{jwp|風蓮湖}} and {{jwp|温根沼}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Furen|Lake Fūren}} and Lake Onneto<br />
| These two adjacent {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lakes form a large lagoon in the Nemuro Bay. Lake Fūren is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deadwood Haunt]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Peninsula}}<br />
| The wrecked ships in this area could be a reference to the maritime archeological sites of the {{wp|Okhotsk culture}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sand's Reach]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Cape Nosappu}}<br />
| Cape Nosappu is more similar to a palm facing upwards than one spreading its five fingers.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hideaway Bay]]<br />
| {{jwp|落石岬|落石湾}}<br />
| Rakuseki Bay<br />
| Rakuseki Bay refers to the water body between Cape Ochiishi and Hanamatsu, Nemuro.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tombolo Walk]]<br />
| {{jwp|ユルリ島}} and {{jwp|モユルリ島}}<br />
| Yururi Island and Moyururi Island<br />
| These two uninhabited islands off the coast of Nemuro Peninsula have been designated as nature reserve since the late 1970s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castaway Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|羅臼町}}<br />
| {{wp|Rausu, Hokkaido|Rausu Town}}<br />
| Named after the {{wp|Mount Rausu|main peak}} of the Shiretoko volcanoes, the town occupies the southeastern half of the peninsula.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aipom Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|根釧台地}}<br />
| Konsen Plateau<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The lattice windbreak on its windward side is a {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tranquility Cove]]<br />
| {{jwp|野付湾}} and {{jwp|根室湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Notsuke Bay}} and {{wp|Nemuro Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The dry forest along the [[Cobalt Coastlands]] could be inspired by {{jwp|トドワラ|Todowara}}, forests of withered {{wp|Abies sachalinensis|Sakhalin fir}}s on the {{wp|Notsuke Peninsula}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Windbreak Stand]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里岳道立自然公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Sharidake Prefectural Natural Park}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| This natural park is named after {{wp|Mount Shari}}, whose montane forests form natural windbreaks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone Cape]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Shiretoko derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''sir-etok'' (land's end). The peninsula was registered as a UNESCO {{wp|World Heritage Site}} under the natural category in 2005.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lunker's Lair]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床岬}}<br />
| Cape Shiretoko<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| The northeastern-most portion of the Shiretoko Peninsula is under the administration of Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Islespy Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| The visitor center of the {{wp|Shiretoko National Park}} belongs to Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wayward Wood]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Furano}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Mt. Furano is a stratovolcano in the {{wp|Tokachi Volcanic Group}} with rich floral diversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Quarry]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tokachi (Daisetsuzan)|Mount Tokachi}}<br />
| Mt. Tokachi is known for its sulfur deposit and bogs, along with natural hot springs. Most sulfur quarries were destroyed by the 1962 eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Temple of Sinnoh]]<br />
| 旭岳<br />
| Mount Asahi<br />
| The Greek architecture of the Temple of Sinnoh may be inspired by the {{wp|Parthenon}}, which was critically damaged by an {{wp|Siege of the Acropolis (1687)|explosion}} in 1687.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudcap Pass]]<br />
| {{jwp|層雲峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōunkyō}}<br />
| The ridges and valleys to the east and south of Mt. Asahi was named Sōunkyō (lit. "cloudcap gorges") in 1921.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ishikari}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Mount Ishikari is the watershed of the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and the {{wp|Sea of Japan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whiteout Valley]]<br />
| {{jwp|音威子府村}}<br />
| {{wp|Otoineppu, Hokkaido|Otoineppu}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| The village is a tourist attraction known for Mt. Otoi-Fuji (音威富士) and ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalanche Slopes]]<br />
| {{jwp|中川町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakagawa, Hokkaido|Nakagawa Town}}<br />
| The large amount of {{wp|Ammonoidea|ammonites}} excavated in this village in the Meiji era earned it the nickname "Fossile Village".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalugg's Legacy]]<br />
| {{jwp|中頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Nakatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| The large ice formation may be inspired by Mount Pinneshiri (ピンネシリ岳), whose contour line resembles a tortoise shell on maps. The underground caves in this area could be based on the Nakatonbetsu Limestone Cave (中頓別鍾乳洞), which is the northernmost {{wp|Karst}} system of Japan and a nature park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pearl Settlement]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| The land was inhabited by an Ainu tribe named Nitat-nay (仁達内 ''Nitachinai''), whose name means "wetland river". First seen in 1670, the name "Tonbetsu" derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''to-un-pet'' (river running out of a lake), referring to its location at the confluence of the Tonbetsu River and Lake Kutcharo.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Unova===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Unova New York.png|thumb|A comparison of Unova to New York City and parts of eastern New Jersey]]<br />
[[Unova]] has been said to be significantly distant from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Instead of being based on an area of Japan, Unova is based on {{wp|New York City}} as well as parts of northwestern {{wp|New Jersey}}. Both states are part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | State (New York City borough/county)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nuvema Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Coney Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[P2 Laboratory]]<br />
| {{wp|Governors Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| While there were no laboratories when the games were created, in 2019 city officials proposed to build a climate change research facility here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Accumula Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Marine Park (Brooklyn park)|Marine Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Striaton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Canarsie, Brooklyn|Canarsie}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Striaton makes a multitude of references to the glaciers that formed Long Island, including its location compared to the central land. <!--Should be in a straight line with DUMBO and Manhattan Bridge--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dreamyard]]<br />
| {{wp|Floyd Bennett Field}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A historic place near Marine Park and part of Naval Air Station New York. Latios and Latias, who are available for capture in B2W2, could be a reference to airplanes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wellspring Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|McCarren Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Know for McCarren Play Centre, which contains bathhouse and a pool.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nacrene City]]<br />
| {{wp|Boerum Hill}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Used to be mostly populated by working class ironworker families, until the late 1990s gentrification, which made it popular among upper-class individiuals. The decommissioned railway and a museum in Nacrene City could be a reference to New York Transit Museum found near Boerum Hill. Also, in [[Pokémon Adventures]], the city is called "city of art" due to its avant-garde artists, a possible reference to Boerum Hill's own artists and their art galleries.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pinwheel Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Cadman Plaza|Cadman Plaza park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A park near the Brooklyn Bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castelia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Lower Manhattan is the business centre of New York City, as well as the United States. The New York City Hall is located here, this building contains the Office of the Mayor of New York City (executive branch) and the chambers of the New York City Council (legislative branch). The New York County Courthouse (judicial branch) is also located here. The central park of Castelia are partially based in {{wp|The Battery (Manhattan)|Battery Park}}, according to Satoshi Yamamoto, the Café Sonata was based in the {{wp|CBGB}} music club.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Join Avenue]]<br />
| {{wp|Empire State Building}} or {{wp|Times Square}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Skyarrow Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}} and {{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Also based on {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}} in Tokyo, Japan<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 4]]<br />
| {{wp|World Trade Center site}}?<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| In all versions of the route, it is shown that the road is being built; in some versions, the route is shown in a desolate and reconstructed form.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Chelsea, Manhattan|Chelsea}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Relic Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Holland Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nimbasa City]]<br />
| {{wp|Midtown Manhattan}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Midtown Manhattan is the zone where the headquarters of the New York subway, the main skyscrapers of the city and several embassies. Nimbasa's entertainment atmosphere is based on {{wp|Times Square}}, the main center of entertainment, food, sports, products etc, of New York. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Subway|Gear Station]]<br />
| {{wp|59th Street–Columbus Circle station}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| A subway station located at Columbus Circle. Could also be inspired by Grand Central Station and Penn Station as they bear architectural similarities to Gear Station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Stadium and Small Court]]<br />
| {{wp|West Side Stadium}} and {{wp|Madison Square Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| West Side Stadium was a proposed Olympic stadium that was cancelled in 2005. Considering American football, soccer, and baseball games are held at Big Stadium, it may also draw inspiration from {{wp|Polo Grounds}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater]]<br />
| {{wp|Broadway theatre|Broadway}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Like Broadway, Pokémon Musical is often visited in the city where dances and choreography are done with their own stories just like a real musical.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lostlorn Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|The Pond and Hallett Nature Sanctuary|Hallett Nature Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil City]]<br />
| {{wp|Union City, New Jersey|Union City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| Union City is known for its many mining companies. The Pokémon World Tournament stadium may reference the {{wp|MetLife Stadium}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]<br />
| {{wp|George Washington Bridge}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|Aesthetically, it was based of George Washington Bridge. However, geographically it is placed where the {{wp|Lincoln Tunnel}} should be, which is not a bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clay Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Interstate 95}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chargestone Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Freshkills Park}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Staten Island}})<br />
|While geographically it doesn't match, this proposed park is being build atop of a former landfill, with one of the purposes being utilising the land for renewable energy, such as building solar panels. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teterboro, New Jersey|Teterboro}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| The Mistralton City Airport's real-life counterpart is the {{wp|Teterboro Airport}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Snake Hill|Laurel Hill Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestial Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Park Cemetery (Hackensack, New Jersey)|Maple Grove Park Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twist Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey Meadowlands|Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation and Wildlife Area}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| For a long time, these wetlands where urbanized and environmentally abused, being a site of large landfills. Currently undergoing the restoration and conversation program.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icirrus City]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield, New Jersey|Ridgefield}} or {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| A town founded by Dutch settlers, recognizable by its small classical European style buildings (similar to the rural atmosphere of Icirrus).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Moor of Icirrus]]<br />
| {{wp|Overpeck County Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Known for Overpeck Creek. Could also possibly based on Teaneck Creek, which is located a bit further north.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragonspiral Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Despite being nowhere close to New Jersey, it is possible it took inspirations from {{wp|Washington Monument}}, as both location are related to the founding history and war. Another theory, it may have connections to {{wp|Field Station: Dinosaurs}}, as both locations has reptilian theme going on (dragons & dinosaurs). However, the New Jersey's theme park was opened in 2012, 2 years after the release of the original BW.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tubeline Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (2017–present)|Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Nyack, New York|Nyack}} ({{wp|New York}}) and {{wp|Tarrytown, New York|Tarrytown}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
| Based on the original incarnation of said bridge - {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (1955–2017)|Tappan Zee Bridge}} - before it got replaced with the current one in 2017. Also resembles the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}, which is found in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shopping Mall Nine]]<br />
| {{wp|Palisades Center|Palisades Center Mall}}<br />
| {{wp|West Nyack, New York}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
|Located on the opposite side of the bridge in real life. Could possibly based on Bridge Plaza in Tarrytown, which matches up with the position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenger's Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Blockhouse No. 1|The Blockhouse}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|A small fort built in the northern part of Central Park in 1814.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Opelucid City]]<br />
| {{wp|Harlem}} & {{wp|Washington Heights, Manhattan|Washington Heights}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|Hempstead House}} or {{wp|New York Botanical Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} ({{wp|Long Island}}) or {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|The cupolas of the Pokémon League are reminiscent of the domes of the enclosure's three main greenhouses. It's castle aesthetic is based of Hempstead House, while the desert environment is possibly a play on word of the real estate being located in Sands Point. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Village Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Robert F. Kennedy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}, {{wp|Queens}} and {{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|It also resembles {{wp|Ponte Vecchio}} bridge in Italy.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lacunosa Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Flushing, Queens|Flushing}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Flushing is the fourth largest central business district in New York City, and has one of the most diverse range in demographics, which is reflected in its architecture. Could also be based on Astoria, a neighbourhood that has been home to the largest Greek-American community in the United States since 1960, due to Lacunosa's towering blue and white houses resembling Santorini in Greece.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Giant Chasm]]<br />
| {{wp|Kissena Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Located in Flushing. In Chippewa language, Kissena means "cold place", a possible inspiration for Kyurem being placed here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Broad Channel, Queens|Broad Channel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Howard Beach, Queens|Howard Beach}} & {{wp|The Hamptons}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Geographically it fits in as Jamaica, Queens, however thematically it takes heavy inspiration from The Hamptons of Long Island, in that it is largely vacant for most of the year but fills up with vacationers and celebrities during the Summertime.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Jamaica Bay}} & {{wp|Great South Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
|[[Abyssal Ruins]] found here is based of Ancient Greek {{wp|Pavlopetri|Pavlopetri Ruins}}, which sank into Mediterranean Sea due to the earthquake and tsunami 3000 years ago.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abundant Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Highland Park (Brooklyn)|Highland Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marvelous Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensboro Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} and {{wp|Queens}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black City]]<br />
| {{wp|Long Island City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Long Island City, it houses multiple main headquarters of companies such as Eagle Electric, Wonton Foods, Amazon etc, in addition to having luxurious lofts, all this is reflected in the corporate and commercial atmosphere of Black City. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Skyline Tower (Queens)|Skyline Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| The tallest building in Queens and made entirely of blue glass. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[White Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensbridge Houses}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
|Geographically, it fits Queensbridge, a uniquely build public housing, that manages to harmonize urban buildings and natural trees together. However, it is possible that it takes elements from two of the largest parks in Queens: Alley Pond Park ([[White Treehollow]] resembles Queens Giant. The tallest and possibly oldest tulip poplar tree in New York and it has a hollow entrance) and Forest Park (a haven for native plants and wildlife in the midst of the city's sprawl).<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Poké Transfer Lab]]<br />
| {{wp|Cornell Tech}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Entralink]]<br />
| {{wp|Central Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| The Entralink also draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}.<br />
<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Liberty Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liberty Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} exclave)<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unity Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Headquarters of the United Nations}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Extraterritoriality|international territory}})<br />
|Geographically placed somewhere, where {{wp|Ellis Island}} should be.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéstar Studios]]<br />
| {{wp|Lincoln Park (Jersey City)|Lincoln Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
|Thematically, it is based of Hollywood in Los Angeles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|[[Anville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Port Jervis, New York|Port Jervis}}<br />
| {{wp|New York (state)}} ({{wp|Orange County, New York|Orange County}})<br />
| Anville Town is known for its roundtable and is at the end of its rail line. Port Jervis, New York is similarly at the end of a northern line and has a roundtable.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspertia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Elizabeth, New Jersey|Elizabeth}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Union County, New Jersey|Union County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Newark, New Jersey|Newark}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Ranch]]<br />
| {{wp|Branch Brook Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cave of Being]]<br />
| {{wp|Weequahic Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|Known for its Weequahic Lake Trail.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Virbank City]]<br />
| {{wp|Jersey City, New Jersey|Jersey City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| [[Virbank Complex]] bears some resemblance to the oil refineries and tanker area located<!--between Exit 10 and Exit 13--> along the {{wp|New Jersey Turnpike}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lentimas Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Hills, Queens|Forest Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Forest Hills is densely populated with red-brick buildings, similar to [[Lentimas Town]]'s buildings. They also closely resemble those of {{wp|Santa Fe, New Mexico}}'s {{wp|Pueblo Revival architecture|Pueblo Revival}} style buildings. There is a theory, that it based on three neighbourhoods with the largest communities of Mexicans in Brooklyn, but none of them match geographically. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reversal Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Park (Queens)|Forest Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Besides it's status as a haven for wild life, Forest Park is also known for its Hiking Trails.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Strange House]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Cemetery (Queens)|Maple Grove Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Possibly took inspirations from Renwick Smallpox Hospital, but it's located on Roosevelt Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Humilau City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fire Island|Fire Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While map-wise it would fit in as part of Queens or eastern Nassau County, Humilau City strongly resembles the nautical backdrop of many Long Island villages. Specifically, its use of boardwalks is taken directly from many beach communities on Fire Island, such as {{wp|Davis Park, New York|Davis Park}} or {{wp|Cherry Grove, New York|Cherry Grove}} which consist almost entirely of boardwalks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaside Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lawrence, Nassau County, New York|Lawrence}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marine Tube]]<br />
| {{wp|Ocean Parkway (Long Island)|Ocean Parkway}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While the New York City area has no underwater tunnels akin to Marine Tube, the closest comparison both geographically and thematically is Ocean Parkway, a beachside highway which is known by locals for its beautiful views of wildlife and the ocean.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Kalos===<br />
[[File:FranceKalosComparison.png|thumb|A comparison of Kalos to France]]<br />
[[Kalos]] is based on the northern half of {{wp|Metropolitan France}} and {{wp|Alderney}}, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Administrative region<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vaniville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Moulins, Allier|Moulins}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Moulins had various old terraced houses, in Vaniville, the houses of the town are all terraced. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aquacorde Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nevers}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The great bridge is probably based on a bridge on the river {{wp|Loire}} in Nevers. The central square of Aquacorde is based in the ''Place de la République'' (Republic square), a square surrounded by various french-style row houses and with two separated gardens, like the square of Aquacorde. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The fountain on the central plaza might be based on the ''fontaine de Diane''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| It is the most touristic forest in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 22|Détourner Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Rhyhorn race track is based in this circuit, shared for the cities of Nevers and Magny Cours. The route itself is based in the observation zones of the circuit. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 4|Parterre Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Seine-et-Marne}} and the gardens of the region<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The aspect of the route is modeled after the impressive Parterre gardens of the {{wp|Palace of Fontainebleau}}, located in Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne. The region of Marne is famous for its palaces with parterres, also, the route can be based in the gardens of the palace of {{wp|Vaux-le-Vicomte}}, where the parterre are in the sides of the garden, like the route 4.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose City]]<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<ref name=Honedge>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pG-q-WIYTs Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed!] (YouTube)</ref><br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The largest city in Kalos, the [[Lumiose Museum]] is based on {{wp|the Louvre}}. The streets of Lumiose are based on the ''Place de l'Étoile'' (square of the star and current {{wp|Place Charles de Gaulle}}), in which there is the Arc de Triomphe. The modern buildings that surround the city may be a reference to the buildings of {{wp|La Défense}}, the most important business district in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<br />
| Both are lattice towers. The Eiffel Tower is the most emblematic monument in all of France and a symbol of modernity in Paris. The prism tower reflects this by being a modern building made of glass.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 5|Versant Road]] <br />
| {{wp|Sèvres}} <br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A commune on the outskirts of Paris that houses a Skate Park, in addition, the commune is in an elevated area of the Seine, similar to the mountainous aspect of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Camphrier Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| During the Renaissance, Blois was the official residence of the King of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shabboneau Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Château of Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Used to be the residence for the Counts of Blois and some French Kings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 7|Rivière Walk]]<br />
| {{wp|Loire Valley}} and its surroundings<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}} and {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''Garden of France'', it is a region known for its vineyards and vegetable crops, as well as its châteaus and castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 6|Palais Lane]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Avenue de Paris (Versailles)|Avenue de Paris}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A route located in the city of Versailles, decorated with trees and parterres that are the main road to the Palace of Versailles. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Parfum Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Versailles}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The king who ordered the construction of the palace and who is mentioned several times, is a reference to {{wp|Louis XIV of France}}. The second floor and hallway of the Parfum Palace is based in the {{wp|Hall of Mirrors|Galerie des Glaces}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Chateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chenonceau}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''castle of the ladies'', in reference to the noble women who financed its reconstruction and for the parties they held. This is referenced in the fact that [[Diantha]] is the top trainer in the chateau. The façade of the Battle Chateau reminiscent of the high-ceilinged, round towers of Chambord. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Connecting Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Grand-Lieu}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 8|Muraille Coast]]<br />
| {{wp|La Pointe du Chay}}, <br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An elevated maritime and rocky areaa, cloistered in the mountains and composed of prehistoric deposits and rocks. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 9|Spikes Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Périgord}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| A mountainous and elevated area in south-central France. In real life, it is a fertile area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ambrette Town]]<br />
| {{wp|La Rochelle}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An aquarium lies in La Rochelle. The city is famous in France for the geologic deposits from the Jurassic, that constitute great part of the coast of the city. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glittering Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lascaux|Lascaux Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| Lascaux is a network of caves famous for prehistoric parietal wall paintings. [[Junichi Masuda]] said in an interview that they relied on the {{wp|Catacombs of Paris}}.{{fact}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cyllage City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Nazaire}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Saint-Nazaire has a major harbour and a long tradition of fishing and shipbuilding. Could possibly be also based on {{wp|Saint-Brevin-les-Pins}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 10|Menhir Trail]] and [[Geosenge Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Carnac}} and the {{wp|Carnac stones}}<ref name=Honedge/><br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| Notable for its standing stones. In the games, the [[ultimate weapon]] turned various Pokémon into stones, possibly referencing a legend which stated that the Carnac stones were pagan soldiers who were turned into stone by Pope Cornelius, or Roman soldiers turned into stone by the magician Merlin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reflection Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Armorican Massif}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| The massif is composed of metamorphic and magmatic rocks that were metamorphosed and/or deformed during the Hercynian or Variscan orogeny and the earlier Cadomian orogeny. The competent old rocks of the Armorican Massif have been eroded to a plateaulike peneplain. The concept could also be based on the legends of the Britons called ''Miroirs aux fées'' (fairies mirrors). Fairy mirrors are usually caves with bright quartz veins or lakes where they are said to live fairies and like to see themselves in them like a mirror.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shalour City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Malo}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| In the anime, the city has a walled aspect; Saint-Malo is known for its fortresses and for being walled.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Mastery]]<br />
| {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A island-city in the coast, the summit of the island is crowned with a gothic abbey since the early Middle Ages. This match with the tower of mastery being a solemn site related with the megaevolution and the statue of Lucario, in reference to the statue of the angel Gabriel in the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azure Bay]]<br />
| The {{wp|English Channel}}<br />
| &mdash;<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Spirit's Den]]<br />
| {{wp|Channel Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Bailiwick of Guernsey}}<br />
| Specifically based on Alderney, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 12|Fourrage Road]]<br />
| Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin and the {{wp|Pays d'Auge}} region<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A natural reserve in the Cotentin peninsula in the north of France. The Pays d'Auge is a farmer region in Normandy, famous for its cheese, dairy, apples and cider production in France, this is reflexed in the Baa de Mer ranch of Kalos and the tall grass of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Coumarine City]]<br />
| {{wp|Le Havre}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| The city has a monorail and several trams, in addition, like the game, the coastal part is a large tourist area and the north is residential.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 13|Lumiose Badlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Pays de Bray}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy (administrative region)|Normandy}}<br />
| A fertile area near Paris, thanks to the clay soil.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
|Saint-Laurent is located close to Paris and is surrounded by sunflowers (in reference to Kalos Power Plant's solar power). Could also be based on Crucey Solar Park, an actual Solar Power Plant, which is also close to Paris, although it lacks any buildings that the former has.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 14|Laverre Nature Trail]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Hortillonnages d'Amiens|Hortillonnages d'Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| From vulgar Latin ''Hortellus'' that means little garden, are a series of swamps in the east of Amiens, built in the Gallo-Roman era of France and used as agricultural fields and are now an ecological and landscape park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre City]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais}} and {{wp|Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Geographically, it is closer to be based of Calais - a major port city with old part of town being surrounded by canals. Thematically, it is most likely based of Amiens, as it won awards for rich wooded heritage and being one of the greenest French cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre Gym]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais City Hall|Hôtel de ville de Calais}} or Belfry of Amiens <br />
| {{wp|Calais}}, {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Both belfries are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as part of a set of Belfries of Belgium and France. The gym's clock is based on the imposing bell towers in their respective cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 16|Mélancolie Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Canal de l'Ourcq}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Canal de l'Ourcq was built to provide drinking water to Paris and is currently used as a recreational area for fishing and boating. This is reflected in the fishing club on the route and the fact that the river ends artificially.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Hotel]]<br />
| {{wp|Abbey of St. Jean des Vignes}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| An old abbey in {{wp|Soissons}} near Paris, which was destroyed during the French revolution and only the facade is left standing.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frost Cavern]]<br />
| {{wp|Ardennes}} <br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Ardennes is a zone that had a rocky landscape and various hills with forests and rough terrain, is located in the frontier with Belgium and Luxembourg, this match with the Frost Cavern located in the north of Kalos, like the Ardennes are near Belgium in the north. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dendemille Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Charleville-Mézières}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Charleville's region is known for its windmills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Terminus Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Anistar City]]<br />
| {{wp|Strasbourg}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| The sundial may be a reference to {{wp|Strasbourg astronomical clock}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Couriway Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Molsheim}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Molsheim is located close to several waterfalls, such as Nideck Waterfall, Casscade de la Serva and Cascade de l'Andlau. Couriway train station also somewhat resembles Molsheim station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 19|Grande Vallée Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Lispach}}<br />
| The {{wp|Vosges (department)|Vosgues}} in {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| A boggy lake and forestal region in the mountains near the Alps. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowbelle City]]<br />
| {{wp|Besançon}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The nearby {{wp|Jura Mountains}} are known for cold temperatures and sometimes nicknamed "Little Siberia".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] and [[Kalos Route 21|Dernière Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Plateau des Mille Étangs}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| A extensiveforest and mountainous landscape in the west of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Victory Road|Victory Road}} <br />
| {{wp|Bibracte|Mont Beuvray}}<br />
| {{wp|Burgundy}}<br />
| Mont Beuvray is generally identified as ancient Bibracte, a fortified settlement. Used to be capital of the Aedui and one of the most important hillforts in Gaul. Nowadays, it is an archaeological park at the centre of a protected forest.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Pokémon League}} building<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chambord}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Should be located somewhere in Burgundy, but the place itself resembles Château de Chambord more, the largest château in the Loire Valley. It was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I and ended up being one the most influential architectures, inspiring the design of several European castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kiloude City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Lyon is located in the south, connected via train to Paris like Lumiose and has a open air zoo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Maison]]<br />
| {{wp|Hôtel de Ville, Lyon|Hôtel de Ville de Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| <br />
|}<br />
{{clear}}<br />
<br />
===Alola===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Alola Hawaii.png|thumb|A comparison of Alola to Hawaii]]<br />
[[Alola]] is based on {{wp|Hawaii}},<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sun_moon/ Pokémon Sun and Moon Japanese official site]</ref> one of the states that is a part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Island<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Houses the state capital and the former monarchy of Hawaii. Its designated island color is yellow (''melemele'' in Hawaiian) and its designated island flower is the {{wp|Sida fallax|ʻilima}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli City]]<br />
| {{wp|Honolulu|Honolulu}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The state capital of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Beachfront<br />
| {{wp|Waikiki|Waikīkī}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Waikiki and its beaches are a notable tourist destination in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Shopping District<br />
| {{wp|Ala Moana Center|Ala Moana Center}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Ala Moana Center is the largest shopping mall in Hawaiʻi.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Marina<br />
| {{wp|Ala Wai Harbor}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|The largest small boat and yacht harbor in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Outskirts<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Kai, Hawaii|Hawaiʻi Kai}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| One of the largest residential areas in O'ahu.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iki Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Wahiawa, Hawaii|Wahiawā}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry fields (Alola)|Berry fields]]<br />
| Dole Plantation<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest currently operating pineapple plantation in the state.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli Cemetery]]<br />
| Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahalo Trail]]<br />
| ʻAiea Loop Trail<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdant Cavern]]<br />
| Kaneana Cave (Makua Cave)<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Meadow]]<br />
| Kaipapau Forest Reserve<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Could also be based on National Wildlife Refuge, which is dedicated to preserving and restoring populations of endangered honeycreepers, but it doesn't match geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ten Carat Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Diamond Head, Hawaii|Diamond Head (Lēʻahi)}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| {{p|Necrozma}}'s appearance here in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] references the historical belief by western sailors that the calcite crystals near the mountain were diamonds.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaward Cave]]<br />
| Mermaid Cave<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kala'e Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Hanauma Bay|Hanauma Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|A popular tourist attraction on Oʻahu, the bay is a nature sanctuary is well known for its efforts for preserving native marine life.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Conflict]]<br />
| {{wp|Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument|Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Oahu. It contains a luakini, a sacrificial altar meant to bring success during times of war.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Sea]]<br />
| Kaiwi Channel<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| An ocean channel that separates Oahu from {{wp|Molokai|Molokaʻi}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Wave Beach]]<br />
| Turtle Bay Resort<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| A resort area located near the surfing beach.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandy Cave]]<br />
| Turtle Cove<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Akala Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Its designated island color is pink (''ʻākala'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea City]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahului, Hawaii|Kahului}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Brooklet Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pikachu Valley]]<br />
| {{wp|Iao Valley|ʻIao Valley}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea Beach]]<br />
| Kahului Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Makawao, Hawaii|Makawao}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A community on Maui known to be dominated by agriculture and ranch lands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Ranch]]<br />
| Haleakala Ranch<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Largest ranch on Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Royal Avenue]]<br />
| The Shops at {{wp|Wailea, Hawaii|Wailea}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Mall with more than 70 shops, restaurants & art galleries, with regular evening entertainment.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Route 30|Olowalu Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A long road tunnel that connects Lahaina to Wailuku. Located on Honoapi'ilani Highway. It could also be based on Olowalu Shaft, which is located close to Olowalu Tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Konikoni City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lahaina, Hawaii|Lāhainā}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Lahaina is one of numerous locations of Hawaii where Chinese immigrants immigrated to work on local sugar cane plantations. Lahaina houses the only two Chinese Society Halls that exist and are maintained in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Grand Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Wailea Resort}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The most prominent hotel in the Wailea area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Beach]]<br />
| Makena Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wela Volcano Park]]<br />
| {{wp|Haleakalā_National_Park|Haleakalā National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The tallest volcano on Maui and is currently inactive. Terrain is closer to {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dividing Peak Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana Highway}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Hana Lava Tube is located around this stretch.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lush Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana, Hawaii|Hana Forest Reserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| It is the largest tropical forest on the island of Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Hill]]<br />
| Olowalu Petroglyphs<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Life]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahanu Garden|Piʻilanihale Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} in the State of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest island in the archipelago. Its designated island color is red (''ʻulaʻula'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie City]]<br />
| {{wp|Hilo, Hawaii|Hilo}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Largest settlement on Hawaii Island. Noted locally for its particularly rainy climate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Designed like an Edo-style Japanese garden, having numerous structures such as pagodas, {{wp|torii}} (traditional Japanese gate), and a Japanese teahouse.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Hokulani]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Kea is the second highest peak in the world when measured from its base below sea level. Currently a dormant volcano. Mauna Loa is a the largest subaerial volcano in the world and it is still active.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hokulani Observatory]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa Observatory}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea Observatories}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A number of {{wp|observatory|observatories}} located on the summits of Mauna Loa & Mauna Kea due to its ideal conditions for atmospheric & astronomy research.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A currently active volcano. A power plant in the {{wp|Puna, Hawaii|Puna}} district of Hawaii used the {{wp|Geothermal energy|geothermal}} vents from Kilauea to generate electricity until the 2018 eruptions caused its temporary shutdown.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain|Geothermal Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Puna Geothermal Venture}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A geothermal energy power plant that was shut down shortly after the start of the May 2018 lower Puna eruption, and resumed power generation in November 2020.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Beach|Secluded Shore]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Ula'ula Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}}<br />
| Ahalanui Park - {{wp|Isaac Hale Beach Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Both are black sand beaches. Ahalanui Park was destroyed by lava due to 2018 Volcanic Eruption of Kīlauea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]] - [[Aether House]]<br />
| {{wp|Kau, Hawaii|Kau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Kau district is known for South Point (Ka Lae) and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Heiau|Heiau Ruins}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The most closest locations would be Kalalea Heiau and Kohaikalani Heiau. Tapu Village could be based on Kalapana, a former inhabited town that was destroyed by a Kīlauea lava flow in 1986, believed to be caused by {{wp|Pele (deity)|Pele}}, Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. However, it is located in the far east Puna district, thus not matching up geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]<br />
| {{wp|Pahala, Hawaii|Pahala}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| There used to be sugar cane mills in Pahala, but they were all closed by the late 90s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haina Desert]]<br />
| {{wp|Kaʻū Desert|Kaʻū Desert}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Although not a true desert, the sulfur dioxide from Kīlauea's sulfuric lava plumes creates enough acid rain that plant growth is severely inhibited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of the Sunne]]/[[Lake of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake Waiau|Lake Waiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest lake in Hawaii, located on Mauna Kea<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
|The most notable of many locations in Hawaii where people who broke Kapu could escape to. Such sites are difficult to enter and heavily protected, but once entered, a Kahuna on site could bless the individual, pardoning their crime. Many native plants, including red plumeria grow near the location.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Po Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawi, Hawaii|Hawi}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Hawi is a town in Kohala mountain, in the northwest part Hawaii Island. It once was a busy commercial centre during the operation of the Kohala Sugar plantation. However, just like with other sugar mills, it was closed down.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Lanakila]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Loa is the largest shield volcano on earth; it is currently active. Mauna Loa is one of two locations to annually have snow in Hawaii, the other being Mauna Kea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii|Ocean View}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 15|Routes 15]] & [[Alola Route 16|16]]<br />
| {{wp|Captain Cook, Hawaii|Captain Cook}} & {{wp|Miloliʻi, Hawaii|Miloliʻi}} beaches. {{wp|Molokai}}, {{wp|Lanai}}, {{wp|Kahoolawe}} & {{wp|Johnston Atoll}} islands.<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The small islets on Route 15 resemble the real life islands, only smaller, tighter and closer to Hawaii Island, the real life basis for Ula'ula Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Abundance]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site|Puʻukoholā Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Hawaii Island, and the last heiau ever built.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Its designated island color is purple (''poni'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafolk Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea, Kauai County, Hawaii|Waimea}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|The site where the first western contact to the Hawaiian islands were made by {{wp|James Cook}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Wilds]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea Canyon State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| A large canyon carved by the abundant rainfall from Mount Wai'ale'ale, it is nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Beach]]<br />
| Polihale State Park<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Breaker Coast]]<br />
| Kawailoa Bay, Haula Bay & Nawiliwili Bay<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Could also be based on Po'ipū, which is famous for the geological {{wp|Blowhole (geology)|blowhole}} known locally as {{wp|Spouting Horn}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Poni Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Kalaheo, Hawaii|Kalaheo}} & {{wp|Koloa, Hawaii|Koloa}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Koloa is known for Old Koloa Town, which preserves Koloa history and traditions.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vast Poni Canyon]]<br />
| {{wp|Kawaikini}} & {{wp|Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Kawaikini is the tallest peak of the mountain. It is hard to reach due to high annual rains and steep wet cliffs. Also not helped by the fact that on west side of it Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve is located. Its miles of dense, swampy forest limits the access to the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altar of the Sunne]]/[[Altar of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Waialeale|Mount Waiʻaleʻale}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Mount Wai'ale'ale is the main volcano of Kauaʻi and is currently extinct. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Grove]]<br />
| {{wp|Wailua River State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|An area of Kauaʻi containing several important {{wp|heiau}}. Malae is the largest heiau on Kaua'i.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Plains]]<br />
| Kawaihau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Coast]]<br />
| Paliku Beach, Papa'a Bay Beach & Moloa'a Beach<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Fern Grotto}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resolution Cave]]<br />
| Maniniholo Dry Cave<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| It was believed to once house a malicious spirit deep in the cave.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Gauntlet]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea, Hawaii|Kīlauea Town}} & {{wp|Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tree]]<br />
| Princeville Resort<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Hope]]<br />
| Poli'ahu Heiau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Poliʻahu is the most important heiau in Kaua'i lore.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Exeggutor Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Niihau|Niʻihau}} & {{wp|Kahoolawe|Kahoʻolawe}}<br />
|<br />
| Geographically located as Niʻihau to Kauaʻi, though the lack of human inhabitants is similar to Kahoʻolawe. Both require boats and special permission to travel to.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aether Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument}}<br />
|<br />
| Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument consists of all the islands located northwest of Niʻihau in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is a {{wp|U.S. National Monument}} and nature preserve dedicated to preserving and protecting numerous Hawaiʻi endemic endangered species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poké Pelago]]<br />
| {{wp|Northwestern Hawaiian Islands}}<br />
|<br />
| Small, uninhabited islands and atolls northwest of the main eight Hawaiian islands. Many native endemic Hawaiian organisms inhabit these islands.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Galar===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Galar United Kingdom.png|thumb|A comparison of Galar to the United Kingdom]]<br />
[[Galar]] is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ Interview with Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori on the official Pokémon website]</ref> with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on {{wp|England and Wales}}, while the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}. The [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, which is a self-governing {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref><ref name=Brochure>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/video-game/sword-shield/Galar_Tour_Brochure_US.pdf Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide]</ref><br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | County/Shire<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Postwick]]<br />
| {{wp|Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick}}<ref name=Brochure /><br>{{wp|Windermere, Cumbria (town)|Windermere}}<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/gallery/2019/10/04/exclusive-pokemon-sword-and-shield-concept-art-gallery Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery]</ref><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| One of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District, located close to {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}} on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|1|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Windermere|New Road}}/{{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere|Lake Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The main {{wp|link road}} between {{wp|Windermere}} and {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wedgehurst]]<br />
| {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Located on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|2|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Near and Far Sawrey}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two villages that act as one tourist attraction because of {{wp|Hill Top Farm}}, the home of ''{{wp|The Tale of Peter Rabbit}}'' author {{wp|Beatrix Potter}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slumbering Weald]]<br />
| {{wp|Grizedale Forest}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A forest area located within the Lake District. It is famous for its magic- and poetry-themed statues. The altar dedicated to {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} is similar to the Forest Fugue sculpture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wild Area]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake District National Park}}<ref name=Brochure />/{{wp|Peak District National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two of the most popular national parks in England. The {{wp|Lake District}}, the inspiration for the southern section of the Wild Area, is known for its mountains and inland lakes, whilst the Peak District, the inspiration for the northern section of the Wild Area, is known for its peaks and rolling hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The third-largest city in the United Kingdom, known for its industrial and railway past. The many structures were inspired from the {{wp|Castlefield}} area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester Town Hall}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A {{wp|Gothic Revival architecture|Victorian Neo-Gothic}} building situated within the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|3|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Astley Green Colliery}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A former coal mine that is now a {{wp|Astley Green Colliery Museum|museum}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine]]<br />
| {{wp|North York Moors|North York Moors National Park}}<br>{{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br>{{wp|Greater Manchester}}/{{wp|West Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be closer to be based of North York Moors, but aesthetically it looks similar to {{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}, a trans-{{wp|Pennines|Pennine}} route for both rail and canal.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|4|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Yorkshire Wolds}}<br />
| {{wp|East Riding of Yorkshire}}/{{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Low-lying hills that are situated east from the city of York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turffield]]<br />
| {{wp|York}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Aesthetically, it was heavily inspired by {{wp|Amesbury}}<ref name=Brochure />, a town located nearby the prehistoric {{wp|Stonehenge}}. The fact that Turffield is situated within the standing stones was also inspired by {{wp|Avebury}}. Geographically, it is closer to be based on York with the village aesthetic being a reference to {{wp|York Green Belt}}, an environmental and planning policy that regulates the rural space. The hill figure is a reference to the {{wp|Kilburn White Horse}}, located in {{wp|Kilburn, North Yorkshire|Kilburn}}, a village near York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|5|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Ribblehead Viaduct}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic railway viaduct that carries the {{wp|Settle-Carlisle Railway}} over the {{wp|River Ribble}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hulbury]]<br />
| {{wp|Liverpool}}<br />
| {{wp|Merseyside}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A major seaport that is known for the {{wp|Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool|Albert Dock}} and {{wp|Liver Building}}. It is also the birthplace of {{wp|The Beatles}}. The houses built on a slope may have been inspired by {{wp|St Ives, Cornwall}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine No. 2]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Bowland}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| From a geographical standpoint, it seems to be based on caves found in Forest of Bowland, such as Hell Hole, Whitewell Cave and Whitewell Pot. It is also located between Manchester and Liverpool, albeit much norther. It could've been inspired by {{wp|Mersey Tunnels}}, major tunnels that cross under the {{wp|River Mersey}}, but then it misses the mark of being located between real life Motostoke and Hulbury.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Outskirts]]<br />
| {{wp|Runcorn Railway Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A railway bridge that crosses the {{wp|River Mersey}} between {{wp|Runcorn}} and {{wp|Widnes}}. It is parallel to the {{wp|Silver Jubilee Bridge}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke]]<br />
| {{wp|Birmingham}}<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The second-largest city in the United Kingdom. It is known for its vast canal network, which gives it the nickname the {{wp|Venice of the North}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Warwick Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A medieval castle with over a thousand years of history.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Energy Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower|Chamberlain Clock tower}} (Body) and {{wp|BT Tower (Birmingham)|BT Tower}} (summit)<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Both are the tallest buildings in Birmingham and constitute heritage of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|6|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cat and Fiddle Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic and dangerous road in the United Kingdom that passes over the Peak District between {{wp|Macclesfield}} and {{wp|Buxton}}. The route is named after a pub located at its summit. The desert theme may also be based on {{wp|Dungeness (headland)|Dungeness}}, which is known to be the only desert in the United Kingdom.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stow-on-Side]]<br />
| {{wp|Buxton}}<br />
| {{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A spa town that is described as "''The Gateway to the {{wp|Peak District National Park}}''". It is home to {{wp|Poole's Cavern}} and is also known for its spring water. Its name, as well as its potteries, may have been a reference to {{wp|Stoke-on-Trent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glimwood Tangle]]<br />
| {{wp|Sherwood Forest}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A well-known forest in the East Midlands that is said to be the home to the famous folklore character, {{wp|Robin Hood}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ballonlea]]<br />
| {{wp|Nottingham}} or {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}}<br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}} or {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Nottingham fits due to being surrounded by Sherwood Forest in the north, much like Ballonlea is surrounded by Glimwood Tangle. {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}} is a heavy aesthetical inspiration, due to Tudor architecture and being a birthplace of {{wp|William Shakespeare}}, who wrote many plays including the one about fairies — ''{{wp|A Midsummer Night's Dream}}''. Another possible inspiration is a more geographically correct {{wp|Lavenham}}, a village famous for its legends about witches and was used for filming ''{{wp|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1}}''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|7|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Severn Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Gloucestershire}}/{{wp|Monmouthshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}/{{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A railway tunnel that goes under the {{wp|Severn Estuary}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|8|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Known for The Ironbridge Gorge area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was formed by glacial overflow during last ice age. {{wp|Glastonbury Abbey}} could have inspired the ruins found on this route, but it doesn't match geographically in its relation to Bath (real-life Circhester).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Circhester]]<br />
| {{wp|Bath, Somerset|Bath}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Somerset}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A Roman spa city famous for its Georgian style buildings, geothermal hot springs, and the rows of houses such as the {{wp|Circus (Bath)|Circus}} and {{wp|Royal Crescent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|9|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cardigan Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Dyfed}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A large inlet in the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that makes up most of Wales' coastline.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spikemuth]]<br />
| {{wp|Llandudno}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A seaside resort known for its parade rows of houses and the {{wp|Great Orme}} headland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Route 9 Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|A55 road|Conwy Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| An underwater road tunnel that goes under the {{wp|River Conwy}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|10|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Snowdonia}} and {{wp|Chiltern Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}/{{wp|Hertfordshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A mountain range in Wales and National Park, with its highest mountain being {{wp|Mount Snowdon}}. Chiltren is a hill escarpment in the north of London.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon]]<br />
| {{wp|London}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest city and the capital of the United Kingdom. Home to {{wp|Big Ben}}, {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}, the {{wp|London Eye}}, and {{wp|Piccadilly Circus}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Rose of the Rondelands<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}/{{wp|Big Ben}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| While not a hotel, it is a popular tourist destination due to its neo-Gothic looking clock tower, which inspired the Rose of the Rondelands' own clock tower. The hotel facility may be inspired by the {{wp|County Hall, London|London County Hall}}, a former government building now used by two hotels. It is located on the other side of the River Thames, facing the Palace of Westminster. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Wembley Stadium}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest and most important stadium in the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rose Tower]]/{{gal|Battle Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}}/{{wp|The Shard}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}} was built for the {{wp|2012 Olympic Games}} and is now a slide attraction. The Shard is the tallest building in the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Isle of Armor====<br />
The Isle of Man is a {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}} in the middle of the {{wp|Irish Sea}}. It is one of the six {{wp|Celtic Nations}} along with {{wp|Ireland}}, {{wp|Scotland}}, {{wp|Wales}}, {{wp|Cornwall}}, and {{wp|Brittany}}. The island has its unique language (known as {{wp|Manx Gaelic}}) and culture, with myths and legends that derive from {{wp|Celtic mythology}}. It is also world-famous for its {{wp|Manx Grand Prix}}.<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Loop Lagoon]]<br />
| {{wp|Ramsey Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Ramsey, Isle of Man|Ramsey}}<br />
| {{wp|Ayre}}<br />
| A bay that was designated as a {{wp|UNESCO}} {{wp|Man and the Biosphere Programme}} (MAB) biosphere reserve.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Workout Sea]]<br />
| Smeale Beach<br />
| {{wp|Andreas (parish)|Andreas}}<br />
| Ayre<br />
| A coastal area that is designated as a {{wp|dark-sky preserve}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Master Dojo]]<br />
| Jurby airfield<br />
| {{wp|Jurby}}<br />
| {{wp|Michael, Isle of Man|Michael}}<br />
| Land formerly used by {{wp|RAF Jurby}} as training ground. Following the closure of the station in 1973, the area has been used for air shows, gliding, and private aviation. The station complex is converted into an industrial park and houses several tourist attractions, including the {{wp|Jurby Transport Museum}} and the Isle of Man Motor Museum.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Soothing Wetlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Sulby Glen}} and {{wp|Curraghs|Ballaugh Curraghs}}<br />
| {{wp|Lezayre}} and {{wp|Ballaugh (parish)|Ballaugh}}<br />
| Ayre and Michael<br />
| The largest water reservoir on the Isle of Man is located in the Sulby valley. The Curraghs is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland on the northwest of the island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenge Beach]]<br />
| {{wp|Douglas, Isle of Man|Douglas}}<br />
| {{wp|Douglas Borough Council}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| The capital of the Isle of Man, which is home to many railways such as the {{wp|Douglas Bay Horse Tram}}, the {{wp|Isle of Man Railway}}, and the {{wp|Snaefell Mountain Railway}}. It is the only ferry port on the island that connects to {{wp|Great Britain|the mainland}} and {{wp|Ireland}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Waters]]<br />
| {{wp|Tower of Refuge}}<br />
| Douglas Borough Council<br />
| Middle<br />
| A shelter to wrecked mariners build on {{wp|St Mary's Isle}} (also known as Conister Rock) in the Douglas Bay in 1832, it becomes the landmark of Douglas. Visit to the tower is restricted due to the fragility of the Conister Rock, which is a tidal reef that reamins partially submerged expect for spring tides.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenge Road]]<br />
| {{wp|Peel, Isle of Man|Peel}}<br />
| {{wp|German (parish)|German}}<br />
| {{wp|Glenfaba}}<br />
| A seaside town that is home to the replica of the {{wp|Odin's Raven}} {{wp|Gokstad ship|Longboat}} in the {{wp|House of Manannan}} Museum; and {{wp|Peel Castle}}. Its location up on the highest mountain of the Isle of Armor may also be a reference to {{wp|Snaefell}}, the highest mountain on the Isle of Man.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Darkness]]<br />
| {{wp|Peel Castle}}<br />
| German<br />
| Glenfaba<br />
| Peel Castle is a Viking castle built on the remnants of earlier Celtic monasteries with a notable{{wp|Irish round tower|round tower}} in the ruins of the Cathedral of St. German. The site is believed to be one of the possible locations of {{wp|Avalon}} in the {{wp|Matter of Britain|Arthurian legends}}, which may inspire the plot of Isle of Armor and the special role of the Tower of Darkness towards the endgame. Peel castle is said to be haunted by a {{wp|Black Dog (ghost)|Black Dog}} called {{wp|Moddey Dhoo}} in Manx Gaelic. The presence of [[Wanderer|wandering]] {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} in the Isle of Armor on cloudy days could be a reference to this folklore. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Forest of Focus]]<br />
| {{wp|Fairy Bridge (Isle of Man)|Fairy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Santon}} and {{wp|Malew}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}} and {{wp|Rushen (sheading)|Rushen}}<br />
| A famous parish boundary bridge where fairies named {{wp|Mooinjer veggey}} (Manx Gaelic for 'little people') are said to dwell. People would say "Hello Fairies" when they cross and often leave wishes and notes beside the tree for good luck. Benevolent fairies are said to only appear in front of those they wish to see, and reward them with cure or blessing. The {{p|Lilligant}} that appears before the player character and [[Hop]] may be partly inspired by the story of fairies.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Training Lowlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Castletown, Isle of Man|Castletown}} and Glen Rushen<br />
| Malew and Rushen<br />
| Rushen<br />
| Castletown was the former capital of the Isle of Man before 1869. The {{wp|Isle of Man Airport}} is located in the suburb of the town. The hinterlands of Training Lowlands may be based on the Rushen Valley, which is a popular destination for hiking and camping.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf of Man}}<br />
| Rushen<br />
| Rushen<br />
| A small islet located off the south coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf Sound}}<br />
|<br />
| <br />
| A body of water with various islets, which separate the Calf of Man.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Stepping-Stone Sea]] and [[Insular Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Irish Sea}}<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Water bodies surrounding the Isle of Man was known for hazardous navigation before the age of {{wp|steamboat}}s. In modern days, the waters become ideal for viewing birds, sea mammals (particularly {{wp|harbor seal|common seals}} and {{wp|grey seal}}s), and {{wp|Basking shark}}s. The widespread presence of [[Regional form#Galarian form|Galarian]] {{p|Slowpoke}} ashore and {{p|Sharpedo}} at sea around the Isle of Armor echoes with the real-life ecology of the Isle of Man.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Crown Tundra====<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Tundra]]<br />
| {{wp|Scottish Highlands}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A vast mountain range in the northern parts of Scotland, home to the famous {{wp|Loch Ness}} and {{wp|Ben Nevis}}, the highest mountain in the island of {{wp|Great Britain}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Freezington]]<br />
| {{wp|Ballater}}<br />
| {{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Ballater is a small town, famous for its connection with the royal family, as it has certified shops for the nobility, which supply the royal family when they are on vacation in the area. The town also has a train station. All this is related to the adoration of the inhabitants towards Calyrex.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Path to the Peak]]<br />
| {{wp|Ben Nevis}}<br />
| {{wp|Grampian Mountains}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The tallest mountain in Scotland and tallest of the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh Castle}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| An immense medieval castle that was home to kings of Scotland in the past, which is referred to by Calyrex being once worshiped in the Crown Shrine. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frigid Sea]] <br />
| {{wp|Firth of Clyde}}<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The largest island in the Frigid Sea may be based on the {{wp|Isle of Arran}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Roaring-Sea Caves]] <br />
| {{wp|Fingal's Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Staffa}}, {{wp|Inner Hebrides}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A coastal cave famous for its basalt columns and the resonant acoustics inside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Cemetery]] and [[Giant's Bed]]<br />
| {{wp|Crosbie Castle and the Fullarton estate}}<br />
| {{wp|Troon}}, {{wp|South Ayrshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The ruins of an old royal chapel, famous for the old graveyard.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Ballimere Lake]] and [[Dyna Tree Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Loch Lomond}}<br />
| {{wp|Stirlingshire}}/{{wp|Dunbartonshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The largest Loch in Scotland. The name literally means ''Lake of the Elms'', which may be the inspiration for the Dynamax Tree resembling an elm.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Paldea===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Paldea-Iberian Peninsula.png|thumb|A comparison of Paldea to the Iberian Peninsula]]<br />
<br />
[[Paldea]] is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}}, and {{wp|Andorra}}, and its shared culture. It draws inspiration primarily from {{wp|Culture_of_Spain|Spain}}, as can be seen in its {{wp|Spanish cuisine|gastronomy}}, the {{wp|toponomy}} of most settlements, the names of some new Pokémon, as well as the sporadic use of the {{wp|Spanish language}} by the locals of Paldea, despite geographically encompassing the entire peninsula. Some references to Portugal and Andorra can also be found, mainly on the western and northern side of the region respectively.<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cabo Poco]]<br />
| {{wp|Algeciras}}/{{wp|Gibraltar}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The player's house is based on the province of Cadiz, probably in Algeciras as is the southern tip of Iberia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poco Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| In the Spanish version, this path is known as ''Sendero de Cahíz'', a reference to the city of {{wp|Cádiz}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Inlet Grotto]]<br />
| {{wp|Caves of Nerja}}/{{wp|La Caleta, Spain|La Caleta}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Málaga}}, {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A system of grottoes and caves in the south of Spain. In the Spanish version, it is called ''Gruta Caleta'' in reference to La Caleta, a popular beach located also in the city of Cádiz.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Mediterranean Sea}}/{{wp|Atlantic Ocean}}<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea are the two bodies of water directly south of Spain, connected through the strait of Gibraltar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff" {{roundybl|5px}}" <br />
| [[Mesagoza]]<br />
| {{wp|Madrid}}/{{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}}/{{wp|Barcelona}}/{{wp|Zaragoza}}<br />
| {{wp|Community of Madrid}}/{{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}/{{wp|Catalonia}}/{{wp|Aragón}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Geographically, it matches Toledo/Madrid. The English name also references the city of Zaragoza. The bridges that lead to the city resemble the {{wp|Puente de Alcántara}} over the {{wp|Tagus}} river, which passes through Toledo. Heavy inspiration is drawn from Barcelona, as the [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} is very similar to the {{wp|Sagrada Família}}, while several parts of the city are based on {{wp|Park Güell}} and its {{wp|Trencadís}} mosaics. The central plaza is based on the {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}} in Madrid, The cobbled streets and buildings around the city center seem to be inspired by the old towns of Toledo and Zaragoza.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagrada Família|Sagrada Família, Barcelona}}<br />
| {{wp|Catalonia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The external architecture is inspired by the Sagrada Família, the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world whose construction began in 1882 and continues to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Artazon]]<br />
| {{wp|Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena}}/{{wp|Schiltach}}<br />
| {{wp|Region of Murcia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Geographically, it matches Murcia and especially Cartagena, [https://murciaplaza.com/public/Image/2020/9/31180310_1352731911538821_6995704209886674944_o_NoticiaAmpliada.jpg where a similar hedge maze can be found]. The windmill is based on the ones from La Mancha, popularized by {{wp|Don Quixote}}, [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinos_de_Consuegra such as those in Consuegra]. Its Spanish name, Pueblo Altamía, may reference the {{wp|Cave of Altamira}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Levincia]]<br />
| {{wp|Valencia}}<br />
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A Mediterranean coastal city, famous for the City of Arts and Sciences, a complex of museums and institutions with a futuristic appearance. The skyscrapers in Levincia resemble the {{wp|Cuatro Torres}} found in Madrid.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[East Province (Area Two)]]<br />
| {{wp|Ademuz}}<br />
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Ademuz is part of a mountainous region filled with excavation sites, which may have likely served as the Area's primary inspiration.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[East Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Mallorca}}/{{wp|Menorca}}/{{wp|Ibiza}}/{{wp|Formentera}}<br />
| {{wp|Balearic Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The islands to the east likely represent the {{wp|Balearic Islands}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Zapapico]]<br />
| {{wp|Cuenca, Spain|Cuenca}}<br />
| {{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Zapapico being surrounded and built upon large plateaus is similar to Cuenca. Cuenca was also originally built as a defensive city during the medieval period, and the player obtains the armour necessary to evolve [[Charcadet]] in this town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Aneto}}<br />
| {{wp|Aragon}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Aneto is the tallest mountain in the {{wp|Pyrenees}} range. In the Spanish version, Glaseado is called Sierra Napada, which may reference the {{wp|Sierra Nevada (Spain)|Sierra Nevada}}, a long mountainous chain in the south of Spain. Both the Aneto and the Sierra Nevada have snow-covered peaks.<!--The town of Glaseado is a ski resort, the ski is one of the main attraction in Andorra.--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Montenevera]]<br />
| {{wp|Ezcaray}}<br />
| {{wp|La Rioja}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| La Rioja is famed for its many mountain ranges and valleys, which dot Montenevera and its surrounding area. Not only are the buildings in Montenevera a similar style to [https://st.depositphotos.com/1935053/2301/i/450/depositphotos_23015216-stock-photo-street-of-ezcaray-la-rioja.jpg those found in Ezcaray], but Ezcaray’s largest tourist attraction is its ski resort.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Province (Area Three)]]<br />
| {{wp|Santander}}/{{wp|Gozón}}<br />
| {{wp|Cantabria}}/{{wp|Asturias}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It coincides geographically with the regions of Cantabria and Asturias. Cantabria also has a green lighthouse at Cabo Mayor which is the influence of the green tower in the north cape of Paldea.[https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/white-lighthouse-asturias-spain-beautiful-cantabrian-sea-behind-green-field-foreground-located-lastres-north-42709143.jpg]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Paldean Sea]]<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country}}/{{wp|Navarre}}/{{wp|Andorra}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The position of the eastern islands mirror the autonomous communities of the Basque Country and Navarre. The largest island is shaped similar to the microstate of Andorra.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Casseroya Lake]]<br />
| {{wp|es:Ribeira Sacra|Ribeira Sacra}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia (Spain)|Galicia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A wooded and mountainous area of Galicia, famous for being where several rivers are born.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Medali]]<br />
| {{wp|León, Spain|León}}/{{wp|Mérida,_Spain|Mérida}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of León}}, {{wp|Castile and León}}/{{wp|Province of Badajoz}}, {{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The streets of Medali and its white and yellow buildings could be lifted from León and Mérida. The Roman theatre in Medali is a clear reference to {{wp|Roman_Theatre_(Mérida)|the famous one in Mérida}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cascarrafa]]<br />
| {{wp|Almendra Dam|Almendra Dam, Salamanca}}/{{wp|Porto Covo}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Salamanca}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The location of this city and its towering walls seem to be a reference to the Almendra Dam in Salamanca. Its blue and white houses seem to be inspired by Portuguese coastal towns, [https://i.imgur.com/uRc3ljs.png such as Porto Covo]. The floor patterns are inspired by the [https://i.imgur.com/YI2qgxP.png traditional Portuguese pavement] style. The oasis theme might also be a reference to the {{wp|Alqueva Dam}}, which provides water to the drier southern Alentejo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Asado Desert]]<br />
| {{wp|Extremadura}}/{{wp|Andalucía}}/{{wp|Canary Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Cáceres}}/{{wp|Almería}}/{{wp|Gran Canaria}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Its area and menhirs location coincides with Extremadura and {{wp|Dolmen of Guadalperal}}. Climatically it is similar to the {{wp|Tabernas Desert}}, in Almería, the driest point of the Iberian Peninsula, and the sand and dunes, however, may be based on {{wp|Maspalomas Dunes}}, in Gran Canaria. Its name ''Asado'' is a Spanish word that means roast, a reference to the high temperatures of the place.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Porto Marinada]]<br />
| [https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Nova_do_Prado Costa Nova]/{{wp|Nazaré,_Portugal|Nazaré}}<br />
| {{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The main inspiration is the coastal town of Costa Nova, as seen in its [https://i.imgur.com/tNpUjC1.png typical striped houses] and the [https://i.imgur.com/hl8pghX.png market's facade]. The layout of the town also matches [https://i.imgur.com/ZJA6obu.png Nazaré, with the lighthouse on a cliff] and a beach to the north. [https://i.imgur.com/IZLkJOK.png Ponta do Sol in Madeira Island] is also similar. The lighthouse might be inspired by the {{wp|Lighthouse of Praia da Barra}}. The market's interior resembles the [https://i.imgur.com/9j2EYFQ.png Mercado da Ribeira] in Lisbon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Atlantic_Islands_of_Galicia_National_Park|Atlantic Islands of Galicia}}/{{wp|Berlengas}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia}}/{{wp|Oeste_(intermunicipal_community)|Oeste}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| Archipelagos of small Atlantic islands, mostly uninhabited, off the coast of Galicia and {{wp|Peniche,_Portugal|Peniche}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Province (Area One)]]<br />
| {{wp|Arrábida_Natural_Park|Serra da Arrábida}}/{{wp|Serras_de_Aire_e_Candeeiros_Natural_Park|Serra d'Aire}}/{{wp|Consuegra}}<br />
| {{wp|Lisbon Region}}/{{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}/{{wp|Castille-La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}<br />
| This area appears to be a mix of [https://i.imgur.com/hxa8eTh.png Serra da Arrábida with its coastal mountains and low vegetation] and [https://i.imgur.com/hy8buPC.png Serra d'Aire with its traditional windmills next to modern wind farms]. The windmills might also be inspired by [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinos_de_Consuegra the ones in Consuegra].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alfornada]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres_(Vila_do_Bispo)|Sagres}}/{{wp|Seville}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}/{{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
|{{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The city's theme is inspired by the Moorish influence in southern Iberia, as seen in its architecture. Its location matches the {{wp|Sagres Point}}. The decorative dishes could be a reference to [https://i.imgur.com/BvcTpJr.png Artesanato A Mó], also in Sagres, and the ones found in [https://www.visitevora.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sao-pedro-corval-660x330.jpg Alentejo] and [https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/granada-spain-facade-traditional-house-decorative-ceramic-plates-wall-balconies-full-pots-colorful-flowers-123048495.jpg Andalusia]. The chimneys are based on [https://i.imgur.com/dvsOLJ3.png the historic Algarvian chimneys], while the high ovens are based on the [https://santorinidave.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Seville-Attractions-Centro-Andaluz-Arte-Contemporanio.jpg traditional ceramic ovens of Seville]. The square panels with mosaics look like [https://i.imgur.com/pw8esz6.png the logo frames in Algarve Shopping]. The top of the tower looks like an {{wp|Armillary Sphere}}, possibly related to the {{wp|Sagres school}} or [https://i.imgur.com/JMN1t7x.png the one in Albufeira].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Six)]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres Point}}/{{wp|Praia da Marinha}}/{{wp|Roman Ruins of Milreu}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| This area's [https://i.imgur.com/wn5uwXI.png semi-arid plateau reflects that of the Sagres Point]. The path leading to Alfornada is inspired by the cliffs, arches and caves of the [https://i.imgur.com/s8BrYfW.png western Algarve coast]. The ruins match the [https://i.imgur.com/bg3qrw9.png Roman ruins of Milreu, near Faro].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Two)]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| All of these regions are known for their olive groves and characteristic landscape, perfectly matching geographically with Paldea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cortondo]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A southern town that is famed for both its dry conditions and its olive oil production, which is reflected in its gym challenge. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruchbah Squad's Base]]<br />
| {{wp|es:Parque natural de las Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel|Marismas de Santoña}}<br />
| {{wp|Cantabria}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A series of marshes and swamps in Cantabria.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| The Great Crater of Paldea<br />
| {{wp|Sierra de Guadarrama}}<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Sierra de Guadarrama is the highest mountain system in central Spain, since ancient times, the sierra has been called "The Seven Peaks of the Dragon", which could be the inspiration for the Paradox Pokemon.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Side regions==<br />
===Orre===<br />
[[File:Pokemon to real world Orre Arizona.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Orre in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] to Arizona and northwestern Mexico, rotated 90 degrees clockwise]]<br />
[[Orre]] is based on {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}, {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0311/soft/interv01.html</ref>. Many areas in Orre bear similarities to other locations in Arizona and northern Mexico as well, though it's not confirmed if these are intentional references.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | State<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Phenac City]]<br />
| {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Both cities were founded when a man brought water to the city and have similar names.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pyrite Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Aguila}}/{{wp|Wickenburg}}/{{wp|Sonoyta}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}/{{wp|Sonora}}<br />
| Likely inspired by local smuggling routes and former mining towns such as Aguila and Wickenburg, or Sonoyta, Sonora, commonly used to illegally cross the border.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Agate Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Flagstaff, Arizona|Flagstaff}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Agate Village is a mountainous, forested town, much like Flagstaff, which is located in the mountains north of Phoenix and has some prominent alpine forests due to its higher elevation.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gateon Port]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake Havasu City, Arizona|Lake Havasu City}}/{{wp|San Felipe, Baja California|San Felipe}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}/{{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| Lake Havasu City and Gateon Port are towns located beside large bodies of water near Phoenix and Phenac, and are home to lighthouses and unusual bridges. Could also be based on San Felipe, Baja California, another coastal port town with square docks, which matches Gateon Port's location geographically, assuming Orre in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|Pokémon XD]] is equivalent to the area around the {{wp|Gulf of California}} rotated 90 degrees clockwise (seen in the picture to the right).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Battle]]<br />
| {{wp|San Francisco volcanic field}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| An area of dormant volcanoes in Arizona, located near Flagstaff. May be specifically based on {{wp|Humphreys Peak}}, the highest peak of the range, or any of the nearby {{wp|cinder cone}}s in the area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outskirt Stand]]<br />
| {{wp|Black Canyon City, Arizona}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Phoenix to Prescott. The home of two of its first inhabitants still stands, as a historical site, that bear a passing resemblance to the rubble behind the traincar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Citadark Isle]]<br />
| {{wp|Isla Ángel de la Guarda}}/{{wp|Isla San Luis}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Isla San Luis could be the primary inspiration for the design of the island, including the large volcanic center. Isla Ángel de la Guarda is home to unique species of snake and mouse, as well as a diverse range of other animal life, which may have inspired the amount of [[Shadow Pokémon]] encountered on the island.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Spin-off regions==<br />
===Fiore===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Fiore Okayama Hyōgo Shodo Island.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Fiore to Okayama and Hyōgo Prefectures, and Shōdo Island]]<br />
[[Fiore]] appears to be based on {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}} and {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}s, as well as {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}} in {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}, in {{wp|Japan}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ringtown]]<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
| Both have a nearby river on the west, forests on the opposite side, and are close to the coast. Unlike Kurashiki, however, Ringtown doesn't have a port and the river doesn't traverse the settlement.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Summerland]]<br />
| {{jwp|福田港 (香川県)|Fukuda Port}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima, Kagawa|Shōdoshima}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| In-game, a tourist references how the S.S. Fiore ferries to Summerland. Similarly, there is a ferry route connecting Fukuda to Himeji. A resort in Summerland is also referenced, and present in Fukuda.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fall City]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| A port city lying east from Kurashiki. Similarly to Fall City, it has water streams running through.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wintown]]<br />
| {{wp|Mimasaka}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fiore Temple]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| The best known of the Japanese castles<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olive Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, this island saw the first successful olive cultivation in Japan, hence its nickname Olive Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lyra Forest]]<br />
| Forest areas neighboring {{wp|Asakuchi}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sekra Range]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hyōno}}/{{wp|Hiruzen}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kisara Plain]]<br />
| {{wp|Yoshiokakawakita Park}}, possibly also other parks.<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Kalakka Desert (Unused)<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Sand Dunes}}<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Prefecture}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Vast desert dunes in the north of Kurashiki and Okayama that make up the only desert badland in Japan.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Almia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Almia Oshima.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Almia to Oshima and northern Honshu]]<br />
[[Almia]] appears to be based on {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}} and {{wp|Hiyama Subprefectures}} within the {{wp|Oshima Peninsula}} in {{wp|Hokkaido}} and the very northern part of {{wp|Honshu}} in Japan.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture (subprefecture)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chicole Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|松前町 (北海道)|松前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsumae, Hokkaido|Matsumae}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vientown]]<br />
| {{jwp|江差町}}<br />
| {{wp|Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama)|Esashi}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|檜山振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Hiyama Subprefecture|Hiyama}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vien Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Mount Hakodate attracts tourists for its view of Hakodate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pueltown]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Hakodate and Pueltown are both port cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭|五稜郭公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Goryōkaku|Goryōkaku Park}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The Goryōkaku Tower overlooks Goryōkaku Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Building]]<br>[[Altru Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭タワー}}<br />
| Goryōkaku Tower<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The observation tower, which overlooks Goryōkaku Park, was rebuilt from 2004 to 2006.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Boyleland]]<br />
| {{jwp|むつ市}}<br />
| {{wp|Mutsu, Aomori|Mutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Volcano Cave|Boyleland Volcano]]<br />
| {{jwp|恐山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Osore}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shiver Camp]]<br />
| {{jwp|ニセコ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Niseko, Hokkaido|Niseko}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|後志総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}})<br />
| Niseko is home to multiple ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haruba Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|青森市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori, Aomori|Aomori}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
| The Port of Aomori operates ferries to {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Capture Arena]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|渡島大島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Oshima (Hokkaido)|Ōshima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The uninhabited island is also a nature preserve.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Oblivia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Oblivia Oki Islands.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Oblivia to the Oki Islands]]<br />
[[Oblivia]] may be based on the {{wp|Oki Islands}} in {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dolce Island]]<br />
| Kamijima Island<br />
| 神島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Renbow Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Chiburijima}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫里島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cocona Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Chibu, Shimane|Chibu Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫村}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mitonga Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Nakanoshima (Shimane)|Nakanoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|中ノ島 (島根県)|中ノ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Faldera Island]]<br />
| Matsushima Island<br />
| 松島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sophian Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Dōgojima|Dōgojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|島後}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| It is the largest island of the Oki archipelago and the one that contains the capital of the islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aqua Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Okinoshima, Shimane|Okinoshima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|隠岐の島町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the largest and most populated cities of their islands. Both are port cities.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Sorbet]]<br />
| Mt. Daimanji<br />
| {{jwp|大満寺山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the tallest mountains in the islands.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tilikule Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Takeshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|竹島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
| <br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Lental===<br />
[[Lental]] may be based on the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}} in {{wp|Ecuador}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Florio Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Floreana Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Belusylva Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Isabela Island (Galápagos)|Isabela Island}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Ferrum===<br />
[[Ferrum]] may be based on {{wp|Iriomote Island}}, the largest of the {{wp|Yaeyama Islands}} in {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture}}, Japan. Alternatively, it may also be derived from {{wp|Sardinia}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Ferrum Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nuxis}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Techne City]]<br />
| {{wp|Cagliari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tellur Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Dolianova}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ferrum Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Pineta di Musei}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Selen Island]]<br />
| {{wp|San Pietro Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Neos City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teulada, Sardinia|Teulada}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haunted House]]<br />
| Villaggio Minerario Asproni<br />
| An old mining village outside the city of {{wp|Iglesias, Sardinia|Iglesias}}, now an open-air museum.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thalia Beach]]<br />
| Cavoli Island<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Landscape==<br />
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing notes}}<br />
While the above locations are meant to correspond to the different regions around the real-life world, great liberties were taken with the design of their landscapes. Some of the designers have admitted to drawing inspiration from real-world locations outside their stated real-world counterparts, especially with locations depicted in [[Pokémon movie]]s.<br />
<br />
===In the anime===<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
! [[File:Porta Vista.png|Porta Vista|200px]]<br />
| [[Porta Vista]]<br />
| {{wp|Acapulco}}<br />
| {{wp|Guerrero}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Neon Town.png|Neon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Neon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Las Vegas}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Hollywood.png|Hollywood|230px]]<br />
| [[Hollywood]]<br />
| {{wp|Hollywood}}, {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Pummelo Island.png|Pummelo Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Pummelo Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Oban}}<br />
| {{wp|Argyll and Bute}}, {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Both are resort towns in an island, the houses of Pummelo had the same English architecture of Oban. The [[Pummelo Stadium]] is modeled after the {{wp|McCaig's Tower}}, a folly colosseum in a hill of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Big Town.png|Big Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Big Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Boston}}<br />
| {{wp|Massachusetts}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Whitestone.png|Whitestone|230px]]<br />
| [[Whitestone]]<br />
| {{wp|Ostuni}}<br />
| {{wp|Apulia}}, {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| The white façade of Whitestone's buildings is reminiscent of the medieval town of Ostuni. Domed buildings in the background draw inspiration from Byzantine architecture, and flat-roofed structures mirror those of the city's real-world counterpart.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Sootopolis City anime.png|Sootopolis City|230px]]<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{wp|Santorini}}<br />
| {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Like its name suggests, Sootopolis City was created in the wake of a volcanic eruption (per {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}). Similarly, Santorini, Greece, was formed as a result of the {{wp|Minoan eruption}}, which left a large {{wp|caldera}} that filled with water and became the current bay in the center of the island of Santorini (Thera). Both cities boast landscapes dotted with vivid blue domed roofs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Solaceon Ruins anime.png|Solaceon Ruins|230px]]<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]]<br />
| {{wp|Ziggurat of Ur}}<br />
| {{wp|Dhi Qar Governorate}}, {{wp|Iraq}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Area 28.png|Area 28|230px]]<br />
| [[Area 28]]<br />
| {{wp|Area 51}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Odyssey Village.png|Odyssey Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Odyssey Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Kalos Canyon.png|Kalos Canyon|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Kalos Canyon]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Grand Canyon}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" |<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Fleurrh Showcase theater.png|Fleurrh City|230px]]<br />
| [[Fleurrh City]] showcase theater<br />
| {{wp|Metz}} and the Pompidou<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The modernist and undulating design of the theater could be based on that of the {{wp|Centre Pompidou-Metz}}, which also operates as a theater and show room.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Gloire City.png|Gloire City|230px]]<br />
| [[Gloire City]]<br />
| {{wp|Menthon-Saint-Bernard}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| A coastal city located on Lake Annecy, famous for its medieval {{wp|Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard|Château}} perched above on a 660-foot-tall rock.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Eclipse Castle.png|Eclipse Castle|230px]]<br />
| [[Eclipse Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hikone Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Mega Island.png|Mega Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Mega Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Bé}} and {{wp|Petit Bé}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The first island is located on the outskirts of Saint-Malo but not as far out to sea as in the anime, Petit Bé houses a fort from the year 1667, which may inspire the structures of the Mega Island.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===In the movies===<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Movie<br />
! colspan="2" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 5<br />
| [[File:Alto Mare sunrise.png|Alto Mare|230px]]<br />
| [[Alto Mare]]<br />
| {{wp|Venice}}<br />
| {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| Venice's canals were likely an inspiration for the canals of Alto Mare.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 6<br />
| [[File:Forina.png|Forina|230px]]<br />
| [[Forina]]<br />
| {{wp|Wulingyuan}}<br />
| {{wp|Hunan}}, {{wp|China}}<br />
| Wulingyuan is famed for its {{wp|karst}} formation of quartzite sandstone pillars. Along with its ravines and gorges, the site also features a lush forest, several caves, natural bridges, and waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 7<br />
| [[File:LaRousse City from above.png|LaRousse City|230px]]<br />
| [[LaRousse City]]<br />
| {{wp|Vancouver}}<br />
| {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| Vancouver is the city with the best quality of life in Canada and like the movie, it is a very ecological city with many scientific facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 8<br />
| [[File:Cameran Palace.png|Cameran Palace|230px]]<br />
| [[Cameran Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Neuschwanstein Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Bavaria}}, {{wp|Germany}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 9<br />
| [[File:Samiya.png|Samiya|230px]]<br />
| [[Samiya]]<br />
| {{wp|Atlantis}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 10<br />
| [[File:Alamos Town closer view.png|Alamos Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Alamos Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}<br />
| {{wp|Catalonia}}, {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Space-Time Towers are based on the uncompleted church of {{wp|Sagrada Familia}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 11<br />
| [[File:Teni Village.png|Ten'i Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Ten'i Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Geiranger}}<br />
| {{wp|Sunnmøre}}, {{wp|Norway}}<br />
| A village that was nearly destroyed by a {{wp|glacier}}. It is based on a town in Norway, which is threatened by the possibility of the mountain Åkerneset eroding into the {{wp|fjord}}, causing a {{wp|Tsunami#Landslides|landslide-induced tsunami}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 12<br />
|[[File:Michina Town.png|Michina Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Michina Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Meteora}}<br />
| {{wp|Thessaly}}, {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Its landscape, which is filled with towering rock formations, resembles Meteora. Also, the architecture of the temples resembles that of ancient Greek temples.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 13<br />
| [[File:Crown City.png|Crown City|230px]]<br />
| [[Crown City]]<br />
| {{wp|Amsterdam}}<br />
| {{wp|The Netherlands}}<br />
| Its modern buildings are based on the many new buildings in parts of Amsterdam, and the [[Pokémon Baccer World Cup|Pokémon Baccer]] stadium is based on the {{wp|Amsterdam Arena|Arena}}, the city's local football stadium.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 14<br />
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|Eindoak Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Eindoak Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Gourdon, Alpes-Maritimes|Gourdon}}, {{wp|Tourrettes-sur-Loup}} and {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 15<br />
| [[File:Roshan City.png|Roshan City|230px]]<br />
| [[Roshan City]]<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku, Tokyo|Shinjuku}}, {{wp|Shinagawa, Tokyo|Shinagawa}}, and Tennouzu Isle<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| The Roshan tower is inspired by the {{wp|Tokyo Skytree}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 16<br />
| [[File:New Tork City.png|New Tork City|230px]]<br />
| [[New Tork City]]<br />
| {{wp|New York City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| A giant sprawling city with many skyscrapers, a large park in the middle of the city resembling {{wp|Central Park}}, and a similar name. New Tork City as seen from above also resembles New York City's shape.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Avignon Town.png|Avignon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Avignon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Avignon}} and {{wp|Quebec City}}<br />
| {{wp|France}} and {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in the south of France. The castle of Avignon Town, however, is based on the {{wp|Château Frontenac}}, a large hotel that overlooks {{wp|Quebec City}} much like Avignon Town's castle overlooks the town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Orsay City.png|Orsay City|230px]]<br />
| [[Orsay City]]<br />
| {{wp|Toronto}}<br />
| {{wp|Ontario}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in southern Ontario famous for its port and city skylines. Like Toronto, Orsay City has a large port as well. The large mall in the city is based on the Toronto Eaton Centre, a large mall in the center of city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Diamond Domain.png|Diamond Domain|230px]]<br />
| [[Diamond Domain]]<br />
| {{wp|Cave of the Crystals|Naica crystal cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
| Colossal cave of several white crystals of Selenite in {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, and many of them are the largest in the whole world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Allearth Forest.png|Allearth Forest|230px]]<br />
| [[Allearth Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Niagara Falls}}<br />
| {{wp|Canada}} and {{wp|United States}}<br />
| Like several elements of the movie based in Canada, the design of the waterfalls is quite similar to the Niagara Falls which are recognizable as vertical falls and two large walls of water.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 18<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Dahara City.png|Dahara City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Dahara City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Dubai}} and {{wp|Abu Dhabi}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|United Arab Emirates}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | Dubai is located within the {{wp|Arabian Desert}} and houses some of the world's tallest skyscrapers. The highest skyscraper is based on the {{wp|Burj Khalifa}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Azoth Kingdom.png|Azoth Kingdom|230px]]<br />
| [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br />
| {{wp|Carcassonne}}<br />
| {{wp|Occitanie}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| Occitanie is an ancient city famous for being the meeting point between the Mediterranean and the towns of the Massif Central (the inspiration for the Nebel Plateau). It is also recognizable by its enormous walls of the citadel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Nebel Plateau.png|Nebel Plateau|230px]]<br />
| [[Nebel Plateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Massif Central}} and {{wp|Chaîne des Puys}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
| This area is similar to the Auvergne volcanoes in the {{wp|Massif Central}}, which is a highland region containing large mountain ranges and vast plateaus full of greenery and rich biodiversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 21<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Fula City.png|Fula City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Fula City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|San Francisco}} <br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Real-world locations mentioned==<br />
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|thumb|260px|Mewtwo overlooking a "faraway city" at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']]<br />
[[File:AG145 noodles.png|thumb|200px|Chinese noodles]]<br />
* Prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], [[Lt. Surge]] was known as "The Lightning {{wp|United States|American}}!". In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Pokémon Journal entries state that he "is rumored to have been a pilot while home in America."<br />
* [[Game Freak]]'s offices are present in the [[Celadon Condominiums]], the equivalent location of their former real-world office in {{wp|Carrot Tower}}. Likewise, they have a building in [[Castelia City]], and are found on 22F, the same floor that their former offices were on in Carrot Tower.<br />
* In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{tc|Scientist}} Taylor in the [[Silph Co.]] building mentions an international branch of Silph Co. In English, he states that the {{wp|Tiksi}} branch of the company is "in {{wp|Russia}}n no-man's-land". In the Japanese version, he states that the Ponaya Tunguska (Japanese: ポナヤツングスカ) branch is located "deep in Russia". Ponaya Tunguska appears to be a shortened form of the transliterated name of {{wp|Podkamennaya Tunguska (rural locality)|Podkamennaya Tunguska}} in Japanese (ポドカメンナヤツングースカ).<br />
* {{p|Mew}} was originally discovered in the jungles of the {{wp|South America}}n country [[Guyana]]. This is mentioned in logs inside of Cinnabar Island's {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}.<br />
* In Gold, Silver, {{v2|Crystal}}, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, {{jo|Webster}}, the guard in the [[gate]] north of [[Goldenrod City]], will give the player a {{p|Spearow}} holding mail to deliver. The Spearow is nicknamed {{wp|Kenya}}, the name of a country in {{wp|Africa}}.<br />
* In the original Japanese version of FireRed and LeafGreen, Blaine refers to {{wp|Kyoto}}.<br />
* Upon defeating Fisherman Bronson in the [[Sinnoh]] {{si|Battle Tower}}, he will say, "Why the emperor of fishing? It's an ancient Chinese legend...".<br />
* A {{tc|Guitarist}} that can be battled in [[Generation IV]]'s {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} mentions that his guitar is actually a {{wp|Shamisen|Japanese instrument}}.<br />
* Among the exhibits of the Nacrene museum, there is an African mask, referring to a place in the real world, in addition to being different from other exhibitions, which are related to the history of the Pokémon.<br />
* {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Beartic}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, and {{p|Arctovish}}'s names are derived from a real-world location, the {{wp|Arctic}}.<br />
* {{p|Arcanine}}'s {{game|Yellow}}, {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold]] [[Pokédex]] entries state that it is mentioned in {{wp|China|Chinese}} legends.<br />
* {{p|Parasect}}'s Stadium and FireRed Pokédex entries mention that its spores are used in medicine in China.<br />
* {{p|Ponyta}}'s Stadium Pokédex entry mentions that it can clear the Eiffel Tower ({{wp|Tokyo Tower}} in the original Japanese version) in one leap, and its FireRed entry says that it can clear {{wp|Uluru|Ayers Rock}} in one leap.<br />
* {{p|Poliwrath}}'s Gold, [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, HeartGold, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]] and [[Pokémon X and Y|X]] Pokédex entries mention its ability to swim the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}. Also, the direction of a Poliwrath's spirals depends on its geographical location. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], it instead refers to "the ocean".<br />
* {{p|Xatu}}'s Silver, FireRed, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries mention that South Americans say that it can see both the future and past.<br />
* {{p|Delibird}}'s Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Pokédex entries explain that a Delibird helped a famous explorer reach the top of {{wp|Mt. Everest}}. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it instead refers to "world's highest mountain," which is what Mt. Everest is to Earth.<br />
* {{p|Regice}}'s Emerald Pokédex entry mentions {{wp|Antarctica|Antarctic}} ice.<br />
* [[Regional form#Galarian Form|Galarian]] {{p|Meowth}} are implied to have been raised by Vikings in ancient times, and share many similarities with them.<br />
* In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', {{an|Misty}} fantasizes about {{wp|Paris}} and the {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', James says that the [[Fuchsia Gym]] looks like a {{wp|Japan|Japanese}} restaurant.<br />
* In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', Melvin says he wanted to make it to {{wp|Las Vegas}}. In the Japanese version, he said that he wanted to make it to {{wp|Broadway}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', Meowth says, "Keep digging till you hit China!" to Jessie and James, who were digging for clam shells.<br />
* In the {{wp|William Shakespeare}}-inspired episode ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', Misty described the town as like being in "merry old {{wp|England}}".<br />
* In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Team Rocket are disguised as {{wp|Vikings}}. In the English dub, [[Brock]] says that he didn't know that Vikings still existed and {{Ash}} replies that they "mostly live in {{wp|Minnesota}}". This is a reference to the Minnesota Vikings, a football team in the area.<br />
:*In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish dub}} of the movie, Ash says that they come from {{wp|Norway}}, a reference to the Norse Vikings who lived from the 8th to the 11th century.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Denmark|Danish dub}} of the movie, Ash tells Brock that the Vikings are mostly on trips in {{wp|Sweden}}, again referring to the Norse Vikings, but may also refer to {{wp|Vikingarna (band)|Vikingarna}}, a Swedish {{wp|dansband}}.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish dub}} of the movie, Ash quips that Vikings still live in the {{wp|Sipoo}} archipelago, referring to the fact that Sipoo was at the time mostly inhabited by Swedish-speaking Finns (another reference to Norse Vikings).<br />
* At the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', Mewtwo is shown overlooking a "faraway city" that greatly resembles New York City. Buildings similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the {{wp|MetLife Building}} are visible in the distance.<br />
* In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', Misty makes a direct reference to the Earth, saying, "The Earth is so pretty." However, she may be referring to the landscape rather than the literal planet.<br />
* In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Normally, a cloudy globe can be seen, but this time the Pacific Ocean and {{wp|Australia}} are prominent. This also happens in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'' and the introduction to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.<br />
* In the English dub of ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Jessie]] talks about Antarctica, the place where their next assignment is located.<br />
* In ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', an ad in {{an|May}}'s food guidebook mentions "Chinese noodles".<br />
* A map of the Pokémon world seen in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'' centered on Unova features several landmasses resembling Europe and Scandinavia, with some of them either being rotated or flipped.<br />
* In the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} dub of ''[[BW28|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]'', while [[Ash's Oshawott]] was perfecting {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{an|Cilan}} states "{{tt|जाना था जापान पर पहुंच गए चाइना|We wanted to go to Japan, but ended up in China}}" (lit. ''Jānā thā Japan, par pahunch gaye China''), which refers to the real-world countries of {{wp|Japan}} and {{wp|China}}. The phrase itself can be interpreted roughly as "The aim and the result were different".<br />
* In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', the Eiffel Tower and the {{wp|Arc de Triomphe}} were seen on a movie poster.<br />
* In the Hindi dub of ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'' , {{MTR}} says "{{tt|हम सब जानते हैं कश्मीर से कन्याकुमारी तक|We know everything, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari}}" (lit. ''Ham sab jānte hain, Kashmīr se Kanyākumāri tak''). This is a common Indian saying, roughly translating to "Our knowledge is supreme", which refers to the Indian subcontinent's northernmost region, {{wp|Kashmir}}, and its southernmost city, {{wp|Kanyakumari}}.<br />
* Starting with [[M16|the sixteenth movie]], each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
* In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', a holographic globe can be seen inside Lysandre Labs. The globe features continents similar to the real Earth, implying that the planet's continents may probably look very similar to that of the real Earth, and that all of the known regions in the Pokémon world may actually in fact be smaller parts of a much larger landmass.<br />
* In the TCG [[Secret Mission (Gym Heroes 118)]] card, the map in the background shows German occupied Poland during World War II: Warsaw is located right above Raichu's right ear, Białystok and Brest-Litowsk behind Lt. Surge, and the Silesian Border between Andreashütte and Festenberg right below Raichu's binoculars. The rivers Weichsel, Narew and Bug are also depicted.<br />
* In the TCG [[Lucky Stadium (Neo Destiny 100)]] card, there is a promotional {{wp|New York City}} print with a {{p|Pichu}} and a {{p|Pikachu}} flying on a {{p|Charizard}} in New York City, with the {{wp|Empire State Building}} visible in the background.<br />
* In the planetarium special ''[[Celestial Debris]]'', a map of the Pokémon world can be seen on a computer monitor. The map texture looks very similar to the one used to represent the planet in later Pokémon films, with three landmasses resembling North America, Europe, and eastern Russia all appearing upside down.<br />
<br />
==Real-world people and cultures mentioned==<br />
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} are explicitly named after martial artists {{wp|Bruce Lee}} and {{wp|Jackie Chan}}, respectively. In other languages where their names are different, those names are likewise derived from real people.<br />
* {{p|Snorlax}}'s design and Japanese name ''Kabigon'' are derived from [[Game Freak]] programmer [[Kōji Nishino]] and his nickname of "Kirby" (Japanese: カービィ ''Kābī''), which in turn is derived from {{wk|Kirby|the video game character of the same name}}.<ref name=GameInformer>Shea, Brian (October 24, 2019). "[https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series More Burning Questions For The Pokémon Series]." ''Game Informer''. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220523044442/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series archived])</ref> This is referenced in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, in which Nishino appears as a battleable NPC and his highest-leveled Pokémon is Snorlax.<br />
* The core series games have featured staff members of [[Game Freak]] that typically [[Diploma|reward]] the player for completing the [[National Pokédex]], or occasionally through alternative methods. [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled in the [[Generation V]], {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}} games; in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, he is fought in a Double Battle that also features director [[Kazumasa Iwao]].<br />
* In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Brock directly refers to the tale of {{wp|Noah}} who sent a {{wp|Columbidae|dove}} to find dry land after a {{wp|Flood myth|great flood}}, according to most Abrahamic religions.<br />
* The Japanese version of the song [[Team Rocket Forever]] includes the lines 「ムサシ!/コジロウ!/関門海峡/門司/下関」"''Musashi!/Kojirō!/Kanmon Straits.../Moji.../Shimonoseki...''", referencing the famous duel that {{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}} and {{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}} (the name basis for [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s Japanese names, Musashi and Kojirō) fought on an island in the {{wp|Kanmon Straits}}, which is located between {{wp|Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū|Moji}} and {{wp|Shimonoseki}}.<br />
* The Japanese holiday ''{{wp|Hinamatsuri}}'' (means Doll Festival, but sometimes referred to as Girls' Day) is featured in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (dubbed as the [[Princess Festival]]).<br />
* The Japanese holiday {{wp|Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} (''Kodomo no Hi'') is featured in ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' (dubbed as [[Kids Day]]).<br />
* [[Christmas]] is mentioned several times in the anime and manga. [[Santa Claus]] is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]] who first appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''. In the dub, Santa's home is called the [[North Pole]].<br />
* In ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'', James mentions the presence of {{wp|Pablo Picasso|Picasso}} and {{wp|Rembrandt}}'s paintings at his home.<br />
* In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', Meowth asks if they saw the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] in a {{wp|Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling}} movie.<br />
* In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', Jessie says that {{wp|Albert Einstein}} created the {{wp|Incandescent light bulb|light bulb}}. Max corrects her, saying that {{wp|Thomas Edison}} was the creator.<br />
* NPCs in the [[core series]] games are regularly named after real-world people.<br />
** In the [[Generation IV]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, one of the potential NPC opponents is {{tc|Guitarist}} Iggy, a reference to {{wp|Iggy Pop}}.<br />
** [[Johto Route 35]], [[Connecting Cave]], [[Hau'oli Cemetery]], and [[Viridian Forest]] (in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]) each contain a Trainer whose Japanese name is ''Ikue'' (in the latter two cases, this name was preserved in other languages as well) and who uses a Pikachu. [[Ikue Ohtani]] is the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]].<br />
** [[Alola Route 5]] contains a [[Double Battle]] against trainers named Isa and Nico, named in honor of the daughters of [[Eric Medalle]], a Pokémon creative director who was killed in an accident during the time [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] were in development.<ref>[https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/03/21/pokemon-eric-medalle-seattle-weather-falling-tree/82094134/ Falling tree kills Pokémon designer and Detroit native Eric Medalle - Detroit Free Press]</ref><br />
** In {{game|Sword and Shield|s}}, an [[Artist]] NPC named Kapoor can [[In-game trade|trade]] with the player, a reference to British artist Anish Kapoor.<br />
** In {{game|Crystal}}, several Trainers in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} are references to [[Staff of Pokémon Crystal|people involved in the creation of the game]].<ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/tower-references/ iimarck.us - Battle Tower In‐Jokes]</ref><br />
*** {{tc|Guitarist}} Masuda is a reference to [[Junichi Masuda]], Crystal's music director.<br />
*** {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Tajiri is a reference to Pokémon's creator, [[Satoshi Tajiri]], and his childhood fixation with bug catching.<br />
*** {{tc|Scientist}} Mori is a reference to Akito Mori, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
*** {{tc|Teacher}} Kawakami is a reference to Naoko Kawakami, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} mentions the {{wp|hula}} dance to a [[Kimono Girl]] while in the [[Ecruteak City#Kimono Dance Theater|Kimono Dance Theater]].<br />
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, six of the [[Seven Sages]] quote proverbs from several Chinese philosophers.<br />
** [[Zinzolin]] quotes a proverb from ''{{wp|Mencius (book)|Mencius}}'' and a line from ''{{wp|Tao Te Ching}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Gorm]] quotes a proverb from {{wp|Sun Tzu}}'s ''{{wp|The Art of War}}'' in Pinwheel Forest, and a line from both The {{wp|Analects}} and ''{{wp|Huainanzi}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Bronius]] quotes another line from ''Tao Te Ching'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Giallo]] quotes another line from ''Mencius'' at N's Castle.<br />
** In the Japanese version, [[Ryoku]] quotes a line from ''{{wp|Zhuangzi (book)|Zhuangzi}}'' at N's Castle. In both versions, he also quotes a proverb by {{wp|Song Dynasty}} philosopher Hu Yin at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Rood]] quotes another proverb from the Analects and made a reference to a Chinese idiom at N's Castle.<br />
* In {{4v|Black|White}}, the woman in [[Mistralton City]] who normally gives a [[Heart Scale]] in exchange for ten [[Sweet Heart]]s will trade a Heart Scale for only five Sweet Hearts on {{wp|Valentine's Day}} and {{wp|White Day}}.<br />
* {{p|Archeops}}'s name is possibly derived from ''Cheops'', the Greek name for Egyptian pharaoh {{wp|Khufu}}.<br />
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==Other references to the real world==<br />
* In all of the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} and some [[Spin-off Pokémon games|side series]] games, there is a [[Nintendo]] gaming console in the {{player}}'s [[Player's house|bedroom]]. This is a reference to the real-world gaming company that owns the [[Pokémon|franchise]].<br />
* An old man at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] says that the first manned flight to the moon was in 1969, same as in the real world.<br />
* {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] [[Pokédex]] entries mention both Pokémon being able to easily knock out an {{wp|Indian Elephant}}, an [[Animals in the Pokémon world|actual animal]]. However, in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], Raichu's entry instead mentions {{p|Copperajah}}.<br />
* The {{p|Arceus}} event that takes place in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} includes real life pictures in the game.<br />
* {{p|Porygon}}'s [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] Pokédex entries mentions it was created "20 years ago", referencing the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green.<br />
* In ''[[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]]'', a painting within the resort created by {{p|Beheeyem}} bears a striking resemblance to ''{{wp|Relativity (M. C. Escher)|Relativity}}'' by {{wp|M. C. Escher}}.<br />
* One of the hotels Ash and his group tried to stay at and ultimately failed to do so in the episode ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This!]]'' featured a painting of a tiger near grass, mirroring a similar painting found at {{wp|Azuchi Castle}}.<br />
* The nameless movie May describes in ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' is a reference to the movie ''{{wp|Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic}}''.<br />
* In {{an|Dawn}}'s flashback in ''[[DP161|Yes In Dee Dee, It's Dawn]]'', a teacher tells her students a tale about {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Turtwig}}, which is similar to "{{wp|The Tortoise and the Hare}}".<br />
* In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', Ash dreams about being in an alternate reality where no Pokémon exist and children attend regular school.<br />
* Multiple references to the geographical relations between the real world locations the in-game regions are based on have been made throughout the games; for example, a {{tc|Swimmer}} on [[Galar Route 9]] says people have {{wp|List of successful English Channel swimmers|successfully swum}} between [[Kalos]] and [[Galar]].<br />
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[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|250px|The map of Japan showing the four main Japanese Pokémon regions.]]<br />
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|250px|The map of Europe showing the three main European Pokémon regions.]]<br />
The designs of nine of the major Pokémon [[region]]s—[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]]/[[Hisui]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and they are sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions and the Hisui region are based on smaller regions in {{wp|Japan}}, Unova and Alola are based on parts of the {{wp|United States}}, Kalos is based on {{wp|France}}, Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}, and Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, consisting in the countries of {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}} and {{wp|Andorra}}. It is said the inspiration for [[Orre]] is {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}}.<br />
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==Core regions==<br />
===Kanto===<br />
The {{wp|Kantō region}} of Japan (関東地方, ''Kantō-chihō'', meaning "Region East to the Barrier", referring to the east of the Hakone checkpoint) is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the [[Pokémon world]], but is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of the game map corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chūbu region|Chūbu}} (中部地方, ''Chūbu-chihō'', meaning "Central region", also called 中部日本, ''Chūbu-nihon'', that means "Central Japan").<br />
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{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pallet Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|下田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimoda, Shizuoka|Shimoda City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Pallet Town is based on [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s hometown {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida City}} during his boyhood.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 1|Route 1]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Peninsula}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| A peninsula that connects Shimoda City to Mishima City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian City]]<br />
| {{jwp|三島市}} or {{jwp|箱根町}}<br />
| {{wp|Mishima, Shizuoka|Mishima City}} or {{wp|Hakone, Kanagawa|Hakone Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} or {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} or {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|奥秩父山塊}}<br />
| {{wp|Okuchichibu Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}、{{jwp|山梨県}}、{{jwp|長野県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}, {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, and {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]]<br />
| {{jwp|秩父市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichibu, Saitama|Chichibu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
| Viridian Forest being inside Route 2 is a reference to its real world counterpart's name Okuchichibu - meaning "interior of Chichibu".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pewter City]]<br />
| {{jwp|前橋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Maebashi, Gunma|Maebashi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Maebashi rests at the foot of Mount Akagi. It is the capital city of the Gunma Prefecture. The famous {{wp|Iwajuku}} archaeological site and the Iwajuku Museum are located in the city of {{wp|Midori, Gunma|Midori}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 3|Route 3]]<br />
| {{jwp|桐生市}} - {{jwp|足利市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiryū, Gunma|Kiryū City}} - {{wp|Ashikaga, Tochigi|Ashikaga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Moon]]<br />
| {{jwp|赤城山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Akagi}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Mt. Akagi features a crater lake near the summit<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 4|Route 4]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐野市}} - {{jwp|栃木市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sano, Tochigi|Sano City}} - {{wp|Tochigi (city)|Tochigi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean City]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇都宮市}}<br />
| {{wp|Utsunomiya|Utsunomiya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Utsunomiya City is the capital city of the Tochigi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|大谷資料館}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum - Subterranean Cave<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum used to be a quarry with a network of monumental underground chambers, and is located in Utsunomiya City. Could also be based on {{wp|Ashio Copper Mine}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 24|Routes 24]] & [[Kanto Route 25|25]]<br />
| {{jwp|日光国立公園}}, {{jwp|那須塩原市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nikkō National Park}} and {{wp|Nasushiobara|Nasushiobara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Cottage]]<br />
| {{jwp|北茨城市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki|Kitaibaraki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| It's known for Rokkakudō, a wooden retreat overlooking the sea along the Izura coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 9|Route 9]]<br />
| {{jwp|水戸線}}<br />
| {{wp|Mito Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}, {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Specifically, from Sakuragawa City to Ishioka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rock Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|筑波山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsukuba}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| A non-volcanic mountain renowned for its beautiful granite.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 6|Route 6]]<br />
| {{jwp|京葉線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keiyō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vermilion City]]<br />
| {{jwp|横浜市}}, {{jwp|横須賀市}}, {{jwp|千葉市}}<br />
| A hybrid of {{wp|Yokohama, Kanagawa|Yokohama City}}, {{wp|Yokosuka|Yokosuka City}} and {{wp|Chiba (city)|Chiba City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Geographically, it is based on Chiba City (capital city of the Chiba Prefecture). However, Yokohama (capital city of the Kanagawa Prefecture) is the largest and most luxurious seaport of the three. Yokosuka has a United States Navy base, a possible inspiration for Vermilion Gym and Lt. Surge as an "American" soldier.<br><br />
During the announcement for the 2023 [[Pokémon World Championships]], [[The Pokémon Company]] used a trailer with footage of Vermilion City taken from the [[Generation I]] games before announcing that the event would be held in Yokohama.<ref><br />
Play Pokémon (@playpokemon) on [https://twitter.com/playpokemon/status/1561383485323055109 Twitter]: Now announcing the destination for #PokemonWorlds 2023…</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|加曽利貝塚}}<br />
| {{wp|Kasori Shell Mound}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| The largest known shell mound found in Japan which can be viewed in a tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 11|Routes 11]], [[Kanto Route 13|13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]] & [[Kanto Route 15|15]]<br />
| {{jwp|外房線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sotobō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Route 11 is based on Midori-ku ward, Route 13 on Katsuura City, Route 14 on Kamogawa City (due to wind turbines), and Route 15 on Minamibōsō City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Power Plant]]<br />
| {{jwp|東海発電所}}<br />
| {{wp|Tōkai Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The first commercial nuclear power plant in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavender Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku, Ibaraki|Ushiku City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Geographically, it is closer to {{wp|Kashima, Ibaraki|Kashima City}}. However, Ushiku City contains Ushiku Jyoen - a large scale graveyard that allows people to bury passed away pets. It also contains a small animal park, where people can feed various animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久大仏}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku Daibutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The fifth tallest statue in the world, which is located near Ushiku Jyoen (a large scale graveyard). Could also be based on Kashima Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 8|Route 8]]<br />
| {{jwp|京成東成田線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keisei Higashi-Narita Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 12|Route 12]]<br />
| {{jwp|九十九里浜}}, {{jwp|銚子市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kujūkuri Beach}}, {{wp|Chōshi}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Chōshi City has one of the largest fish catches in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Underground Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京メトロ東西線}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Metro Tozai Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 7|Route 7]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿御苑}} or {{jwp|代々木公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Gyo-en}} or {{wp|Yoyogi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Gyo-en is the largest garden park in Shinjuku. Part of it and Yoyogi Park are in Shibuya, a ward located between Setagaya and Shinjuku wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celadon City]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|新宿区}} or {{jwp|世田谷区}})<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Shinjuku}} and {{wp|Setagaya}} special wards)<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku is a major commercial center of Japan known for its business, shopping, and nightlife. The [[Celadon Department Store]] may be a reference to the many department stores found in Shinjuku, while the [[Celadon Game Corner]] may be a reference to the many ''pachinko'' parlors. Similarly, Setagaya has the largest population of Tokyo's special wards, which may be the inspiration for the [[Celadon Condominiums]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 5|Route 5]]<br />
| {{jwp|さいたま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama (city)|Saitama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Saffron City]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|千代田区}})<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Chiyoda, Tokyo|Chiyoda}} special ward)<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Chiyoda is a major economical powerhouse of Japan, housing the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies that contribute roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies. The [[Silph Co.]] headquarters being located in Saffron City may reflect this. Chiyoda is also the political center of Japan: the Imperial Palace, Prime Minister's Official Residence, the National Diet and the Supreme Court are located here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Magnet Train|Magnet Train station]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿駅}} or {{jwp|新大阪駅}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Station}} and {{wp|Shin-Ōsaka Station}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| The {{wp|Tōkaidō Shinkansen}} bullet train line runs between Tokyo Station in Chiyoda special ward, Tokyo and Shin-Ōsaka Station in Yodogawa ward, Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fuchsia City]]<br />
| {{jwp|館山市}}, {{jwp|富津市}}, or {{jwp|南房総市}}<br />
| {{wp|Futtsu|Futtsu City}}, {{wp|Tateyama, Chiba|Tateyama City}}, or {{wp|Minamibōsō|Minamibōsō City}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| All three cities are located close to the Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park. Tateyama City contains many historic buildings. The Minami Bōsō Ninja Village “Ninja no Sato” is located in Minamibōsō City, relating to [[Koga]]’s status as a ninja.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}} ({{jwp|マザー牧場}})<br />
| {{wp|Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park}} (specifically Mother Farm)<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Mother Farm is an animal theme park located in the {{wp|Futtsu}} part of Quasi-National Park. Established in 1962, it's famous for its sheep shows and guests can interreact with various domesticated animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 16|Route 16]]<br />
| {{jwp|鎌倉市}} - {{jwp|平塚市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamakura|Kamakura City}} - {{wp|Hiratsuka|Hiratsuka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京湾アクアライン}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}、{{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}} and {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| It connects {{wp|Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki City}} and {{wp|Kisarazu, Chiba|Kisarazu City}} over Tokyo Bay. It was under construction when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were released.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafoam Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|江の島}}<br />
| {{wp|Enoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| A small offshore island. Home to the Iwaya Caves.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 19|Water Routes 19]], [[Kanto Route 20|20]], & [[Kanto Route 21|21]]<br />
| {{jwp|相模湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagami Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| Many small islands are scattered around this bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cinnabar Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Oshima|Izu-Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Oshima is famous for {{wp|Mount Mihara}}, an active volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 22|Route 22]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|静岡県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Indigo Plateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}, {{jwp|安中市}} or {{jwp|秩父多摩甲斐国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Northwestern Saitama}}, {{wp|Annaka, Gunma|Annaka City}} or {{wp|Chichibu Tama Kai National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Due to the confusing nature of the Kanto's map between Gen 1/3 and Gen 2/4, it's hard to pint-point the exact location. It's also possible the national park is the basis for [[Kanto Route 23|Route 23]] and [[Victory Road (Kanto)|Victory Road]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 28|Route 28]]<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| Mt. Fuji is located here. Could possibly also based on Fujinomiya City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 26|Route 26]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士市}} - {{jwp|静岡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji, Shizuoka|Fuji City}} - {{wp|Shizuoka (city)|Shizuoka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 27|Route 27]]<br />
| {{jwp|駿河湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Suruga Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Both {{wp|Shiraito Falls}} and {{wp|Otodome Falls}}, the real world [[Tohjo Falls]], are located close to the bay. Two waterfalls separated by a mere 600 feet, located southwest of {{wp|Mount Fuji}}.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Sevii Islands====<br />
The [[Sevii Islands]] are based on two archipelagos off the coast of Tokyo: the {{wp|Izu Islands}} ({{jwp|伊豆諸島}}, ''Izu-shoto'', meaning "Izu Archipelago") and the {{wp|Bonin Islands}} ({{jwp|小笠原諸島}}, ''Ogasawara-shoto'', meaning "Ogasawara Archipelago"), both archipelagos are administered by the Tokyo Metropolis (under Japanese law, the prefecture of Tokyo is designated as a to (都), translated as metropolis)<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[One Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}、{{jwp|神津島}}、{{jwp|式根島}}、{{jwp|利島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}, {{wp|Kozushima|Kōzushima}}, {{wp|Shikinejima}} and {{wp|Toshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|大島支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture (Tokyo)|Oshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kindle Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Treasure Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|神津島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kozushima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Ember]]<br />
| {{jwp|利島}}宮塚山<br />
| Mt. Miyatsuka, {{wp|Toshima Island}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Two Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|三宅島}}、{{jwp|御蔵島}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyakejima}} and {{wp|Mikurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三宅支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyake Subprefecture|Miyake}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈島}}、{{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōjima}} and {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Isle Port]]<br />
| 底土港<br />
| Sokodo Port<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Four Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icefall Cave]]<br />
| 丸山, {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| Maruyama, {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Five Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|聟島列島}}<br />
| Mukojima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| All are uninhabited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Water Labyrinth]]<br />
| {{jwp|西之島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nishinoshima (Ogasawara)|Nishinoshima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Gorgeous]]<br />
| 中ノ島<br />
| Nakanoshima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Cave]]<br />
| 笹魚島<br />
| Sasauojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|媒島}}<br />
| Nakoudojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Six Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島列島}}<br />
| Chichijima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the north of Chichijima include Anijima ({{jwp|兄島}}) and Otōtojima ({{jwp|弟島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dotted Hole]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Green Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|兄島}}<br />
| Anijima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outcast Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟島}}<br />
| Otōtojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seven Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hahajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tanoby Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島列島}}<br />
| Hahajima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the south of Hahajima include Anejima ({{jwp|姉島}}) and Imōtojima ({{jwp|妹島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Navel Rock]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳥島}}<br />
| {{wp|Torishima (Izu Islands)|Torishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
| Known as the habitat of albatross.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Birth Island]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|南鳥島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Minami Torishima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The easternmost island belonging to Japan. It's also triangular in shape.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Johto===<br />
In Japan, the Kantō region is often contrasted with the {{wp|Kansai region}} (関西地方, ''Kansai-chihō'', meaning "Region West to the Tollgate", referring to the regions west to the Osaka Tollgate), also known as {{wp|Kinki region}} (近畿地方, ''Kinki-chihō'', meaning "Region Near the Capital", referring to the cities of Nara and Kyoto, Japan former capital cities), which like [[Johto]] is to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the Kansai region and the western {{wp|Chūbu region}} combined, as well as a small part of eastern {{wp|Shikoku region}} (四国地方 ''Shikoku-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Four Provinces", referring to the four historical provinces that made up the island).<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Silver]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} and {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} and {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| The encounter with [[Red (game)|Red]] at Mt. Silver may be a reference to {{wp|Kuninotokotachi}}. Waiting atop Mt. Silver as the series’ highest-level {{pkmn|Trainer}} opponent, Red was the player character with humble beginnings from the first Pokémon games; Kuninotokotachi is said to be the first Japanese deity, born of something resembling a reed following the creation of heaven and earth, who resides atop Mt. Fuji.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Bark Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜松市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamamatsu, Shizuoka|Hamamatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Could also be based on {{wp|Shizuoka, Shizuoka|Shizuoka City}} (capital city of the Shizuoka Prefecture), due to wind turbines added to New Bark Town in HGSS. At the same time construction was completed on a small wind-farm in Shizuoka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 29|Route 29]]<br />
| {{jwp|岡崎平野}}<br />
| Okazaki Plain<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cherrygrove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|半田市}} and {{jwp|南知多町}}<br />
| {{wp|Handa, Aichi|Handa City}} and {{wp|Minamichita|Minamichita Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
| Both residences are located in Chita Peninsula, which is famous for flower cultivation. Could possibly be based on {{wp|Nagoya|Nagoya City}}, the capital city of the Aichi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 31|Route 31]]<br />
| {{jwp|濃尾平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Nōbi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Violet City]]<br />
| {{jwp|奈良市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara, Nara|Nara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| Home to many historic buildings and monuments, Nara is where Japan was founded as a state. It was the capital of Japan from 710 CE to 794 CE as the seat of the Emperor before the capital was moved to Kyoto. Currently is the capital city of the Nara Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sprout Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|興福寺}} or {{jwp|法隆寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōfuku-ji}} or {{wp|Hōryū-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| A five-story pagoda, Kōfuku-ji is the second-largest pagoda in Japan, located on northeast of Nara City. Hōryū-ji is the oldest wooden building in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Alph]]<br />
| {{jwp|明日香村}}<br />
| {{wp|Asuka, Nara|Asuka Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| There are many archaeological sites in Nara such as Ishibutai Kofun ({{jwp|石舞台古墳}}) and {{wp|Takamatsuzuka Tomb}} ({{jwp|高松塚古墳}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 32|Route 32]]<br />
| {{jwp|松阪市}}, {{jwp|伊勢志摩}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsusaka|Matsusaka City}} and {{wp|Ise-Shima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| Ise-Shima is famous for fresh seafood and pearl cultivation.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Union Cave]]<br />
| 青の洞窟（がまの口）<br />
| Blue Grotto (Gama-no-kuchi)<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| The Blue Grotto of Kumano is a small sea cave in Tategasaki, the largest columnar rock formation in Nigishima Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 33|Route 33]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野市}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano, Mie|Kumano City}} and {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}, {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azalea Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|みなべ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Minabe, Wakayama|Minabe Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| Minabe is famous for its high-quality Japanese apricots, known as {{wp|ubame}}, and high-quality charcoal, known as {{wp|Binchōtan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slowpoke Well]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野本宮大社}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Hongū Taisha}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| A Shinto Shrine that was originally located on a sandbank by Kumano River. It was relocated to the mountain after being partially destroyed in the flood. The sandbank now contains the largest torii shrine gate in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ilex Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野古道}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Kodō}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| The Kumano Kodō is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes spread across the old-growth forest that connects various sacred shrines that have been sites for centuries of ascetic worship of natural phenomenon and natural wonders.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 34|Route 34]]<br />
| {{jwp|有田市}} - {{jwp|和歌山市}}<br />
| {{wp|Arida, Wakayama|Arida City}} - {{wp|Wakayama (city)|Wakayama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod City]]<br />
| {{jwp|大阪市}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka|Ōsaka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Ōsaka is the largest and most populous city in the Kansai region, serving as a major hub and financial center in the country. It is also the capital city of the Urban Prefecture of Osaka. Osaka Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Kyoto Prefecture. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|通天閣}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsūtenkaku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Tsūtenkaku is one of the most popular landmarks in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|梅田}}, {{jwp|心斎橋}}, and {{jwp|難波}} {{jwp|地下街}}<br />
| {{wp|Umeda}}, {{wp|Shinsaibashi}}, and {{wp|Namba}} Underground Shopping Malls<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Osaka’s districts of Umeda, Shinsaibashi, and Namba are famous for their large network of underground shopping malls and tunnels known as ''chikagai''. Examples include DIAMOR Osaka Umeda (42,977 m²), CRYSTA NAGAHORI Minamisenba Shinsaibashi (81,765 m²), and Namba Walk (37,881 m²), respectively, which have approximately 100 retail stores each.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 35|Route 35]]<br />
| {{jwp|服部緑地}}<br />
| {{wp|Hattori Ryokuchi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
|A green space in Northern Osaka. Located close to the Expo Commemoration Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[National Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|明治の森箕面国定公園}} or {{jwp|万博記念公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Meiji no Mori Minoo Quasi-National Park}} or {{wp|Expo Commemoration Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| In the Expo Park, there is a famous monument called the {{wp|Tower of the Sun}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéathlon Dome]]<br />
| {{jwp|京セラドーム大阪}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome Osaka}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| A baseball stadium located in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 36|Route 36]]<br />
| {{jwp|木津川市}} or {{jwp|京田辺市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kizugawa, Kyoto|Kizugawa City}} or {{wp|Kyōtanabe, Kyoto|Kyōtanabe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 37|Route 37]]<br />
| {{jwp|枚方市}} or {{jwp|伏見区}}<br />
| {{wp|Hirakata|Hirakata City}} - {{wp|Fushimi-ku, Kyoto|Fushimi-ku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}} - {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}} - {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ecruteak City]]<br />
| {{jwp|京都市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto|Kyōto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Having served as the seat of the imperial court for eleven centuries, Kyōto is considered to be the cultural capital of Japan. It is the capital city of the prefecture of the same name. The towers that inspired the [[Burned Tower]] and the [[Bell Tower]] are both located in Kyōto. Kyoto Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Osaka Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Burned Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|西寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Sai-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| The temple was burnt down in 1233 and to this day hasn't been rebuilt.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bell Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|金閣}} and {{jwp|東寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} and {{wp|Tō-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Kinkaku-ji was set on fire by a monk in 1950 ({{jwp|金閣寺放火事件}}). The wall is covered with gold leaf. Atop the Kinkaku temple sits a golden statue of a rooster or phoenix ({{p|Ho-Oh}}). Tō-ji was build alongside Sai-ji and, unlike the later temple, it still stands to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olivine City]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe, Hyogo|Kōbe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Kōbe is the major port city in the Kansai region. The city is also well known for ''wagyū'', or {{wp|Kobe beef}}. Is the capital city of the Hyogo Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 38|Route 38]] & [[Johto Route 39|39]]<br />
| {{jwp|六甲山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Rokkō}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|Home to Rokkosan Pasture - a public pasture farm.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glitter Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸ポートタワー}} & {{jwp|和田岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe Port Tower}} & Cape Wada<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 40|Water Route 40]]<br />
| {{jwp|明石海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Akashi Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whirl Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|淡路島}}<br />
| {{wp|Awaji Island|Awajishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| The {{wp|Naruto Strait}} between Awajishima and Shikoku is famous for the {{wp|Naruto whirlpools}}. Soul Silver describes {{p|Lugia}} splitting one island into the Whirl Islands to end a war; Awajishima was the epicenter of the {{wp|Great Hanshin earthquake}}, with a portion of the island's damaged fault zone preserved to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 41|Water Route 41]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cianwood City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門市}} or {{jwp|鳴門市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto, Tokushima|Naruto City}} or {{wp|Tokushima (city)|Tokushima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Naruto is where {{wp|Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co.}} began. Tokushima is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 42|Route 42]]<br />
| {{jwp|大津市}} - {{jwp|草津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōtsu|Ōtsu City}} - {{wp|Kusatsu, Shiga|Kusata City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Mortar]]<br />
| {{jwp|比叡山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hiei}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| “Marathon Monks” would undergo exhaustive exercises on Mount Hiei. [[Kiyo]] trains in isolation deep within Mt. Mortar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 44|Route 44]]<br />
| {{jwp|彦根市}} - {{jwp|東近江市}} & {{jwp|鈴鹿山脈}}<br />
| {{wp|Hikone, Shiga|Hikone City}} - {{wp|Higashiōmi|Higashiōmi City}} & {{wp|Suzuka Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahogany Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甲賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōka, Shiga|Kōka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Kōka is where the famous Kōga ninja were born and educated ({{wp|Kōga-ryū}}, {{jwp|甲賀流}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 43|Route 43]]<br />
| {{jwp|近江八幡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōmihachiman|Ōmihachiman City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of Rage]]<br />
| {{jwp|琵琶湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Biwa}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ice Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊吹山}} and {{jwp|両白山地}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibuki Mountains}} and {{wp|Ryōhaku Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} is an easy-to-climb mountain that is famous for receiving the world's heaviest recorded snowfall. The interiors could be based on {{wp|Narusawa Ice Cave|Narusawa Ice Cave}}, but geographically it's too far away from both mountains.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blackthorn City]]<br />
| {{jwp|白川郷}}, {{jwp|岐阜市}}<br />
| Hybrid of Shirakawa-go and {{wp|Gifu|Gifu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Shiragawa-go is a world heritage site in Shiragawa Village (near {{wp|Takayama, Gifu|Takayama City}}), which is located near Shō River. Geographically it is placed closer to Gifu City, near Nagara River.<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragon's Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|金華山}}<br />
| Hybrid of {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} and {{wp|Mount Kinka (Gifu)|Mount Kinka}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be two different mountains merged together. Mount Kinka is a symbol of Gifu City, known for {{wp|Gifu Castle}}. Could also be based on Shōhō-ji and its {{wp|Gifu Great Buddha}} Statue, located near said mountain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 45|Route 45]]<br />
| {{jwp|天竜川}}, near {{jwp|水窪ダム (静岡県)|水窪ダム}}<br />
| {{wp|Tenryū River}}, near {{wp|Misakubo Dam}}<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}} and {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}} and {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dark Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|美濃三河高原}}<br />
| Mino Mikawa Plateau<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cliff Edge Gate]]<br />
| {{jwp|那賀町}}<br />
| {{wp|Naka, Tokushima|Naka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 47|Routes 47]] & [[Johto Route 48|48]]<br />
| {{jwp|三好市}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyoshi, Tokushima|Miyoshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Oboke Gorge and Yoshino River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Embedded Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|剣山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)|Mount Tsurugi}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| An important site of Shugendō worship, a sect of mixture of Shintoism and Buddhism. On the top of the mountain, there is a small shrine called ‘Tsurugi Jinja’. There is also a theory that Yamatai, an ancient country that is argued to have settled in Kyūshū, was also located there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|丸亀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Marugame, Kagawa|Marugame City}}<br />
| {{jwp|香川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}<br />
| NEW REOMA WORLD amusement park is based here, which contains an animal park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frontier Access]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji|Himeji City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路セントラルパーク}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Central Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Himeji Castle is located exactly on the Battle Castle position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinjoh Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|立山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tate}}<br />
| {{jwp|富山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}<br />
| One of the Three Holy Mountains of Japan. Due to the heavy snowfalls, this mountain is famous for Yuki-no-Otani (Snow Walls), which can reach up to 20m. Inferred from the location of the callout display on the map. (Assuming that [[Ice Path]] is the {{wp|Hida Mountains}} and [[Blackthorn City]] is {{wp|Takayama City}}, Gifu Prefecture).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Hoenn===<br />
[[Hoenn]] is based on the southernmost parts of Japan—{{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū region}} (九州地方, ''Kyūshū-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Nine Provinces", referring to the nine historical provinces that made up the island, currently the region is divided in seven prefectures) and surrounding islands (including the {{wp|Okinawa island}}), with its main island flipped counter-clockwise ninety degrees with the smaller islands pushed close together and circulating around its southern side.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Littleroot Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里市}} or {{jwp|佐世保市}}<br />
| {{wp|Imari, Saga|Imari City}} or {{wp|Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 101|Route 101]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐世保線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasebo Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Sasebo City to Saga City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oldale Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga, Saga|Saga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 102|Route 102]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津線}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Saga City to Karatsu City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 103|Route 103]]<br />
| {{jwp|雲仙市}}, near {{jwp|有明海}}<br />
| {{wp|Unzen, Nagasaki|Unzen City}}, near {{wp|Ariake Sea}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Trackless Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|吉野ヶ里遺跡}}<br />
| {{wp|Yoshinogari site}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg City]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu, Saga|Karatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 104|Route 104]]<br />
| {{jwp|東松浦半島}}<br />
| Higashimatsūra Peninsula<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg Woods]]<br />
| 古窯の森公園<br />
| Koyohinomori Park<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rustboro City]]<br />
| {{jwp|福岡市}} and {{jwp|北九州市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka|Fukuoka City}} and {{wp|Kitakyushu, Fukuoka|Kitakyushu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
| Fukuoka is the sixth largest city in Japan and is famous for Kyushu University, a former Imperial University. Is also the capital city of the prefecture of same name. Kitakyushu's main industry is steelmaking. It is also home to {{wp|Zenrin}}, a company specializing in [[PokéNav|navigation software]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 116|Route 116]]<br />
| {{jwp|太宰府市}} - {{jwp|久留米市}}<br />
| {{wp|Dazaifu, Fukuoka|Dazaifu City}} - {{wp|Kurume|Kurume City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rusturf Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|耳納山地}} - {{jwp|筑肥山地}}<br />
| Minō Mountains - Chikuhi Mountains<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 105|Water Routes 105]] & [[Hoenn Route 106|106]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里湾}} - {{jwp|五島列島}}<br />
| Imari Bay - {{wp|Gotō Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 107|Water Routes 107]], [[Hoenn Route 108|108]] & [[Hoenn Route 109|109]]<br />
| {{jwp|五島灘}}<br />
| Gotō Nada<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dewford Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|対馬島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsushima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Island Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|壱岐古墳群}}<br />
| Iki Kofungun<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|A group of tumuli and historical site of Iki Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abandoned Ship]] / [[Sea Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|端島 (長崎県)}}<br />
| {{wp|Hashima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Hashima Island is known for being walled and for being used for the extraction of coal for cars.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slateport City]]<br />
| {{jwp|長崎市|長崎市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki, Nagasaki|Nagasaki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| The main industry is shipbuilding. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 110|Route 110]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本フェリー}} route & {{jwp|島原鉄道線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Ferry route & {{wp|Shimabara Railway Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mauville City]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto, Kumamoto|Kumamoto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|The city is undergoing a large-scale redevelopment. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本港}}<br />
| Port of Kumamoto<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fabled Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|天草諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Amakusa|Amakusa Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 117|Route 117]]<br />
| {{jwp|合志市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōshi, Kumamoto|Kōshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdanturf Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|菊池市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kikuchi, Kumamoto|Kikuchi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 111|Route 111 & Desert]]<br />
| {{jwp|豊後大野市}} - {{jwp|南阿蘇村}} + 南阿蘇村外牧<br />
| {{wp|Bungo-Ōno|Bungo-Ōno City}} - {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}} + Hokamaki<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|長目塚古墳}}<br />
| Nagamezuka Tomb<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| One of the Nakadori burial mounds, an important historical site to Kumamoto Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Tower]]<br />
| 阿蘇大御神御足跡石<br />
| Aso Omikami Footprint Stone<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| A large holy stone that is believed to be prayed by Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto, the guardian deity of the Aso Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gnarled Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|九重山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Kujū}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 112|Route 112]]<br />
| 南阿蘇村河陽<br />
| Kawayo, {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jagged Pass]] & [[Fiery Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県道111号阿蘇吉田線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Prefectural Road 111 Aso Yoshida Line<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|A mountaineering road that leads to Aso City and Minamiaso Village.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Chimney]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Aso}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavaridge Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇町}} and {{jwp|竹田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aso, Kumamoto|Aso Town}} and {{wp|Taketa, Ōita|Taketa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}} and {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}} and {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Aso and Taketa are home to Aso and Nagayu {{wp|onsen}}, or hot springs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Meteor Falls]]<br />
| {{jwp|羽門の滝}} or {{jwp|竜門の滝 (大分県)}}<br />
| Udo Falls or Ryumon Falls<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 114|Route 114]]<br />
| {{jwp|別府市}}<br />
| {{wp|Beppu|Beppu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|The rocky area near [[Meteor Falls]] is probably based on {{wp|Mount Yufu}}, while the waterside near [[Fallarbor Town]] is based on {{wp|Beppu Onsen}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fallarbor Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|大分市}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita, Oita|Ōita City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 119|Route 119]]<br />
| {{jwp|高千穂峡}}<br />
| Takachiho Gorge<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fortree City]]<br />
| {{jwp|日向市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyūga, Miyazaki|Hyūga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| Hyūga is famous for Nippō Kaigan Quasi-National Park, which contains Cape Hyūga and Myokokuji Garden. Could also be based on {{wp|Kobayashi, Miyazaki|Kobayashi City}}, which literally means ''Small forest'', and its appearance can be based on Sukimuland, an area with various bridges that overlook lush green landscapes and waterfalls. Kobayashi is famous for mountains, flower fields and parks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎市フェニックス自然動物園}}<br />
| Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scorched Slab]]<br />
| {{jwp|天岩戸神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Amanoiwato Shrine}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| In {{wp|Japanese mythology}}, Amano-Iwato is where {{wp|Amaterasu}} hid from her brother {{wp|Susanoo}}, who had gone on a rampage.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Tomb]]<br />
| {{jwp|高屋山上陵}}<br />
| Takaya Yamagami Mausoleum<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The tomb of the mythical Hoori-no-Mikoto, one of the ancestors of the Emperors of Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 120|Route 120]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 121|Route 121]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島市}} - {{jwp|垂水市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima, Kagoshima|Kirishima City}} - {{wp|Tarumizu, Kagoshima|Tarumizu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 122|Water Route 122]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Pyre]]<br />
| {{jwp|桜島}}<br />
| {{wp|Sakurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lilycove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿屋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanoya, Kagoshima|Kanoya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 118|Route 118]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇土市}} - {{jwp|八代市}}<br />
| {{wp|Uto, Kumamoto|Uto City}} - {{wp|Yatsushiro|Yatsushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 123|Route 123]]<br />
| {{jwp|出水市}} - {{jwp|南さつま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Izumi, Kagoshima|Izumi City}} - {{wp|Minamisatsuma|Minamisatsuma City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shoal Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬毛島}}<br />
| {{wp|Mageshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 124|Water Routes 124]] & [[Hoenn Route 125|125]] + [[Nameless Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|吐噶喇列島}} - {{jwp|奄美大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokara Islands}} - {{wp|Amami Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands are very similar to the reefs and smaller islands scattered around Mossdeep City. Kikaijima is possibly an inspiration for the villain team's hideout.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep City]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima|Tanegashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|Only covers Nakatane and Minamitane towns, as the Nishinoomote City part is missing in Mossdeep City geography.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep Space Center]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島宇宙センター}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima Space Center}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{jwp|屋久島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yakushima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Its caldera appearance was possibly inspired by Kikai Cladera, a massive yet submerged caldera north of Yakushima, while the architecture of Sootopolis City is based on {{wp|Santorini}}, {{wp|Greece}}. In ORAS, a large tree was added, similar to Jōmon Sugi found on Yakushima.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sky Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|口永良部島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuchinoerabu-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 127|Water Routes 127]] & [[Hoenn Route 128|128]] + [[Seafloor Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊平屋島}}, {{jwp|具志川島}}, {{jwp|伊江島}}, {{jwp|伊是名島}} & {{jwp|慶良間諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Iheya Island}}, Gushikawa Island, {{wp|Iejima}}, {{wp|Izena Island}} & {{wp|Kerama Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands found on these routes are similar in shape to their real world counterparts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Victory Road (Hoenn)|Victory Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|山原}}<br />
| {{wp|Yanbaru}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The most natural region of Okinawa Island, with lot's of flowering plants growing in its hinterland, such as tiger's claw and red spider lily.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ever Grande City]]<br />
| {{jwp|那覇市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naha|Naha City}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Could possibly be based on Amami Oshima due to being more geographically closer to Kyushu, or Nago City in Okinawa due to the waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hoenn Pokémon League<br />
| {{jwp|首里城}}<br />
| {{wp|Shuri Castle}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| The appearance of the Pokémon League building in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} resembles {{wp|Shuri Castle}}, the former official residence of the kings of the {{wp|Ryukyu Kingdom}}, that was anexed by Japan in 1879. The {{wp|Ryukyuan people}} inhabits the Kagoshima and Okinawa Prefectures.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 129|Water Route 129]] & [[Crescent Isle]]<br />
| {{jwp|渡名喜島}} & {{jwp|粟国島}}<br />
| Tonaki Island & {{wp|Aguni Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Island (Generation III)|Mirage Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八重干瀬}}<br />
| {{wp|Yabiji}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Yabiji appears above the sea on March 3 by the lunisolar calendar.<ref>[http://www.oceansatlas.org/subtopic/en/c/121/ UN Atlas of the Oceans]</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甑島列島}}<br />
| {{wp|Koshikijima Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Kamikoshiki-jima part geographically. Could also be inspired by Ishigaki Island, located in the Yaeyama Islands, which contains rare blue corals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 131|Water Routes 131]] & [[Hoenn Route 132|132]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇治群島}} & {{jwp|草垣群島}}<br />
| Uji Islands & {{wp|Kusagaki islets}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 133|Water Routes 133]] & [[Hoenn Route 134|134]]<br />
| {{jwp|東シナ海}} ({{jwp|久米島}}, {{jwp|大東諸島}} & {{jwp|先島諸島}})<br />
| {{wp|East China Sea}} ({{wp|Kume Island}}, {{wp|Daitō Islands}} & {{wp|Sakishima Islands}})<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life Okinawan islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pathless Plain]]<br />
| {{jwp|下甑島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokoshiki-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tower (Generation III)|Battle Tower]] & [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|黒島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuroshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sealed Chamber]]<br />
| {{jwp|与那国島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yonaguni}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Underneath the water's surface, natural rock formations were thought to be artificially created.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Southern Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|男女群島}}, {{jwp|五島市}}<br />
| {{wp|Danjo Islands}}, {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Uninhabited islands located 70km south-southwest of the {{wp|Gotō Islands}}. It is administratively part of {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Faraway Island]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Faraway Island may be based on the lush tropical rain forests of {{wp|Guyana}}, which is where {{p|Mew}} was discovered according to the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]].<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Sinnoh===<br />
[[Sinnoh]] has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}} (北海道, ''Hokkaidō'', literally "Northern Sea Circuit"), as well as parts of the {{wp|Kuril Islands}} (Japanese: 千島列島 ''Chishima Rettō'', meaning "Archipelago of Thousand Islands"; Russian: Кури́льские острова́, ''Kurilskiye ostrova'', Kuril Islands). {{wp|Kunashir Island}} (Japanese: 国後島 Kunashiri Tō; Russian: Кунаши́р, "Kunashír"), which is in {{wp|Kuril Islands dispute|dispute}} between Russia and Japan, is also included. The [[Battle Zone]] is based on {{wp|Sakhalin}} (Japanese: 樺太 ''Karafuto''; Russian: Сахали́н, "Sakhalín"), a Russian island whose southern part was controlled by Japan between 1905 and 1945.<br />
<br />
[[Hisui]] is the historical name of Sinnoh known during its discovery and settlement. The name change could be a reference to the fact that {{wp|Ezo|Ezochi}} (蝦夷地, ''Ezochi'', meaning "Land of the Ezo" or "Ezo-land", Ezo was the historical exonym that the Japanese used to the {{wp|Ainu}} people, the original inhabitants of Hokkaido) was renamed Hokkaido and established as a {{wp|Prefectures of Japan|prefecture}} after the {{wp|Meiji Restoration}}. Therefore, the Hisui region is likely based on Hokkaido in the late {{wp|Edo period|Edo}} and early {{wp|Meiji era|Meiji}} when large-scale development and modernization took place. The design of Hisui is heavily inspired by the physical geography of Hokkaido.<br />
<br />
====Sinnoh====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture / Raion<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twinleaf Town]]<br />
| From {{jwp|室蘭市}} to / or {{jwp|登別市}} to / or {{jwp|白老町}} <br />
| {{wp|Muroran|Muroran City}} to / or {{wp|Noboribetsu, Hokkaidō|Noboribetsu City}} to / or {{wp|Shiraoi, Hokkaido|Shiraoi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| The model appears to be based off Muroran City, but based geographically speaking around Noboribetsu City to the western part of Shiraoi Town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 201|Route 201]]<br />
| {{jwp|室蘭本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Muroran Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Around the Shiraoi Town section of the Muroran Main Line to be more specific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verity Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|壮瞥町}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōbetsu, Hokkaido|Sōbetsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| In Pokémon Platinum, snow sometimes falls here, as many trees are partly covered in a thin layer of ice, while the ground can sometimes be seen with patches of snow. Sōbetsu is home of the Showa Shinzan Yukigassen Tournament, a major Japanese snowball fight tournament.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Verity]]<br />
| {{jwp|洞爺湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Lake Tōya is a {{wp|volcanic crater lake|caldera lake}} with an {{wp|lake island|island}} located in {{wp|Shikotsu-Tōya National Park}}. [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} also suggest that Lake Verity was formed by volcano eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧市}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 219|Route 219]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧西港フェリーターミナル}}<br />
| Tomakomainishiko Ferry Terminal<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 220|Water Route 220]]<br />
| 苫小牧沖<br />
| Off Tomakomai<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 221|Route 221]]<br />
| {{jwp|日高町 (北海道)|日高町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka, Hokkaido|Hidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pal Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|新ひだか町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinhidaka, Hokkaido|Shinhidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 202|Route 202]]<br />
| {{jwp|千歳市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife City]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Sapporo is the capital and largest city of Hokkaido. The [[Jubilife TV]] building is a reference to the headquarters of {{wp|Sapporo Television Broadcasting|Sapporo TV}}, the clock of the Pokétch Company can be partially based in the {{wp|Sapporo Clock Tower}}, the oldest clock tower in Japan and builded in American style. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh City]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市}}<br />
| {{wp|Yubari, Hokkaido|Yūbari City}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|Used to be famous for coal mines and has a coal mining museum. In recent years, the city suffers from financial problems, due to the closure of the mines in 1980s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mine]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張炭鉱}}<br />
| Yūbari Coal Mine<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|In real life, the mine is not in working condition due to multiple gas explosion accidents in the past.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市石炭博物館}}<br />
| {{wp|Yūbari Coal Mine Museum}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|The museum documents the importance of coal mining to the local economy from the Meiji period to the Shōwa period.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 207|Route 207]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Yūbari}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 204|Route 204]]<br />
| {{jwp|札沼線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasshō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floaroma Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野市}}, {{jwp|当別町}}, {{jwp|当別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano, Hokkaido|Furano City}}, {{wp|Tōbetsu, Hokkaido|Tōbetsu Town}} or {{wp|Hokuryū, Hokkaido|Hokuryū Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|石狩振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}} or {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| All of these towns are famous for flower production. However, Furano City is too close to the in-game's Cycling Road geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valley Windworks]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomamae, Hokkaidō|Tomamae Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
| Tomamae is famous for its windmills in the countryside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 205|Route 205]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道4号旭川芦別線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 4 Asahikawa Ashibetsu Line<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居村}}<br />
| Kamui Village<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|A forested village located west of Asahikawa City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Chateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居古潭}}<br />
| Kamui Kotan<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|An area in the forest, west of Asahikawa City. There is a folklore that an evil kamui was killed there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna City]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭川市}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahikawa, Hokkaido|Asahikawa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野線}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 211|Route 211]]<br />
| {{jwp|石北本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sekihoku Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Coronet]]<br />
| 蝦夷山系, {{jwp|日高山脈}} or {{jwp|大雪山}}<br />
| Ezo Mountain Chain, {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} or {{wp|Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|日高振興局}}, {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}, {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| The Ezo Mountain Chain consists of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}} ({{jwp|天塩山地}}), the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}} ({{jwp|北見山地}}), the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}} ({{jwp|石狩山地}}), the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}} ({{jwp|夕張山地}}), and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} ({{jwp|日高山脈}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spear Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahi-dake}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Asahi-dake is the tallest mountain peak in Hokkaido, the region which Sinnoh is based on. Its native Ainu name is Kamui-mintara, which means "the playground of the gods".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hearthome City]]<br />
| {{jwp|帯広市}}<br />
| {{wp|Obihiro, Hokkaido|Obihiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Obihiro is considered a pleasant city for the Japanese, known for its festivals, shops, street restaurants and the horse track, from which the cheerful atmosphere of Hearthome and the contest hall take inspiration.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 208|Route 208]]<br />
| {{jwp|清水町}} or {{jwp|新得町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimizu, Hokkaido|Shizumu Town}} or {{wp|Shintoku, Hokkaido|Shintoku Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The river on this route is based of Tokachi River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Mansion (Sinnoh)|Pokémon Mansion]]<br />
| {{jwp|真鍋庭園}}<br />
| Manabe Garden<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|Founded by Manabe family in 1896, this botanical garden is known for rare conifer species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 212|Route 212]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝川}} & {{jwp|六花の森}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi River}} & Rokka Forest<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 209|Route 209]]<br />
| {{jwp|幕別町}} & {{jwp|本別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Makubetsu, Hokkaido|Makubetsu Town}} & {{wp|Honbetsu, Hokkaido|Honbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|常紋トンネル|常紋トンネルの近くにある殉職者追悼碑}}<br />
| Line of Duty Death Memorial by Tsunemon Tunnel<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The memorial is dedicated toward enslaved workers, who died building the Tsunemon Tunnel. The bodies of the forced labourers were buried inside said tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|足寄町}}<br />
| {{wp|Ashoro, Hokkaido|Ashoro Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| One of Ashoro's main industries is farming.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]] & [[Maniac Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒富士}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex|Akan Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone City]]<br />
| {{jwp|網走市}}, {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Abashiri, Hokkaido|Abashiri City}} & {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Both are major port and fishing settlements in Eastern Hokkaido (Japanese: {{jwp|道東}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 215|Route 215]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道334号中藻興部興部線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 334 Nakamo Kobu Okoppe Line<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 210|Route 210]]<br />
| {{jwp|サロマ湖}}, {{jwp|能取湖}}, {{jwp|網走湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Saroma}}, {{wp|Lake Notoro}}, {{wp|Lake Abashiri}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Geographically, it should be around Hokkaido Roads No. 239 Kumaushi Otofuke Line & No. 333 Engaru Stop Line<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestic Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|遠軽町}} & {{jwp|湧別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Engaru, Hokkaido|Engaru Town}} & {{wp|Yūbetsu, Hokkaido|Yūbetsu Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
|Both places are notable for archaeological sites, such as Shirataki Ruins and Shibunotsunai Pit-house Remains. Celestic Ruins could also be based on Tokoro Ruins, one of the important {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} sites, located in Kitami City (former Tokoro Town area). However, it is geographically a bit further away from matching up with Sinnoh map, unlike the former two towns.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 214|Route 214]]<br />
| {{jwp|清里町}}, {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiyosato, Hokkaido|Kiyosato Town}} & {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}, {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}, {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sendoff Spring]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Mashu, a crater lake, is known as a mysterious spot for the fog that covers its surface.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turnback Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖#カムイシュ島（中島）|カムイシュ島}}<br />
| Kamuishu Island<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valor Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Valor]]<br />
| {{jwp|屈斜路湖}} and/or {{jwp|阿寒湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kussharo}} and/or {{wp|Lake Akan}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Kussharo is the largest caldera lake with the largest lake island in Japan. [[Volo]]'s alternative theory of lake formation in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} could be inspired by a real-life {{wp|Ainu people|Ainu}} legend that Lake Kussharo is formed by the landslide during the fight between a giant {{wp|Salvelinus leucomaenis|whitespotted char}} and the {{wp|Kamuy|''kamuy''}} and {{wp|culture hero|hero}} {{wp|Ae-oyna-kamuy|Okikurmi}}. Lake Akan's southern shore is home to several hotels.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pastoria City]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro, Hokkaido|Kushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Kushiro is the largest city in Eastern Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 213|Route 213]]<br />
| {{jwp|厚岸町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akkeshi, Hokkaido|Akkeshi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Akkeshi Town is a famous tourist attraction.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Great Marsh]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路湿原}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|Kushiro Wetland}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The Kushiro Wetland is the largest marsh in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 218|Route 218]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Canalave City]]<br />
| {{jwp|小樽市}}<br />
| {{wp|Otaru, Hokkaido|Otaru City}}<br />
| {{jwp|後志総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}}<br />
| Otaru is a port city and has a canal<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 216|Route 216]]<br />
| {{jwp|下川町}}, {{jwp|ピヤシリ山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokawa, Hokkaido|Shimokawa Town}} & {{wp|Mount Piyashiri}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| There are many ski resorts in these areas.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 217|Route 217]]<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōya Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Somewhere around Toyotomi Town and Nayoro City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint City]]<br />
| {{jwp|稚内市}}, {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakkanai, Hokkaido|Wakkanai City}} & {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Two of the northernmost settlements in mainland Japan. Wakkanai is famous for its maritime trade with Russia, and {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}, a possible inspiration for [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Geographically, it is most likely Hamatonbetsu Town as the town is located immediately to the east of Lake Kutcharo (being the model for Lake Acuity) just as Snowpoint City is immediately to the east of Lake Acuity. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint Temple]]<br />
| {{jwp|北門神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| A Shinto shrine located in the northern portion of the Wakkanai City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Acuity]]<br />
| {{jwp|クッチャロ湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kutcharo}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Lake Kutcharo is not a caldera lake but a {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lake formed by the {{wp|Sea of Okhotsk}}. This is further hinted by [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The lake shares its etymology with the aforementioned Lake Kussharo, Ainu ''kut-caro'' ("marsh outlet").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 222|Route 222]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜中町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamanaka, Hokkaido|Hamanaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It's Ainu name "ota-noske" means "centre of the sandy beach".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sunyshore City]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro, Hokkaido|Nemuro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vista Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬灯台}}<br />
| {{wp|Nosappumisaki Lighthouse}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| Nosappumisaki Lighthouse is located on Cape Nosappu, Japan's easternmost spot open to the public.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iron Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|焼尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yagishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 223|Water Route 223]]<br />
| {{jwp|歯舞群島}} & {{jwp|色丹}}<br />
| {{wp|Habomai Islands}} & {{wp|Shikotan}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| The largest reef on this route resembles Shikotan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{si|Victory Road}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Головнина|Головнин}}<br />
| {{wp|Golovnin}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| One of the location on Kunashir Island, which has been disputed between Japan and Russia since the end of WWII due to ambiguities in the Treaty of San Francisco. Though both countries claim it, the island is controlled by Russia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Менделеева|Менделеева}}<br />
| {{wp|Mendeleyeva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The waterfall in front of the Pokémon League is probably based on the caldera lake in the central part of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 224|Route 224]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Тятя|Тятя}} & {{wp|ru:Маяк Ловцова|Маяк Ловцова}}<br />
| {{wp|Tyatya}} & Cape Lovtsova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The easternmost cape of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seabreak Path]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Курильские острова|Курильские острова}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuril Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Курильский район|Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Kurilsky District|Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| In real life, Kuril Islands are an archipelago, that forms a straight chain made of several smaller islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Flower Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Остров Атласова|Остров Атласова}}<br />
| {{wp|Atlasov Island}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| Both are the northernmost islands of their respective zones: the Flower Paradise is the northernmost zone in Sinnoh, much like Atlasov, the northernmost island of the Kuril Islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fight Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельск|Невельск}}, {{wp|ru:Холмск|Холмск}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsk}} or {{wp|Kholmsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельский городской округ|Невельский}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Nevelsky}}<br />
| Nevelsk town thrived on maritime transportation under Japanese control. It now relies on salmon fishery. Kholmsk used to be a military post and is now one of the largest and important transport centre in Sakhalin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Survival Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (город)|Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}<br />
| The town is located in a relatively warm area with fertile land suitable for agriculture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 230|Water Route 230]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Новиково (Сахалинская область)|Новиково}}<br />
| Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The village shared its Japanese name and etymology with a scenic {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula|peninsula}} in Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 229|Route 229]]<br />
| Бирюзовые озера и леса возле Новиково<br />
| Turquoise lakes and forests near Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, due to unusually blue coloured quarry lakes, a leftover of coal mining.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 228|Route 228]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Буссе (озеро)|Озеро Буссе}}<br />
| Lake Busse<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 227|Route 227]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Дачное (Сахалинская область)|Дачное}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| Dachnoe & {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| The black rocks found Route 227 could be based of red soil near Dachnoe.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stark Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Пик Чехова|Пик Чехова}}<br />
| Pik Chekhova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| This mountain near the Oblast capital {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}} (formerly {{jwp|豊原市|Toyohara}}) is named after {{wp|Anton Chekhov}}, who visited Sakhalin in 1890, in Russian. Unlike the game location, the real mountain is not a volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 226|Water Route 226]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The island in the middle of this route could be based of Moneron Island, but it is located west of Sakhalin, not in Aniva Bay itself.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fullmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|礼文島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rebun Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Rebun It is famous for its flowers and mountains, reflected in the geography of Fullmoon Island. Rebun It was a cult site for the god {{wp|Rep-un-kamuy}}, worshiped for offering food and guiding navigators, described as being generous, similar to Cresselia's peaceful demeanor, and offering help, in the form of the [[Lunar Feather]] to the player<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Newmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|利尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Prelude Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Both {{wp|Otaru}} and Sapporo developed from Japanese trading posts and early settlements around Ishikari Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Many locations within Jubilife Village appear to be based on historical landmarks of Sapporo. [[Galaxy Hall]] is based on the {{wp|Former Hokkaidō Government Office}}, an example of American {{wp|Baroque Revival architecture}} in Japan. [[Jubilife Village#Floaro Main Street|Floaro Main Street]] is based on the {{wp|Odori Park|Odori}} street (now an urban park). Canala Bridge is based on Sosei Bridge, both featuring {{wp|Giboshi}} on railings. The [[Jubilife Village#Farm|Farm]] and [[Pasture]] could correspond to the merged {{jwp|山鼻村|Yamana Village}} and {{jwp|札幌村|Sapporo Village}} (now {{wp|Higashi-ku, Sapporo|Higashi-ku}} or "east ward").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspiration Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|羊ケ丘}}<br />
| {{wp|Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill|Hitsujigaoka}}<br />
| The bronze statue of Dr. {{wp|William S. Clark}}, co-founder and President of the {{wp|Sapporo Agricultural College}} (later the {{wp|Hokkaido University}}), stands on the hill. The name "Aspiration" could be a reference to Dr. Clark's parting words to his Japanese students, "Boys, be ambitious!"<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Horseshoe Plains]]<br />
| {{jwp|道立自然公園野幌森林公園|野幌森林}}<br />
| {{wp|Nopporo Shinrin Kōen Prefectural Natural Park|Nopporo Forest}}<br />
| Now a {{wp|List of national parks of Japan#History|Prefectural Natural Park}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deertrack Heights]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬追丘陵}}<br />
| Maoi Hills<br />
| {{wp|Eniwa, Hokkaido|Eniwa}} and {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose}}, two satellite cities of Sapporo, are situated on the west slope of the Maoi Hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Flats]]<br />
| {{jwp|勇払平野}}<br />
| Yūfutsu Plain<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}} is located in the middle of the Yūfutsu Plain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Obsidian Falls]]<br />
| 千鳥ヶ滝<br />
| Chidori Falls<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| The {{wp|Yūbari River}} formed various cascades on the west boundary of the Yūbari City, collectively known as "Chidori".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Grueling Grove]]<br />
| {{jwp|栗山町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuriyama, Hokkaido|Kuriyama Town}}<br />
| The town is named after the dense chestnut forest on the site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Golden Lowlands]] and [[Gapejaw Bog]]<br />
| {{wp|十勝平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Japan's second largest plain and major crop production area is shaped by the {{wp|Tokachi River}}. The region also saw wetland restoration and indigenous cultural revival in recent years.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scarlet Bog]]<br />
| {{jwp|鶴居村}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsurui|Tsurui Village}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|wetland national park}} spans the administrative areas of Kushiro City, Tsurui Village, and Shibecha Town. The location of Scaelet Bog in Crimson Mireland is comparable to that of Tsurui in the Kushiro wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cottonsedge Prairie]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| The southern half of Teshikaga consists of the lower plains south of Lake Lake Kussharo and Lake Akan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Droning Meadow]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| The pond where wild [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|Turtwig]] is encountered may be based on {{jwp|シラルトロ沼|Lake Shirarutoro}} or {{jwp|塘路湖|Lake Tо̄ro}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sludge Mound]] and [[Ursa's Ring]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan, Hokkaido|Akan Town}}<br />
| The former Yūbestu Coal Mine (雄別炭鉱) and the Kushiro City Zoo are located in Akan Town, now part of Kushiro City. Following the closure of the coal mine in 1970, forests were restored and sightings of {{wp|Ussuri brown bear}} have become common in recent decades.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Bolderoll Slope]], and [[Diamond Heath]]<br />
| {{wp|阿寒岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The mountain in which the Solaceon Ruins are carved resembles Mount Akan-Fuji, and the ridges on its northwest resemble {{wp|Mount Meakan}}. The peak to the east of the settlement could be based on {{wp|Mount Oakan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diamond Settlement]]<br />
| 阿寒湖アイヌコタン<br />
| Lake Akan Ainu Kotan<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It is the largest Ainu settlement in Hokkaido with 120 inhabitants. Most of the ''Kotan'' have been converted into tourist attractions and cultural facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudpool Ridge]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧北峠}}<br />
| Senpoku Pass<br />
| This mountain pass through the watershed of the Kushiro River, the Tokachi River, and the {{wp|Abashiri River}} is part of an Ainu road leading to seaside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shrouded Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|津別峠}}<br />
| Tsubetsu Pass<br />
| Known for cloud view and dense mountain fog, this mountain pass is the site of an observation deck in a European-style castle that oversees Lake Kussharo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crossing Slope]]<br />
| {{jwp|中標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido|Nakashibetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | The player's encounter with the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|special]] [[Basculegion]] could be a reference to the predominant role of Shibetsu, Nemuro in salmon fishery.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ginkgo Landing]]<br />
| {{jwp|標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)|Shibetsu Town}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bathers' Lagoon]]<br />
| {{jwp|風蓮湖}} and {{jwp|温根沼}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Furen|Lake Fūren}} and Lake Onneto<br />
| These two adjacent {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lakes form a large lagoon in the Nemuro Bay. Lake Fūren is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deadwood Haunt]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Peninsula}}<br />
| The wrecked ships in this area could be a reference to the maritime archeological sites of the {{wp|Okhotsk culture}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sand's Reach]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Cape Nosappu}}<br />
| Cape Nosappu is more similar to a palm facing upwards than one spreading its five fingers.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hideaway Bay]]<br />
| {{jwp|落石岬|落石湾}}<br />
| Rakuseki Bay<br />
| Rakuseki Bay refers to the water body between Cape Ochiishi and Hanamatsu, Nemuro.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tombolo Walk]]<br />
| {{jwp|ユルリ島}} and {{jwp|モユルリ島}}<br />
| Yururi Island and Moyururi Island<br />
| These two uninhabited islands off the coast of Nemuro Peninsula have been designated as nature reserve since the late 1970s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castaway Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|羅臼町}}<br />
| {{wp|Rausu, Hokkaido|Rausu Town}}<br />
| Named after the {{wp|Mount Rausu|main peak}} of the Shiretoko volcanoes, the town occupies the southeastern half of the peninsula.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aipom Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|根釧台地}}<br />
| Konsen Plateau<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The lattice windbreak on its windward side is a {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tranquility Cove]]<br />
| {{jwp|野付湾}} and {{jwp|根室湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Notsuke Bay}} and {{wp|Nemuro Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The dry forest along the [[Cobalt Coastlands]] could be inspired by {{jwp|トドワラ|Todowara}}, forests of withered {{wp|Abies sachalinensis|Sakhalin fir}}s on the {{wp|Notsuke Peninsula}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Windbreak Stand]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里岳道立自然公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Sharidake Prefectural Natural Park}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| This natural park is named after {{wp|Mount Shari}}, whose montane forests form natural windbreaks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone Cape]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Shiretoko derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''sir-etok'' (land's end). The peninsula was registered as a UNESCO {{wp|World Heritage Site}} under the natural category in 2005.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lunker's Lair]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床岬}}<br />
| Cape Shiretoko<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| The northeastern-most portion of the Shiretoko Peninsula is under the administration of Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Islespy Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| The visitor center of the {{wp|Shiretoko National Park}} belongs to Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wayward Wood]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Furano}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Mt. Furano is a stratovolcano in the {{wp|Tokachi Volcanic Group}} with rich floral diversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Quarry]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tokachi (Daisetsuzan)|Mount Tokachi}}<br />
| Mt. Tokachi is known for its sulfur deposit and bogs, along with natural hot springs. Most sulfur quarries were destroyed by the 1962 eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Temple of Sinnoh]]<br />
| 旭岳<br />
| Mount Asahi<br />
| The Greek architecture of the Temple of Sinnoh may be inspired by the {{wp|Parthenon}}, which was critically damaged by an {{wp|Siege of the Acropolis (1687)|explosion}} in 1687.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudcap Pass]]<br />
| {{jwp|層雲峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōunkyō}}<br />
| The ridges and valleys to the east and south of Mt. Asahi was named Sōunkyō (lit. "cloudcap gorges") in 1921.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ishikari}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Mount Ishikari is the watershed of the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and the {{wp|Sea of Japan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whiteout Valley]]<br />
| {{jwp|音威子府村}}<br />
| {{wp|Otoineppu, Hokkaido|Otoineppu}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| The village is a tourist attraction known for Mt. Otoi-Fuji (音威富士) and ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalanche Slopes]]<br />
| {{jwp|中川町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakagawa, Hokkaido|Nakagawa Town}}<br />
| The large amount of {{wp|Ammonoidea|ammonites}} excavated in this village in the Meiji era earned it the nickname "Fossile Village".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalugg's Legacy]]<br />
| {{jwp|中頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Nakatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| The large ice formation may be inspired by Mount Pinneshiri (ピンネシリ岳), whose contour line resembles a tortoise shell on maps. The underground caves in this area could be based on the Nakatonbetsu Limestone Cave (中頓別鍾乳洞), which is the northernmost {{wp|Karst}} system of Japan and a nature park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pearl Settlement]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| The land was inhabited by an Ainu tribe named Nitat-nay (仁達内 ''Nitachinai''), whose name means "wetland river". First seen in 1670, the name "Tonbetsu" derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''to-un-pet'' (river running out of a lake), referring to its location at the confluence of the Tonbetsu River and Lake Kutcharo.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Unova===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Unova New York.png|thumb|A comparison of Unova to New York City and parts of eastern New Jersey]]<br />
[[Unova]] has been said to be significantly distant from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Instead of being based on an area of Japan, Unova is based on {{wp|New York City}} as well as parts of northwestern {{wp|New Jersey}}. Both states are part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | State (New York City borough/county)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nuvema Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Coney Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[P2 Laboratory]]<br />
| {{wp|Governors Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| While there were no laboratories when the games were created, in 2019 city officials proposed to build a climate change research facility here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Accumula Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Marine Park (Brooklyn park)|Marine Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Striaton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Canarsie, Brooklyn|Canarsie}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Striaton makes a multitude of references to the glaciers that formed Long Island, including its location compared to the central land. <!--Should be in a straight line with DUMBO and Manhattan Bridge--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dreamyard]]<br />
| {{wp|Floyd Bennett Field}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A historic place near Marine Park and part of Naval Air Station New York. Latios and Latias, who are available for capture in B2W2, could be a reference to airplanes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wellspring Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|McCarren Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Know for McCarren Play Centre, which contains bathhouse and a pool.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nacrene City]]<br />
| {{wp|Boerum Hill}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Used to be mostly populated by working class ironworker families, until the late 1990s gentrification, which made it popular among upper-class individiuals. The decommissioned railway and a museum in Nacrene City could be a reference to New York Transit Museum found near Boerum Hill. Also, in [[Pokémon Adventures]], the city is called "city of art" due to its avant-garde artists, a possible reference to Boerum Hill's own artists and their art galleries.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pinwheel Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Cadman Plaza|Cadman Plaza park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A park near the Brooklyn Bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castelia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Lower Manhattan is the business centre of New York City, as well as the United States. The New York City Hall is located here, this building contains the Office of the Mayor of New York City (executive branch) and the chambers of the New York City Council (legislative branch). The New York County Courthouse (judicial branch) is also located here. The central park of Castelia are partially based in {{wp|The Battery (Manhattan)|Battery Park}}, according to Satoshi Yamamoto, the Café Sonata was based in the {{wp|CBGB}} music club.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Join Avenue]]<br />
| {{wp|Empire State Building}} or {{wp|Times Square}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Skyarrow Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}} and {{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Also based on {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}} in Tokyo, Japan<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 4]]<br />
| {{wp|World Trade Center site}}?<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| In all versions of the route, it is shown that the road is being built; in some versions, the route is shown in a desolate and reconstructed form.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Chelsea, Manhattan|Chelsea}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Relic Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Holland Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nimbasa City]]<br />
| {{wp|Midtown Manhattan}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Midtown Manhattan is the zone where the headquarters of the New York subway, the main skyscrapers of the city and several embassies. Nimbasa's entertainment atmosphere is based on {{wp|Times Square}}, the main center of entertainment, food, sports, products etc, of New York. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Subway|Gear Station]]<br />
| {{wp|59th Street–Columbus Circle station}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| A subway station located at Columbus Circle. Could also be inspired by Grand Central Station and Penn Station as they bear architectural similarities to Gear Station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Stadium and Small Court]]<br />
| {{wp|West Side Stadium}} and {{wp|Madison Square Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| West Side Stadium was a proposed Olympic stadium that was cancelled in 2005. Considering American football, soccer, and baseball games are held at Big Stadium, it may also draw inspiration from {{wp|Polo Grounds}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater]]<br />
| {{wp|Broadway theatre|Broadway}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Like Broadway, Pokémon Musical is often visited in the city where dances and choreography are done with their own stories just like a real musical.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lostlorn Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|The Pond and Hallett Nature Sanctuary|Hallett Nature Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil City]]<br />
| {{wp|Union City, New Jersey|Union City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| Union City is known for its many mining companies. The Pokémon World Tournament stadium may reference the {{wp|MetLife Stadium}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]<br />
| {{wp|George Washington Bridge}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|Aesthetically, it was based of George Washington Bridge. However, geographically it is placed where the {{wp|Lincoln Tunnel}} should be, which is not a bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clay Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Interstate 95}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chargestone Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Freshkills Park}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Staten Island}})<br />
|While geographically it doesn't match, this proposed park is being build atop of a former landfill, with one of the purposes being utilising the land for renewable energy, such as building solar panels. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teterboro, New Jersey|Teterboro}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| The Mistralton City Airport's real-life counterpart is the {{wp|Teterboro Airport}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Snake Hill|Laurel Hill Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestial Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Park Cemetery (Hackensack, New Jersey)|Maple Grove Park Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twist Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey Meadowlands|Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation and Wildlife Area}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| For a long time, these wetlands where urbanized and environmentally abused, being a site of large landfills. Currently undergoing the restoration and conversation program.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icirrus City]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield, New Jersey|Ridgefield}} or {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| A town founded by Dutch settlers, recognizable by its small classical European style buildings (similar to the rural atmosphere of Icirrus).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Moor of Icirrus]]<br />
| {{wp|Overpeck County Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Known for Overpeck Creek. Could also possibly based on Teaneck Creek, which is located a bit further north.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragonspiral Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Despite being nowhere close to New Jersey, it is possible it took inspirations from {{wp|Washington Monument}}, as both location are related to the founding history and war. Another theory, it may have connections to {{wp|Field Station: Dinosaurs}}, as both locations has reptilian theme going on (dragons & dinosaurs). However, the New Jersey's theme park was opened in 2012, 2 years after the release of the original BW.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tubeline Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (2017–present)|Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Nyack, New York|Nyack}} ({{wp|New York}}) and {{wp|Tarrytown, New York|Tarrytown}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
| Based on the original incarnation of said bridge - {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (1955–2017)|Tappan Zee Bridge}} - before it got replaced with the current one in 2017. Also resembles the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}, which is found in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shopping Mall Nine]]<br />
| {{wp|Palisades Center|Palisades Center Mall}}<br />
| {{wp|West Nyack, New York}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
|Located on the opposite side of the bridge in real life. Could possibly based on Bridge Plaza in Tarrytown, which matches up with the position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenger's Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Blockhouse No. 1|The Blockhouse}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|A small fort built in the northern part of Central Park in 1814.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Opelucid City]]<br />
| {{wp|Harlem}} & {{wp|Washington Heights, Manhattan|Washington Heights}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|Hempstead House}} or {{wp|New York Botanical Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} ({{wp|Long Island}}) or {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|The cupolas of the Pokémon League are reminiscent of the domes of the enclosure's three main greenhouses. It's castle aesthetic is based of Hempstead House, while the desert environment is possibly a play on word of the real estate being located in Sands Point. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Village Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Robert F. Kennedy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}, {{wp|Queens}} and {{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|It also resembles {{wp|Ponte Vecchio}} bridge in Italy.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lacunosa Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Flushing, Queens|Flushing}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Flushing is the fourth largest central business district in New York City, and has one of the most diverse range in demographics, which is reflected in its architecture. Could also be based on Astoria, a neighbourhood that has been home to the largest Greek-American community in the United States since 1960, due to Lacunosa's towering blue and white houses resembling Santorini in Greece.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Giant Chasm]]<br />
| {{wp|Kissena Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Located in Flushing. In Chippewa language, Kissena means "cold place", a possible inspiration for Kyurem being placed here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Broad Channel, Queens|Broad Channel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Howard Beach, Queens|Howard Beach}} & {{wp|The Hamptons}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Geographically it fits in as Jamaica, Queens, however thematically it takes heavy inspiration from The Hamptons of Long Island, in that it is largely vacant for most of the year but fills up with vacationers and celebrities during the Summertime.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Jamaica Bay}} & {{wp|Great South Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
|[[Abyssal Ruins]] found here is based of Ancient Greek {{wp|Pavlopetri|Pavlopetri Ruins}}, which sank into Mediterranean Sea due to the earthquake and tsunami 3000 years ago.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abundant Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Highland Park (Brooklyn)|Highland Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marvelous Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensboro Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} and {{wp|Queens}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black City]]<br />
| {{wp|Long Island City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Long Island City, it houses multiple main headquarters of companies such as Eagle Electric, Wonton Foods, Amazon etc, in addition to having luxurious lofts, all this is reflected in the corporate and commercial atmosphere of Black City. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Skyline Tower (Queens)|Skyline Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| The tallest building in Queens and made entirely of blue glass. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[White Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensbridge Houses}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
|Geographically, it fits Queensbridge, a uniquely build public housing, that manages to harmonize urban buildings and natural trees together. However, it is possible that it takes elements from two of the largest parks in Queens: Alley Pond Park ([[White Treehollow]] resembles Queens Giant. The tallest and possibly oldest tulip poplar tree in New York and it has a hollow entrance) and Forest Park (a haven for native plants and wildlife in the midst of the city's sprawl).<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Poké Transfer Lab]]<br />
| {{wp|Cornell Tech}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Entralink]]<br />
| {{wp|Central Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| The Entralink also draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}.<br />
<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Liberty Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liberty Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} exclave)<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unity Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Headquarters of the United Nations}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Extraterritoriality|international territory}})<br />
|Geographically placed somewhere, where {{wp|Ellis Island}} should be.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéstar Studios]]<br />
| {{wp|Lincoln Park (Jersey City)|Lincoln Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
|Thematically, it is based of Hollywood in Los Angeles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|[[Anville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Port Jervis, New York|Port Jervis}}<br />
| {{wp|New York (state)}} ({{wp|Orange County, New York|Orange County}})<br />
| Anville Town is known for its roundtable and is at the end of its rail line. Port Jervis, New York is similarly at the end of a northern line and has a roundtable.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspertia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Elizabeth, New Jersey|Elizabeth}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Union County, New Jersey|Union County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Newark, New Jersey|Newark}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Ranch]]<br />
| {{wp|Branch Brook Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cave of Being]]<br />
| {{wp|Weequahic Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|Known for its Weequahic Lake Trail.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Virbank City]]<br />
| {{wp|Jersey City, New Jersey|Jersey City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| [[Virbank Complex]] bears some resemblance to the oil refineries and tanker area located<!--between Exit 10 and Exit 13--> along the {{wp|New Jersey Turnpike}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lentimas Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Hills, Queens|Forest Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Forest Hills is densely populated with red-brick buildings, similar to [[Lentimas Town]]'s buildings. They also closely resemble those of {{wp|Santa Fe, New Mexico}}'s {{wp|Pueblo Revival architecture|Pueblo Revival}} style buildings. There is a theory, that it based on three neighbourhoods with the largest communities of Mexicans in Brooklyn, but none of them match geographically. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reversal Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Park (Queens)|Forest Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Besides it's status as a haven for wild life, Forest Park is also known for its Hiking Trails.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Strange House]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Cemetery (Queens)|Maple Grove Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Possibly took inspirations from Renwick Smallpox Hospital, but it's located on Roosevelt Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Humilau City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fire Island|Fire Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While map-wise it would fit in as part of Queens or eastern Nassau County, Humilau City strongly resembles the nautical backdrop of many Long Island villages. Specifically, its use of boardwalks is taken directly from many beach communities on Fire Island, such as {{wp|Davis Park, New York|Davis Park}} or {{wp|Cherry Grove, New York|Cherry Grove}} which consist almost entirely of boardwalks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaside Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lawrence, Nassau County, New York|Lawrence}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marine Tube]]<br />
| {{wp|Ocean Parkway (Long Island)|Ocean Parkway}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While the New York City area has no underwater tunnels akin to Marine Tube, the closest comparison both geographically and thematically is Ocean Parkway, a beachside highway which is known by locals for its beautiful views of wildlife and the ocean.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Kalos===<br />
[[File:FranceKalosComparison.png|thumb|A comparison of Kalos to France]]<br />
[[Kalos]] is based on the northern half of {{wp|Metropolitan France}} and {{wp|Alderney}}, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Administrative region<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vaniville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Moulins, Allier|Moulins}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Moulins had various old terraced houses, in Vaniville, the houses of the town are all terraced. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aquacorde Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nevers}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The great bridge is probably based on a bridge on the river {{wp|Loire}} in Nevers. The central square of Aquacorde is based in the ''Place de la République'' (Republic square), a square surrounded by various french-style row houses and with two separated gardens, like the square of Aquacorde. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The fountain on the central plaza might be based on the ''fontaine de Diane''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| It is the most touristic forest in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 22|Détourner Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Rhyhorn race track is based in this circuit, shared for the cities of Nevers and Magny Cours. The route itself is based in the observation zones of the circuit. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 4|Parterre Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Seine-et-Marne}} and the gardens of the region<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The aspect of the route is modeled after the impressive Parterre gardens of the {{wp|Palace of Fontainebleau}}, located in Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne. The region of Marne is famous for its palaces with parterres, also, the route can be based in the gardens of the palace of {{wp|Vaux-le-Vicomte}}, where the parterre are in the sides of the garden, like the route 4.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose City]]<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<ref name=Honedge>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pG-q-WIYTs Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed!] (YouTube)</ref><br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The largest city in Kalos, the [[Lumiose Museum]] is based on {{wp|the Louvre}}. The streets of Lumiose are based on the ''Place de l'Étoile'' (square of the star and current {{wp|Place Charles de Gaulle}}), in which there is the Arc de Triomphe. The modern buildings that surround the city may be a reference to the buildings of {{wp|La Défense}}, the most important business district in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<br />
| Both are lattice towers. The Eiffel Tower is the most emblematic monument in all of France and a symbol of modernity in Paris. The prism tower reflects this by being a modern building made of glass.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 5|Versant Road]] <br />
| {{wp|Sèvres}} <br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A commune on the outskirts of Paris that houses a Skate Park, in addition, the commune is in an elevated area of the Seine, similar to the mountainous aspect of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Camphrier Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| During the Renaissance, Blois was the official residence of the King of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shabboneau Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Château of Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Used to be the residence for the Counts of Blois and some French Kings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 7|Rivière Walk]]<br />
| {{wp|Loire Valley}} and its surroundings<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}} and {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''Garden of France'', it is a region known for its vineyards and vegetable crops, as well as its châteaus and castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 6|Palais Lane]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Avenue de Paris (Versailles)|Avenue de Paris}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A route located in the city of Versailles, decorated with trees and parterres that are the main road to the Palace of Versailles. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Parfum Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Versailles}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The king who ordered the construction of the palace and who is mentioned several times, is a reference to {{wp|Louis XIV of France}}. The second floor and hallway of the Parfum Palace is based in the {{wp|Hall of Mirrors|Galerie des Glaces}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Chateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chenonceau}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''castle of the ladies'', in reference to the noble women who financed its reconstruction and for the parties they held. This is referenced in the fact that [[Diantha]] is the top trainer in the chateau. The façade of the Battle Chateau reminiscent of the high-ceilinged, round towers of Chambord. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Connecting Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Grand-Lieu}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 8|Muraille Coast]]<br />
| {{wp|La Pointe du Chay}}, <br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An elevated maritime and rocky areaa, cloistered in the mountains and composed of prehistoric deposits and rocks. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 9|Spikes Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Périgord}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| A mountainous and elevated area in south-central France. In real life, it is a fertile area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ambrette Town]]<br />
| {{wp|La Rochelle}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An aquarium lies in La Rochelle. The city is famous in France for the geologic deposits from the Jurassic, that constitute great part of the coast of the city. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glittering Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lascaux|Lascaux Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| Lascaux is a network of caves famous for prehistoric parietal wall paintings. [[Junichi Masuda]] said in an interview that they relied on the {{wp|Catacombs of Paris}}.{{fact}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cyllage City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Nazaire}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Saint-Nazaire has a major harbour and a long tradition of fishing and shipbuilding. Could possibly be also based on {{wp|Saint-Brevin-les-Pins}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 10|Menhir Trail]] and [[Geosenge Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Carnac}} and the {{wp|Carnac stones}}<ref name=Honedge/><br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| Notable for its standing stones. In the games, the [[ultimate weapon]] turned various Pokémon into stones, possibly referencing a legend which stated that the Carnac stones were pagan soldiers who were turned into stone by Pope Cornelius, or Roman soldiers turned into stone by the magician Merlin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reflection Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Armorican Massif}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| The massif is composed of metamorphic and magmatic rocks that were metamorphosed and/or deformed during the Hercynian or Variscan orogeny and the earlier Cadomian orogeny. The competent old rocks of the Armorican Massif have been eroded to a plateaulike peneplain. The concept could also be based on the legends of the Britons called ''Miroirs aux fées'' (fairies mirrors). Fairy mirrors are usually caves with bright quartz veins or lakes where they are said to live fairies and like to see themselves in them like a mirror.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shalour City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Malo}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| In the anime, the city has a walled aspect; Saint-Malo is known for its fortresses and for being walled.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Mastery]]<br />
| {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A island-city in the coast, the summit of the island is crowned with a gothic abbey since the early Middle Ages. This match with the tower of mastery being a solemn site related with the megaevolution and the statue of Lucario, in reference to the statue of the angel Gabriel in the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azure Bay]]<br />
| The {{wp|English Channel}}<br />
| &mdash;<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Spirit's Den]]<br />
| {{wp|Channel Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Bailiwick of Guernsey}}<br />
| Specifically based on Alderney, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 12|Fourrage Road]]<br />
| Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin and the {{wp|Pays d'Auge}} region<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A natural reserve in the Cotentin peninsula in the north of France. The Pays d'Auge is a farmer region in Normandy, famous for its cheese, dairy, apples and cider production in France, this is reflexed in the Baa de Mer ranch of Kalos and the tall grass of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Coumarine City]]<br />
| {{wp|Le Havre}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| The city has a monorail and several trams, in addition, like the game, the coastal part is a large tourist area and the north is residential.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 13|Lumiose Badlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Pays de Bray}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy (administrative region)|Normandy}}<br />
| A fertile area near Paris, thanks to the clay soil.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
|Saint-Laurent is located close to Paris and is surrounded by sunflowers (in reference to Kalos Power Plant's solar power). Could also be based on Crucey Solar Park, an actual Solar Power Plant, which is also close to Paris, although it lacks any buildings that the former has.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 14|Laverre Nature Trail]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Hortillonnages d'Amiens|Hortillonnages d'Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| From vulgar Latin ''Hortellus'' that means little garden, are a series of swamps in the east of Amiens, built in the Gallo-Roman era of France and used as agricultural fields and are now an ecological and landscape park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre City]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais}} and {{wp|Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Geographically, it is closer to be based of Calais - a major port city with old part of town being surrounded by canals. Thematically, it is most likely based of Amiens, as it won awards for rich wooded heritage and being one of the greenest French cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre Gym]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais City Hall|Hôtel de ville de Calais}} or Belfry of Amiens <br />
| {{wp|Calais}}, {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Both belfries are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as part of a set of Belfries of Belgium and France. The gym's clock is based on the imposing bell towers in their respective cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 16|Mélancolie Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Canal de l'Ourcq}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Canal de l'Ourcq was built to provide drinking water to Paris and is currently used as a recreational area for fishing and boating. This is reflected in the fishing club on the route and the fact that the river ends artificially.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Hotel]]<br />
| {{wp|Abbey of St. Jean des Vignes}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| An old abbey in {{wp|Soissons}} near Paris, which was destroyed during the French revolution and only the facade is left standing.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frost Cavern]]<br />
| {{wp|Ardennes}} <br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Ardennes is a zone that had a rocky landscape and various hills with forests and rough terrain, is located in the frontier with Belgium and Luxembourg, this match with the Frost Cavern located in the north of Kalos, like the Ardennes are near Belgium in the north. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dendemille Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Charleville-Mézières}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Charleville's region is known for its windmills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Terminus Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Anistar City]]<br />
| {{wp|Strasbourg}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| The sundial may be a reference to {{wp|Strasbourg astronomical clock}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Couriway Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Molsheim}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Molsheim is located close to several waterfalls, such as Nideck Waterfall, Casscade de la Serva and Cascade de l'Andlau. Couriway train station also somewhat resembles Molsheim station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 19|Grande Vallée Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Lispach}}<br />
| The {{wp|Vosges (department)|Vosgues}} in {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| A boggy lake and forestal region in the mountains near the Alps. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowbelle City]]<br />
| {{wp|Besançon}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The nearby {{wp|Jura Mountains}} are known for cold temperatures and sometimes nicknamed "Little Siberia".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] and [[Kalos Route 21|Dernière Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Plateau des Mille Étangs}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| A extensiveforest and mountainous landscape in the west of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Victory Road|Victory Road}} <br />
| {{wp|Bibracte|Mont Beuvray}}<br />
| {{wp|Burgundy}}<br />
| Mont Beuvray is generally identified as ancient Bibracte, a fortified settlement. Used to be capital of the Aedui and one of the most important hillforts in Gaul. Nowadays, it is an archaeological park at the centre of a protected forest.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Pokémon League}} building<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chambord}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Should be located somewhere in Burgundy, but the place itself resembles Château de Chambord more, the largest château in the Loire Valley. It was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I and ended up being one the most influential architectures, inspiring the design of several European castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kiloude City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Lyon is located in the south, connected via train to Paris like Lumiose and has a open air zoo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Maison]]<br />
| {{wp|Hôtel de Ville, Lyon|Hôtel de Ville de Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| <br />
|}<br />
{{clear}}<br />
<br />
===Alola===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Alola Hawaii.png|thumb|A comparison of Alola to Hawaii]]<br />
[[Alola]] is based on {{wp|Hawaii}},<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sun_moon/ Pokémon Sun and Moon Japanese official site]</ref> one of the states that is a part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Island<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Houses the state capital and the former monarchy of Hawaii. Its designated island color is yellow (''melemele'' in Hawaiian) and its designated island flower is the {{wp|Sida fallax|ʻilima}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli City]]<br />
| {{wp|Honolulu|Honolulu}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The state capital of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Beachfront<br />
| {{wp|Waikiki|Waikīkī}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Waikiki and its beaches are a notable tourist destination in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Shopping District<br />
| {{wp|Ala Moana Center|Ala Moana Center}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Ala Moana Center is the largest shopping mall in Hawaiʻi.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Marina<br />
| {{wp|Ala Wai Harbor}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|The largest small boat and yacht harbor in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Outskirts<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Kai, Hawaii|Hawaiʻi Kai}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| One of the largest residential areas in O'ahu.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iki Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Wahiawa, Hawaii|Wahiawā}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry fields (Alola)|Berry fields]]<br />
| Dole Plantation<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest currently operating pineapple plantation in the state.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli Cemetery]]<br />
| Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahalo Trail]]<br />
| ʻAiea Loop Trail<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdant Cavern]]<br />
| Kaneana Cave (Makua Cave)<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Meadow]]<br />
| Kaipapau Forest Reserve<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Could also be based on National Wildlife Refuge, which is dedicated to preserving and restoring populations of endangered honeycreepers, but it doesn't match geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ten Carat Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Diamond Head, Hawaii|Diamond Head (Lēʻahi)}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| {{p|Necrozma}}'s appearance here in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] references the historical belief by western sailors that the calcite crystals near the mountain were diamonds.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaward Cave]]<br />
| Mermaid Cave<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kala'e Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Hanauma Bay|Hanauma Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|A popular tourist attraction on Oʻahu, the bay is a nature sanctuary is well known for its efforts for preserving native marine life.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Conflict]]<br />
| {{wp|Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument|Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Oahu. It contains a luakini, a sacrificial altar meant to bring success during times of war.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Sea]]<br />
| Kaiwi Channel<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| An ocean channel that separates Oahu from {{wp|Molokai|Molokaʻi}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Wave Beach]]<br />
| Turtle Bay Resort<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| A resort area located near the surfing beach.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandy Cave]]<br />
| Turtle Cove<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Akala Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Its designated island color is pink (''ʻākala'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea City]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahului, Hawaii|Kahului}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Brooklet Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pikachu Valley]]<br />
| {{wp|Iao Valley|ʻIao Valley}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea Beach]]<br />
| Kahului Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Makawao, Hawaii|Makawao}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A community on Maui known to be dominated by agriculture and ranch lands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Ranch]]<br />
| Haleakala Ranch<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Largest ranch on Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Royal Avenue]]<br />
| The Shops at {{wp|Wailea, Hawaii|Wailea}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Mall with more than 70 shops, restaurants & art galleries, with regular evening entertainment.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Route 30|Olowalu Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A long road tunnel that connects Lahaina to Wailuku. Located on Honoapi'ilani Highway. It could also be based on Olowalu Shaft, which is located close to Olowalu Tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Konikoni City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lahaina, Hawaii|Lāhainā}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Lahaina is one of numerous locations of Hawaii where Chinese immigrants immigrated to work on local sugar cane plantations. Lahaina houses the only two Chinese Society Halls that exist and are maintained in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Grand Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Wailea Resort}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The most prominent hotel in the Wailea area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Beach]]<br />
| Makena Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wela Volcano Park]]<br />
| {{wp|Haleakalā_National_Park|Haleakalā National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The tallest volcano on Maui and is currently inactive. Terrain is closer to {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dividing Peak Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana Highway}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Hana Lava Tube is located around this stretch.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lush Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana, Hawaii|Hana Forest Reserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| It is the largest tropical forest on the island of Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Hill]]<br />
| Olowalu Petroglyphs<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Life]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahanu Garden|Piʻilanihale Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} in the State of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest island in the archipelago. Its designated island color is red (''ʻulaʻula'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie City]]<br />
| {{wp|Hilo, Hawaii|Hilo}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Largest settlement on Hawaii Island. Noted locally for its particularly rainy climate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Designed like an Edo-style Japanese garden, having numerous structures such as pagodas, {{wp|torii}} (traditional Japanese gate), and a Japanese teahouse.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Hokulani]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Kea is the second highest peak in the world when measured from its base below sea level. Currently a dormant volcano. Mauna Loa is a the largest subaerial volcano in the world and it is still active.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hokulani Observatory]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa Observatory}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea Observatories}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A number of {{wp|observatory|observatories}} located on the summits of Mauna Loa & Mauna Kea due to its ideal conditions for atmospheric & astronomy research.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A currently active volcano. A power plant in the {{wp|Puna, Hawaii|Puna}} district of Hawaii used the {{wp|Geothermal energy|geothermal}} vents from Kilauea to generate electricity until the 2018 eruptions caused its temporary shutdown.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain|Geothermal Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Puna Geothermal Venture}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A geothermal energy power plant that was shut down shortly after the start of the May 2018 lower Puna eruption, and resumed power generation in November 2020.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Beach|Secluded Shore]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Ula'ula Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}}<br />
| Ahalanui Park - {{wp|Isaac Hale Beach Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Both are black sand beaches. Ahalanui Park was destroyed by lava due to 2018 Volcanic Eruption of Kīlauea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]] - [[Aether House]]<br />
| {{wp|Kau, Hawaii|Kau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Kau district is known for South Point (Ka Lae) and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Heiau|Heiau Ruins}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The most closest locations would be Kalalea Heiau and Kohaikalani Heiau. Tapu Village could be based on Kalapana, a former inhabited town that was destroyed by a Kīlauea lava flow in 1986, believed to be caused by {{wp|Pele (deity)|Pele}}, Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. However, it is located in the far east Puna district, thus not matching up geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]<br />
| {{wp|Pahala, Hawaii|Pahala}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| There used to be sugar cane mills in Pahala, but they were all closed by the late 90s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haina Desert]]<br />
| {{wp|Kaʻū Desert|Kaʻū Desert}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Although not a true desert, the sulfur dioxide from Kīlauea's sulfuric lava plumes creates enough acid rain that plant growth is severely inhibited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of the Sunne]]/[[Lake of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake Waiau|Lake Waiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest lake in Hawaii, located on Mauna Kea<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
|The most notable of many locations in Hawaii where people who broke Kapu could escape to. Such sites are difficult to enter and heavily protected, but once entered, a Kahuna on site could bless the individual, pardoning their crime. Many native plants, including red plumeria grow near the location.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Po Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawi, Hawaii|Hawi}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Hawi is a town in Kohala mountain, in the northwest part Hawaii Island. It once was a busy commercial centre during the operation of the Kohala Sugar plantation. However, just like with other sugar mills, it was closed down.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Lanakila]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Loa is the largest shield volcano on earth; it is currently active. Mauna Loa is one of two locations to annually have snow in Hawaii, the other being Mauna Kea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii|Ocean View}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 15|Routes 15]] & [[Alola Route 16|16]]<br />
| {{wp|Captain Cook, Hawaii|Captain Cook}} & {{wp|Miloliʻi, Hawaii|Miloliʻi}} beaches. {{wp|Molokai}}, {{wp|Lanai}}, {{wp|Kahoolawe}} & {{wp|Johnston Atoll}} islands.<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The small islets on Route 15 resemble the real life islands, only smaller, tighter and closer to Hawaii Island, the real life basis for Ula'ula Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Abundance]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site|Puʻukoholā Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Hawaii Island, and the last heiau ever built.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Its designated island color is purple (''poni'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafolk Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea, Kauai County, Hawaii|Waimea}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|The site where the first western contact to the Hawaiian islands were made by {{wp|James Cook}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Wilds]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea Canyon State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| A large canyon carved by the abundant rainfall from Mount Wai'ale'ale, it is nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Beach]]<br />
| Polihale State Park<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Breaker Coast]]<br />
| Kawailoa Bay, Haula Bay & Nawiliwili Bay<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Could also be based on Po'ipū, which is famous for the geological {{wp|Blowhole (geology)|blowhole}} known locally as {{wp|Spouting Horn}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Poni Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Kalaheo, Hawaii|Kalaheo}} & {{wp|Koloa, Hawaii|Koloa}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Koloa is known for Old Koloa Town, which preserves Koloa history and traditions.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vast Poni Canyon]]<br />
| {{wp|Kawaikini}} & {{wp|Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Kawaikini is the tallest peak of the mountain. It is hard to reach due to high annual rains and steep wet cliffs. Also not helped by the fact that on west side of it Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve is located. Its miles of dense, swampy forest limits the access to the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altar of the Sunne]]/[[Altar of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Waialeale|Mount Waiʻaleʻale}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Mount Wai'ale'ale is the main volcano of Kauaʻi and is currently extinct. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Grove]]<br />
| {{wp|Wailua River State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|An area of Kauaʻi containing several important {{wp|heiau}}. Malae is the largest heiau on Kaua'i.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Plains]]<br />
| Kawaihau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Coast]]<br />
| Paliku Beach, Papa'a Bay Beach & Moloa'a Beach<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Fern Grotto}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resolution Cave]]<br />
| Maniniholo Dry Cave<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| It was believed to once house a malicious spirit deep in the cave.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Gauntlet]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea, Hawaii|Kīlauea Town}} & {{wp|Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tree]]<br />
| Princeville Resort<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Hope]]<br />
| Poli'ahu Heiau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Poliʻahu is the most important heiau in Kaua'i lore.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Exeggutor Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Niihau|Niʻihau}} & {{wp|Kahoolawe|Kahoʻolawe}}<br />
|<br />
| Geographically located as Niʻihau to Kauaʻi, though the lack of human inhabitants is similar to Kahoʻolawe. Both require boats and special permission to travel to.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aether Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument}}<br />
|<br />
| Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument consists of all the islands located northwest of Niʻihau in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is a {{wp|U.S. National Monument}} and nature preserve dedicated to preserving and protecting numerous Hawaiʻi endemic endangered species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poké Pelago]]<br />
| {{wp|Northwestern Hawaiian Islands}}<br />
|<br />
| Small, uninhabited islands and atolls northwest of the main eight Hawaiian islands. Many native endemic Hawaiian organisms inhabit these islands.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Galar===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Galar United Kingdom.png|thumb|A comparison of Galar to the United Kingdom]]<br />
[[Galar]] is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ Interview with Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori on the official Pokémon website]</ref> with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on {{wp|England and Wales}}, while the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}. The [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, which is a self-governing {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref><ref name=Brochure>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/video-game/sword-shield/Galar_Tour_Brochure_US.pdf Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide]</ref><br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Postwick]]<br />
| {{wp|Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick}}<ref name=Brochure /><br>{{wp|Windermere, Cumbria (town)|Windermere}}<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/gallery/2019/10/04/exclusive-pokemon-sword-and-shield-concept-art-gallery Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery]</ref><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| One of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District, located close to {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}} on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|1|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Windermere|New Road}}/{{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere|Lake Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The main {{wp|link road}} between {{wp|Windermere}} and {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wedgehurst]]<br />
| {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Located on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|2|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Near and Far Sawrey}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two villages that act as one tourist attraction because of {{wp|Hill Top Farm}}, the home of ''{{wp|The Tale of Peter Rabbit}}'' author {{wp|Beatrix Potter}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slumbering Weald]]<br />
| {{wp|Grizedale Forest}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A forest area located within the Lake District. It is famous for its magic- and poetry-themed statues. The altar dedicated to {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} is similar to the Forest Fugue sculpture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wild Area]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake District National Park}}<ref name=Brochure />/{{wp|Peak District National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two of the most popular national parks in England. The {{wp|Lake District}}, the inspiration for the southern section of the Wild Area, is known for its mountains and inland lakes, whilst the Peak District, the inspiration for the northern section of the Wild Area, is known for its peaks and rolling hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The third-largest city in the United Kingdom, known for its industrial and railway past. The many structures were inspired from the {{wp|Castlefield}} area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester Town Hall}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A {{wp|Gothic Revival architecture|Victorian Neo-Gothic}} building situated within the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|3|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Astley Green Colliery}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A former coal mine that is now a {{wp|Astley Green Colliery Museum|museum}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine]]<br />
| {{wp|North York Moors|North York Moors National Park}}<br>{{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br>{{wp|Greater Manchester}}/{{wp|West Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be closer to be based of North York Moors, but aesthetically it looks similar to {{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}, a trans-{{wp|Pennines|Pennine}} route for both rail and canal.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|4|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Yorkshire Wolds}}<br />
| {{wp|East Riding of Yorkshire}}/{{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Low-lying hills that are situated east from the city of York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turffield]]<br />
| {{wp|York}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Aesthetically, it was heavily inspired by {{wp|Amesbury}}<ref name=Brochure />, a town located nearby the prehistoric {{wp|Stonehenge}}. The fact that Turffield is situated within the standing stones was also inspired by {{wp|Avebury}}. Geographically, it is closer to be based on York with the village aesthetic being a reference to {{wp|York Green Belt}}, an environmental and planning policy that regulates the rural space. The hill figure is a reference to the {{wp|Kilburn White Horse}}, located in {{wp|Kilburn, North Yorkshire|Kilburn}}, a village near York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|5|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Ribblehead Viaduct}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic railway viaduct that carries the {{wp|Settle-Carlisle Railway}} over the {{wp|River Ribble}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hulbury]]<br />
| {{wp|Liverpool}}<br />
| {{wp|Merseyside}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A major seaport that is known for the {{wp|Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool|Albert Dock}} and {{wp|Liver Building}}. It is also the birthplace of {{wp|The Beatles}}. The houses built on a slope may have been inspired by {{wp|St Ives, Cornwall}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine No. 2]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Bowland}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| From a geographical standpoint, it seems to be based on caves found in Forest of Bowland, such as Hell Hole, Whitewell Cave and Whitewell Pot. It is also located between Manchester and Liverpool, albeit much norther. It could've been inspired by {{wp|Mersey Tunnels}}, major tunnels that cross under the {{wp|River Mersey}}, but then it misses the mark of being located between real life Motostoke and Hulbury.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Outskirts]]<br />
| {{wp|Runcorn Railway Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A railway bridge that crosses the {{wp|River Mersey}} between {{wp|Runcorn}} and {{wp|Widnes}}. It is parallel to the {{wp|Silver Jubilee Bridge}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke]]<br />
| {{wp|Birmingham}}<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The second-largest city in the United Kingdom. It is known for its vast canal network, which gives it the nickname the {{wp|Venice of the North}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Warwick Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A medieval castle with over a thousand years of history.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Energy Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower|Chamberlain Clock tower}} (Body) and {{wp|BT Tower (Birmingham)|BT Tower}} (summit)<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Both are the tallest buildings in Birmingham and constitute heritage of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|6|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cat and Fiddle Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic and dangerous road in the United Kingdom that passes over the Peak District between {{wp|Macclesfield}} and {{wp|Buxton}}. The route is named after a pub located at its summit. The desert theme may also be based on {{wp|Dungeness (headland)|Dungeness}}, which is known to be the only desert in the United Kingdom.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stow-on-Side]]<br />
| {{wp|Buxton}}<br />
| {{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A spa town that is described as "''The Gateway to the {{wp|Peak District National Park}}''". It is home to {{wp|Poole's Cavern}} and is also known for its spring water. Its name, as well as its potteries, may have been a reference to {{wp|Stoke-on-Trent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glimwood Tangle]]<br />
| {{wp|Sherwood Forest}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A well-known forest in the East Midlands that is said to be the home to the famous folklore character, {{wp|Robin Hood}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ballonlea]]<br />
| {{wp|Nottingham}} or {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}}<br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}} or {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Nottingham fits due to being surrounded by Sherwood Forest in the north, much like Ballonlea is surrounded by Glimwood Tangle. {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}} is a heavy aesthetical inspiration, due to Tudor architecture and being a birthplace of {{wp|William Shakespeare}}, who wrote many plays including the one about fairies — ''{{wp|A Midsummer Night's Dream}}''. Another possible inspiration is a more geographically correct {{wp|Lavenham}}, a village famous for its legends about witches and was used for filming ''{{wp|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1}}''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|7|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Severn Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Gloucestershire}}/{{wp|Monmouthshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}/{{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A railway tunnel that goes under the {{wp|Severn Estuary}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|8|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Known for The Ironbridge Gorge area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was formed by glacial overflow during last ice age. {{wp|Glastonbury Abbey}} could have inspired the ruins found on this route, but it doesn't match geographically in its relation to Bath (real-life Circhester).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Circhester]]<br />
| {{wp|Bath, Somerset|Bath}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Somerset}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A Roman spa city famous for its Georgian style buildings, geothermal hot springs, and the rows of houses such as the {{wp|Circus (Bath)|Circus}} and {{wp|Royal Crescent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|9|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cardigan Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Dyfed}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A large inlet in the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that makes up most of Wales' coastline.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spikemuth]]<br />
| {{wp|Llandudno}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A seaside resort known for its parade rows of houses and the {{wp|Great Orme}} headland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Route 9 Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|A55 road|Conwy Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| An underwater road tunnel that goes under the {{wp|River Conwy}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|10|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Snowdonia}} and {{wp|Chiltern Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}/{{wp|Hertfordshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A mountain range in Wales and National Park, with its highest mountain being {{wp|Mount Snowdon}}. Chiltren is a hill escarpment in the north of London.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon]]<br />
| {{wp|London}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest city and the capital of the United Kingdom. Home to {{wp|Big Ben}}, {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}, the {{wp|London Eye}}, and {{wp|Piccadilly Circus}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Rose of the Rondelands<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}/{{wp|Big Ben}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| While not a hotel, it is a popular tourist destination due to its neo-Gothic looking clock tower, which inspired the Rose of the Rondelands' own clock tower. The hotel facility may be inspired by the {{wp|County Hall, London|London County Hall}}, a former government building now used by two hotels. It is located on the other side of the River Thames, facing the Palace of Westminster. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Wembley Stadium}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest and most important stadium in the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rose Tower]]/{{gal|Battle Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}}/{{wp|The Shard}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}} was built for the {{wp|2012 Olympic Games}} and is now a slide attraction. The Shard is the tallest building in the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|}<br />
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====Isle of Armor====<br />
The Isle of Man is a {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}} in the middle of the {{wp|Irish Sea}}. It is one of the six {{wp|Celtic Nations}} along with {{wp|Ireland}}, {{wp|Scotland}}, {{wp|Wales}}, {{wp|Cornwall}}, and {{wp|Brittany}}. The island has its unique language (known as {{wp|Manx Gaelic}}) and culture, with myths and legends that derive from {{wp|Celtic mythology}}. It is also world-famous for its {{wp|Manx Grand Prix}}.<br />
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| [[Loop Lagoon]]<br />
| {{wp|Ramsey Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Ramsey, Isle of Man|Ramsey}}<br />
| {{wp|Ayre}}<br />
| A bay that was designated as a {{wp|UNESCO}} {{wp|Man and the Biosphere Programme}} (MAB) biosphere reserve.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Workout Sea]]<br />
| Smeale Beach<br />
| {{wp|Andreas (parish)|Andreas}}<br />
| Ayre<br />
| A coastal area that is designated as a {{wp|dark-sky preserve}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Master Dojo]]<br />
| Jurby airfield<br />
| {{wp|Jurby}}<br />
| {{wp|Michael, Isle of Man|Michael}}<br />
| Land formerly used by {{wp|RAF Jurby}} as training ground. Following the closure of the station in 1973, the area has been used for air shows, gliding, and private aviation. The station complex is converted into an industrial park and houses several tourist attractions, including the {{wp|Jurby Transport Museum}} and the Isle of Man Motor Museum.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Soothing Wetlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Sulby Glen}} and {{wp|Curraghs|Ballaugh Curraghs}}<br />
| {{wp|Lezayre}} and {{wp|Ballaugh (parish)|Ballaugh}}<br />
| Ayre and Michael<br />
| The largest water reservoir on the Isle of Man is located in the Sulby valley. The Curraghs is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland on the northwest of the island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenge Beach]]<br />
| {{wp|Douglas, Isle of Man|Douglas}}<br />
| {{wp|Douglas Borough Council}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| The capital of the Isle of Man, which is home to many railways such as the {{wp|Douglas Bay Horse Tram}}, the {{wp|Isle of Man Railway}}, and the {{wp|Snaefell Mountain Railway}}. It is the only ferry port on the island that connects to {{wp|Great Britain|the mainland}} and {{wp|Ireland}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Waters]]<br />
| {{wp|Tower of Refuge}}<br />
| Douglas Borough Council<br />
| Middle<br />
| A shelter to wrecked mariners build on {{wp|St Mary's Isle}} (also known as Conister Rock) in the Douglas Bay in 1832, it becomes the landmark of Douglas. Visit to the tower is restricted due to the fragility of the Conister Rock, which is a tidal reef that reamins partially submerged expect for spring tides.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenge Road]]<br />
| {{wp|Peel, Isle of Man|Peel}}<br />
| {{wp|German (parish)|German}}<br />
| {{wp|Glenfaba}}<br />
| A seaside town that is home to the replica of the {{wp|Odin's Raven}} {{wp|Gokstad ship|Longboat}} in the {{wp|House of Manannan}} Museum; and {{wp|Peel Castle}}. Its location up on the highest mountain of the Isle of Armor may also be a reference to {{wp|Snaefell}}, the highest mountain on the Isle of Man.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Darkness]]<br />
| {{wp|Peel Castle}}<br />
| German<br />
| Glenfaba<br />
| Peel Castle is a Viking castle built on the remnants of earlier Celtic monasteries with a notable{{wp|Irish round tower|round tower}} in the ruins of the Cathedral of St. German. The site is believed to be one of the possible locations of {{wp|Avalon}} in the {{wp|Matter of Britain|Arthurian legends}}, which may inspire the plot of Isle of Armor and the special role of the Tower of Darkness towards the endgame. Peel castle is said to be haunted by a {{wp|Black Dog (ghost)|Black Dog}} called {{wp|Moddey Dhoo}} in Manx Gaelic. The presence of [[Wanderer|wandering]] {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} in the Isle of Armor on cloudy days could be a reference to this folklore. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Forest of Focus]]<br />
| {{wp|Fairy Bridge (Isle of Man)|Fairy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Santon}} and {{wp|Malew}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}} and {{wp|Rushen (sheading)|Rushen}}<br />
| A famous parish boundary bridge where fairies named {{wp|Mooinjer veggey}} (Manx Gaelic for 'little people') are said to dwell. People would say "Hello Fairies" when they cross and often leave wishes and notes beside the tree for good luck. Benevolent fairies are said to only appear in front of those they wish to see, and reward them with cure or blessing. The {{p|Lilligant}} that appears before the player character and [[Hop]] may be partly inspired by the story of fairies.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Training Lowlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Castletown, Isle of Man|Castletown}} and Glen Rushen<br />
| Malew and Rushen<br />
| Rushen<br />
| Castletown was the former capital of the Isle of Man before 1869. The {{wp|Isle of Man Airport}} is located in the suburb of the town. The hinterlands of Training Lowlands may be based on the Rushen Valley, which is a popular destination for hiking and camping.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf of Man}}<br />
| Rushen<br />
| Rushen<br />
| A small islet located off the south coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf Sound}}<br />
|<br />
| <br />
| A body of water with various islets, which separate the Calf of Man.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Stepping-Stone Sea]] and [[Insular Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Irish Sea}}<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Water bodies surrounding the Isle of Man was known for hazardous navigation before the age of {{wp|steamboat}}s. In modern days, the waters become ideal for viewing birds, sea mammals (particularly {{wp|harbor seal|common seals}} and {{wp|grey seal}}s), and {{wp|Basking shark}}s. The widespread presence of [[Regional form#Galarian form|Galarian]] {{p|Slowpoke}} ashore and {{p|Sharpedo}} at sea around the Isle of Armor echoes with the real-life ecology of the Isle of Man.<br />
|}<br />
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====Crown Tundra====<br />
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| [[Crown Tundra]]<br />
| {{wp|Scottish Highlands}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A vast mountain range in the northern parts of Scotland, home to the famous {{wp|Loch Ness}} and {{wp|Ben Nevis}}, the highest mountain in the island of {{wp|Great Britain}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Freezington]]<br />
| {{wp|Ballater}}<br />
| {{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Ballater is a small town, famous for its connection with the royal family, as it has certified shops for the nobility, which supply the royal family when they are on vacation in the area. The town also has a train station. All this is related to the adoration of the inhabitants towards Calyrex.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Path to the Peak]]<br />
| {{wp|Ben Nevis}}<br />
| {{wp|Grampian Mountains}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The tallest mountain in Scotland and tallest of the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh Castle}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| An immense medieval castle that was home to kings of Scotland in the past, which is referred to by Calyrex being once worshiped in the Crown Shrine. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frigid Sea]] <br />
| {{wp|Firth of Clyde}}<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The largest island in the Frigid Sea may be based on the {{wp|Isle of Arran}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Roaring-Sea Caves]] <br />
| {{wp|Fingal's Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Staffa}}, {{wp|Inner Hebrides}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A coastal cave famous for its basalt columns and the resonant acoustics inside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Cemetery]] and [[Giant's Bed]]<br />
| {{wp|Crosbie Castle and the Fullarton estate}}<br />
| {{wp|Troon}}, {{wp|South Ayrshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The ruins of an old royal chapel, famous for the old graveyard.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Ballimere Lake]] and [[Dyna Tree Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Loch Lomond}}<br />
| {{wp|Stirlingshire}}/{{wp|Dunbartonshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The largest Loch in Scotland. The name literally means ''Lake of the Elms'', which may be the inspiration for the Dynamax Tree resembling an elm.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Paldea===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Paldea-Iberian Peninsula.png|thumb|A comparison of Paldea to the Iberian Peninsula]]<br />
<br />
[[Paldea]] is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}}, and {{wp|Andorra}}, and its shared culture. It draws inspiration primarily from {{wp|Culture_of_Spain|Spain}}, as can be seen in its {{wp|Spanish cuisine|gastronomy}}, the {{wp|toponomy}} of most settlements, the names of some new Pokémon, as well as the sporadic use of the {{wp|Spanish language}} by the locals of Paldea, despite geographically encompassing the entire peninsula. Some references to Portugal and Andorra can also be found, mainly on the western and northern side of the region respectively.<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Administrative division<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cabo Poco]]<br />
| {{wp|Algeciras}}/{{wp|Gibraltar}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The player's house is based on the province of Cadiz, probably in Algeciras as is the southern tip of Iberia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poco Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| In the Spanish version, this path is known as ''Sendero de Cahíz'', a reference to the city of {{wp|Cádiz}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Inlet Grotto]]<br />
| {{wp|Caves of Nerja}}/{{wp|La Caleta, Spain|La Caleta}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Málaga}}, {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A system of grottoes and caves in the south of Spain. In the Spanish version, it is called ''Gruta Caleta'' in reference to La Caleta, a popular beach located also in the city of Cádiz.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Mediterranean Sea}}/{{wp|Atlantic Ocean}}<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea are the two bodies of water directly south of Spain, connected through the strait of Gibraltar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff" {{roundybl|5px}}" <br />
| [[Mesagoza]]<br />
| {{wp|Madrid}}/{{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}}/{{wp|Barcelona}}/{{wp|Zaragoza}}<br />
| {{wp|Community of Madrid}}/{{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}/{{wp|Catalonia}}/{{wp|Aragón}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Geographically, it matches Toledo/Madrid. The English name also references the city of Zaragoza. The bridges that lead to the city resemble the {{wp|Puente de Alcántara}} over the {{wp|Tagus}} river, which passes through Toledo. Heavy inspiration is drawn from Barcelona, as the [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} is very similar to the {{wp|Sagrada Família}}, while several parts of the city are based on {{wp|Park Güell}} and its {{wp|Trencadís}} mosaics. The central plaza is based on the {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}} in Madrid, The cobbled streets and buildings around the city center seem to be inspired by the old towns of Toledo and Zaragoza.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagrada Família|Sagrada Família, Barcelona}}<br />
| {{wp|Catalonia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The external architecture is inspired by the Sagrada Família, the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world whose construction began in 1882 and continues to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Artazon]]<br />
| {{wp|Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena}}/{{wp|Schiltach}}<br />
| {{wp|Region of Murcia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Geographically, it matches Murcia and especially Cartagena, [https://murciaplaza.com/public/Image/2020/9/31180310_1352731911538821_6995704209886674944_o_NoticiaAmpliada.jpg where a similar hedge maze can be found]. The windmill is based on the ones from La Mancha, popularized by {{wp|Don Quixote}}, [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinos_de_Consuegra such as those in Consuegra]. Its Spanish name, Pueblo Altamía, may reference the {{wp|Cave of Altamira}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Levincia]]<br />
| {{wp|Valencia}}<br />
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A Mediterranean coastal city, famous for the City of Arts and Sciences, a complex of museums and institutions with a futuristic appearance. The skyscrapers in Levincia resemble the {{wp|Cuatro Torres}} found in Madrid.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[East Province (Area Two)]]<br />
| {{wp|Ademuz}}<br />
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Ademuz is part of a mountainous region filled with excavation sites, which may have likely served as the Area's primary inspiration.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[East Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Mallorca}}/{{wp|Menorca}}/{{wp|Ibiza}}/{{wp|Formentera}}<br />
| {{wp|Balearic Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The islands to the east likely represent the {{wp|Balearic Islands}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Zapapico]]<br />
| {{wp|Cuenca, Spain|Cuenca}}<br />
| {{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Zapapico being surrounded and built upon large plateaus is similar to Cuenca. Cuenca was also originally built as a defensive city during the medieval period, and the player obtains the armour necessary to evolve [[Charcadet]] in this town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Aneto}}<br />
| {{wp|Aragon}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Aneto is the tallest mountain in the {{wp|Pyrenees}} range. In the Spanish version, Glaseado is called Sierra Napada, which may reference the {{wp|Sierra Nevada (Spain)|Sierra Nevada}}, a long mountainous chain in the south of Spain. Both the Aneto and the Sierra Nevada have snow-covered peaks.<!--The town of Glaseado is a ski resort, the ski is one of the main attraction in Andorra.--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Montenevera]]<br />
| {{wp|Ezcaray}}<br />
| {{wp|La Rioja}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| La Rioja is famed for its many mountain ranges and valleys, which dot Montenevera and its surrounding area. Not only are the buildings in Montenevera a similar style to [https://st.depositphotos.com/1935053/2301/i/450/depositphotos_23015216-stock-photo-street-of-ezcaray-la-rioja.jpg those found in Ezcaray], but Ezcaray’s largest tourist attraction is its ski resort.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Province (Area Three)]]<br />
| {{wp|Santander}}/{{wp|Gozón}}<br />
| {{wp|Cantabria}}/{{wp|Asturias}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It coincides geographically with the regions of Cantabria and Asturias. Cantabria also has a green lighthouse at Cabo Mayor which is the influence of the green tower in the north cape of Paldea.[https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/white-lighthouse-asturias-spain-beautiful-cantabrian-sea-behind-green-field-foreground-located-lastres-north-42709143.jpg]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Paldean Sea]]<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country}}/{{wp|Navarre}}/{{wp|Andorra}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The position of the eastern islands mirror the autonomous communities of the Basque Country and Navarre. The largest island is shaped similar to the microstate of Andorra.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Casseroya Lake]]<br />
| {{wp|es:Ribeira Sacra|Ribeira Sacra}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia (Spain)|Galicia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A wooded and mountainous area of Galicia, famous for being where several rivers are born.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Medali]]<br />
| {{wp|León, Spain|León}}/{{wp|Mérida,_Spain|Mérida}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of León}}, {{wp|Castile and León}}/{{wp|Province of Badajoz}}, {{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The streets of Medali and its white and yellow buildings could be lifted from León and Mérida. The Roman theatre in Medali is a clear reference to {{wp|Roman_Theatre_(Mérida)|the famous one in Mérida}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cascarrafa]]<br />
| {{wp|Almendra Dam|Almendra Dam, Salamanca}}/{{wp|Porto Covo}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Salamanca}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The location of this city and its towering walls seem to be a reference to the Almendra Dam in Salamanca. Its blue and white houses seem to be inspired by Portuguese coastal towns, [https://i.imgur.com/uRc3ljs.png such as Porto Covo]. The floor patterns are inspired by the [https://i.imgur.com/YI2qgxP.png traditional Portuguese pavement] style. The oasis theme might also be a reference to the {{wp|Alqueva Dam}}, which provides water to the drier southern Alentejo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Asado Desert]]<br />
| {{wp|Extremadura}}/{{wp|Andalucía}}/{{wp|Canary Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Cáceres}}/{{wp|Almería}}/{{wp|Gran Canaria}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Its area and menhirs location coincides with Extremadura and {{wp|Dolmen_of_Guadalperal}}. Climatically it is similar to the {{wp|Tabernas Desert}}, in Almería, the driest point of the Iberian Peninsula and the sand and the dunes, however, may be based on {{wp|Maspalomas_Dunes}}, in Gran Canaria. Its name ''Asado'' is a Spanish word that means roast, a reference to the high temperatures of the place.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Porto Marinada]]<br />
| [https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Nova_do_Prado Costa Nova]/{{wp|Nazaré,_Portugal|Nazaré}}<br />
| {{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The main inspiration is the coastal town of Costa Nova, as seen in its [https://i.imgur.com/tNpUjC1.png typical striped houses] and the [https://i.imgur.com/hl8pghX.png market's facade]. The layout of the town also matches [https://i.imgur.com/ZJA6obu.png Nazaré, with the lighthouse on a cliff] and a beach to the north. [https://i.imgur.com/IZLkJOK.png Ponta do Sol in Madeira Island] is also similar. The lighthouse might be inspired by the {{wp|Lighthouse of Praia da Barra}}. The market's interior resembles the [https://i.imgur.com/9j2EYFQ.png Mercado da Ribeira] in Lisbon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Atlantic_Islands_of_Galicia_National_Park|Atlantic Islands of Galicia}}/{{wp|Berlengas}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia}}/{{wp|Oeste_(intermunicipal_community)|Oeste}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| Archipelagos of small Atlantic islands, mostly uninhabited, off the coast of Galicia and {{wp|Peniche,_Portugal|Peniche}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Province (Area One)]]<br />
| {{wp|Arrábida_Natural_Park|Serra da Arrábida}}/{{wp|Serras_de_Aire_e_Candeeiros_Natural_Park|Serra d'Aire}}/{{wp|Consuegra}}<br />
| {{wp|Lisbon Region}}/{{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}/{{wp|Castille-La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}<br />
| This area appears to be a mix of [https://i.imgur.com/hxa8eTh.png Serra da Arrábida with its coastal mountains and low vegetation] and [https://i.imgur.com/hy8buPC.png Serra d'Aire with its traditional windmills next to modern wind farms]. The windmills might also be inspired by [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinos_de_Consuegra the ones in Consuegra].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alfornada]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres_(Vila_do_Bispo)|Sagres}}/{{wp|Seville}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}/{{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
|{{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The city's theme is inspired by the Moorish influence in southern Iberia, as seen in its architecture. Its location matches the {{wp|Sagres Point}}. The decorative dishes could be a reference to [https://i.imgur.com/BvcTpJr.png Artesanato A Mó], also in Sagres, and the ones found in [https://www.visitevora.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sao-pedro-corval-660x330.jpg Alentejo] and [https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/granada-spain-facade-traditional-house-decorative-ceramic-plates-wall-balconies-full-pots-colorful-flowers-123048495.jpg Andalusia]. The chimneys are based on [https://i.imgur.com/dvsOLJ3.png the historic Algarvian chimneys], while the high ovens are based on the [https://santorinidave.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Seville-Attractions-Centro-Andaluz-Arte-Contemporanio.jpg traditional ceramic ovens of Seville]. The square panels with mosaics look like [https://i.imgur.com/pw8esz6.png the logo frames in Algarve Shopping]. The top of the tower looks like an {{wp|Armillary Sphere}}, possibly related to the {{wp|Sagres school}} or [https://i.imgur.com/JMN1t7x.png the one in Albufeira].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Six)]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres Point}}/{{wp|Praia da Marinha}}/{{wp|Roman Ruins of Milreu}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| This area's [https://i.imgur.com/wn5uwXI.png semi-arid plateau reflects that of the Sagres Point]. The path leading to Alfornada is inspired by the cliffs, arches and caves of the [https://i.imgur.com/s8BrYfW.png western Algarve coast]. The ruins match the [https://i.imgur.com/bg3qrw9.png Roman ruins of Milreu, near Faro].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Two)]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| All of these regions are known for their olive groves and characteristic landscape, perfectly matching geographically with Paldea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cortondo]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A southern town that is famed for both its dry conditions and its olive oil production, which is reflected in its gym challenge. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruchbah Squad's Base]]<br />
| {{wp|es:Parque natural de las Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel|Marismas de Santoña}}<br />
| {{wp|Cantabria}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A series of marshes and swamps in Cantabria.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| The Great Crater of Paldea<br />
| {{wp|Sierra de Guadarrama}}<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Sierra de Guadarrama is the highest mountain system in central Spain, since ancient times, the sierra has been called "The Seven Peaks of the Dragon", which could be the inspiration for the Paradox Pokemon.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Side regions==<br />
===Orre===<br />
[[File:Pokemon to real world Orre Arizona.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Orre in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] to Arizona and northwestern Mexico, rotated 90 degrees clockwise]]<br />
[[Orre]] is based on {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}, {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0311/soft/interv01.html</ref>. Many areas in Orre bear similarities to other locations in Arizona and northern Mexico as well, though it's not confirmed if these are intentional references.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | State<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Phenac City]]<br />
| {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Both cities were founded when a man brought water to the city and have similar names.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pyrite Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Aguila}}/{{wp|Wickenburg}}/{{wp|Sonoyta}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}/{{wp|Sonora}}<br />
| Likely inspired by local smuggling routes and former mining towns such as Aguila and Wickenburg, or Sonoyta, Sonora, commonly used to illegally cross the border.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Agate Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Flagstaff, Arizona|Flagstaff}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Agate Village is a mountainous, forested town, much like Flagstaff, which is located in the mountains north of Phoenix and has some prominent alpine forests due to its higher elevation.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gateon Port]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake Havasu City, Arizona|Lake Havasu City}}/{{wp|San Felipe, Baja California|San Felipe}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}/{{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| Lake Havasu City and Gateon Port are towns located beside large bodies of water near Phoenix and Phenac, and are home to lighthouses and unusual bridges. Could also be based on San Felipe, Baja California, another coastal port town with square docks, which matches Gateon Port's location geographically, assuming Orre in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|Pokémon XD]] is equivalent to the area around the {{wp|Gulf of California}} rotated 90 degrees clockwise (seen in the picture to the right).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Battle]]<br />
| {{wp|San Francisco volcanic field}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| An area of dormant volcanoes in Arizona, located near Flagstaff. May be specifically based on {{wp|Humphreys Peak}}, the highest peak of the range, or any of the nearby {{wp|cinder cone}}s in the area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outskirt Stand]]<br />
| {{wp|Black Canyon City, Arizona}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Phoenix to Prescott. The home of two of its first inhabitants still stands, as a historical site, that bear a passing resemblance to the rubble behind the traincar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Citadark Isle]]<br />
| {{wp|Isla Ángel de la Guarda}}/{{wp|Isla San Luis}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Isla San Luis could be the primary inspiration for the design of the island, including the large volcanic center. Isla Ángel de la Guarda is home to unique species of snake and mouse, as well as a diverse range of other animal life, which may have inspired the amount of [[Shadow Pokémon]] encountered on the island.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Spin-off regions==<br />
===Fiore===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Fiore Okayama Hyōgo Shodo Island.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Fiore to Okayama and Hyōgo Prefectures, and Shōdo Island]]<br />
[[Fiore]] appears to be based on {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}} and {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}s, as well as {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}} in {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}, in {{wp|Japan}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ringtown]]<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
| Both have a nearby river on the west, forests on the opposite side, and are close to the coast. Unlike Kurashiki, however, Ringtown doesn't have a port and the river doesn't traverse the settlement.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Summerland]]<br />
| {{jwp|福田港 (香川県)|Fukuda Port}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima, Kagawa|Shōdoshima}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| In-game, a tourist references how the S.S. Fiore ferries to Summerland. Similarly, there is a ferry route connecting Fukuda to Himeji. A resort in Summerland is also referenced, and present in Fukuda.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fall City]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| A port city lying east from Kurashiki. Similarly to Fall City, it has water streams running through.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wintown]]<br />
| {{wp|Mimasaka}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fiore Temple]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| The best known of the Japanese castles<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olive Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, this island saw the first successful olive cultivation in Japan, hence its nickname Olive Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lyra Forest]]<br />
| Forest areas neighboring {{wp|Asakuchi}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sekra Range]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hyōno}}/{{wp|Hiruzen}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kisara Plain]]<br />
| {{wp|Yoshiokakawakita Park}}, possibly also other parks.<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Kalakka Desert (Unused)<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Sand Dunes}}<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Prefecture}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Vast desert dunes in the north of Kurashiki and Okayama that make up the only desert badland in Japan.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Almia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Almia Oshima.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Almia to Oshima and northern Honshu]]<br />
[[Almia]] appears to be based on {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}} and {{wp|Hiyama Subprefectures}} within the {{wp|Oshima Peninsula}} in {{wp|Hokkaido}} and the very northern part of {{wp|Honshu}} in Japan.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture (subprefecture)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chicole Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|松前町 (北海道)|松前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsumae, Hokkaido|Matsumae}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vientown]]<br />
| {{jwp|江差町}}<br />
| {{wp|Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama)|Esashi}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|檜山振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Hiyama Subprefecture|Hiyama}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vien Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Mount Hakodate attracts tourists for its view of Hakodate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pueltown]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Hakodate and Pueltown are both port cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭|五稜郭公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Goryōkaku|Goryōkaku Park}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The Goryōkaku Tower overlooks Goryōkaku Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Building]]<br>[[Altru Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭タワー}}<br />
| Goryōkaku Tower<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The observation tower, which overlooks Goryōkaku Park, was rebuilt from 2004 to 2006.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Boyleland]]<br />
| {{jwp|むつ市}}<br />
| {{wp|Mutsu, Aomori|Mutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Volcano Cave|Boyleland Volcano]]<br />
| {{jwp|恐山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Osore}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shiver Camp]]<br />
| {{jwp|ニセコ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Niseko, Hokkaido|Niseko}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|後志総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}})<br />
| Niseko is home to multiple ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haruba Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|青森市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori, Aomori|Aomori}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
| The Port of Aomori operates ferries to {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Capture Arena]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|渡島大島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Oshima (Hokkaido)|Ōshima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The uninhabited island is also a nature preserve.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Oblivia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Oblivia Oki Islands.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Oblivia to the Oki Islands]]<br />
[[Oblivia]] may be based on the {{wp|Oki Islands}} in {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dolce Island]]<br />
| Kamijima Island<br />
| 神島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Renbow Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Chiburijima}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫里島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cocona Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Chibu, Shimane|Chibu Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫村}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mitonga Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Nakanoshima (Shimane)|Nakanoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|中ノ島 (島根県)|中ノ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Faldera Island]]<br />
| Matsushima Island<br />
| 松島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sophian Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Dōgojima|Dōgojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|島後}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| It is the largest island of the Oki archipelago and the one that contains the capital of the islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aqua Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Okinoshima, Shimane|Okinoshima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|隠岐の島町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the largest and most populated cities of their islands. Both are port cities.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Sorbet]]<br />
| Mt. Daimanji<br />
| {{jwp|大満寺山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the tallest mountains in the islands.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tilikule Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Takeshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|竹島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
| <br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Lental===<br />
[[Lental]] may be based on the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}} in {{wp|Ecuador}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Florio Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Floreana Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Belusylva Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Isabela Island (Galápagos)|Isabela Island}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Ferrum===<br />
[[Ferrum]] may be based on {{wp|Iriomote Island}}, the largest of the {{wp|Yaeyama Islands}} in {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture}}, Japan. Alternatively, it may also be derived from {{wp|Sardinia}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Ferrum Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nuxis}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Techne City]]<br />
| {{wp|Cagliari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tellur Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Dolianova}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ferrum Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Pineta di Musei}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Selen Island]]<br />
| {{wp|San Pietro Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Neos City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teulada, Sardinia|Teulada}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haunted House]]<br />
| Villaggio Minerario Asproni<br />
| An old mining village outside the city of {{wp|Iglesias, Sardinia|Iglesias}}, now an open-air museum.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thalia Beach]]<br />
| Cavoli Island<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Landscape==<br />
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing notes}}<br />
While the above locations are meant to correspond to the different regions around the real-life world, great liberties were taken with the design of their landscapes. Some of the designers have admitted to drawing inspiration from real-world locations outside their stated real-world counterparts, especially with locations depicted in [[Pokémon movie]]s.<br />
<br />
===In the anime===<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
! [[File:Porta Vista.png|Porta Vista|200px]]<br />
| [[Porta Vista]]<br />
| {{wp|Acapulco}}<br />
| {{wp|Guerrero}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Neon Town.png|Neon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Neon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Las Vegas}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Hollywood.png|Hollywood|230px]]<br />
| [[Hollywood]]<br />
| {{wp|Hollywood}}, {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Pummelo Island.png|Pummelo Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Pummelo Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Oban}}<br />
| {{wp|Argyll and Bute}}, {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Both are resort towns in an island, the houses of Pummelo had the same English architecture of Oban. The [[Pummelo Stadium]] is modeled after the {{wp|McCaig's Tower}}, a folly colosseum in a hill of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Big Town.png|Big Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Big Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Boston}}<br />
| {{wp|Massachusetts}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Whitestone.png|Whitestone|230px]]<br />
| [[Whitestone]]<br />
| {{wp|Ostuni}}<br />
| {{wp|Apulia}}, {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| The white façade of Whitestone's buildings is reminiscent of the medieval town of Ostuni. Domed buildings in the background draw inspiration from Byzantine architecture, and flat-roofed structures mirror those of the city's real-world counterpart.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Sootopolis City anime.png|Sootopolis City|230px]]<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{wp|Santorini}}<br />
| {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Like its name suggests, Sootopolis City was created in the wake of a volcanic eruption (per {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}). Similarly, Santorini, Greece, was formed as a result of the {{wp|Minoan eruption}}, which left a large {{wp|caldera}} that filled with water and became the current bay in the center of the island of Santorini (Thera). Both cities boast landscapes dotted with vivid blue domed roofs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Solaceon Ruins anime.png|Solaceon Ruins|230px]]<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]]<br />
| {{wp|Ziggurat of Ur}}<br />
| {{wp|Dhi Qar Governorate}}, {{wp|Iraq}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Area 28.png|Area 28|230px]]<br />
| [[Area 28]]<br />
| {{wp|Area 51}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Odyssey Village.png|Odyssey Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Odyssey Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Kalos Canyon.png|Kalos Canyon|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Kalos Canyon]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Grand Canyon}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" |<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Fleurrh Showcase theater.png|Fleurrh City|230px]]<br />
| [[Fleurrh City]] showcase theater<br />
| {{wp|Metz}} and the Pompidou<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The modernist and undulating design of the theater could be based on that of the {{wp|Centre Pompidou-Metz}}, which also operates as a theater and show room.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Gloire City.png|Gloire City|230px]]<br />
| [[Gloire City]]<br />
| {{wp|Menthon-Saint-Bernard}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| A coastal city located on Lake Annecy, famous for its medieval {{wp|Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard|Château}} perched above on a 660-foot-tall rock.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Eclipse Castle.png|Eclipse Castle|230px]]<br />
| [[Eclipse Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hikone Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Mega Island.png|Mega Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Mega Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Bé}} and {{wp|Petit Bé}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The first island is located on the outskirts of Saint-Malo but not as far out to sea as in the anime, Petit Bé houses a fort from the year 1667, which may inspire the structures of the Mega Island.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===In the movies===<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Movie<br />
! colspan="2" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 5<br />
| [[File:Alto Mare sunrise.png|Alto Mare|230px]]<br />
| [[Alto Mare]]<br />
| {{wp|Venice}}<br />
| {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| Venice's canals were likely an inspiration for the canals of Alto Mare.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 6<br />
| [[File:Forina.png|Forina|230px]]<br />
| [[Forina]]<br />
| {{wp|Wulingyuan}}<br />
| {{wp|Hunan}}, {{wp|China}}<br />
| Wulingyuan is famed for its {{wp|karst}} formation of quartzite sandstone pillars. Along with its ravines and gorges, the site also features a lush forest, several caves, natural bridges, and waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 7<br />
| [[File:LaRousse City from above.png|LaRousse City|230px]]<br />
| [[LaRousse City]]<br />
| {{wp|Vancouver}}<br />
| {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| Vancouver is the city with the best quality of life in Canada and like the movie, it is a very ecological city with many scientific facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 8<br />
| [[File:Cameran Palace.png|Cameran Palace|230px]]<br />
| [[Cameran Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Neuschwanstein Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Bavaria}}, {{wp|Germany}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 9<br />
| [[File:Samiya.png|Samiya|230px]]<br />
| [[Samiya]]<br />
| {{wp|Atlantis}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 10<br />
| [[File:Alamos Town closer view.png|Alamos Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Alamos Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}<br />
| {{wp|Catalonia}}, {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Space-Time Towers are based on the uncompleted church of {{wp|Sagrada Familia}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 11<br />
| [[File:Teni Village.png|Ten'i Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Ten'i Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Geiranger}}<br />
| {{wp|Sunnmøre}}, {{wp|Norway}}<br />
| A village that was nearly destroyed by a {{wp|glacier}}. It is based on a town in Norway, which is threatened by the possibility of the mountain Åkerneset eroding into the {{wp|fjord}}, causing a {{wp|Tsunami#Landslides|landslide-induced tsunami}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 12<br />
|[[File:Michina Town.png|Michina Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Michina Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Meteora}}<br />
| {{wp|Thessaly}}, {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Its landscape, which is filled with towering rock formations, resembles Meteora. Also, the architecture of the temples resembles that of ancient Greek temples.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 13<br />
| [[File:Crown City.png|Crown City|230px]]<br />
| [[Crown City]]<br />
| {{wp|Amsterdam}}<br />
| {{wp|The Netherlands}}<br />
| Its modern buildings are based on the many new buildings in parts of Amsterdam, and the [[Pokémon Baccer World Cup|Pokémon Baccer]] stadium is based on the {{wp|Amsterdam Arena|Arena}}, the city's local football stadium.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 14<br />
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|Eindoak Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Eindoak Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Gourdon, Alpes-Maritimes|Gourdon}}, {{wp|Tourrettes-sur-Loup}} and {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 15<br />
| [[File:Roshan City.png|Roshan City|230px]]<br />
| [[Roshan City]]<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku, Tokyo|Shinjuku}}, {{wp|Shinagawa, Tokyo|Shinagawa}}, and Tennouzu Isle<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| The Roshan tower is inspired by the {{wp|Tokyo Skytree}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 16<br />
| [[File:New Tork City.png|New Tork City|230px]]<br />
| [[New Tork City]]<br />
| {{wp|New York City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| A giant sprawling city with many skyscrapers, a large park in the middle of the city resembling {{wp|Central Park}}, and a similar name. New Tork City as seen from above also resembles New York City's shape.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Avignon Town.png|Avignon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Avignon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Avignon}} and {{wp|Quebec City}}<br />
| {{wp|France}} and {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in the south of France. The castle of Avignon Town, however, is based on the {{wp|Château Frontenac}}, a large hotel that overlooks {{wp|Quebec City}} much like Avignon Town's castle overlooks the town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Orsay City.png|Orsay City|230px]]<br />
| [[Orsay City]]<br />
| {{wp|Toronto}}<br />
| {{wp|Ontario}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in southern Ontario famous for its port and city skylines. Like Toronto, Orsay City has a large port as well. The large mall in the city is based on the Toronto Eaton Centre, a large mall in the center of city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Diamond Domain.png|Diamond Domain|230px]]<br />
| [[Diamond Domain]]<br />
| {{wp|Cave of the Crystals|Naica crystal cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
| Colossal cave of several white crystals of Selenite in {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, and many of them are the largest in the whole world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Allearth Forest.png|Allearth Forest|230px]]<br />
| [[Allearth Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Niagara Falls}}<br />
| {{wp|Canada}} and {{wp|United States}}<br />
| Like several elements of the movie based in Canada, the design of the waterfalls is quite similar to the Niagara Falls which are recognizable as vertical falls and two large walls of water.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 18<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Dahara City.png|Dahara City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Dahara City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Dubai}} and {{wp|Abu Dhabi}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|United Arab Emirates}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | Dubai is located within the {{wp|Arabian Desert}} and houses some of the world's tallest skyscrapers. The highest skyscraper is based on the {{wp|Burj Khalifa}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Azoth Kingdom.png|Azoth Kingdom|230px]]<br />
| [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br />
| {{wp|Carcassonne}}<br />
| {{wp|Occitanie}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| Occitanie is an ancient city famous for being the meeting point between the Mediterranean and the towns of the Massif Central (the inspiration for the Nebel Plateau). It is also recognizable by its enormous walls of the citadel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Nebel Plateau.png|Nebel Plateau|230px]]<br />
| [[Nebel Plateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Massif Central}} and {{wp|Chaîne des Puys}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
| This area is similar to the Auvergne volcanoes in the {{wp|Massif Central}}, which is a highland region containing large mountain ranges and vast plateaus full of greenery and rich biodiversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 21<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Fula City.png|Fula City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Fula City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|San Francisco}} <br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Real-world locations mentioned==<br />
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|thumb|260px|Mewtwo overlooking a "faraway city" at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']]<br />
[[File:AG145 noodles.png|thumb|200px|Chinese noodles]]<br />
* Prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], [[Lt. Surge]] was known as "The Lightning {{wp|United States|American}}!". In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Pokémon Journal entries state that he "is rumored to have been a pilot while home in America."<br />
* [[Game Freak]]'s offices are present in the [[Celadon Condominiums]], the equivalent location of their former real-world office in {{wp|Carrot Tower}}. Likewise, they have a building in [[Castelia City]], and are found on 22F, the same floor that their former offices were on in Carrot Tower.<br />
* In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{tc|Scientist}} Taylor in the [[Silph Co.]] building mentions an international branch of Silph Co. In English, he states that the {{wp|Tiksi}} branch of the company is "in {{wp|Russia}}n no-man's-land". In the Japanese version, he states that the Ponaya Tunguska (Japanese: ポナヤツングスカ) branch is located "deep in Russia". Ponaya Tunguska appears to be a shortened form of the transliterated name of {{wp|Podkamennaya Tunguska (rural locality)|Podkamennaya Tunguska}} in Japanese (ポドカメンナヤツングースカ).<br />
* {{p|Mew}} was originally discovered in the jungles of the {{wp|South America}}n country [[Guyana]]. This is mentioned in logs inside of Cinnabar Island's {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}.<br />
* In Gold, Silver, {{v2|Crystal}}, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, {{jo|Webster}}, the guard in the [[gate]] north of [[Goldenrod City]], will give the player a {{p|Spearow}} holding mail to deliver. The Spearow is nicknamed {{wp|Kenya}}, the name of a country in {{wp|Africa}}.<br />
* In the original Japanese version of FireRed and LeafGreen, Blaine refers to {{wp|Kyoto}}.<br />
* Upon defeating Fisherman Bronson in the [[Sinnoh]] {{si|Battle Tower}}, he will say, "Why the emperor of fishing? It's an ancient Chinese legend...".<br />
* A {{tc|Guitarist}} that can be battled in [[Generation IV]]'s {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} mentions that his guitar is actually a {{wp|Shamisen|Japanese instrument}}.<br />
* Among the exhibits of the Nacrene museum, there is an African mask, referring to a place in the real world, in addition to being different from other exhibitions, which are related to the history of the Pokémon.<br />
* {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Beartic}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, and {{p|Arctovish}}'s names are derived from a real-world location, the {{wp|Arctic}}.<br />
* {{p|Arcanine}}'s {{game|Yellow}}, {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold]] [[Pokédex]] entries state that it is mentioned in {{wp|China|Chinese}} legends.<br />
* {{p|Parasect}}'s Stadium and FireRed Pokédex entries mention that its spores are used in medicine in China.<br />
* {{p|Ponyta}}'s Stadium Pokédex entry mentions that it can clear the Eiffel Tower ({{wp|Tokyo Tower}} in the original Japanese version) in one leap, and its FireRed entry says that it can clear {{wp|Uluru|Ayers Rock}} in one leap.<br />
* {{p|Poliwrath}}'s Gold, [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, HeartGold, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]] and [[Pokémon X and Y|X]] Pokédex entries mention its ability to swim the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}. Also, the direction of a Poliwrath's spirals depends on its geographical location. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], it instead refers to "the ocean".<br />
* {{p|Xatu}}'s Silver, FireRed, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries mention that South Americans say that it can see both the future and past.<br />
* {{p|Delibird}}'s Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Pokédex entries explain that a Delibird helped a famous explorer reach the top of {{wp|Mt. Everest}}. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it instead refers to "world's highest mountain," which is what Mt. Everest is to Earth.<br />
* {{p|Regice}}'s Emerald Pokédex entry mentions {{wp|Antarctica|Antarctic}} ice.<br />
* [[Regional form#Galarian Form|Galarian]] {{p|Meowth}} are implied to have been raised by Vikings in ancient times, and share many similarities with them.<br />
* In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', {{an|Misty}} fantasizes about {{wp|Paris}} and the {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', James says that the [[Fuchsia Gym]] looks like a {{wp|Japan|Japanese}} restaurant.<br />
* In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', Melvin says he wanted to make it to {{wp|Las Vegas}}. In the Japanese version, he said that he wanted to make it to {{wp|Broadway}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', Meowth says, "Keep digging till you hit China!" to Jessie and James, who were digging for clam shells.<br />
* In the {{wp|William Shakespeare}}-inspired episode ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', Misty described the town as like being in "merry old {{wp|England}}".<br />
* In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Team Rocket are disguised as {{wp|Vikings}}. In the English dub, [[Brock]] says that he didn't know that Vikings still existed and {{Ash}} replies that they "mostly live in {{wp|Minnesota}}". This is a reference to the Minnesota Vikings, a football team in the area.<br />
:*In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish dub}} of the movie, Ash says that they come from {{wp|Norway}}, a reference to the Norse Vikings who lived from the 8th to the 11th century.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Denmark|Danish dub}} of the movie, Ash tells Brock that the Vikings are mostly on trips in {{wp|Sweden}}, again referring to the Norse Vikings, but may also refer to {{wp|Vikingarna (band)|Vikingarna}}, a Swedish {{wp|dansband}}.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish dub}} of the movie, Ash quips that Vikings still live in the {{wp|Sipoo}} archipelago, referring to the fact that Sipoo was at the time mostly inhabited by Swedish-speaking Finns (another reference to Norse Vikings).<br />
* At the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', Mewtwo is shown overlooking a "faraway city" that greatly resembles New York City. Buildings similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the {{wp|MetLife Building}} are visible in the distance.<br />
* In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', Misty makes a direct reference to the Earth, saying, "The Earth is so pretty." However, she may be referring to the landscape rather than the literal planet.<br />
* In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Normally, a cloudy globe can be seen, but this time the Pacific Ocean and {{wp|Australia}} are prominent. This also happens in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'' and the introduction to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.<br />
* In the English dub of ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Jessie]] talks about Antarctica, the place where their next assignment is located.<br />
* In ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', an ad in {{an|May}}'s food guidebook mentions "Chinese noodles".<br />
* A map of the Pokémon world seen in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'' centered on Unova features several landmasses resembling Europe and Scandinavia, with some of them either being rotated or flipped.<br />
* In the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} dub of ''[[BW28|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]'', while [[Ash's Oshawott]] was perfecting {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{an|Cilan}} states "{{tt|जाना था जापान पर पहुंच गए चाइना|We wanted to go to Japan, but ended up in China}}" (lit. ''Jānā thā Japan, par pahunch gaye China''), which refers to the real-world countries of {{wp|Japan}} and {{wp|China}}. The phrase itself can be interpreted roughly as "The aim and the result were different".<br />
* In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', the Eiffel Tower and the {{wp|Arc de Triomphe}} were seen on a movie poster.<br />
* In the Hindi dub of ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'' , {{MTR}} says "{{tt|हम सब जानते हैं कश्मीर से कन्याकुमारी तक|We know everything, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari}}" (lit. ''Ham sab jānte hain, Kashmīr se Kanyākumāri tak''). This is a common Indian saying, roughly translating to "Our knowledge is supreme", which refers to the Indian subcontinent's northernmost region, {{wp|Kashmir}}, and its southernmost city, {{wp|Kanyakumari}}.<br />
* Starting with [[M16|the sixteenth movie]], each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
* In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', a holographic globe can be seen inside Lysandre Labs. The globe features continents similar to the real Earth, implying that the planet's continents may probably look very similar to that of the real Earth, and that all of the known regions in the Pokémon world may actually in fact be smaller parts of a much larger landmass.<br />
* In the TCG [[Secret Mission (Gym Heroes 118)]] card, the map in the background shows German occupied Poland during World War II: Warsaw is located right above Raichu's right ear, Białystok and Brest-Litowsk behind Lt. Surge, and the Silesian Border between Andreashütte and Festenberg right below Raichu's binoculars. The rivers Weichsel, Narew and Bug are also depicted.<br />
* In the TCG [[Lucky Stadium (Neo Destiny 100)]] card, there is a promotional {{wp|New York City}} print with a {{p|Pichu}} and a {{p|Pikachu}} flying on a {{p|Charizard}} in New York City, with the {{wp|Empire State Building}} visible in the background.<br />
* In the planetarium special ''[[Celestial Debris]]'', a map of the Pokémon world can be seen on a computer monitor. The map texture looks very similar to the one used to represent the planet in later Pokémon films, with three landmasses resembling North America, Europe, and eastern Russia all appearing upside down.<br />
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==Real-world people and cultures mentioned==<br />
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} are explicitly named after martial artists {{wp|Bruce Lee}} and {{wp|Jackie Chan}}, respectively. In other languages where their names are different, those names are likewise derived from real people.<br />
* {{p|Snorlax}}'s design and Japanese name ''Kabigon'' are derived from [[Game Freak]] programmer [[Kōji Nishino]] and his nickname of "Kirby" (Japanese: カービィ ''Kābī''), which in turn is derived from {{wk|Kirby|the video game character of the same name}}.<ref name=GameInformer>Shea, Brian (October 24, 2019). "[https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series More Burning Questions For The Pokémon Series]." ''Game Informer''. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220523044442/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series archived])</ref> This is referenced in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, in which Nishino appears as a battleable NPC and his highest-leveled Pokémon is Snorlax.<br />
* The core series games have featured staff members of [[Game Freak]] that typically [[Diploma|reward]] the player for completing the [[National Pokédex]], or occasionally through alternative methods. [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled in the [[Generation V]], {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}} games; in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, he is fought in a Double Battle that also features director [[Kazumasa Iwao]].<br />
* In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Brock directly refers to the tale of {{wp|Noah}} who sent a {{wp|Columbidae|dove}} to find dry land after a {{wp|Flood myth|great flood}}, according to most Abrahamic religions.<br />
* The Japanese version of the song [[Team Rocket Forever]] includes the lines 「ムサシ!/コジロウ!/関門海峡/門司/下関」"''Musashi!/Kojirō!/Kanmon Straits.../Moji.../Shimonoseki...''", referencing the famous duel that {{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}} and {{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}} (the name basis for [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s Japanese names, Musashi and Kojirō) fought on an island in the {{wp|Kanmon Straits}}, which is located between {{wp|Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū|Moji}} and {{wp|Shimonoseki}}.<br />
* The Japanese holiday ''{{wp|Hinamatsuri}}'' (means Doll Festival, but sometimes referred to as Girls' Day) is featured in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (dubbed as the [[Princess Festival]]).<br />
* The Japanese holiday {{wp|Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} (''Kodomo no Hi'') is featured in ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' (dubbed as [[Kids Day]]).<br />
* [[Christmas]] is mentioned several times in the anime and manga. [[Santa Claus]] is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]] who first appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''. In the dub, Santa's home is called the [[North Pole]].<br />
* In ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'', James mentions the presence of {{wp|Pablo Picasso|Picasso}} and {{wp|Rembrandt}}'s paintings at his home.<br />
* In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', Meowth asks if they saw the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] in a {{wp|Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling}} movie.<br />
* In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', Jessie says that {{wp|Albert Einstein}} created the {{wp|Incandescent light bulb|light bulb}}. Max corrects her, saying that {{wp|Thomas Edison}} was the creator.<br />
* NPCs in the [[core series]] games are regularly named after real-world people.<br />
** In the [[Generation IV]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, one of the potential NPC opponents is {{tc|Guitarist}} Iggy, a reference to {{wp|Iggy Pop}}.<br />
** [[Johto Route 35]], [[Connecting Cave]], [[Hau'oli Cemetery]], and [[Viridian Forest]] (in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]) each contain a Trainer whose Japanese name is ''Ikue'' (in the latter two cases, this name was preserved in other languages as well) and who uses a Pikachu. [[Ikue Ohtani]] is the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]].<br />
** [[Alola Route 5]] contains a [[Double Battle]] against trainers named Isa and Nico, named in honor of the daughters of [[Eric Medalle]], a Pokémon creative director who was killed in an accident during the time [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] were in development.<ref>[https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/03/21/pokemon-eric-medalle-seattle-weather-falling-tree/82094134/ Falling tree kills Pokémon designer and Detroit native Eric Medalle - Detroit Free Press]</ref><br />
** In {{game|Sword and Shield|s}}, an [[Artist]] NPC named Kapoor can [[In-game trade|trade]] with the player, a reference to British artist Anish Kapoor.<br />
** In {{game|Crystal}}, several Trainers in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} are references to [[Staff of Pokémon Crystal|people involved in the creation of the game]].<ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/tower-references/ iimarck.us - Battle Tower In‐Jokes]</ref><br />
*** {{tc|Guitarist}} Masuda is a reference to [[Junichi Masuda]], Crystal's music director.<br />
*** {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Tajiri is a reference to Pokémon's creator, [[Satoshi Tajiri]], and his childhood fixation with bug catching.<br />
*** {{tc|Scientist}} Mori is a reference to Akito Mori, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
*** {{tc|Teacher}} Kawakami is a reference to Naoko Kawakami, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} mentions the {{wp|hula}} dance to a [[Kimono Girl]] while in the [[Ecruteak City#Kimono Dance Theater|Kimono Dance Theater]].<br />
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, six of the [[Seven Sages]] quote proverbs from several Chinese philosophers.<br />
** [[Zinzolin]] quotes a proverb from ''{{wp|Mencius (book)|Mencius}}'' and a line from ''{{wp|Tao Te Ching}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Gorm]] quotes a proverb from {{wp|Sun Tzu}}'s ''{{wp|The Art of War}}'' in Pinwheel Forest, and a line from both The {{wp|Analects}} and ''{{wp|Huainanzi}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Bronius]] quotes another line from ''Tao Te Ching'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Giallo]] quotes another line from ''Mencius'' at N's Castle.<br />
** In the Japanese version, [[Ryoku]] quotes a line from ''{{wp|Zhuangzi (book)|Zhuangzi}}'' at N's Castle. In both versions, he also quotes a proverb by {{wp|Song Dynasty}} philosopher Hu Yin at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Rood]] quotes another proverb from the Analects and made a reference to a Chinese idiom at N's Castle.<br />
* In {{4v|Black|White}}, the woman in [[Mistralton City]] who normally gives a [[Heart Scale]] in exchange for ten [[Sweet Heart]]s will trade a Heart Scale for only five Sweet Hearts on {{wp|Valentine's Day}} and {{wp|White Day}}.<br />
* {{p|Archeops}}'s name is possibly derived from ''Cheops'', the Greek name for Egyptian pharaoh {{wp|Khufu}}.<br />
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==Other references to the real world==<br />
* In all of the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} and some [[Spin-off Pokémon games|side series]] games, there is a [[Nintendo]] gaming console in the {{player}}'s [[Player's house|bedroom]]. This is a reference to the real-world gaming company that owns the [[Pokémon|franchise]].<br />
* An old man at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] says that the first manned flight to the moon was in 1969, same as in the real world.<br />
* {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] [[Pokédex]] entries mention both Pokémon being able to easily knock out an {{wp|Indian Elephant}}, an [[Animals in the Pokémon world|actual animal]]. However, in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], Raichu's entry instead mentions {{p|Copperajah}}.<br />
* The {{p|Arceus}} event that takes place in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} includes real life pictures in the game.<br />
* {{p|Porygon}}'s [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] Pokédex entries mentions it was created "20 years ago", referencing the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green.<br />
* In ''[[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]]'', a painting within the resort created by {{p|Beheeyem}} bears a striking resemblance to ''{{wp|Relativity (M. C. Escher)|Relativity}}'' by {{wp|M. C. Escher}}.<br />
* One of the hotels Ash and his group tried to stay at and ultimately failed to do so in the episode ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This!]]'' featured a painting of a tiger near grass, mirroring a similar painting found at {{wp|Azuchi Castle}}.<br />
* The nameless movie May describes in ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' is a reference to the movie ''{{wp|Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic}}''.<br />
* In {{an|Dawn}}'s flashback in ''[[DP161|Yes In Dee Dee, It's Dawn]]'', a teacher tells her students a tale about {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Turtwig}}, which is similar to "{{wp|The Tortoise and the Hare}}".<br />
* In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', Ash dreams about being in an alternate reality where no Pokémon exist and children attend regular school.<br />
* Multiple references to the geographical relations between the real world locations the in-game regions are based on have been made throughout the games; for example, a {{tc|Swimmer}} on [[Galar Route 9]] says people have {{wp|List of successful English Channel swimmers|successfully swum}} between [[Kalos]] and [[Galar]].<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[zh:寶可夢世界與現實世界相關之處]]</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world&diff=3650968Pokémon world in relation to the real world2023-01-14T18:19:37Z<p>Valentio: /* Paldea */ Removed too weak and far-fetched associations. The section, although speculative, must be moderately credible. There are no references to the UK, Germany or the Netherlands in Paldea, and many Portuguese references are quite exaggerated.</p>
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[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|250px|The map of Japan showing the four main Japanese Pokémon regions.]]<br />
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|250px|The map of Europe showing the three main European Pokémon regions.]]<br />
The designs of nine of the major Pokémon [[region]]s—[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]]/[[Hisui]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and they are sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions and the Hisui region are based on smaller regions in {{wp|Japan}}, Unova and Alola are based on parts of the {{wp|United States}}, Kalos is based on {{wp|France}}, Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}, and Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, consisting in the countries of {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}} and {{wp|Andorra}}. It is said the inspiration for [[Orre]] is {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}}.<br />
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==Core regions==<br />
===Kanto===<br />
The {{wp|Kantō region}} of Japan (関東地方, ''Kantō-chihō'', meaning "Region East to the Barrier", referring to the east of the Hakone checkpoint) is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the [[Pokémon world]], but is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of the game map corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chūbu region|Chūbu}} (中部地方, ''Chūbu-chihō'', meaning "Central region", also called 中部日本, ''Chūbu-nihon'', that means "Central Japan").<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pallet Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|下田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimoda, Shizuoka|Shimoda City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Pallet Town is based on [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s hometown {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida City}} during his boyhood.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 1|Route 1]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Peninsula}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| A peninsula that connects Shimoda City to Mishima City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian City]]<br />
| {{jwp|三島市}} or {{jwp|箱根町}}<br />
| {{wp|Mishima, Shizuoka|Mishima City}} or {{wp|Hakone, Kanagawa|Hakone Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} or {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} or {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|奥秩父山塊}}<br />
| {{wp|Okuchichibu Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}、{{jwp|山梨県}}、{{jwp|長野県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}, {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, and {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]]<br />
| {{jwp|秩父市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichibu, Saitama|Chichibu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
| Viridian Forest being inside Route 2 is a reference to its real world counterpart's name Okuchichibu - meaning "interior of Chichibu".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pewter City]]<br />
| {{jwp|前橋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Maebashi, Gunma|Maebashi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Maebashi rests at the foot of Mount Akagi. It is the capital city of the Gunma Prefecture. The famous {{wp|Iwajuku}} archaeological site and the Iwajuku Museum are located in the city of {{wp|Midori, Gunma|Midori}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 3|Route 3]]<br />
| {{jwp|桐生市}} - {{jwp|足利市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiryū, Gunma|Kiryū City}} - {{wp|Ashikaga, Tochigi|Ashikaga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Moon]]<br />
| {{jwp|赤城山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Akagi}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Mt. Akagi features a crater lake near the summit<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 4|Route 4]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐野市}} - {{jwp|栃木市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sano, Tochigi|Sano City}} - {{wp|Tochigi (city)|Tochigi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean City]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇都宮市}}<br />
| {{wp|Utsunomiya|Utsunomiya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Utsunomiya City is the capital city of the Tochigi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|大谷資料館}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum - Subterranean Cave<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum used to be a quarry with a network of monumental underground chambers, and is located in Utsunomiya City. Could also be based on {{wp|Ashio Copper Mine}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 24|Routes 24]] & [[Kanto Route 25|25]]<br />
| {{jwp|日光国立公園}}, {{jwp|那須塩原市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nikkō National Park}} and {{wp|Nasushiobara|Nasushiobara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Cottage]]<br />
| {{jwp|北茨城市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki|Kitaibaraki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| It's known for Rokkakudō, a wooden retreat overlooking the sea along the Izura coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 9|Route 9]]<br />
| {{jwp|水戸線}}<br />
| {{wp|Mito Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}, {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Specifically, from Sakuragawa City to Ishioka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rock Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|筑波山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsukuba}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| A non-volcanic mountain renowned for its beautiful granite.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 6|Route 6]]<br />
| {{jwp|京葉線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keiyō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vermilion City]]<br />
| {{jwp|横浜市}}, {{jwp|横須賀市}}, {{jwp|千葉市}}<br />
| A hybrid of {{wp|Yokohama, Kanagawa|Yokohama City}}, {{wp|Yokosuka|Yokosuka City}} and {{wp|Chiba (city)|Chiba City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Geographically, it is based on Chiba City (capital city of the Chiba Prefecture). However, Yokohama (capital city of the Kanagawa Prefecture) is the largest and most luxurious seaport of the three. Yokosuka has a United States Navy base, a possible inspiration for Vermilion Gym and Lt. Surge as an "American" soldier.<br><br />
During the announcement for the 2023 [[Pokémon World Championships]], [[The Pokémon Company]] used a trailer with footage of Vermilion City taken from the [[Generation I]] games before announcing that the event would be held in Yokohama.<ref><br />
Play Pokémon (@playpokemon) on [https://twitter.com/playpokemon/status/1561383485323055109 Twitter]: Now announcing the destination for #PokemonWorlds 2023…</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|加曽利貝塚}}<br />
| {{wp|Kasori Shell Mound}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| The largest known shell mound found in Japan which can be viewed in a tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 11|Routes 11]], [[Kanto Route 13|13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]] & [[Kanto Route 15|15]]<br />
| {{jwp|外房線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sotobō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Route 11 is based on Midori-ku ward, Route 13 on Katsuura City, Route 14 on Kamogawa City (due to wind turbines), and Route 15 on Minamibōsō City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Power Plant]]<br />
| {{jwp|東海発電所}}<br />
| {{wp|Tōkai Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The first commercial nuclear power plant in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavender Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku, Ibaraki|Ushiku City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Geographically, it is closer to {{wp|Kashima, Ibaraki|Kashima City}}. However, Ushiku City contains Ushiku Jyoen - a large scale graveyard that allows people to bury passed away pets. It also contains a small animal park, where people can feed various animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久大仏}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku Daibutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The fifth tallest statue in the world, which is located near Ushiku Jyoen (a large scale graveyard). Could also be based on Kashima Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 8|Route 8]]<br />
| {{jwp|京成東成田線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keisei Higashi-Narita Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 12|Route 12]]<br />
| {{jwp|九十九里浜}}, {{jwp|銚子市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kujūkuri Beach}}, {{wp|Chōshi}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Chōshi City has one of the largest fish catches in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Underground Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京メトロ東西線}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Metro Tozai Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 7|Route 7]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿御苑}} or {{jwp|代々木公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Gyo-en}} or {{wp|Yoyogi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Gyo-en is the largest garden park in Shinjuku. Part of it and Yoyogi Park are in Shibuya, a ward located between Setagaya and Shinjuku wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celadon City]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|新宿区}} or {{jwp|世田谷区}})<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Shinjuku}} and {{wp|Setagaya}} special wards)<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku is a major commercial center of Japan known for its business, shopping, and nightlife. The [[Celadon Department Store]] may be a reference to the many department stores found in Shinjuku, while the [[Celadon Game Corner]] may be a reference to the many ''pachinko'' parlors. Similarly, Setagaya has the largest population of Tokyo's special wards, which may be the inspiration for the [[Celadon Condominiums]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 5|Route 5]]<br />
| {{jwp|さいたま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama (city)|Saitama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Saffron City]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|千代田区}})<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Chiyoda, Tokyo|Chiyoda}} special ward)<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Chiyoda is a major economical powerhouse of Japan, housing the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies that contribute roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies. The [[Silph Co.]] headquarters being located in Saffron City may reflect this. Chiyoda is also the political center of Japan: the Imperial Palace, Prime Minister's Official Residence, the National Diet and the Supreme Court are located here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Magnet Train|Magnet Train station]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿駅}} or {{jwp|新大阪駅}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Station}} and {{wp|Shin-Ōsaka Station}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| The {{wp|Tōkaidō Shinkansen}} bullet train line runs between Tokyo Station in Chiyoda special ward, Tokyo and Shin-Ōsaka Station in Yodogawa ward, Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fuchsia City]]<br />
| {{jwp|館山市}}, {{jwp|富津市}}, or {{jwp|南房総市}}<br />
| {{wp|Futtsu|Futtsu City}}, {{wp|Tateyama, Chiba|Tateyama City}}, or {{wp|Minamibōsō|Minamibōsō City}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| All three cities are located close to the Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park. Tateyama City contains many historic buildings. The Minami Bōsō Ninja Village “Ninja no Sato” is located in Minamibōsō City, relating to [[Koga]]’s status as a ninja.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}} ({{jwp|マザー牧場}})<br />
| {{wp|Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park}} (specifically Mother Farm)<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Mother Farm is an animal theme park located in the {{wp|Futtsu}} part of Quasi-National Park. Established in 1962, it's famous for its sheep shows and guests can interreact with various domesticated animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 16|Route 16]]<br />
| {{jwp|鎌倉市}} - {{jwp|平塚市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamakura|Kamakura City}} - {{wp|Hiratsuka|Hiratsuka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京湾アクアライン}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}、{{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}} and {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| It connects {{wp|Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki City}} and {{wp|Kisarazu, Chiba|Kisarazu City}} over Tokyo Bay. It was under construction when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were released.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafoam Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|江の島}}<br />
| {{wp|Enoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| A small offshore island. Home to the Iwaya Caves.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 19|Water Routes 19]], [[Kanto Route 20|20]], & [[Kanto Route 21|21]]<br />
| {{jwp|相模湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagami Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| Many small islands are scattered around this bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cinnabar Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Oshima|Izu-Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Oshima is famous for {{wp|Mount Mihara}}, an active volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 22|Route 22]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|静岡県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Indigo Plateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}, {{jwp|安中市}} or {{jwp|秩父多摩甲斐国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Northwestern Saitama}}, {{wp|Annaka, Gunma|Annaka City}} or {{wp|Chichibu Tama Kai National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Due to the confusing nature of the Kanto's map between Gen 1/3 and Gen 2/4, it's hard to pint-point the exact location. It's also possible the national park is the basis for [[Kanto Route 23|Route 23]] and [[Victory Road (Kanto)|Victory Road]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 28|Route 28]]<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| Mt. Fuji is located here. Could possibly also based on Fujinomiya City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 26|Route 26]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士市}} - {{jwp|静岡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji, Shizuoka|Fuji City}} - {{wp|Shizuoka (city)|Shizuoka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 27|Route 27]]<br />
| {{jwp|駿河湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Suruga Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Both {{wp|Shiraito Falls}} and {{wp|Otodome Falls}}, the real world [[Tohjo Falls]], are located close to the bay. Two waterfalls separated by a mere 600 feet, located southwest of {{wp|Mount Fuji}}.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Sevii Islands====<br />
The [[Sevii Islands]] are based on two archipelagos off the coast of Tokyo: the {{wp|Izu Islands}} ({{jwp|伊豆諸島}}, ''Izu-shoto'', meaning "Izu Archipelago") and the {{wp|Bonin Islands}} ({{jwp|小笠原諸島}}, ''Ogasawara-shoto'', meaning "Ogasawara Archipelago"), both archipelagos are administered by the Tokyo Metropolis (under Japanese law, the prefecture of Tokyo is designated as a to (都), translated as metropolis)<br />
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{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[One Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}、{{jwp|神津島}}、{{jwp|式根島}}、{{jwp|利島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}, {{wp|Kozushima|Kōzushima}}, {{wp|Shikinejima}} and {{wp|Toshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|大島支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture (Tokyo)|Oshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kindle Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Treasure Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|神津島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kozushima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Ember]]<br />
| {{jwp|利島}}宮塚山<br />
| Mt. Miyatsuka, {{wp|Toshima Island}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Two Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|三宅島}}、{{jwp|御蔵島}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyakejima}} and {{wp|Mikurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三宅支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyake Subprefecture|Miyake}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈島}}、{{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōjima}} and {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Isle Port]]<br />
| 底土港<br />
| Sokodo Port<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Four Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icefall Cave]]<br />
| 丸山, {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| Maruyama, {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Five Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|聟島列島}}<br />
| Mukojima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| All are uninhabited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Water Labyrinth]]<br />
| {{jwp|西之島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nishinoshima (Ogasawara)|Nishinoshima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Gorgeous]]<br />
| 中ノ島<br />
| Nakanoshima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Cave]]<br />
| 笹魚島<br />
| Sasauojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|媒島}}<br />
| Nakoudojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Six Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島列島}}<br />
| Chichijima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the north of Chichijima include Anijima ({{jwp|兄島}}) and Otōtojima ({{jwp|弟島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dotted Hole]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Green Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|兄島}}<br />
| Anijima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outcast Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟島}}<br />
| Otōtojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seven Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hahajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tanoby Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島列島}}<br />
| Hahajima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the south of Hahajima include Anejima ({{jwp|姉島}}) and Imōtojima ({{jwp|妹島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Navel Rock]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳥島}}<br />
| {{wp|Torishima (Izu Islands)|Torishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
| Known as the habitat of albatross.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Birth Island]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|南鳥島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Minami Torishima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The easternmost island belonging to Japan. It's also triangular in shape.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Johto===<br />
In Japan, the Kantō region is often contrasted with the {{wp|Kansai region}} (関西地方, ''Kansai-chihō'', meaning "Region West to the Tollgate", referring to the regions west to the Osaka Tollgate), also known as {{wp|Kinki region}} (近畿地方, ''Kinki-chihō'', meaning "Region Near the Capital", referring to the cities of Nara and Kyoto, Japan former capital cities), which like [[Johto]] is to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the Kansai region and the western {{wp|Chūbu region}} combined, as well as a small part of eastern {{wp|Shikoku region}} (四国地方 ''Shikoku-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Four Provinces", referring to the four historical provinces that made up the island).<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Silver]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} and {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} and {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| The encounter with [[Red (game)|Red]] at Mt. Silver may be a reference to {{wp|Kuninotokotachi}}. Waiting atop Mt. Silver as the series’ highest-level {{pkmn|Trainer}} opponent, Red was the player character with humble beginnings from the first Pokémon games; Kuninotokotachi is said to be the first Japanese deity, born of something resembling a reed following the creation of heaven and earth, who resides atop Mt. Fuji.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Bark Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜松市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamamatsu, Shizuoka|Hamamatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Could also be based on {{wp|Shizuoka, Shizuoka|Shizuoka City}} (capital city of the Shizuoka Prefecture), due to wind turbines added to New Bark Town in HGSS. At the same time construction was completed on a small wind-farm in Shizuoka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 29|Route 29]]<br />
| {{jwp|岡崎平野}}<br />
| Okazaki Plain<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cherrygrove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|半田市}} and {{jwp|南知多町}}<br />
| {{wp|Handa, Aichi|Handa City}} and {{wp|Minamichita|Minamichita Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
| Both residences are located in Chita Peninsula, which is famous for flower cultivation. Could possibly be based on {{wp|Nagoya|Nagoya City}}, the capital city of the Aichi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 31|Route 31]]<br />
| {{jwp|濃尾平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Nōbi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Violet City]]<br />
| {{jwp|奈良市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara, Nara|Nara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| Home to many historic buildings and monuments, Nara is where Japan was founded as a state. It was the capital of Japan from 710 CE to 794 CE as the seat of the Emperor before the capital was moved to Kyoto. Currently is the capital city of the Nara Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sprout Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|興福寺}} or {{jwp|法隆寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōfuku-ji}} or {{wp|Hōryū-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| A five-story pagoda, Kōfuku-ji is the second-largest pagoda in Japan, located on northeast of Nara City. Hōryū-ji is the oldest wooden building in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Alph]]<br />
| {{jwp|明日香村}}<br />
| {{wp|Asuka, Nara|Asuka Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| There are many archaeological sites in Nara such as Ishibutai Kofun ({{jwp|石舞台古墳}}) and {{wp|Takamatsuzuka Tomb}} ({{jwp|高松塚古墳}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 32|Route 32]]<br />
| {{jwp|松阪市}}, {{jwp|伊勢志摩}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsusaka|Matsusaka City}} and {{wp|Ise-Shima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| Ise-Shima is famous for fresh seafood and pearl cultivation.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Union Cave]]<br />
| 青の洞窟（がまの口）<br />
| Blue Grotto (Gama-no-kuchi)<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| The Blue Grotto of Kumano is a small sea cave in Tategasaki, the largest columnar rock formation in Nigishima Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 33|Route 33]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野市}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano, Mie|Kumano City}} and {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}, {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azalea Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|みなべ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Minabe, Wakayama|Minabe Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| Minabe is famous for its high-quality Japanese apricots, known as {{wp|ubame}}, and high-quality charcoal, known as {{wp|Binchōtan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slowpoke Well]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野本宮大社}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Hongū Taisha}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| A Shinto Shrine that was originally located on a sandbank by Kumano River. It was relocated to the mountain after being partially destroyed in the flood. The sandbank now contains the largest torii shrine gate in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ilex Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野古道}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Kodō}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| The Kumano Kodō is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes spread across the old-growth forest that connects various sacred shrines that have been sites for centuries of ascetic worship of natural phenomenon and natural wonders.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 34|Route 34]]<br />
| {{jwp|有田市}} - {{jwp|和歌山市}}<br />
| {{wp|Arida, Wakayama|Arida City}} - {{wp|Wakayama (city)|Wakayama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod City]]<br />
| {{jwp|大阪市}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka|Ōsaka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Ōsaka is the largest and most populous city in the Kansai region, serving as a major hub and financial center in the country. It is also the capital city of the Urban Prefecture of Osaka. Osaka Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Kyoto Prefecture. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|通天閣}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsūtenkaku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Tsūtenkaku is one of the most popular landmarks in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|梅田}}, {{jwp|心斎橋}}, and {{jwp|難波}} {{jwp|地下街}}<br />
| {{wp|Umeda}}, {{wp|Shinsaibashi}}, and {{wp|Namba}} Underground Shopping Malls<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Osaka’s districts of Umeda, Shinsaibashi, and Namba are famous for their large network of underground shopping malls and tunnels known as ''chikagai''. Examples include DIAMOR Osaka Umeda (42,977 m²), CRYSTA NAGAHORI Minamisenba Shinsaibashi (81,765 m²), and Namba Walk (37,881 m²), respectively, which have approximately 100 retail stores each.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 35|Route 35]]<br />
| {{jwp|服部緑地}}<br />
| {{wp|Hattori Ryokuchi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
|A green space in Northern Osaka. Located close to the Expo Commemoration Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[National Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|明治の森箕面国定公園}} or {{jwp|万博記念公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Meiji no Mori Minoo Quasi-National Park}} or {{wp|Expo Commemoration Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| In the Expo Park, there is a famous monument called the {{wp|Tower of the Sun}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéathlon Dome]]<br />
| {{jwp|京セラドーム大阪}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome Osaka}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| A baseball stadium located in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 36|Route 36]]<br />
| {{jwp|木津川市}} or {{jwp|京田辺市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kizugawa, Kyoto|Kizugawa City}} or {{wp|Kyōtanabe, Kyoto|Kyōtanabe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 37|Route 37]]<br />
| {{jwp|枚方市}} or {{jwp|伏見区}}<br />
| {{wp|Hirakata|Hirakata City}} - {{wp|Fushimi-ku, Kyoto|Fushimi-ku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}} - {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}} - {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ecruteak City]]<br />
| {{jwp|京都市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto|Kyōto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Having served as the seat of the imperial court for eleven centuries, Kyōto is considered to be the cultural capital of Japan. It is the capital city of the prefecture of the same name. The towers that inspired the [[Burned Tower]] and the [[Bell Tower]] are both located in Kyōto. Kyoto Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Osaka Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Burned Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|西寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Sai-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| The temple was burnt down in 1233 and to this day hasn't been rebuilt.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bell Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|金閣}} and {{jwp|東寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} and {{wp|Tō-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Kinkaku-ji was set on fire by a monk in 1950 ({{jwp|金閣寺放火事件}}). The wall is covered with gold leaf. Atop the Kinkaku temple sits a golden statue of a rooster or phoenix ({{p|Ho-Oh}}). Tō-ji was build alongside Sai-ji and, unlike the later temple, it still stands to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olivine City]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe, Hyogo|Kōbe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Kōbe is the major port city in the Kansai region. The city is also well known for ''wagyū'', or {{wp|Kobe beef}}. Is the capital city of the Hyogo Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 38|Route 38]] & [[Johto Route 39|39]]<br />
| {{jwp|六甲山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Rokkō}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|Home to Rokkosan Pasture - a public pasture farm.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glitter Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸ポートタワー}} & {{jwp|和田岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe Port Tower}} & Cape Wada<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 40|Water Route 40]]<br />
| {{jwp|明石海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Akashi Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whirl Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|淡路島}}<br />
| {{wp|Awaji Island|Awajishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| The {{wp|Naruto Strait}} between Awajishima and Shikoku is famous for the {{wp|Naruto whirlpools}}. Soul Silver describes {{p|Lugia}} splitting one island into the Whirl Islands to end a war; Awajishima was the epicenter of the {{wp|Great Hanshin earthquake}}, with a portion of the island's damaged fault zone preserved to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 41|Water Route 41]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cianwood City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門市}} or {{jwp|鳴門市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto, Tokushima|Naruto City}} or {{wp|Tokushima (city)|Tokushima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Naruto is where {{wp|Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co.}} began. Tokushima is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 42|Route 42]]<br />
| {{jwp|大津市}} - {{jwp|草津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōtsu|Ōtsu City}} - {{wp|Kusatsu, Shiga|Kusata City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Mortar]]<br />
| {{jwp|比叡山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hiei}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| “Marathon Monks” would undergo exhaustive exercises on Mount Hiei. [[Kiyo]] trains in isolation deep within Mt. Mortar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 44|Route 44]]<br />
| {{jwp|彦根市}} - {{jwp|東近江市}} & {{jwp|鈴鹿山脈}}<br />
| {{wp|Hikone, Shiga|Hikone City}} - {{wp|Higashiōmi|Higashiōmi City}} & {{wp|Suzuka Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahogany Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甲賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōka, Shiga|Kōka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Kōka is where the famous Kōga ninja were born and educated ({{wp|Kōga-ryū}}, {{jwp|甲賀流}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 43|Route 43]]<br />
| {{jwp|近江八幡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōmihachiman|Ōmihachiman City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of Rage]]<br />
| {{jwp|琵琶湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Biwa}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ice Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊吹山}} and {{jwp|両白山地}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibuki Mountains}} and {{wp|Ryōhaku Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} is an easy-to-climb mountain that is famous for receiving the world's heaviest recorded snowfall. The interiors could be based on {{wp|Narusawa Ice Cave|Narusawa Ice Cave}}, but geographically it's too far away from both mountains.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blackthorn City]]<br />
| {{jwp|白川郷}}, {{jwp|岐阜市}}<br />
| Hybrid of Shirakawa-go and {{wp|Gifu|Gifu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Shiragawa-go is a world heritage site in Shiragawa Village (near {{wp|Takayama, Gifu|Takayama City}}), which is located near Shō River. Geographically it is placed closer to Gifu City, near Nagara River.<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragon's Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|金華山}}<br />
| Hybrid of {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} and {{wp|Mount Kinka (Gifu)|Mount Kinka}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be two different mountains merged together. Mount Kinka is a symbol of Gifu City, known for {{wp|Gifu Castle}}. Could also be based on Shōhō-ji and its {{wp|Gifu Great Buddha}} Statue, located near said mountain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 45|Route 45]]<br />
| {{jwp|天竜川}}, near {{jwp|水窪ダム (静岡県)|水窪ダム}}<br />
| {{wp|Tenryū River}}, near {{wp|Misakubo Dam}}<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}} and {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}} and {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dark Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|美濃三河高原}}<br />
| Mino Mikawa Plateau<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cliff Edge Gate]]<br />
| {{jwp|那賀町}}<br />
| {{wp|Naka, Tokushima|Naka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 47|Routes 47]] & [[Johto Route 48|48]]<br />
| {{jwp|三好市}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyoshi, Tokushima|Miyoshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Oboke Gorge and Yoshino River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Embedded Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|剣山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)|Mount Tsurugi}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| An important site of Shugendō worship, a sect of mixture of Shintoism and Buddhism. On the top of the mountain, there is a small shrine called ‘Tsurugi Jinja’. There is also a theory that Yamatai, an ancient country that is argued to have settled in Kyūshū, was also located there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|丸亀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Marugame, Kagawa|Marugame City}}<br />
| {{jwp|香川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}<br />
| NEW REOMA WORLD amusement park is based here, which contains an animal park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frontier Access]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji|Himeji City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路セントラルパーク}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Central Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Himeji Castle is located exactly on the Battle Castle position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinjoh Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|立山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tate}}<br />
| {{jwp|富山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}<br />
| One of the Three Holy Mountains of Japan. Due to the heavy snowfalls, this mountain is famous for Yuki-no-Otani (Snow Walls), which can reach up to 20m. Inferred from the location of the callout display on the map. (Assuming that [[Ice Path]] is the {{wp|Hida Mountains}} and [[Blackthorn City]] is {{wp|Takayama City}}, Gifu Prefecture).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Hoenn===<br />
[[Hoenn]] is based on the southernmost parts of Japan—{{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū region}} (九州地方, ''Kyūshū-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Nine Provinces", referring to the nine historical provinces that made up the island, currently the region is divided in seven prefectures) and surrounding islands (including the {{wp|Okinawa island}}), with its main island flipped counter-clockwise ninety degrees with the smaller islands pushed close together and circulating around its southern side.<br />
<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Littleroot Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里市}} or {{jwp|佐世保市}}<br />
| {{wp|Imari, Saga|Imari City}} or {{wp|Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 101|Route 101]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐世保線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasebo Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Sasebo City to Saga City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oldale Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga, Saga|Saga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 102|Route 102]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津線}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Saga City to Karatsu City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 103|Route 103]]<br />
| {{jwp|雲仙市}}, near {{jwp|有明海}}<br />
| {{wp|Unzen, Nagasaki|Unzen City}}, near {{wp|Ariake Sea}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Trackless Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|吉野ヶ里遺跡}}<br />
| {{wp|Yoshinogari site}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg City]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu, Saga|Karatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 104|Route 104]]<br />
| {{jwp|東松浦半島}}<br />
| Higashimatsūra Peninsula<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg Woods]]<br />
| 古窯の森公園<br />
| Koyohinomori Park<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rustboro City]]<br />
| {{jwp|福岡市}} and {{jwp|北九州市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka|Fukuoka City}} and {{wp|Kitakyushu, Fukuoka|Kitakyushu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
| Fukuoka is the sixth largest city in Japan and is famous for Kyushu University, a former Imperial University. Is also the capital city of the prefecture of same name. Kitakyushu's main industry is steelmaking. It is also home to {{wp|Zenrin}}, a company specializing in [[PokéNav|navigation software]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 116|Route 116]]<br />
| {{jwp|太宰府市}} - {{jwp|久留米市}}<br />
| {{wp|Dazaifu, Fukuoka|Dazaifu City}} - {{wp|Kurume|Kurume City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rusturf Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|耳納山地}} - {{jwp|筑肥山地}}<br />
| Minō Mountains - Chikuhi Mountains<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 105|Water Routes 105]] & [[Hoenn Route 106|106]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里湾}} - {{jwp|五島列島}}<br />
| Imari Bay - {{wp|Gotō Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 107|Water Routes 107]], [[Hoenn Route 108|108]] & [[Hoenn Route 109|109]]<br />
| {{jwp|五島灘}}<br />
| Gotō Nada<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dewford Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|対馬島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsushima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Island Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|壱岐古墳群}}<br />
| Iki Kofungun<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|A group of tumuli and historical site of Iki Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abandoned Ship]] / [[Sea Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|端島 (長崎県)}}<br />
| {{wp|Hashima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Hashima Island is known for being walled and for being used for the extraction of coal for cars.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slateport City]]<br />
| {{jwp|長崎市|長崎市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki, Nagasaki|Nagasaki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| The main industry is shipbuilding. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 110|Route 110]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本フェリー}} route & {{jwp|島原鉄道線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Ferry route & {{wp|Shimabara Railway Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mauville City]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto, Kumamoto|Kumamoto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|The city is undergoing a large-scale redevelopment. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本港}}<br />
| Port of Kumamoto<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fabled Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|天草諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Amakusa|Amakusa Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 117|Route 117]]<br />
| {{jwp|合志市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōshi, Kumamoto|Kōshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdanturf Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|菊池市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kikuchi, Kumamoto|Kikuchi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 111|Route 111 & Desert]]<br />
| {{jwp|豊後大野市}} - {{jwp|南阿蘇村}} + 南阿蘇村外牧<br />
| {{wp|Bungo-Ōno|Bungo-Ōno City}} - {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}} + Hokamaki<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|長目塚古墳}}<br />
| Nagamezuka Tomb<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| One of the Nakadori burial mounds, an important historical site to Kumamoto Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Tower]]<br />
| 阿蘇大御神御足跡石<br />
| Aso Omikami Footprint Stone<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| A large holy stone that is believed to be prayed by Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto, the guardian deity of the Aso Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gnarled Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|九重山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Kujū}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 112|Route 112]]<br />
| 南阿蘇村河陽<br />
| Kawayo, {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jagged Pass]] & [[Fiery Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県道111号阿蘇吉田線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Prefectural Road 111 Aso Yoshida Line<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|A mountaineering road that leads to Aso City and Minamiaso Village.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Chimney]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Aso}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavaridge Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇町}} and {{jwp|竹田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aso, Kumamoto|Aso Town}} and {{wp|Taketa, Ōita|Taketa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}} and {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}} and {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Aso and Taketa are home to Aso and Nagayu {{wp|onsen}}, or hot springs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Meteor Falls]]<br />
| {{jwp|羽門の滝}} or {{jwp|竜門の滝 (大分県)}}<br />
| Udo Falls or Ryumon Falls<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 114|Route 114]]<br />
| {{jwp|別府市}}<br />
| {{wp|Beppu|Beppu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|The rocky area near [[Meteor Falls]] is probably based on {{wp|Mount Yufu}}, while the waterside near [[Fallarbor Town]] is based on {{wp|Beppu Onsen}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fallarbor Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|大分市}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita, Oita|Ōita City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 119|Route 119]]<br />
| {{jwp|高千穂峡}}<br />
| Takachiho Gorge<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fortree City]]<br />
| {{jwp|日向市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyūga, Miyazaki|Hyūga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| Hyūga is famous for Nippō Kaigan Quasi-National Park, which contains Cape Hyūga and Myokokuji Garden. Could also be based on {{wp|Kobayashi, Miyazaki|Kobayashi City}}, which literally means ''Small forest'', and its appearance can be based on Sukimuland, an area with various bridges that overlook lush green landscapes and waterfalls. Kobayashi is famous for mountains, flower fields and parks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎市フェニックス自然動物園}}<br />
| Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scorched Slab]]<br />
| {{jwp|天岩戸神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Amanoiwato Shrine}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| In {{wp|Japanese mythology}}, Amano-Iwato is where {{wp|Amaterasu}} hid from her brother {{wp|Susanoo}}, who had gone on a rampage.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Tomb]]<br />
| {{jwp|高屋山上陵}}<br />
| Takaya Yamagami Mausoleum<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The tomb of the mythical Hoori-no-Mikoto, one of the ancestors of the Emperors of Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 120|Route 120]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 121|Route 121]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島市}} - {{jwp|垂水市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima, Kagoshima|Kirishima City}} - {{wp|Tarumizu, Kagoshima|Tarumizu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 122|Water Route 122]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Pyre]]<br />
| {{jwp|桜島}}<br />
| {{wp|Sakurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lilycove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿屋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanoya, Kagoshima|Kanoya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 118|Route 118]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇土市}} - {{jwp|八代市}}<br />
| {{wp|Uto, Kumamoto|Uto City}} - {{wp|Yatsushiro|Yatsushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 123|Route 123]]<br />
| {{jwp|出水市}} - {{jwp|南さつま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Izumi, Kagoshima|Izumi City}} - {{wp|Minamisatsuma|Minamisatsuma City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shoal Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬毛島}}<br />
| {{wp|Mageshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 124|Water Routes 124]] & [[Hoenn Route 125|125]] + [[Nameless Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|吐噶喇列島}} - {{jwp|奄美大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokara Islands}} - {{wp|Amami Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands are very similar to the reefs and smaller islands scattered around Mossdeep City. Kikaijima is possibly an inspiration for the villain team's hideout.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep City]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima|Tanegashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|Only covers Nakatane and Minamitane towns, as the Nishinoomote City part is missing in Mossdeep City geography.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep Space Center]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島宇宙センター}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima Space Center}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{jwp|屋久島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yakushima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Its caldera appearance was possibly inspired by Kikai Cladera, a massive yet submerged caldera north of Yakushima, while the architecture of Sootopolis City is based on {{wp|Santorini}}, {{wp|Greece}}. In ORAS, a large tree was added, similar to Jōmon Sugi found on Yakushima.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sky Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|口永良部島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuchinoerabu-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 127|Water Routes 127]] & [[Hoenn Route 128|128]] + [[Seafloor Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊平屋島}}, {{jwp|具志川島}}, {{jwp|伊江島}}, {{jwp|伊是名島}} & {{jwp|慶良間諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Iheya Island}}, Gushikawa Island, {{wp|Iejima}}, {{wp|Izena Island}} & {{wp|Kerama Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands found on these routes are similar in shape to their real world counterparts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Victory Road (Hoenn)|Victory Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|山原}}<br />
| {{wp|Yanbaru}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The most natural region of Okinawa Island, with lot's of flowering plants growing in its hinterland, such as tiger's claw and red spider lily.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ever Grande City]]<br />
| {{jwp|那覇市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naha|Naha City}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Could possibly be based on Amami Oshima due to being more geographically closer to Kyushu, or Nago City in Okinawa due to the waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hoenn Pokémon League<br />
| {{jwp|首里城}}<br />
| {{wp|Shuri Castle}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| The appearance of the Pokémon League building in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} resembles {{wp|Shuri Castle}}, the former official residence of the kings of the {{wp|Ryukyu Kingdom}}, that was anexed by Japan in 1879. The {{wp|Ryukyuan people}} inhabits the Kagoshima and Okinawa Prefectures.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 129|Water Route 129]] & [[Crescent Isle]]<br />
| {{jwp|渡名喜島}} & {{jwp|粟国島}}<br />
| Tonaki Island & {{wp|Aguni Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Island (Generation III)|Mirage Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八重干瀬}}<br />
| {{wp|Yabiji}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Yabiji appears above the sea on March 3 by the lunisolar calendar.<ref>[http://www.oceansatlas.org/subtopic/en/c/121/ UN Atlas of the Oceans]</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甑島列島}}<br />
| {{wp|Koshikijima Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Kamikoshiki-jima part geographically. Could also be inspired by Ishigaki Island, located in the Yaeyama Islands, which contains rare blue corals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 131|Water Routes 131]] & [[Hoenn Route 132|132]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇治群島}} & {{jwp|草垣群島}}<br />
| Uji Islands & {{wp|Kusagaki islets}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 133|Water Routes 133]] & [[Hoenn Route 134|134]]<br />
| {{jwp|東シナ海}} ({{jwp|久米島}}, {{jwp|大東諸島}} & {{jwp|先島諸島}})<br />
| {{wp|East China Sea}} ({{wp|Kume Island}}, {{wp|Daitō Islands}} & {{wp|Sakishima Islands}})<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life Okinawan islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pathless Plain]]<br />
| {{jwp|下甑島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokoshiki-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tower (Generation III)|Battle Tower]] & [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|黒島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuroshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sealed Chamber]]<br />
| {{jwp|与那国島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yonaguni}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Underneath the water's surface, natural rock formations were thought to be artificially created.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Southern Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|男女群島}}, {{jwp|五島市}}<br />
| {{wp|Danjo Islands}}, {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Uninhabited islands located 70km south-southwest of the {{wp|Gotō Islands}}. It is administratively part of {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Faraway Island]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Faraway Island may be based on the lush tropical rain forests of {{wp|Guyana}}, which is where {{p|Mew}} was discovered according to the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]].<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Sinnoh===<br />
[[Sinnoh]] has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}} (北海道, ''Hokkaidō'', literally "Northern Sea Circuit"), as well as parts of the {{wp|Kuril Islands}} (Japanese: 千島列島 ''Chishima Rettō'', meaning "Archipelago of Thousand Islands"; Russian: Кури́льские острова́, ''Kurilskiye ostrova'', Kuril Islands). {{wp|Kunashir Island}} (Japanese: 国後島 Kunashiri Tō; Russian: Кунаши́р, "Kunashír"), which is in {{wp|Kuril Islands dispute|dispute}} between Russia and Japan, is also included. The [[Battle Zone]] is based on {{wp|Sakhalin}} (Japanese: 樺太 ''Karafuto''; Russian: Сахали́н, "Sakhalín"), a Russian island whose southern part was controlled by Japan between 1905 and 1945.<br />
<br />
[[Hisui]] is the historical name of Sinnoh known during its discovery and settlement. The name change could be a reference to the fact that {{wp|Ezo|Ezochi}} (蝦夷地, ''Ezochi'', meaning "Land of the Ezo" or "Ezo-land", Ezo was the historical exonym that the Japanese used to the {{wp|Ainu}} people, the original inhabitants of Hokkaido) was renamed Hokkaido and established as a {{wp|Prefectures of Japan|prefecture}} after the {{wp|Meiji Restoration}}. Therefore, the Hisui region is likely based on Hokkaido in the late {{wp|Edo period|Edo}} and early {{wp|Meiji era|Meiji}} when large-scale development and modernization took place. The design of Hisui is heavily inspired by the physical geography of Hokkaido.<br />
<br />
====Sinnoh====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture / Raion<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twinleaf Town]]<br />
| From {{jwp|室蘭市}} to / or {{jwp|登別市}} to / or {{jwp|白老町}} <br />
| {{wp|Muroran|Muroran City}} to / or {{wp|Noboribetsu, Hokkaidō|Noboribetsu City}} to / or {{wp|Shiraoi, Hokkaido|Shiraoi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| The model appears to be based off Muroran City, but based geographically speaking around Noboribetsu City to the western part of Shiraoi Town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 201|Route 201]]<br />
| {{jwp|室蘭本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Muroran Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Around the Shiraoi Town section of the Muroran Main Line to be more specific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verity Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|壮瞥町}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōbetsu, Hokkaido|Sōbetsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| In Pokémon Platinum, snow sometimes falls here, as many trees are partly covered in a thin layer of ice, while the ground can sometimes be seen with patches of snow. Sōbetsu is home of the Showa Shinzan Yukigassen Tournament, a major Japanese snowball fight tournament.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Verity]]<br />
| {{jwp|洞爺湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Lake Tōya is a {{wp|volcanic crater lake|caldera lake}} with an {{wp|lake island|island}} located in {{wp|Shikotsu-Tōya National Park}}. [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} also suggest that Lake Verity was formed by volcano eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧市}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 219|Route 219]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧西港フェリーターミナル}}<br />
| Tomakomainishiko Ferry Terminal<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 220|Water Route 220]]<br />
| 苫小牧沖<br />
| Off Tomakomai<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 221|Route 221]]<br />
| {{jwp|日高町 (北海道)|日高町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka, Hokkaido|Hidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pal Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|新ひだか町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinhidaka, Hokkaido|Shinhidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 202|Route 202]]<br />
| {{jwp|千歳市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife City]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Sapporo is the capital and largest city of Hokkaido. The [[Jubilife TV]] building is a reference to the headquarters of {{wp|Sapporo Television Broadcasting|Sapporo TV}}, the clock of the Pokétch Company can be partially based in the {{wp|Sapporo Clock Tower}}, the oldest clock tower in Japan and builded in American style. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh City]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市}}<br />
| {{wp|Yubari, Hokkaido|Yūbari City}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|Used to be famous for coal mines and has a coal mining museum. In recent years, the city suffers from financial problems, due to the closure of the mines in 1980s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mine]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張炭鉱}}<br />
| Yūbari Coal Mine<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|In real life, the mine is not in working condition due to multiple gas explosion accidents in the past.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市石炭博物館}}<br />
| {{wp|Yūbari Coal Mine Museum}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|The museum documents the importance of coal mining to the local economy from the Meiji period to the Shōwa period.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 207|Route 207]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Yūbari}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 204|Route 204]]<br />
| {{jwp|札沼線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasshō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floaroma Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野市}}, {{jwp|当別町}}, {{jwp|当別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano, Hokkaido|Furano City}}, {{wp|Tōbetsu, Hokkaido|Tōbetsu Town}} or {{wp|Hokuryū, Hokkaido|Hokuryū Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|石狩振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}} or {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| All of these towns are famous for flower production. However, Furano City is too close to the in-game's Cycling Road geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valley Windworks]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomamae, Hokkaidō|Tomamae Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
| Tomamae is famous for its windmills in the countryside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 205|Route 205]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道4号旭川芦別線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 4 Asahikawa Ashibetsu Line<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居村}}<br />
| Kamui Village<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|A forested village located west of Asahikawa City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Chateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居古潭}}<br />
| Kamui Kotan<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|An area in the forest, west of Asahikawa City. There is a folklore that an evil kamui was killed there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna City]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭川市}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahikawa, Hokkaido|Asahikawa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野線}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 211|Route 211]]<br />
| {{jwp|石北本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sekihoku Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Coronet]]<br />
| 蝦夷山系, {{jwp|日高山脈}} or {{jwp|大雪山}}<br />
| Ezo Mountain Chain, {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} or {{wp|Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|日高振興局}}, {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}, {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| The Ezo Mountain Chain consists of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}} ({{jwp|天塩山地}}), the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}} ({{jwp|北見山地}}), the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}} ({{jwp|石狩山地}}), the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}} ({{jwp|夕張山地}}), and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} ({{jwp|日高山脈}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spear Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahi-dake}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Asahi-dake is the tallest mountain peak in Hokkaido, the region which Sinnoh is based on. Its native Ainu name is Kamui-mintara, which means "the playground of the gods".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hearthome City]]<br />
| {{jwp|帯広市}}<br />
| {{wp|Obihiro, Hokkaido|Obihiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Obihiro is considered a pleasant city for the Japanese, known for its festivals, shops, street restaurants and the horse track, from which the cheerful atmosphere of Hearthome and the contest hall take inspiration.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 208|Route 208]]<br />
| {{jwp|清水町}} or {{jwp|新得町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimizu, Hokkaido|Shizumu Town}} or {{wp|Shintoku, Hokkaido|Shintoku Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The river on this route is based of Tokachi River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Mansion (Sinnoh)|Pokémon Mansion]]<br />
| {{jwp|真鍋庭園}}<br />
| Manabe Garden<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|Founded by Manabe family in 1896, this botanical garden is known for rare conifer species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 212|Route 212]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝川}} & {{jwp|六花の森}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi River}} & Rokka Forest<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 209|Route 209]]<br />
| {{jwp|幕別町}} & {{jwp|本別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Makubetsu, Hokkaido|Makubetsu Town}} & {{wp|Honbetsu, Hokkaido|Honbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|常紋トンネル|常紋トンネルの近くにある殉職者追悼碑}}<br />
| Line of Duty Death Memorial by Tsunemon Tunnel<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The memorial is dedicated toward enslaved workers, who died building the Tsunemon Tunnel. The bodies of the forced labourers were buried inside said tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|足寄町}}<br />
| {{wp|Ashoro, Hokkaido|Ashoro Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| One of Ashoro's main industries is farming.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]] & [[Maniac Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒富士}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex|Akan Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone City]]<br />
| {{jwp|網走市}}, {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Abashiri, Hokkaido|Abashiri City}} & {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Both are major port and fishing settlements in Eastern Hokkaido (Japanese: {{jwp|道東}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 215|Route 215]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道334号中藻興部興部線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 334 Nakamo Kobu Okoppe Line<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 210|Route 210]]<br />
| {{jwp|サロマ湖}}, {{jwp|能取湖}}, {{jwp|網走湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Saroma}}, {{wp|Lake Notoro}}, {{wp|Lake Abashiri}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Geographically, it should be around Hokkaido Roads No. 239 Kumaushi Otofuke Line & No. 333 Engaru Stop Line<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestic Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|遠軽町}} & {{jwp|湧別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Engaru, Hokkaido|Engaru Town}} & {{wp|Yūbetsu, Hokkaido|Yūbetsu Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
|Both places are notable for archaeological sites, such as Shirataki Ruins and Shibunotsunai Pit-house Remains. Celestic Ruins could also be based on Tokoro Ruins, one of the important {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} sites, located in Kitami City (former Tokoro Town area). However, it is geographically a bit further away from matching up with Sinnoh map, unlike the former two towns.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 214|Route 214]]<br />
| {{jwp|清里町}}, {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiyosato, Hokkaido|Kiyosato Town}} & {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}, {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}, {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sendoff Spring]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Mashu, a crater lake, is known as a mysterious spot for the fog that covers its surface.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turnback Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖#カムイシュ島（中島）|カムイシュ島}}<br />
| Kamuishu Island<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valor Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Valor]]<br />
| {{jwp|屈斜路湖}} and/or {{jwp|阿寒湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kussharo}} and/or {{wp|Lake Akan}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Kussharo is the largest caldera lake with the largest lake island in Japan. [[Volo]]'s alternative theory of lake formation in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} could be inspired by a real-life {{wp|Ainu people|Ainu}} legend that Lake Kussharo is formed by the landslide during the fight between a giant {{wp|Salvelinus leucomaenis|whitespotted char}} and the {{wp|Kamuy|''kamuy''}} and {{wp|culture hero|hero}} {{wp|Ae-oyna-kamuy|Okikurmi}}. Lake Akan's southern shore is home to several hotels.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pastoria City]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro, Hokkaido|Kushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Kushiro is the largest city in Eastern Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 213|Route 213]]<br />
| {{jwp|厚岸町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akkeshi, Hokkaido|Akkeshi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Akkeshi Town is a famous tourist attraction.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Great Marsh]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路湿原}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|Kushiro Wetland}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The Kushiro Wetland is the largest marsh in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 218|Route 218]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Canalave City]]<br />
| {{jwp|小樽市}}<br />
| {{wp|Otaru, Hokkaido|Otaru City}}<br />
| {{jwp|後志総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}}<br />
| Otaru is a port city and has a canal<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 216|Route 216]]<br />
| {{jwp|下川町}}, {{jwp|ピヤシリ山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokawa, Hokkaido|Shimokawa Town}} & {{wp|Mount Piyashiri}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| There are many ski resorts in these areas.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 217|Route 217]]<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōya Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Somewhere around Toyotomi Town and Nayoro City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint City]]<br />
| {{jwp|稚内市}}, {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakkanai, Hokkaido|Wakkanai City}} & {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Two of the northernmost settlements in mainland Japan. Wakkanai is famous for its maritime trade with Russia, and {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}, a possible inspiration for [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Geographically, it is most likely Hamatonbetsu Town as the town is located immediately to the east of Lake Kutcharo (being the model for Lake Acuity) just as Snowpoint City is immediately to the east of Lake Acuity. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint Temple]]<br />
| {{jwp|北門神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| A Shinto shrine located in the northern portion of the Wakkanai City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Acuity]]<br />
| {{jwp|クッチャロ湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kutcharo}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Lake Kutcharo is not a caldera lake but a {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lake formed by the {{wp|Sea of Okhotsk}}. This is further hinted by [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The lake shares its etymology with the aforementioned Lake Kussharo, Ainu ''kut-caro'' ("marsh outlet").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 222|Route 222]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜中町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamanaka, Hokkaido|Hamanaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It's Ainu name "ota-noske" means "centre of the sandy beach".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sunyshore City]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro, Hokkaido|Nemuro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vista Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬灯台}}<br />
| {{wp|Nosappumisaki Lighthouse}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| Nosappumisaki Lighthouse is located on Cape Nosappu, Japan's easternmost spot open to the public.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iron Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|焼尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yagishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 223|Water Route 223]]<br />
| {{jwp|歯舞群島}} & {{jwp|色丹}}<br />
| {{wp|Habomai Islands}} & {{wp|Shikotan}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| The largest reef on this route resembles Shikotan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{si|Victory Road}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Головнина|Головнин}}<br />
| {{wp|Golovnin}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| One of the location on Kunashir Island, which has been disputed between Japan and Russia since the end of WWII due to ambiguities in the Treaty of San Francisco. Though both countries claim it, the island is controlled by Russia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Менделеева|Менделеева}}<br />
| {{wp|Mendeleyeva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The waterfall in front of the Pokémon League is probably based on the caldera lake in the central part of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 224|Route 224]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Тятя|Тятя}} & {{wp|ru:Маяк Ловцова|Маяк Ловцова}}<br />
| {{wp|Tyatya}} & Cape Lovtsova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The easternmost cape of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seabreak Path]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Курильские острова|Курильские острова}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuril Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Курильский район|Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Kurilsky District|Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| In real life, Kuril Islands are an archipelago, that forms a straight chain made of several smaller islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Flower Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Остров Атласова|Остров Атласова}}<br />
| {{wp|Atlasov Island}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| Both are the northernmost islands of their respective zones: the Flower Paradise is the northernmost zone in Sinnoh, much like Atlasov, the northernmost island of the Kuril Islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fight Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельск|Невельск}}, {{wp|ru:Холмск|Холмск}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsk}} or {{wp|Kholmsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельский городской округ|Невельский}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Nevelsky}}<br />
| Nevelsk town thrived on maritime transportation under Japanese control. It now relies on salmon fishery. Kholmsk used to be a military post and is now one of the largest and important transport centre in Sakhalin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Survival Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (город)|Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}<br />
| The town is located in a relatively warm area with fertile land suitable for agriculture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 230|Water Route 230]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Новиково (Сахалинская область)|Новиково}}<br />
| Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The village shared its Japanese name and etymology with a scenic {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula|peninsula}} in Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 229|Route 229]]<br />
| Бирюзовые озера и леса возле Новиково<br />
| Turquoise lakes and forests near Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, due to unusually blue coloured quarry lakes, a leftover of coal mining.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 228|Route 228]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Буссе (озеро)|Озеро Буссе}}<br />
| Lake Busse<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 227|Route 227]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Дачное (Сахалинская область)|Дачное}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| Dachnoe & {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| The black rocks found Route 227 could be based of red soil near Dachnoe.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stark Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Пик Чехова|Пик Чехова}}<br />
| Pik Chekhova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| This mountain near the Oblast capital {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}} (formerly {{jwp|豊原市|Toyohara}}) is named after {{wp|Anton Chekhov}}, who visited Sakhalin in 1890, in Russian. Unlike the game location, the real mountain is not a volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 226|Water Route 226]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The island in the middle of this route could be based of Moneron Island, but it is located west of Sakhalin, not in Aniva Bay itself.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fullmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|礼文島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rebun Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Rebun It is famous for its flowers and mountains, reflected in the geography of Fullmoon Island. Rebun It was a cult site for the god {{wp|Rep-un-kamuy}}, worshiped for offering food and guiding navigators, described as being generous, similar to Cresselia's peaceful demeanor, and offering help, in the form of the [[Lunar Feather]] to the player<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Newmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|利尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Hisui====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Prelude Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Both {{wp|Otaru}} and Sapporo developed from Japanese trading posts and early settlements around Ishikari Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Many locations within Jubilife Village appear to be based on historical landmarks of Sapporo. [[Galaxy Hall]] is based on the {{wp|Former Hokkaidō Government Office}}, an example of American {{wp|Baroque Revival architecture}} in Japan. [[Jubilife Village#Floaro Main Street|Floaro Main Street]] is based on the {{wp|Odori Park|Odori}} street (now an urban park). Canala Bridge is based on Sosei Bridge, both featuring {{wp|Giboshi}} on railings. The [[Jubilife Village#Farm|Farm]] and [[Pasture]] could correspond to the merged {{jwp|山鼻村|Yamana Village}} and {{jwp|札幌村|Sapporo Village}} (now {{wp|Higashi-ku, Sapporo|Higashi-ku}} or "east ward").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspiration Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|羊ケ丘}}<br />
| {{wp|Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill|Hitsujigaoka}}<br />
| The bronze statue of Dr. {{wp|William S. Clark}}, co-founder and President of the {{wp|Sapporo Agricultural College}} (later the {{wp|Hokkaido University}}), stands on the hill. The name "Aspiration" could be a reference to Dr. Clark's parting words to his Japanese students, "Boys, be ambitious!"<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Horseshoe Plains]]<br />
| {{jwp|道立自然公園野幌森林公園|野幌森林}}<br />
| {{wp|Nopporo Shinrin Kōen Prefectural Natural Park|Nopporo Forest}}<br />
| Now a {{wp|List of national parks of Japan#History|Prefectural Natural Park}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deertrack Heights]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬追丘陵}}<br />
| Maoi Hills<br />
| {{wp|Eniwa, Hokkaido|Eniwa}} and {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose}}, two satellite cities of Sapporo, are situated on the west slope of the Maoi Hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Flats]]<br />
| {{jwp|勇払平野}}<br />
| Yūfutsu Plain<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}} is located in the middle of the Yūfutsu Plain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Obsidian Falls]]<br />
| 千鳥ヶ滝<br />
| Chidori Falls<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| The {{wp|Yūbari River}} formed various cascades on the west boundary of the Yūbari City, collectively known as "Chidori".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Grueling Grove]]<br />
| {{jwp|栗山町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuriyama, Hokkaido|Kuriyama Town}}<br />
| The town is named after the dense chestnut forest on the site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Golden Lowlands]] and [[Gapejaw Bog]]<br />
| {{wp|十勝平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Japan's second largest plain and major crop production area is shaped by the {{wp|Tokachi River}}. The region also saw wetland restoration and indigenous cultural revival in recent years.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scarlet Bog]]<br />
| {{jwp|鶴居村}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsurui|Tsurui Village}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|wetland national park}} spans the administrative areas of Kushiro City, Tsurui Village, and Shibecha Town. The location of Scaelet Bog in Crimson Mireland is comparable to that of Tsurui in the Kushiro wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cottonsedge Prairie]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| The southern half of Teshikaga consists of the lower plains south of Lake Lake Kussharo and Lake Akan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Droning Meadow]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| The pond where wild [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|Turtwig]] is encountered may be based on {{jwp|シラルトロ沼|Lake Shirarutoro}} or {{jwp|塘路湖|Lake Tо̄ro}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sludge Mound]] and [[Ursa's Ring]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan, Hokkaido|Akan Town}}<br />
| The former Yūbestu Coal Mine (雄別炭鉱) and the Kushiro City Zoo are located in Akan Town, now part of Kushiro City. Following the closure of the coal mine in 1970, forests were restored and sightings of {{wp|Ussuri brown bear}} have become common in recent decades.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Bolderoll Slope]], and [[Diamond Heath]]<br />
| {{wp|阿寒岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The mountain in which the Solaceon Ruins are carved resembles Mount Akan-Fuji, and the ridges on its northwest resemble {{wp|Mount Meakan}}. The peak to the east of the settlement could be based on {{wp|Mount Oakan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diamond Settlement]]<br />
| 阿寒湖アイヌコタン<br />
| Lake Akan Ainu Kotan<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It is the largest Ainu settlement in Hokkaido with 120 inhabitants. Most of the ''Kotan'' have been converted into tourist attractions and cultural facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudpool Ridge]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧北峠}}<br />
| Senpoku Pass<br />
| This mountain pass through the watershed of the Kushiro River, the Tokachi River, and the {{wp|Abashiri River}} is part of an Ainu road leading to seaside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shrouded Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|津別峠}}<br />
| Tsubetsu Pass<br />
| Known for cloud view and dense mountain fog, this mountain pass is the site of an observation deck in a European-style castle that oversees Lake Kussharo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crossing Slope]]<br />
| {{jwp|中標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido|Nakashibetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | The player's encounter with the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|special]] [[Basculegion]] could be a reference to the predominant role of Shibetsu, Nemuro in salmon fishery.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ginkgo Landing]]<br />
| {{jwp|標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)|Shibetsu Town}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bathers' Lagoon]]<br />
| {{jwp|風蓮湖}} and {{jwp|温根沼}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Furen|Lake Fūren}} and Lake Onneto<br />
| These two adjacent {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lakes form a large lagoon in the Nemuro Bay. Lake Fūren is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deadwood Haunt]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Peninsula}}<br />
| The wrecked ships in this area could be a reference to the maritime archeological sites of the {{wp|Okhotsk culture}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sand's Reach]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Cape Nosappu}}<br />
| Cape Nosappu is more similar to a palm facing upwards than one spreading its five fingers.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hideaway Bay]]<br />
| {{jwp|落石岬|落石湾}}<br />
| Rakuseki Bay<br />
| Rakuseki Bay refers to the water body between Cape Ochiishi and Hanamatsu, Nemuro.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tombolo Walk]]<br />
| {{jwp|ユルリ島}} and {{jwp|モユルリ島}}<br />
| Yururi Island and Moyururi Island<br />
| These two uninhabited islands off the coast of Nemuro Peninsula have been designated as nature reserve since the late 1970s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castaway Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|羅臼町}}<br />
| {{wp|Rausu, Hokkaido|Rausu Town}}<br />
| Named after the {{wp|Mount Rausu|main peak}} of the Shiretoko volcanoes, the town occupies the southeastern half of the peninsula.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aipom Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|根釧台地}}<br />
| Konsen Plateau<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The lattice windbreak on its windward side is a {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tranquility Cove]]<br />
| {{jwp|野付湾}} and {{jwp|根室湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Notsuke Bay}} and {{wp|Nemuro Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The dry forest along the [[Cobalt Coastlands]] could be inspired by {{jwp|トドワラ|Todowara}}, forests of withered {{wp|Abies sachalinensis|Sakhalin fir}}s on the {{wp|Notsuke Peninsula}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Windbreak Stand]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里岳道立自然公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Sharidake Prefectural Natural Park}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| This natural park is named after {{wp|Mount Shari}}, whose montane forests form natural windbreaks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone Cape]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Shiretoko derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''sir-etok'' (land's end). The peninsula was registered as a UNESCO {{wp|World Heritage Site}} under the natural category in 2005.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lunker's Lair]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床岬}}<br />
| Cape Shiretoko<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| The northeastern-most portion of the Shiretoko Peninsula is under the administration of Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Islespy Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| The visitor center of the {{wp|Shiretoko National Park}} belongs to Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wayward Wood]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Furano}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Mt. Furano is a stratovolcano in the {{wp|Tokachi Volcanic Group}} with rich floral diversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Quarry]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tokachi (Daisetsuzan)|Mount Tokachi}}<br />
| Mt. Tokachi is known for its sulfur deposit and bogs, along with natural hot springs. Most sulfur quarries were destroyed by the 1962 eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Temple of Sinnoh]]<br />
| 旭岳<br />
| Mount Asahi<br />
| The Greek architecture of the Temple of Sinnoh may be inspired by the {{wp|Parthenon}}, which was critically damaged by an {{wp|Siege of the Acropolis (1687)|explosion}} in 1687.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudcap Pass]]<br />
| {{jwp|層雲峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōunkyō}}<br />
| The ridges and valleys to the east and south of Mt. Asahi was named Sōunkyō (lit. "cloudcap gorges") in 1921.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ishikari}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Mount Ishikari is the watershed of the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and the {{wp|Sea of Japan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whiteout Valley]]<br />
| {{jwp|音威子府村}}<br />
| {{wp|Otoineppu, Hokkaido|Otoineppu}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| The village is a tourist attraction known for Mt. Otoi-Fuji (音威富士) and ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalanche Slopes]]<br />
| {{jwp|中川町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakagawa, Hokkaido|Nakagawa Town}}<br />
| The large amount of {{wp|Ammonoidea|ammonites}} excavated in this village in the Meiji era earned it the nickname "Fossile Village".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalugg's Legacy]]<br />
| {{jwp|中頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Nakatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| The large ice formation may be inspired by Mount Pinneshiri (ピンネシリ岳), whose contour line resembles a tortoise shell on maps. The underground caves in this area could be based on the Nakatonbetsu Limestone Cave (中頓別鍾乳洞), which is the northernmost {{wp|Karst}} system of Japan and a nature park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pearl Settlement]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| The land was inhabited by an Ainu tribe named Nitat-nay (仁達内 ''Nitachinai''), whose name means "wetland river". First seen in 1670, the name "Tonbetsu" derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''to-un-pet'' (river running out of a lake), referring to its location at the confluence of the Tonbetsu River and Lake Kutcharo.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Unova===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Unova New York.png|thumb|A comparison of Unova to New York City and parts of eastern New Jersey]]<br />
[[Unova]] has been said to be significantly distant from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Instead of being based on an area of Japan, Unova is based on {{wp|New York City}} as well as parts of northwestern {{wp|New Jersey}}. Both states are part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | State (New York City borough/county)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nuvema Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Coney Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[P2 Laboratory]]<br />
| {{wp|Governors Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| While there were no laboratories when the games were created, in 2019 city officials proposed to build a climate change research facility here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Accumula Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Marine Park (Brooklyn park)|Marine Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Striaton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Canarsie, Brooklyn|Canarsie}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Striaton makes a multitude of references to the glaciers that formed Long Island, including its location compared to the central land. <!--Should be in a straight line with DUMBO and Manhattan Bridge--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dreamyard]]<br />
| {{wp|Floyd Bennett Field}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A historic place near Marine Park and part of Naval Air Station New York. Latios and Latias, who are available for capture in B2W2, could be a reference to airplanes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wellspring Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|McCarren Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Know for McCarren Play Centre, which contains bathhouse and a pool.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nacrene City]]<br />
| {{wp|Boerum Hill}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Used to be mostly populated by working class ironworker families, until the late 1990s gentrification, which made it popular among upper-class individiuals. The decommissioned railway and a museum in Nacrene City could be a reference to New York Transit Museum found near Boerum Hill. Also, in [[Pokémon Adventures]], the city is called "city of art" due to its avant-garde artists, a possible reference to Boerum Hill's own artists and their art galleries.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pinwheel Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Cadman Plaza|Cadman Plaza park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A park near the Brooklyn Bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castelia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Lower Manhattan is the business centre of New York City, as well as the United States. The New York City Hall is located here, this building contains the Office of the Mayor of New York City (executive branch) and the chambers of the New York City Council (legislative branch). The New York County Courthouse (judicial branch) is also located here. The central park of Castelia are partially based in {{wp|The Battery (Manhattan)|Battery Park}}, according to Satoshi Yamamoto, the Café Sonata was based in the {{wp|CBGB}} music club.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Join Avenue]]<br />
| {{wp|Empire State Building}} or {{wp|Times Square}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Skyarrow Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}} and {{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Also based on {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}} in Tokyo, Japan<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 4]]<br />
| {{wp|World Trade Center site}}?<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| In all versions of the route, it is shown that the road is being built; in some versions, the route is shown in a desolate and reconstructed form.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Chelsea, Manhattan|Chelsea}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Relic Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Holland Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nimbasa City]]<br />
| {{wp|Midtown Manhattan}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Midtown Manhattan is the zone where the headquarters of the New York subway, the main skyscrapers of the city and several embassies. Nimbasa's entertainment atmosphere is based on {{wp|Times Square}}, the main center of entertainment, food, sports, products etc, of New York. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Subway|Gear Station]]<br />
| {{wp|59th Street–Columbus Circle station}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| A subway station located at Columbus Circle. Could also be inspired by Grand Central Station and Penn Station as they bear architectural similarities to Gear Station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Stadium and Small Court]]<br />
| {{wp|West Side Stadium}} and {{wp|Madison Square Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| West Side Stadium was a proposed Olympic stadium that was cancelled in 2005. Considering American football, soccer, and baseball games are held at Big Stadium, it may also draw inspiration from {{wp|Polo Grounds}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater]]<br />
| {{wp|Broadway theatre|Broadway}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Like Broadway, Pokémon Musical is often visited in the city where dances and choreography are done with their own stories just like a real musical.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lostlorn Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|The Pond and Hallett Nature Sanctuary|Hallett Nature Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil City]]<br />
| {{wp|Union City, New Jersey|Union City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| Union City is known for its many mining companies. The Pokémon World Tournament stadium may reference the {{wp|MetLife Stadium}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]<br />
| {{wp|George Washington Bridge}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|Aesthetically, it was based of George Washington Bridge. However, geographically it is placed where the {{wp|Lincoln Tunnel}} should be, which is not a bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clay Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Interstate 95}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chargestone Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Freshkills Park}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Staten Island}})<br />
|While geographically it doesn't match, this proposed park is being build atop of a former landfill, with one of the purposes being utilising the land for renewable energy, such as building solar panels. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teterboro, New Jersey|Teterboro}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| The Mistralton City Airport's real-life counterpart is the {{wp|Teterboro Airport}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Snake Hill|Laurel Hill Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestial Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Park Cemetery (Hackensack, New Jersey)|Maple Grove Park Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twist Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey Meadowlands|Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation and Wildlife Area}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| For a long time, these wetlands where urbanized and environmentally abused, being a site of large landfills. Currently undergoing the restoration and conversation program.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icirrus City]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield, New Jersey|Ridgefield}} or {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| A town founded by Dutch settlers, recognizable by its small classical European style buildings (similar to the rural atmosphere of Icirrus).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Moor of Icirrus]]<br />
| {{wp|Overpeck County Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Known for Overpeck Creek. Could also possibly based on Teaneck Creek, which is located a bit further north.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragonspiral Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Despite being nowhere close to New Jersey, it is possible it took inspirations from {{wp|Washington Monument}}, as both location are related to the founding history and war. Another theory, it may have connections to {{wp|Field Station: Dinosaurs}}, as both locations has reptilian theme going on (dragons & dinosaurs). However, the New Jersey's theme park was opened in 2012, 2 years after the release of the original BW.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tubeline Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (2017–present)|Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Nyack, New York|Nyack}} ({{wp|New York}}) and {{wp|Tarrytown, New York|Tarrytown}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
| Based on the original incarnation of said bridge - {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (1955–2017)|Tappan Zee Bridge}} - before it got replaced with the current one in 2017. Also resembles the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}, which is found in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shopping Mall Nine]]<br />
| {{wp|Palisades Center|Palisades Center Mall}}<br />
| {{wp|West Nyack, New York}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
|Located on the opposite side of the bridge in real life. Could possibly based on Bridge Plaza in Tarrytown, which matches up with the position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenger's Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Blockhouse No. 1|The Blockhouse}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|A small fort built in the northern part of Central Park in 1814.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Opelucid City]]<br />
| {{wp|Harlem}} & {{wp|Washington Heights, Manhattan|Washington Heights}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|Hempstead House}} or {{wp|New York Botanical Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} ({{wp|Long Island}}) or {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|The cupolas of the Pokémon League are reminiscent of the domes of the enclosure's three main greenhouses. It's castle aesthetic is based of Hempstead House, while the desert environment is possibly a play on word of the real estate being located in Sands Point. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Village Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Robert F. Kennedy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}, {{wp|Queens}} and {{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|It also resembles {{wp|Ponte Vecchio}} bridge in Italy.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lacunosa Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Flushing, Queens|Flushing}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Flushing is the fourth largest central business district in New York City, and has one of the most diverse range in demographics, which is reflected in its architecture. Could also be based on Astoria, a neighbourhood that has been home to the largest Greek-American community in the United States since 1960, due to Lacunosa's towering blue and white houses resembling Santorini in Greece.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Giant Chasm]]<br />
| {{wp|Kissena Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Located in Flushing. In Chippewa language, Kissena means "cold place", a possible inspiration for Kyurem being placed here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Broad Channel, Queens|Broad Channel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Howard Beach, Queens|Howard Beach}} & {{wp|The Hamptons}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Geographically it fits in as Jamaica, Queens, however thematically it takes heavy inspiration from The Hamptons of Long Island, in that it is largely vacant for most of the year but fills up with vacationers and celebrities during the Summertime.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Jamaica Bay}} & {{wp|Great South Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
|[[Abyssal Ruins]] found here is based of Ancient Greek {{wp|Pavlopetri|Pavlopetri Ruins}}, which sank into Mediterranean Sea due to the earthquake and tsunami 3000 years ago.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abundant Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Highland Park (Brooklyn)|Highland Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marvelous Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensboro Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} and {{wp|Queens}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black City]]<br />
| {{wp|Long Island City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Long Island City, it houses multiple main headquarters of companies such as Eagle Electric, Wonton Foods, Amazon etc, in addition to having luxurious lofts, all this is reflected in the corporate and commercial atmosphere of Black City. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Skyline Tower (Queens)|Skyline Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| The tallest building in Queens and made entirely of blue glass. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[White Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensbridge Houses}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
|Geographically, it fits Queensbridge, a uniquely build public housing, that manages to harmonize urban buildings and natural trees together. However, it is possible that it takes elements from two of the largest parks in Queens: Alley Pond Park ([[White Treehollow]] resembles Queens Giant. The tallest and possibly oldest tulip poplar tree in New York and it has a hollow entrance) and Forest Park (a haven for native plants and wildlife in the midst of the city's sprawl).<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Poké Transfer Lab]]<br />
| {{wp|Cornell Tech}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Entralink]]<br />
| {{wp|Central Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| The Entralink also draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}.<br />
<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Liberty Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liberty Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} exclave)<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unity Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Headquarters of the United Nations}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Extraterritoriality|international territory}})<br />
|Geographically placed somewhere, where {{wp|Ellis Island}} should be.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéstar Studios]]<br />
| {{wp|Lincoln Park (Jersey City)|Lincoln Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
|Thematically, it is based of Hollywood in Los Angeles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|[[Anville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Port Jervis, New York|Port Jervis}}<br />
| {{wp|New York (state)}} ({{wp|Orange County, New York|Orange County}})<br />
| Anville Town is known for its roundtable and is at the end of its rail line. Port Jervis, New York is similarly at the end of a northern line and has a roundtable.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspertia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Elizabeth, New Jersey|Elizabeth}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Union County, New Jersey|Union County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Newark, New Jersey|Newark}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Ranch]]<br />
| {{wp|Branch Brook Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cave of Being]]<br />
| {{wp|Weequahic Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|Known for its Weequahic Lake Trail.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Virbank City]]<br />
| {{wp|Jersey City, New Jersey|Jersey City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| [[Virbank Complex]] bears some resemblance to the oil refineries and tanker area located<!--between Exit 10 and Exit 13--> along the {{wp|New Jersey Turnpike}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lentimas Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Hills, Queens|Forest Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Forest Hills is densely populated with red-brick buildings, similar to [[Lentimas Town]]'s buildings. They also closely resemble those of {{wp|Santa Fe, New Mexico}}'s {{wp|Pueblo Revival architecture|Pueblo Revival}} style buildings. There is a theory, that it based on three neighbourhoods with the largest communities of Mexicans in Brooklyn, but none of them match geographically. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reversal Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Park (Queens)|Forest Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Besides it's status as a haven for wild life, Forest Park is also known for its Hiking Trails.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Strange House]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Cemetery (Queens)|Maple Grove Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Possibly took inspirations from Renwick Smallpox Hospital, but it's located on Roosevelt Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Humilau City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fire Island|Fire Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While map-wise it would fit in as part of Queens or eastern Nassau County, Humilau City strongly resembles the nautical backdrop of many Long Island villages. Specifically, its use of boardwalks is taken directly from many beach communities on Fire Island, such as {{wp|Davis Park, New York|Davis Park}} or {{wp|Cherry Grove, New York|Cherry Grove}} which consist almost entirely of boardwalks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaside Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lawrence, Nassau County, New York|Lawrence}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marine Tube]]<br />
| {{wp|Ocean Parkway (Long Island)|Ocean Parkway}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While the New York City area has no underwater tunnels akin to Marine Tube, the closest comparison both geographically and thematically is Ocean Parkway, a beachside highway which is known by locals for its beautiful views of wildlife and the ocean.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Kalos===<br />
[[File:FranceKalosComparison.png|thumb|A comparison of Kalos to France]]<br />
[[Kalos]] is based on the northern half of {{wp|Metropolitan France}} and {{wp|Alderney}}, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Administrative region<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vaniville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Moulins, Allier|Moulins}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Moulins had various old terraced houses, in Vaniville, the houses of the town are all terraced. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aquacorde Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nevers}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The great bridge is probably based on a bridge on the river {{wp|Loire}} in Nevers. The central square of Aquacorde is based in the ''Place de la République'' (Republic square), a square surrounded by various french-style row houses and with two separated gardens, like the square of Aquacorde. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The fountain on the central plaza might be based on the ''fontaine de Diane''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| It is the most touristic forest in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 22|Détourner Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Rhyhorn race track is based in this circuit, shared for the cities of Nevers and Magny Cours. The route itself is based in the observation zones of the circuit. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 4|Parterre Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Seine-et-Marne}} and the gardens of the region<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The aspect of the route is modeled after the impressive Parterre gardens of the {{wp|Palace of Fontainebleau}}, located in Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne. The region of Marne is famous for its palaces with parterres, also, the route can be based in the gardens of the palace of {{wp|Vaux-le-Vicomte}}, where the parterre are in the sides of the garden, like the route 4.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose City]]<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<ref name=Honedge>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pG-q-WIYTs Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed!] (YouTube)</ref><br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The largest city in Kalos, the [[Lumiose Museum]] is based on {{wp|the Louvre}}. The streets of Lumiose are based on the ''Place de l'Étoile'' (square of the star and current {{wp|Place Charles de Gaulle}}), in which there is the Arc de Triomphe. The modern buildings that surround the city may be a reference to the buildings of {{wp|La Défense}}, the most important business district in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<br />
| Both are lattice towers. The Eiffel Tower is the most emblematic monument in all of France and a symbol of modernity in Paris. The prism tower reflects this by being a modern building made of glass.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 5|Versant Road]] <br />
| {{wp|Sèvres}} <br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A commune on the outskirts of Paris that houses a Skate Park, in addition, the commune is in an elevated area of the Seine, similar to the mountainous aspect of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Camphrier Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| During the Renaissance, Blois was the official residence of the King of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shabboneau Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Château of Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Used to be the residence for the Counts of Blois and some French Kings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 7|Rivière Walk]]<br />
| {{wp|Loire Valley}} and its surroundings<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}} and {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''Garden of France'', it is a region known for its vineyards and vegetable crops, as well as its châteaus and castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 6|Palais Lane]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Avenue de Paris (Versailles)|Avenue de Paris}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A route located in the city of Versailles, decorated with trees and parterres that are the main road to the Palace of Versailles. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Parfum Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Versailles}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The king who ordered the construction of the palace and who is mentioned several times, is a reference to {{wp|Louis XIV of France}}. The second floor and hallway of the Parfum Palace is based in the {{wp|Hall of Mirrors|Galerie des Glaces}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Chateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chenonceau}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''castle of the ladies'', in reference to the noble women who financed its reconstruction and for the parties they held. This is referenced in the fact that [[Diantha]] is the top trainer in the chateau. The façade of the Battle Chateau reminiscent of the high-ceilinged, round towers of Chambord. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Connecting Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Grand-Lieu}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 8|Muraille Coast]]<br />
| {{wp|La Pointe du Chay}}, <br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An elevated maritime and rocky areaa, cloistered in the mountains and composed of prehistoric deposits and rocks. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 9|Spikes Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Périgord}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| A mountainous and elevated area in south-central France. In real life, it is a fertile area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ambrette Town]]<br />
| {{wp|La Rochelle}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An aquarium lies in La Rochelle. The city is famous in France for the geologic deposits from the Jurassic, that constitute great part of the coast of the city. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glittering Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lascaux|Lascaux Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| Lascaux is a network of caves famous for prehistoric parietal wall paintings. [[Junichi Masuda]] said in an interview that they relied on the {{wp|Catacombs of Paris}}.{{fact}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cyllage City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Nazaire}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Saint-Nazaire has a major harbour and a long tradition of fishing and shipbuilding. Could possibly be also based on {{wp|Saint-Brevin-les-Pins}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 10|Menhir Trail]] and [[Geosenge Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Carnac}} and the {{wp|Carnac stones}}<ref name=Honedge/><br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| Notable for its standing stones. In the games, the [[ultimate weapon]] turned various Pokémon into stones, possibly referencing a legend which stated that the Carnac stones were pagan soldiers who were turned into stone by Pope Cornelius, or Roman soldiers turned into stone by the magician Merlin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reflection Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Armorican Massif}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| The massif is composed of metamorphic and magmatic rocks that were metamorphosed and/or deformed during the Hercynian or Variscan orogeny and the earlier Cadomian orogeny. The competent old rocks of the Armorican Massif have been eroded to a plateaulike peneplain. The concept could also be based on the legends of the Britons called ''Miroirs aux fées'' (fairies mirrors). Fairy mirrors are usually caves with bright quartz veins or lakes where they are said to live fairies and like to see themselves in them like a mirror.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shalour City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Malo}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| In the anime, the city has a walled aspect; Saint-Malo is known for its fortresses and for being walled.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Mastery]]<br />
| {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A island-city in the coast, the summit of the island is crowned with a gothic abbey since the early Middle Ages. This match with the tower of mastery being a solemn site related with the megaevolution and the statue of Lucario, in reference to the statue of the angel Gabriel in the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azure Bay]]<br />
| The {{wp|English Channel}}<br />
| &mdash;<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Spirit's Den]]<br />
| {{wp|Channel Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Bailiwick of Guernsey}}<br />
| Specifically based on Alderney, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 12|Fourrage Road]]<br />
| Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin and the {{wp|Pays d'Auge}} region<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A natural reserve in the Cotentin peninsula in the north of France. The Pays d'Auge is a farmer region in Normandy, famous for its cheese, dairy, apples and cider production in France, this is reflexed in the Baa de Mer ranch of Kalos and the tall grass of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Coumarine City]]<br />
| {{wp|Le Havre}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| The city has a monorail and several trams, in addition, like the game, the coastal part is a large tourist area and the north is residential.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 13|Lumiose Badlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Pays de Bray}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy (administrative region)|Normandy}}<br />
| A fertile area near Paris, thanks to the clay soil.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
|Saint-Laurent is located close to Paris and is surrounded by sunflowers (in reference to Kalos Power Plant's solar power). Could also be based on Crucey Solar Park, an actual Solar Power Plant, which is also close to Paris, although it lacks any buildings that the former has.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 14|Laverre Nature Trail]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Hortillonnages d'Amiens|Hortillonnages d'Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| From vulgar Latin ''Hortellus'' that means little garden, are a series of swamps in the east of Amiens, built in the Gallo-Roman era of France and used as agricultural fields and are now an ecological and landscape park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre City]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais}} and {{wp|Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Geographically, it is closer to be based of Calais - a major port city with old part of town being surrounded by canals. Thematically, it is most likely based of Amiens, as it won awards for rich wooded heritage and being one of the greenest French cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre Gym]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais City Hall|Hôtel de ville de Calais}} or Belfry of Amiens <br />
| {{wp|Calais}}, {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Both belfries are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as part of a set of Belfries of Belgium and France. The gym's clock is based on the imposing bell towers in their respective cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 16|Mélancolie Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Canal de l'Ourcq}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Canal de l'Ourcq was built to provide drinking water to Paris and is currently used as a recreational area for fishing and boating. This is reflected in the fishing club on the route and the fact that the river ends artificially.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Hotel]]<br />
| {{wp|Abbey of St. Jean des Vignes}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| An old abbey in {{wp|Soissons}} near Paris, which was destroyed during the French revolution and only the facade is left standing.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frost Cavern]]<br />
| {{wp|Ardennes}} <br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Ardennes is a zone that had a rocky landscape and various hills with forests and rough terrain, is located in the frontier with Belgium and Luxembourg, this match with the Frost Cavern located in the north of Kalos, like the Ardennes are near Belgium in the north. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dendemille Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Charleville-Mézières}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Charleville's region is known for its windmills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Terminus Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Anistar City]]<br />
| {{wp|Strasbourg}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| The sundial may be a reference to {{wp|Strasbourg astronomical clock}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Couriway Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Molsheim}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Molsheim is located close to several waterfalls, such as Nideck Waterfall, Casscade de la Serva and Cascade de l'Andlau. Couriway train station also somewhat resembles Molsheim station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 19|Grande Vallée Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Lispach}}<br />
| The {{wp|Vosges (department)|Vosgues}} in {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| A boggy lake and forestal region in the mountains near the Alps. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowbelle City]]<br />
| {{wp|Besançon}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The nearby {{wp|Jura Mountains}} are known for cold temperatures and sometimes nicknamed "Little Siberia".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] and [[Kalos Route 21|Dernière Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Plateau des Mille Étangs}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| A extensiveforest and mountainous landscape in the west of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Victory Road|Victory Road}} <br />
| {{wp|Bibracte|Mont Beuvray}}<br />
| {{wp|Burgundy}}<br />
| Mont Beuvray is generally identified as ancient Bibracte, a fortified settlement. Used to be capital of the Aedui and one of the most important hillforts in Gaul. Nowadays, it is an archaeological park at the centre of a protected forest.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Pokémon League}} building<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chambord}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Should be located somewhere in Burgundy, but the place itself resembles Château de Chambord more, the largest château in the Loire Valley. It was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I and ended up being one the most influential architectures, inspiring the design of several European castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kiloude City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Lyon is located in the south, connected via train to Paris like Lumiose and has a open air zoo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Maison]]<br />
| {{wp|Hôtel de Ville, Lyon|Hôtel de Ville de Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| <br />
|}<br />
{{clear}}<br />
<br />
===Alola===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Alola Hawaii.png|thumb|A comparison of Alola to Hawaii]]<br />
[[Alola]] is based on {{wp|Hawaii}},<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sun_moon/ Pokémon Sun and Moon Japanese official site]</ref> one of the states that is a part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Island<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Houses the state capital and the former monarchy of Hawaii. Its designated island color is yellow (''melemele'' in Hawaiian) and its designated island flower is the {{wp|Sida fallax|ʻilima}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli City]]<br />
| {{wp|Honolulu|Honolulu}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The state capital of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Beachfront<br />
| {{wp|Waikiki|Waikīkī}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Waikiki and its beaches are a notable tourist destination in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Shopping District<br />
| {{wp|Ala Moana Center|Ala Moana Center}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Ala Moana Center is the largest shopping mall in Hawaiʻi.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Marina<br />
| {{wp|Ala Wai Harbor}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|The largest small boat and yacht harbor in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Outskirts<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Kai, Hawaii|Hawaiʻi Kai}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| One of the largest residential areas in O'ahu.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iki Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Wahiawa, Hawaii|Wahiawā}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry fields (Alola)|Berry fields]]<br />
| Dole Plantation<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest currently operating pineapple plantation in the state.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli Cemetery]]<br />
| Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahalo Trail]]<br />
| ʻAiea Loop Trail<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdant Cavern]]<br />
| Kaneana Cave (Makua Cave)<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Meadow]]<br />
| Kaipapau Forest Reserve<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Could also be based on National Wildlife Refuge, which is dedicated to preserving and restoring populations of endangered honeycreepers, but it doesn't match geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ten Carat Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Diamond Head, Hawaii|Diamond Head (Lēʻahi)}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| {{p|Necrozma}}'s appearance here in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] references the historical belief by western sailors that the calcite crystals near the mountain were diamonds.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaward Cave]]<br />
| Mermaid Cave<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kala'e Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Hanauma Bay|Hanauma Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|A popular tourist attraction on Oʻahu, the bay is a nature sanctuary is well known for its efforts for preserving native marine life.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Conflict]]<br />
| {{wp|Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument|Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Oahu. It contains a luakini, a sacrificial altar meant to bring success during times of war.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Sea]]<br />
| Kaiwi Channel<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| An ocean channel that separates Oahu from {{wp|Molokai|Molokaʻi}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Wave Beach]]<br />
| Turtle Bay Resort<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| A resort area located near the surfing beach.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandy Cave]]<br />
| Turtle Cove<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Akala Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Its designated island color is pink (''ʻākala'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea City]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahului, Hawaii|Kahului}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Brooklet Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pikachu Valley]]<br />
| {{wp|Iao Valley|ʻIao Valley}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea Beach]]<br />
| Kahului Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Makawao, Hawaii|Makawao}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A community on Maui known to be dominated by agriculture and ranch lands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Ranch]]<br />
| Haleakala Ranch<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Largest ranch on Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Royal Avenue]]<br />
| The Shops at {{wp|Wailea, Hawaii|Wailea}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Mall with more than 70 shops, restaurants & art galleries, with regular evening entertainment.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Route 30|Olowalu Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A long road tunnel that connects Lahaina to Wailuku. Located on Honoapi'ilani Highway. It could also be based on Olowalu Shaft, which is located close to Olowalu Tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Konikoni City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lahaina, Hawaii|Lāhainā}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Lahaina is one of numerous locations of Hawaii where Chinese immigrants immigrated to work on local sugar cane plantations. Lahaina houses the only two Chinese Society Halls that exist and are maintained in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Grand Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Wailea Resort}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The most prominent hotel in the Wailea area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Beach]]<br />
| Makena Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wela Volcano Park]]<br />
| {{wp|Haleakalā_National_Park|Haleakalā National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The tallest volcano on Maui and is currently inactive. Terrain is closer to {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dividing Peak Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana Highway}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Hana Lava Tube is located around this stretch.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lush Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana, Hawaii|Hana Forest Reserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| It is the largest tropical forest on the island of Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Hill]]<br />
| Olowalu Petroglyphs<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Life]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahanu Garden|Piʻilanihale Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} in the State of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest island in the archipelago. Its designated island color is red (''ʻulaʻula'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie City]]<br />
| {{wp|Hilo, Hawaii|Hilo}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Largest settlement on Hawaii Island. Noted locally for its particularly rainy climate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Designed like an Edo-style Japanese garden, having numerous structures such as pagodas, {{wp|torii}} (traditional Japanese gate), and a Japanese teahouse.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Hokulani]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Kea is the second highest peak in the world when measured from its base below sea level. Currently a dormant volcano. Mauna Loa is a the largest subaerial volcano in the world and it is still active.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hokulani Observatory]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa Observatory}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea Observatories}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A number of {{wp|observatory|observatories}} located on the summits of Mauna Loa & Mauna Kea due to its ideal conditions for atmospheric & astronomy research.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A currently active volcano. A power plant in the {{wp|Puna, Hawaii|Puna}} district of Hawaii used the {{wp|Geothermal energy|geothermal}} vents from Kilauea to generate electricity until the 2018 eruptions caused its temporary shutdown.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain|Geothermal Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Puna Geothermal Venture}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A geothermal energy power plant that was shut down shortly after the start of the May 2018 lower Puna eruption, and resumed power generation in November 2020.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Beach|Secluded Shore]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Ula'ula Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}}<br />
| Ahalanui Park - {{wp|Isaac Hale Beach Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Both are black sand beaches. Ahalanui Park was destroyed by lava due to 2018 Volcanic Eruption of Kīlauea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]] - [[Aether House]]<br />
| {{wp|Kau, Hawaii|Kau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Kau district is known for South Point (Ka Lae) and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Heiau|Heiau Ruins}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The most closest locations would be Kalalea Heiau and Kohaikalani Heiau. Tapu Village could be based on Kalapana, a former inhabited town that was destroyed by a Kīlauea lava flow in 1986, believed to be caused by {{wp|Pele (deity)|Pele}}, Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. However, it is located in the far east Puna district, thus not matching up geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]<br />
| {{wp|Pahala, Hawaii|Pahala}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| There used to be sugar cane mills in Pahala, but they were all closed by the late 90s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haina Desert]]<br />
| {{wp|Kaʻū Desert|Kaʻū Desert}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Although not a true desert, the sulfur dioxide from Kīlauea's sulfuric lava plumes creates enough acid rain that plant growth is severely inhibited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of the Sunne]]/[[Lake of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake Waiau|Lake Waiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest lake in Hawaii, located on Mauna Kea<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
|The most notable of many locations in Hawaii where people who broke Kapu could escape to. Such sites are difficult to enter and heavily protected, but once entered, a Kahuna on site could bless the individual, pardoning their crime. Many native plants, including red plumeria grow near the location.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Po Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawi, Hawaii|Hawi}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Hawi is a town in Kohala mountain, in the northwest part Hawaii Island. It once was a busy commercial centre during the operation of the Kohala Sugar plantation. However, just like with other sugar mills, it was closed down.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Lanakila]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Loa is the largest shield volcano on earth; it is currently active. Mauna Loa is one of two locations to annually have snow in Hawaii, the other being Mauna Kea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii|Ocean View}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 15|Routes 15]] & [[Alola Route 16|16]]<br />
| {{wp|Captain Cook, Hawaii|Captain Cook}} & {{wp|Miloliʻi, Hawaii|Miloliʻi}} beaches. {{wp|Molokai}}, {{wp|Lanai}}, {{wp|Kahoolawe}} & {{wp|Johnston Atoll}} islands.<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The small islets on Route 15 resemble the real life islands, only smaller, tighter and closer to Hawaii Island, the real life basis for Ula'ula Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Abundance]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site|Puʻukoholā Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Hawaii Island, and the last heiau ever built.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Its designated island color is purple (''poni'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafolk Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea, Kauai County, Hawaii|Waimea}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|The site where the first western contact to the Hawaiian islands were made by {{wp|James Cook}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Wilds]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea Canyon State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| A large canyon carved by the abundant rainfall from Mount Wai'ale'ale, it is nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Beach]]<br />
| Polihale State Park<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Breaker Coast]]<br />
| Kawailoa Bay, Haula Bay & Nawiliwili Bay<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Could also be based on Po'ipū, which is famous for the geological {{wp|Blowhole (geology)|blowhole}} known locally as {{wp|Spouting Horn}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Poni Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Kalaheo, Hawaii|Kalaheo}} & {{wp|Koloa, Hawaii|Koloa}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Koloa is known for Old Koloa Town, which preserves Koloa history and traditions.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vast Poni Canyon]]<br />
| {{wp|Kawaikini}} & {{wp|Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Kawaikini is the tallest peak of the mountain. It is hard to reach due to high annual rains and steep wet cliffs. Also not helped by the fact that on west side of it Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve is located. Its miles of dense, swampy forest limits the access to the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altar of the Sunne]]/[[Altar of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Waialeale|Mount Waiʻaleʻale}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Mount Wai'ale'ale is the main volcano of Kauaʻi and is currently extinct. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Grove]]<br />
| {{wp|Wailua River State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|An area of Kauaʻi containing several important {{wp|heiau}}. Malae is the largest heiau on Kaua'i.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Plains]]<br />
| Kawaihau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Coast]]<br />
| Paliku Beach, Papa'a Bay Beach & Moloa'a Beach<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Fern Grotto}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resolution Cave]]<br />
| Maniniholo Dry Cave<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| It was believed to once house a malicious spirit deep in the cave.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Gauntlet]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea, Hawaii|Kīlauea Town}} & {{wp|Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tree]]<br />
| Princeville Resort<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Hope]]<br />
| Poli'ahu Heiau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Poliʻahu is the most important heiau in Kaua'i lore.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Exeggutor Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Niihau|Niʻihau}} & {{wp|Kahoolawe|Kahoʻolawe}}<br />
|<br />
| Geographically located as Niʻihau to Kauaʻi, though the lack of human inhabitants is similar to Kahoʻolawe. Both require boats and special permission to travel to.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aether Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument}}<br />
|<br />
| Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument consists of all the islands located northwest of Niʻihau in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is a {{wp|U.S. National Monument}} and nature preserve dedicated to preserving and protecting numerous Hawaiʻi endemic endangered species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poké Pelago]]<br />
| {{wp|Northwestern Hawaiian Islands}}<br />
|<br />
| Small, uninhabited islands and atolls northwest of the main eight Hawaiian islands. Many native endemic Hawaiian organisms inhabit these islands.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Galar===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Galar United Kingdom.png|thumb|A comparison of Galar to the United Kingdom]]<br />
[[Galar]] is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ Interview with Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori on the official Pokémon website]</ref> with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on {{wp|England and Wales}}, while the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}. The [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, which is a self-governing {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref><ref name=Brochure>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/video-game/sword-shield/Galar_Tour_Brochure_US.pdf Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide]</ref><br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | County/Shire<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Postwick]]<br />
| {{wp|Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick}}<ref name=Brochure /><br>{{wp|Windermere, Cumbria (town)|Windermere}}<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/gallery/2019/10/04/exclusive-pokemon-sword-and-shield-concept-art-gallery Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery]</ref><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| One of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District, located close to {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}} on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|1|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Windermere|New Road}}/{{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere|Lake Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The main {{wp|link road}} between {{wp|Windermere}} and {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wedgehurst]]<br />
| {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Located on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|2|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Near and Far Sawrey}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two villages that act as one tourist attraction because of {{wp|Hill Top Farm}}, the home of ''{{wp|The Tale of Peter Rabbit}}'' author {{wp|Beatrix Potter}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slumbering Weald]]<br />
| {{wp|Grizedale Forest}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A forest area located within the Lake District. It is famous for its magic- and poetry-themed statues. The altar dedicated to {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} is similar to the Forest Fugue sculpture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wild Area]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake District National Park}}<ref name=Brochure />/{{wp|Peak District National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two of the most popular national parks in England. The {{wp|Lake District}}, the inspiration for the southern section of the Wild Area, is known for its mountains and inland lakes, whilst the Peak District, the inspiration for the northern section of the Wild Area, is known for its peaks and rolling hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The third-largest city in the United Kingdom, known for its industrial and railway past. The many structures were inspired from the {{wp|Castlefield}} area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester Town Hall}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A {{wp|Gothic Revival architecture|Victorian Neo-Gothic}} building situated within the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|3|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Astley Green Colliery}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A former coal mine that is now a {{wp|Astley Green Colliery Museum|museum}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine]]<br />
| {{wp|North York Moors|North York Moors National Park}}<br>{{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br>{{wp|Greater Manchester}}/{{wp|West Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be closer to be based of North York Moors, but aesthetically it looks similar to {{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}, a trans-{{wp|Pennines|Pennine}} route for both rail and canal.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|4|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Yorkshire Wolds}}<br />
| {{wp|East Riding of Yorkshire}}/{{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Low-lying hills that are situated east from the city of York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turffield]]<br />
| {{wp|York}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Aesthetically, it was heavily inspired by {{wp|Amesbury}}<ref name=Brochure />, a town located nearby the prehistoric {{wp|Stonehenge}}. The fact that Turffield is situated within the standing stones was also inspired by {{wp|Avebury}}. Geographically, it is closer to be based on York with the village aesthetic being a reference to {{wp|York Green Belt}}, an environmental and planning policy that regulates the rural space. The hill figure is a reference to the {{wp|Kilburn White Horse}}, located in {{wp|Kilburn, North Yorkshire|Kilburn}}, a village near York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|5|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Ribblehead Viaduct}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic railway viaduct that carries the {{wp|Settle-Carlisle Railway}} over the {{wp|River Ribble}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hulbury]]<br />
| {{wp|Liverpool}}<br />
| {{wp|Merseyside}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A major seaport that is known for the {{wp|Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool|Albert Dock}} and {{wp|Liver Building}}. It is also the birthplace of {{wp|The Beatles}}. The houses built on a slope may have been inspired by {{wp|St Ives, Cornwall}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine No. 2]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Bowland}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| From a geographical standpoint, it seems to be based on caves found in Forest of Bowland, such as Hell Hole, Whitewell Cave and Whitewell Pot. It is also located between Manchester and Liverpool, albeit much norther. It could've been inspired by {{wp|Mersey Tunnels}}, major tunnels that cross under the {{wp|River Mersey}}, but then it misses the mark of being located between real life Motostoke and Hulbury.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Outskirts]]<br />
| {{wp|Runcorn Railway Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A railway bridge that crosses the {{wp|River Mersey}} between {{wp|Runcorn}} and {{wp|Widnes}}. It is parallel to the {{wp|Silver Jubilee Bridge}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke]]<br />
| {{wp|Birmingham}}<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The second-largest city in the United Kingdom. It is known for its vast canal network, which gives it the nickname the {{wp|Venice of the North}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Warwick Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A medieval castle with over a thousand years of history.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Energy Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower|Chamberlain Clock tower}} (Body) and {{wp|BT Tower (Birmingham)|BT Tower}} (summit)<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Both are the tallest buildings in Birmingham and constitute heritage of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|6|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cat and Fiddle Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic and dangerous road in the United Kingdom that passes over the Peak District between {{wp|Macclesfield}} and {{wp|Buxton}}. The route is named after a pub located at its summit. The desert theme may also be based on {{wp|Dungeness (headland)|Dungeness}}, which is known to be the only desert in the United Kingdom.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stow-on-Side]]<br />
| {{wp|Buxton}}<br />
| {{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A spa town that is described as "''The Gateway to the {{wp|Peak District National Park}}''". It is home to {{wp|Poole's Cavern}} and is also known for its spring water. Its name, as well as its potteries, may have been a reference to {{wp|Stoke-on-Trent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glimwood Tangle]]<br />
| {{wp|Sherwood Forest}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A well-known forest in the East Midlands that is said to be the home to the famous folklore character, {{wp|Robin Hood}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ballonlea]]<br />
| {{wp|Nottingham}} or {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}}<br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}} or {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Nottingham fits due to being surrounded by Sherwood Forest in the north, much like Ballonlea is surrounded by Glimwood Tangle. {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}} is a heavy aesthetical inspiration, due to Tudor architecture and being a birthplace of {{wp|William Shakespeare}}, who wrote many plays including the one about fairies — ''{{wp|A Midsummer Night's Dream}}''. Another possible inspiration is a more geographically correct {{wp|Lavenham}}, a village famous for its legends about witches and was used for filming ''{{wp|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1}}''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|7|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Severn Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Gloucestershire}}/{{wp|Monmouthshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}/{{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A railway tunnel that goes under the {{wp|Severn Estuary}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|8|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Known for The Ironbridge Gorge area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was formed by glacial overflow during last ice age. {{wp|Glastonbury Abbey}} could have inspired the ruins found on this route, but it doesn't match geographically in its relation to Bath (real-life Circhester).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Circhester]]<br />
| {{wp|Bath, Somerset|Bath}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Somerset}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A Roman spa city famous for its Georgian style buildings, geothermal hot springs, and the rows of houses such as the {{wp|Circus (Bath)|Circus}} and {{wp|Royal Crescent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|9|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cardigan Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Dyfed}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A large inlet in the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that makes up most of Wales' coastline.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spikemuth]]<br />
| {{wp|Llandudno}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A seaside resort known for its parade rows of houses and the {{wp|Great Orme}} headland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Route 9 Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|A55 road|Conwy Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| An underwater road tunnel that goes under the {{wp|River Conwy}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|10|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Snowdonia}} and {{wp|Chiltern Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}/{{wp|Hertfordshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A mountain range in Wales and National Park, with its highest mountain being {{wp|Mount Snowdon}}. Chiltren is a hill escarpment in the north of London.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon]]<br />
| {{wp|London}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest city and the capital of the United Kingdom. Home to {{wp|Big Ben}}, {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}, the {{wp|London Eye}}, and {{wp|Piccadilly Circus}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Rose of the Rondelands<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}/{{wp|Big Ben}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| While not a hotel, it is a popular tourist destination due to its neo-Gothic looking clock tower, which inspired the Rose of the Rondelands' own clock tower. The hotel facility may be inspired by the {{wp|County Hall, London|London County Hall}}, a former government building now used by two hotels. It is located on the other side of the River Thames, facing the Palace of Westminster. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Wembley Stadium}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest and most important stadium in the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rose Tower]]/{{gal|Battle Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}}/{{wp|The Shard}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}} was built for the {{wp|2012 Olympic Games}} and is now a slide attraction. The Shard is the tallest building in the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Isle of Armor====<br />
The Isle of Man is a {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}} in the middle of the {{wp|Irish Sea}}. It is one of the six {{wp|Celtic Nations}} along with {{wp|Ireland}}, {{wp|Scotland}}, {{wp|Wales}}, {{wp|Cornwall}}, and {{wp|Brittany}}. The island has its unique language (known as {{wp|Manx Gaelic}}) and culture, with myths and legends that derive from {{wp|Celtic mythology}}. It is also world-famous for its {{wp|Manx Grand Prix}}.<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Loop Lagoon]]<br />
| {{wp|Ramsey Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Ramsey, Isle of Man|Ramsey}}<br />
| {{wp|Ayre}}<br />
| A bay that was designated as a {{wp|UNESCO}} {{wp|Man and the Biosphere Programme}} (MAB) biosphere reserve.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Workout Sea]]<br />
| Smeale Beach<br />
| {{wp|Andreas (parish)|Andreas}}<br />
| Ayre<br />
| A coastal area that is designated as a {{wp|dark-sky preserve}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Master Dojo]]<br />
| Jurby airfield<br />
| {{wp|Jurby}}<br />
| {{wp|Michael, Isle of Man|Michael}}<br />
| Land formerly used by {{wp|RAF Jurby}} as training ground. Following the closure of the station in 1973, the area has been used for air shows, gliding, and private aviation. The station complex is converted into an industrial park and houses several tourist attractions, including the {{wp|Jurby Transport Museum}} and the Isle of Man Motor Museum.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Soothing Wetlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Sulby Glen}} and {{wp|Curraghs|Ballaugh Curraghs}}<br />
| {{wp|Lezayre}} and {{wp|Ballaugh (parish)|Ballaugh}}<br />
| Ayre and Michael<br />
| The largest water reservoir on the Isle of Man is located in the Sulby valley. The Curraghs is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland on the northwest of the island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenge Beach]]<br />
| {{wp|Douglas, Isle of Man|Douglas}}<br />
| {{wp|Douglas Borough Council}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| The capital of the Isle of Man, which is home to many railways such as the {{wp|Douglas Bay Horse Tram}}, the {{wp|Isle of Man Railway}}, and the {{wp|Snaefell Mountain Railway}}. It is the only ferry port on the island that connects to {{wp|Great Britain|the mainland}} and {{wp|Ireland}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Waters]]<br />
| {{wp|Tower of Refuge}}<br />
| Douglas Borough Council<br />
| Middle<br />
| A shelter to wrecked mariners build on {{wp|St Mary's Isle}} (also known as Conister Rock) in the Douglas Bay in 1832, it becomes the landmark of Douglas. Visit to the tower is restricted due to the fragility of the Conister Rock, which is a tidal reef that reamins partially submerged expect for spring tides.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenge Road]]<br />
| {{wp|Peel, Isle of Man|Peel}}<br />
| {{wp|German (parish)|German}}<br />
| {{wp|Glenfaba}}<br />
| A seaside town that is home to the replica of the {{wp|Odin's Raven}} {{wp|Gokstad ship|Longboat}} in the {{wp|House of Manannan}} Museum; and {{wp|Peel Castle}}. Its location up on the highest mountain of the Isle of Armor may also be a reference to {{wp|Snaefell}}, the highest mountain on the Isle of Man.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Darkness]]<br />
| {{wp|Peel Castle}}<br />
| German<br />
| Glenfaba<br />
| Peel Castle is a Viking castle built on the remnants of earlier Celtic monasteries with a notable{{wp|Irish round tower|round tower}} in the ruins of the Cathedral of St. German. The site is believed to be one of the possible locations of {{wp|Avalon}} in the {{wp|Matter of Britain|Arthurian legends}}, which may inspire the plot of Isle of Armor and the special role of the Tower of Darkness towards the endgame. Peel castle is said to be haunted by a {{wp|Black Dog (ghost)|Black Dog}} called {{wp|Moddey Dhoo}} in Manx Gaelic. The presence of [[Wanderer|wandering]] {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} in the Isle of Armor on cloudy days could be a reference to this folklore. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Forest of Focus]]<br />
| {{wp|Fairy Bridge (Isle of Man)|Fairy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Santon}} and {{wp|Malew}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}} and {{wp|Rushen (sheading)|Rushen}}<br />
| A famous parish boundary bridge where fairies named {{wp|Mooinjer veggey}} (Manx Gaelic for 'little people') are said to dwell. People would say "Hello Fairies" when they cross and often leave wishes and notes beside the tree for good luck. Benevolent fairies are said to only appear in front of those they wish to see, and reward them with cure or blessing. The {{p|Lilligant}} that appears before the player character and [[Hop]] may be partly inspired by the story of fairies.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Training Lowlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Castletown, Isle of Man|Castletown}} and Glen Rushen<br />
| Malew and Rushen<br />
| Rushen<br />
| Castletown was the former capital of the Isle of Man before 1869. The {{wp|Isle of Man Airport}} is located in the suburb of the town. The hinterlands of Training Lowlands may be based on the Rushen Valley, which is a popular destination for hiking and camping.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf of Man}}<br />
| Rushen<br />
| Rushen<br />
| A small islet located off the south coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf Sound}}<br />
|<br />
| <br />
| A body of water with various islets, which separate the Calf of Man.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Stepping-Stone Sea]] and [[Insular Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Irish Sea}}<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Water bodies surrounding the Isle of Man was known for hazardous navigation before the age of {{wp|steamboat}}s. In modern days, the waters become ideal for viewing birds, sea mammals (particularly {{wp|harbor seal|common seals}} and {{wp|grey seal}}s), and {{wp|Basking shark}}s. The widespread presence of [[Regional form#Galarian form|Galarian]] {{p|Slowpoke}} ashore and {{p|Sharpedo}} at sea around the Isle of Armor echoes with the real-life ecology of the Isle of Man.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Crown Tundra====<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Tundra]]<br />
| {{wp|Scottish Highlands}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A vast mountain range in the northern parts of Scotland, home to the famous {{wp|Loch Ness}} and {{wp|Ben Nevis}}, the highest mountain in the island of {{wp|Great Britain}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Freezington]]<br />
| {{wp|Ballater}}<br />
| {{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Ballater is a small town, famous for its connection with the royal family, as it has certified shops for the nobility, which supply the royal family when they are on vacation in the area. The town also has a train station. All this is related to the adoration of the inhabitants towards Calyrex.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Path to the Peak]]<br />
| {{wp|Ben Nevis}}<br />
| {{wp|Grampian Mountains}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The tallest mountain in Scotland and tallest of the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh Castle}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| An immense medieval castle that was home to kings of Scotland in the past, which is referred to by Calyrex being once worshiped in the Crown Shrine. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frigid Sea]] <br />
| {{wp|Firth of Clyde}}<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The largest island in the Frigid Sea may be based on the {{wp|Isle of Arran}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Roaring-Sea Caves]] <br />
| {{wp|Fingal's Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Staffa}}, {{wp|Inner Hebrides}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A coastal cave famous for its basalt columns and the resonant acoustics inside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Cemetery]] and [[Giant's Bed]]<br />
| {{wp|Crosbie Castle and the Fullarton estate}}<br />
| {{wp|Troon}}, {{wp|South Ayrshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The ruins of an old royal chapel, famous for the old graveyard.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Ballimere Lake]] and [[Dyna Tree Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Loch Lomond}}<br />
| {{wp|Stirlingshire}}/{{wp|Dunbartonshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The largest Loch in Scotland. The name literally means ''Lake of the Elms'', which may be the inspiration for the Dynamax Tree resembling an elm.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Paldea===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Paldea-Iberian Peninsula.png|thumb|A comparison of Paldea to the Iberian Peninsula]]<br />
<br />
[[Paldea]] is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}}, and {{wp|Andorra}}, and its shared culture. It draws inspiration primarily from {{wp|Culture_of_Spain|Spain}}, as can be seen in its {{wp|Spanish cuisine|gastronomy}}, the {{wp|toponomy}} of most settlements, the names of some new Pokémon, as well as the sporadic use of the {{wp|Spanish language}} by the locals of Paldea, despite geographically encompassing the entire peninsula. Some references to Portugal and Andorra can also be found, mainly on the western and northern side of the region respectively.<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cabo Poco]]<br />
| {{wp|Algeciras}}/{{wp|Gibraltar}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The player's house is based on the province of Cadiz, probably in Algeciras as is the southern tip of Iberia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poco Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| In the Spanish version, this path is known as ''Sendero de Cahíz'', a reference to the city of {{wp|Cádiz}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Inlet Grotto]]<br />
| {{wp|Caves of Nerja}}/{{wp|La Caleta, Spain|La Caleta}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Málaga}}, {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A system of grottoes and caves in the south of Spain. In the Spanish version, it is called ''Gruta Caleta'' in reference to La Caleta, a popular beach located also in the city of Cádiz.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Mediterranean Sea}}/{{wp|Atlantic Ocean}}<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea are the two bodies of water directly south of Spain, connected through the strait of Gibraltar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff" {{roundybl|5px}}" <br />
| [[Mesagoza]]<br />
| {{wp|Madrid}}/{{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}}/{{wp|Barcelona}}/{{wp|Zaragoza}}<br />
| {{wp|Community of Madrid}}/{{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}/{{wp|Catalonia}}/{{wp|Aragón}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Geographically, it matches Toledo/Madrid. The English name also references the city of Zaragoza. The bridges that lead to the city resemble the {{wp|Puente de Alcántara}} over the {{wp|Tagus}} river, which passes through Toledo. Heavy inspiration is drawn from Barcelona, as the [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} is very similar to the {{wp|Sagrada Família}}, while several parts of the city are based on {{wp|Park Güell}} and its {{wp|Trencadís}} mosaics. The central plaza is based on the {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}} in Madrid, The cobbled streets and buildings around the city center seem to be inspired by the old towns of Toledo and Zaragoza.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagrada Família|Sagrada Família, Barcelona}}<br />
| {{wp|Catalonia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The external architecture is inspired by the Sagrada Família, the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world whose construction began in 1882 and continues to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Artazon]]<br />
| {{wp|Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena}}/{{wp|Schiltach}}<br />
| {{wp|Region of Murcia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Geographically, it matches Murcia and especially Cartagena, [https://murciaplaza.com/public/Image/2020/9/31180310_1352731911538821_6995704209886674944_o_NoticiaAmpliada.jpg where a similar hedge maze can be found]. The windmill is based on the ones from La Mancha, popularized by {{wp|Don Quixote}}, [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinos_de_Consuegra such as those in Consuegra]. Its Spanish name, Pueblo Altamía, may reference the {{wp|Cave of Altamira}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Levincia]]<br />
| {{wp|Valencia}}<br />
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A Mediterranean coastal city, famous for the City of Arts and Sciences, a complex of museums and institutions with a futuristic appearance. The skyscrapers in Levincia resemble the {{wp|Cuatro Torres}} found in Madrid.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[East Province (Area Two)]]<br />
| {{wp|Ademuz}}<br />
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Ademuz is part of a mountainous region filled with excavation sites, which may have likely served as the Area's primary inspiration.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[East Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Mallorca}}/{{wp|Menorca}}/{{wp|Ibiza}}/{{wp|Formentera}}<br />
| {{wp|Balearic Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The islands to the east likely represent the {{wp|Balearic Islands}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Zapapico]]<br />
| {{wp|Cuenca, Spain|Cuenca}}<br />
| {{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Zapapico being surrounded and built upon large plateaus is similar to Cuenca. Cuenca was also originally built as a defensive city during the medieval period, and the player obtains the armour necessary to evolve [[Charcadet]] in this town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Aneto}}<br />
| {{wp|Aragon}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Aneto is the tallest mountain in the {{wp|Pyrenees}} range. In the Spanish version, Glaseado is called Sierra Napada, which may reference the {{wp|Sierra Nevada (Spain)|Sierra Nevada}}, a long mountainous chain in the south of Spain. Both the Aneto and the Sierra Nevada have snow-covered peaks.<!--The town of Glaseado is a ski resort, the ski is one of the main attraction in Andorra.--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Montenevera]]<br />
| {{wp|Ezcaray}}<br />
| {{wp|La Rioja}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| La Rioja is famed for its many mountain ranges and valleys, which dot Montenevera and its surrounding area. Not only are the buildings in Montenevera a similar style to [https://st.depositphotos.com/1935053/2301/i/450/depositphotos_23015216-stock-photo-street-of-ezcaray-la-rioja.jpg those found in Ezcaray], but Ezcaray’s largest tourist attraction is its ski resort.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Province (Area Three)]]<br />
| {{wp|Santander}}/{{wp|Gozón}}<br />
| {{wp|Cantabria}}/{{wp|Asturias}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It coincides geographically with the regions of Cantabria and Asturias. Cantabria also has a green lighthouse at Cabo Mayor which is the influence of the green tower in the north cape of Paldea.[https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/white-lighthouse-asturias-spain-beautiful-cantabrian-sea-behind-green-field-foreground-located-lastres-north-42709143.jpg]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Paldean Sea]]<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country}}/{{wp|Navarre}}/{{wp|Andorra}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The position of the eastern islands mirror the autonomous communities of the Basque Country and Navarre. The largest island is shaped similar to the microstate of Andorra.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Casseroya Lake]]<br />
| {{wp|es:Ribeira Sacra|Ribeira Sacra}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia (Spain)|Galicia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A wooded and mountainous area of Galicia, famous for being where several rivers are born.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Medali]]<br />
| {{wp|León, Spain|León}}/{{wp|Mérida,_Spain|Mérida}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of León}}, {{wp|Castile and León}}/{{wp|Province of Badajoz}}, {{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The streets of Medali and its white and yellow buildings could be lifted from León and Mérida. The Roman theatre in Medali is a clear reference to {{wp|Roman_Theatre_(Mérida)|the famous one in Mérida}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cascarrafa]]<br />
| {{wp|Almendra Dam|Almendra Dam, Salamanca}}/{{wp|Porto Covo}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Salamanca}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The location of this city and its towering walls seem to be a reference to the Almendra Dam in Salamanca. Its blue and white houses seem to be inspired by Portuguese coastal towns, [https://i.imgur.com/uRc3ljs.png such as Porto Covo]. The floor patterns are inspired by the [https://i.imgur.com/YI2qgxP.png traditional Portuguese pavement] style. The oasis theme might also be a reference to the {{wp|Alqueva Dam}}, which provides water to the drier southern Alentejo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Asado Desert]]<br />
| {{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| A region in central Portugal, characterized by prolonged periods without rain and landscapes of dry grass and hilly. The circle of rocks in the middle of the dessert, is based in the {{wp|Almendres Cromlech}}, the largest of its style in the Iberian peninsula.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Porto Marinada]]<br />
| [https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Nova_do_Prado Costa Nova]/{{wp|Nazaré,_Portugal|Nazaré}}<br />
| {{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The main inspiration is the coastal town of Costa Nova, as seen in its [https://i.imgur.com/tNpUjC1.png typical striped houses] and the [https://i.imgur.com/hl8pghX.png market's facade]. The layout of the town also matches [https://i.imgur.com/ZJA6obu.png Nazaré, with the lighthouse on a cliff] and a beach to the north. [https://i.imgur.com/IZLkJOK.png Ponta do Sol in Madeira Island] is also similar. The lighthouse might be inspired by the {{wp|Lighthouse of Praia da Barra}}. The market's interior resembles the [https://i.imgur.com/9j2EYFQ.png Mercado da Ribeira] in Lisbon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Atlantic_Islands_of_Galicia_National_Park|Atlantic Islands of Galicia}}/{{wp|Berlengas}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia}}/{{wp|Oeste_(intermunicipal_community)|Oeste}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| Archipelagos of small Atlantic islands, mostly uninhabited, off the coast of Galicia and {{wp|Peniche,_Portugal|Peniche}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Province (Area One)]]<br />
| {{wp|Arrábida_Natural_Park|Serra da Arrábida}}/{{wp|Serras_de_Aire_e_Candeeiros_Natural_Park|Serra d'Aire}}/{{wp|Consuegra}}<br />
| {{wp|Lisbon Region}}/{{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}/{{wp|Castille-La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}<br />
| This area appears to be a mix of [https://i.imgur.com/hxa8eTh.png Serra da Arrábida with its coastal mountains and low vegetation] and [https://i.imgur.com/hy8buPC.png Serra d'Aire with its traditional windmills next to modern wind farms]. The windmills might also be inspired by [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinos_de_Consuegra the ones in Consuegra].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alfornada]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres_(Vila_do_Bispo)|Sagres}}/{{wp|Seville}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}/{{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
|{{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The city's theme is inspired by the Moorish influence in southern Iberia, as seen in its architecture. Its location matches the {{wp|Sagres Point}}. The decorative dishes could be a reference to [https://i.imgur.com/BvcTpJr.png Artesanato A Mó], also in Sagres, and the ones found in [https://www.visitevora.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sao-pedro-corval-660x330.jpg Alentejo] and [https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/granada-spain-facade-traditional-house-decorative-ceramic-plates-wall-balconies-full-pots-colorful-flowers-123048495.jpg Andalusia]. The chimneys are based on [https://i.imgur.com/dvsOLJ3.png the historic Algarvian chimneys], while the high ovens are based on the [https://santorinidave.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Seville-Attractions-Centro-Andaluz-Arte-Contemporanio.jpg traditional ceramic ovens of Seville]. The square panels with mosaics look like [https://i.imgur.com/pw8esz6.png the logo frames in Algarve Shopping]. The top of the tower looks like an {{wp|Armillary Sphere}}, possibly related to the {{wp|Sagres school}} or [https://i.imgur.com/JMN1t7x.png the one in Albufeira].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Six)]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres Point}}/{{wp|Praia da Marinha}}/{{wp|Roman Ruins of Milreu}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| This area's [https://i.imgur.com/wn5uwXI.png semi-arid plateau reflects that of the Sagres Point]. The path leading to Alfornada is inspired by the cliffs, arches and caves of the [https://i.imgur.com/s8BrYfW.png western Algarve coast]. The ruins match the [https://i.imgur.com/bg3qrw9.png Roman ruins of Milreu, near Faro].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Two)]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| All of these regions are known for their olive groves and characteristic landscape, perfectly matching geographically with Paldea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cortondo]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A southern town that is famed for both its dry conditions and its olive oil production, which is reflected in its gym challenge. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruchbah Squad's Base]]<br />
| {{wp|es:Parque natural de las Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel|Marismas de Santoña}}<br />
| {{wp|Cantabria}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A series of marshes and swamps in Cantabria.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| The Great Crater of Paldea<br />
| {{wp|Sierra de Guadarrama}}<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Sierra de Guadarrama is the highest mountain system in central Spain, since ancient times, the sierra has been called "The Seven Peaks of the Dragon", which could be the inspiration for the Paradox Pokemon.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Side regions==<br />
===Orre===<br />
[[File:Pokemon to real world Orre Arizona.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Orre in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] to Arizona and northwestern Mexico, rotated 90 degrees clockwise]]<br />
[[Orre]] is based on {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}, {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0311/soft/interv01.html</ref>. Many areas in Orre bear similarities to other locations in Arizona and northern Mexico as well, though it's not confirmed if these are intentional references.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | State<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Phenac City]]<br />
| {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Both cities were founded when a man brought water to the city and have similar names.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pyrite Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Aguila}}/{{wp|Wickenburg}}/{{wp|Sonoyta}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}/{{wp|Sonora}}<br />
| Likely inspired by local smuggling routes and former mining towns such as Aguila and Wickenburg, or Sonoyta, Sonora, commonly used to illegally cross the border.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Agate Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Flagstaff, Arizona|Flagstaff}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Agate Village is a mountainous, forested town, much like Flagstaff, which is located in the mountains north of Phoenix and has some prominent alpine forests due to its higher elevation.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gateon Port]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake Havasu City, Arizona|Lake Havasu City}}/{{wp|San Felipe, Baja California|San Felipe}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}/{{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| Lake Havasu City and Gateon Port are towns located beside large bodies of water near Phoenix and Phenac, and are home to lighthouses and unusual bridges. Could also be based on San Felipe, Baja California, another coastal port town with square docks, which matches Gateon Port's location geographically, assuming Orre in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|Pokémon XD]] is equivalent to the area around the {{wp|Gulf of California}} rotated 90 degrees clockwise (seen in the picture to the right).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Battle]]<br />
| {{wp|San Francisco volcanic field}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| An area of dormant volcanoes in Arizona, located near Flagstaff. May be specifically based on {{wp|Humphreys Peak}}, the highest peak of the range, or any of the nearby {{wp|cinder cone}}s in the area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outskirt Stand]]<br />
| {{wp|Black Canyon City, Arizona}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Phoenix to Prescott. The home of two of its first inhabitants still stands, as a historical site, that bear a passing resemblance to the rubble behind the traincar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Citadark Isle]]<br />
| {{wp|Isla Ángel de la Guarda}}/{{wp|Isla San Luis}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Isla San Luis could be the primary inspiration for the design of the island, including the large volcanic center. Isla Ángel de la Guarda is home to unique species of snake and mouse, as well as a diverse range of other animal life, which may have inspired the amount of [[Shadow Pokémon]] encountered on the island.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Spin-off regions==<br />
===Fiore===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Fiore Okayama Hyōgo Shodo Island.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Fiore to Okayama and Hyōgo Prefectures, and Shōdo Island]]<br />
[[Fiore]] appears to be based on {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}} and {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}s, as well as {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}} in {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}, in {{wp|Japan}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ringtown]]<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
| Both have a nearby river on the west, forests on the opposite side, and are close to the coast. Unlike Kurashiki, however, Ringtown doesn't have a port and the river doesn't traverse the settlement.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Summerland]]<br />
| {{jwp|福田港 (香川県)|Fukuda Port}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima, Kagawa|Shōdoshima}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| In-game, a tourist references how the S.S. Fiore ferries to Summerland. Similarly, there is a ferry route connecting Fukuda to Himeji. A resort in Summerland is also referenced, and present in Fukuda.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fall City]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| A port city lying east from Kurashiki. Similarly to Fall City, it has water streams running through.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wintown]]<br />
| {{wp|Mimasaka}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fiore Temple]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| The best known of the Japanese castles<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olive Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, this island saw the first successful olive cultivation in Japan, hence its nickname Olive Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lyra Forest]]<br />
| Forest areas neighboring {{wp|Asakuchi}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sekra Range]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hyōno}}/{{wp|Hiruzen}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kisara Plain]]<br />
| {{wp|Yoshiokakawakita Park}}, possibly also other parks.<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Kalakka Desert (Unused)<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Sand Dunes}}<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Prefecture}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Vast desert dunes in the north of Kurashiki and Okayama that make up the only desert badland in Japan.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Almia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Almia Oshima.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Almia to Oshima and northern Honshu]]<br />
[[Almia]] appears to be based on {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}} and {{wp|Hiyama Subprefectures}} within the {{wp|Oshima Peninsula}} in {{wp|Hokkaido}} and the very northern part of {{wp|Honshu}} in Japan.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture (subprefecture)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chicole Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|松前町 (北海道)|松前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsumae, Hokkaido|Matsumae}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vientown]]<br />
| {{jwp|江差町}}<br />
| {{wp|Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama)|Esashi}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|檜山振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Hiyama Subprefecture|Hiyama}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vien Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Mount Hakodate attracts tourists for its view of Hakodate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pueltown]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Hakodate and Pueltown are both port cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭|五稜郭公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Goryōkaku|Goryōkaku Park}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The Goryōkaku Tower overlooks Goryōkaku Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Building]]<br>[[Altru Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭タワー}}<br />
| Goryōkaku Tower<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The observation tower, which overlooks Goryōkaku Park, was rebuilt from 2004 to 2006.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Boyleland]]<br />
| {{jwp|むつ市}}<br />
| {{wp|Mutsu, Aomori|Mutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Volcano Cave|Boyleland Volcano]]<br />
| {{jwp|恐山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Osore}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shiver Camp]]<br />
| {{jwp|ニセコ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Niseko, Hokkaido|Niseko}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|後志総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}})<br />
| Niseko is home to multiple ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haruba Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|青森市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori, Aomori|Aomori}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
| The Port of Aomori operates ferries to {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Capture Arena]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|渡島大島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Oshima (Hokkaido)|Ōshima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The uninhabited island is also a nature preserve.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Oblivia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Oblivia Oki Islands.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Oblivia to the Oki Islands]]<br />
[[Oblivia]] may be based on the {{wp|Oki Islands}} in {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dolce Island]]<br />
| Kamijima Island<br />
| 神島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Renbow Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Chiburijima}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫里島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cocona Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Chibu, Shimane|Chibu Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫村}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mitonga Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Nakanoshima (Shimane)|Nakanoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|中ノ島 (島根県)|中ノ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Faldera Island]]<br />
| Matsushima Island<br />
| 松島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sophian Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Dōgojima|Dōgojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|島後}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| It is the largest island of the Oki archipelago and the one that contains the capital of the islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aqua Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Okinoshima, Shimane|Okinoshima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|隠岐の島町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the largest and most populated cities of their islands. Both are port cities.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Sorbet]]<br />
| Mt. Daimanji<br />
| {{jwp|大満寺山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the tallest mountains in the islands.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tilikule Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Takeshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|竹島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
| <br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Lental===<br />
[[Lental]] may be based on the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}} in {{wp|Ecuador}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Florio Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Floreana Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Belusylva Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Isabela Island (Galápagos)|Isabela Island}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Ferrum===<br />
[[Ferrum]] may be based on {{wp|Iriomote Island}}, the largest of the {{wp|Yaeyama Islands}} in {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture}}, Japan. Alternatively, it may also be derived from {{wp|Sardinia}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Ferrum Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nuxis}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Techne City]]<br />
| {{wp|Cagliari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tellur Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Dolianova}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ferrum Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Pineta di Musei}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Selen Island]]<br />
| {{wp|San Pietro Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Neos City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teulada, Sardinia|Teulada}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haunted House]]<br />
| Villaggio Minerario Asproni<br />
| An old mining village outside the city of {{wp|Iglesias, Sardinia|Iglesias}}, now an open-air museum.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thalia Beach]]<br />
| Cavoli Island<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Landscape==<br />
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing notes}}<br />
While the above locations are meant to correspond to the different regions around the real-life world, great liberties were taken with the design of their landscapes. Some of the designers have admitted to drawing inspiration from real-world locations outside their stated real-world counterparts, especially with locations depicted in [[Pokémon movie]]s.<br />
<br />
===In the anime===<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
! [[File:Porta Vista.png|Porta Vista|200px]]<br />
| [[Porta Vista]]<br />
| {{wp|Acapulco}}<br />
| {{wp|Guerrero}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Neon Town.png|Neon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Neon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Las Vegas}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Hollywood.png|Hollywood|230px]]<br />
| [[Hollywood]]<br />
| {{wp|Hollywood}}, {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Pummelo Island.png|Pummelo Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Pummelo Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Oban}}<br />
| {{wp|Argyll and Bute}}, {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Both are resort towns in an island, the houses of Pummelo had the same English architecture of Oban. The [[Pummelo Stadium]] is modeled after the {{wp|McCaig's Tower}}, a folly colosseum in a hill of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Big Town.png|Big Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Big Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Boston}}<br />
| {{wp|Massachusetts}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Whitestone.png|Whitestone|230px]]<br />
| [[Whitestone]]<br />
| {{wp|Ostuni}}<br />
| {{wp|Apulia}}, {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| The white façade of Whitestone's buildings is reminiscent of the medieval town of Ostuni. Domed buildings in the background draw inspiration from Byzantine architecture, and flat-roofed structures mirror those of the city's real-world counterpart.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Sootopolis City anime.png|Sootopolis City|230px]]<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{wp|Santorini}}<br />
| {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Like its name suggests, Sootopolis City was created in the wake of a volcanic eruption (per {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}). Similarly, Santorini, Greece, was formed as a result of the {{wp|Minoan eruption}}, which left a large {{wp|caldera}} that filled with water and became the current bay in the center of the island of Santorini (Thera). Both cities boast landscapes dotted with vivid blue domed roofs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Solaceon Ruins anime.png|Solaceon Ruins|230px]]<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]]<br />
| {{wp|Ziggurat of Ur}}<br />
| {{wp|Dhi Qar Governorate}}, {{wp|Iraq}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Area 28.png|Area 28|230px]]<br />
| [[Area 28]]<br />
| {{wp|Area 51}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Odyssey Village.png|Odyssey Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Odyssey Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Kalos Canyon.png|Kalos Canyon|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Kalos Canyon]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Grand Canyon}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" |<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Fleurrh Showcase theater.png|Fleurrh City|230px]]<br />
| [[Fleurrh City]] showcase theater<br />
| {{wp|Metz}} and the Pompidou<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The modernist and undulating design of the theater could be based on that of the {{wp|Centre Pompidou-Metz}}, which also operates as a theater and show room.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Gloire City.png|Gloire City|230px]]<br />
| [[Gloire City]]<br />
| {{wp|Menthon-Saint-Bernard}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| A coastal city located on Lake Annecy, famous for its medieval {{wp|Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard|Château}} perched above on a 660-foot-tall rock.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Eclipse Castle.png|Eclipse Castle|230px]]<br />
| [[Eclipse Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hikone Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Mega Island.png|Mega Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Mega Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Bé}} and {{wp|Petit Bé}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The first island is located on the outskirts of Saint-Malo but not as far out to sea as in the anime, Petit Bé houses a fort from the year 1667, which may inspire the structures of the Mega Island.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===In the movies===<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Movie<br />
! colspan="2" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 5<br />
| [[File:Alto Mare sunrise.png|Alto Mare|230px]]<br />
| [[Alto Mare]]<br />
| {{wp|Venice}}<br />
| {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| Venice's canals were likely an inspiration for the canals of Alto Mare.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 6<br />
| [[File:Forina.png|Forina|230px]]<br />
| [[Forina]]<br />
| {{wp|Wulingyuan}}<br />
| {{wp|Hunan}}, {{wp|China}}<br />
| Wulingyuan is famed for its {{wp|karst}} formation of quartzite sandstone pillars. Along with its ravines and gorges, the site also features a lush forest, several caves, natural bridges, and waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 7<br />
| [[File:LaRousse City from above.png|LaRousse City|230px]]<br />
| [[LaRousse City]]<br />
| {{wp|Vancouver}}<br />
| {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| Vancouver is the city with the best quality of life in Canada and like the movie, it is a very ecological city with many scientific facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 8<br />
| [[File:Cameran Palace.png|Cameran Palace|230px]]<br />
| [[Cameran Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Neuschwanstein Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Bavaria}}, {{wp|Germany}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 9<br />
| [[File:Samiya.png|Samiya|230px]]<br />
| [[Samiya]]<br />
| {{wp|Atlantis}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 10<br />
| [[File:Alamos Town closer view.png|Alamos Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Alamos Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}<br />
| {{wp|Catalonia}}, {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Space-Time Towers are based on the uncompleted church of {{wp|Sagrada Familia}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 11<br />
| [[File:Teni Village.png|Ten'i Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Ten'i Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Geiranger}}<br />
| {{wp|Sunnmøre}}, {{wp|Norway}}<br />
| A village that was nearly destroyed by a {{wp|glacier}}. It is based on a town in Norway, which is threatened by the possibility of the mountain Åkerneset eroding into the {{wp|fjord}}, causing a {{wp|Tsunami#Landslides|landslide-induced tsunami}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 12<br />
|[[File:Michina Town.png|Michina Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Michina Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Meteora}}<br />
| {{wp|Thessaly}}, {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Its landscape, which is filled with towering rock formations, resembles Meteora. Also, the architecture of the temples resembles that of ancient Greek temples.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 13<br />
| [[File:Crown City.png|Crown City|230px]]<br />
| [[Crown City]]<br />
| {{wp|Amsterdam}}<br />
| {{wp|The Netherlands}}<br />
| Its modern buildings are based on the many new buildings in parts of Amsterdam, and the [[Pokémon Baccer World Cup|Pokémon Baccer]] stadium is based on the {{wp|Amsterdam Arena|Arena}}, the city's local football stadium.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 14<br />
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|Eindoak Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Eindoak Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Gourdon, Alpes-Maritimes|Gourdon}}, {{wp|Tourrettes-sur-Loup}} and {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 15<br />
| [[File:Roshan City.png|Roshan City|230px]]<br />
| [[Roshan City]]<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku, Tokyo|Shinjuku}}, {{wp|Shinagawa, Tokyo|Shinagawa}}, and Tennouzu Isle<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| The Roshan tower is inspired by the {{wp|Tokyo Skytree}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 16<br />
| [[File:New Tork City.png|New Tork City|230px]]<br />
| [[New Tork City]]<br />
| {{wp|New York City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| A giant sprawling city with many skyscrapers, a large park in the middle of the city resembling {{wp|Central Park}}, and a similar name. New Tork City as seen from above also resembles New York City's shape.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Avignon Town.png|Avignon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Avignon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Avignon}} and {{wp|Quebec City}}<br />
| {{wp|France}} and {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in the south of France. The castle of Avignon Town, however, is based on the {{wp|Château Frontenac}}, a large hotel that overlooks {{wp|Quebec City}} much like Avignon Town's castle overlooks the town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Orsay City.png|Orsay City|230px]]<br />
| [[Orsay City]]<br />
| {{wp|Toronto}}<br />
| {{wp|Ontario}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in southern Ontario famous for its port and city skylines. Like Toronto, Orsay City has a large port as well. The large mall in the city is based on the Toronto Eaton Centre, a large mall in the center of city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Diamond Domain.png|Diamond Domain|230px]]<br />
| [[Diamond Domain]]<br />
| {{wp|Cave of the Crystals|Naica crystal cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
| Colossal cave of several white crystals of Selenite in {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, and many of them are the largest in the whole world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Allearth Forest.png|Allearth Forest|230px]]<br />
| [[Allearth Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Niagara Falls}}<br />
| {{wp|Canada}} and {{wp|United States}}<br />
| Like several elements of the movie based in Canada, the design of the waterfalls is quite similar to the Niagara Falls which are recognizable as vertical falls and two large walls of water.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 18<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Dahara City.png|Dahara City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Dahara City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Dubai}} and {{wp|Abu Dhabi}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|United Arab Emirates}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | Dubai is located within the {{wp|Arabian Desert}} and houses some of the world's tallest skyscrapers. The highest skyscraper is based on the {{wp|Burj Khalifa}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Azoth Kingdom.png|Azoth Kingdom|230px]]<br />
| [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br />
| {{wp|Carcassonne}}<br />
| {{wp|Occitanie}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| Occitanie is an ancient city famous for being the meeting point between the Mediterranean and the towns of the Massif Central (the inspiration for the Nebel Plateau). It is also recognizable by its enormous walls of the citadel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Nebel Plateau.png|Nebel Plateau|230px]]<br />
| [[Nebel Plateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Massif Central}} and {{wp|Chaîne des Puys}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
| This area is similar to the Auvergne volcanoes in the {{wp|Massif Central}}, which is a highland region containing large mountain ranges and vast plateaus full of greenery and rich biodiversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 21<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Fula City.png|Fula City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Fula City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|San Francisco}} <br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Real-world locations mentioned==<br />
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|thumb|260px|Mewtwo overlooking a "faraway city" at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']]<br />
[[File:AG145 noodles.png|thumb|200px|Chinese noodles]]<br />
* Prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], [[Lt. Surge]] was known as "The Lightning {{wp|United States|American}}!". In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Pokémon Journal entries state that he "is rumored to have been a pilot while home in America."<br />
* [[Game Freak]]'s offices are present in the [[Celadon Condominiums]], the equivalent location of their former real-world office in {{wp|Carrot Tower}}. Likewise, they have a building in [[Castelia City]], and are found on 22F, the same floor that their former offices were on in Carrot Tower.<br />
* In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{tc|Scientist}} Taylor in the [[Silph Co.]] building mentions an international branch of Silph Co. In English, he states that the {{wp|Tiksi}} branch of the company is "in {{wp|Russia}}n no-man's-land". In the Japanese version, he states that the Ponaya Tunguska (Japanese: ポナヤツングスカ) branch is located "deep in Russia". Ponaya Tunguska appears to be a shortened form of the transliterated name of {{wp|Podkamennaya Tunguska (rural locality)|Podkamennaya Tunguska}} in Japanese (ポドカメンナヤツングースカ).<br />
* {{p|Mew}} was originally discovered in the jungles of the {{wp|South America}}n country [[Guyana]]. This is mentioned in logs inside of Cinnabar Island's {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}.<br />
* In Gold, Silver, {{v2|Crystal}}, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, {{jo|Webster}}, the guard in the [[gate]] north of [[Goldenrod City]], will give the player a {{p|Spearow}} holding mail to deliver. The Spearow is nicknamed {{wp|Kenya}}, the name of a country in {{wp|Africa}}.<br />
* In the original Japanese version of FireRed and LeafGreen, Blaine refers to {{wp|Kyoto}}.<br />
* Upon defeating Fisherman Bronson in the [[Sinnoh]] {{si|Battle Tower}}, he will say, "Why the emperor of fishing? It's an ancient Chinese legend...".<br />
* A {{tc|Guitarist}} that can be battled in [[Generation IV]]'s {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} mentions that his guitar is actually a {{wp|Shamisen|Japanese instrument}}.<br />
* Among the exhibits of the Nacrene museum, there is an African mask, referring to a place in the real world, in addition to being different from other exhibitions, which are related to the history of the Pokémon.<br />
* {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Beartic}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, and {{p|Arctovish}}'s names are derived from a real-world location, the {{wp|Arctic}}.<br />
* {{p|Arcanine}}'s {{game|Yellow}}, {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold]] [[Pokédex]] entries state that it is mentioned in {{wp|China|Chinese}} legends.<br />
* {{p|Parasect}}'s Stadium and FireRed Pokédex entries mention that its spores are used in medicine in China.<br />
* {{p|Ponyta}}'s Stadium Pokédex entry mentions that it can clear the Eiffel Tower ({{wp|Tokyo Tower}} in the original Japanese version) in one leap, and its FireRed entry says that it can clear {{wp|Uluru|Ayers Rock}} in one leap.<br />
* {{p|Poliwrath}}'s Gold, [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, HeartGold, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]] and [[Pokémon X and Y|X]] Pokédex entries mention its ability to swim the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}. Also, the direction of a Poliwrath's spirals depends on its geographical location. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], it instead refers to "the ocean".<br />
* {{p|Xatu}}'s Silver, FireRed, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries mention that South Americans say that it can see both the future and past.<br />
* {{p|Delibird}}'s Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Pokédex entries explain that a Delibird helped a famous explorer reach the top of {{wp|Mt. Everest}}. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it instead refers to "world's highest mountain," which is what Mt. Everest is to Earth.<br />
* {{p|Regice}}'s Emerald Pokédex entry mentions {{wp|Antarctica|Antarctic}} ice.<br />
* [[Regional form#Galarian Form|Galarian]] {{p|Meowth}} are implied to have been raised by Vikings in ancient times, and share many similarities with them.<br />
* In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', {{an|Misty}} fantasizes about {{wp|Paris}} and the {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', James says that the [[Fuchsia Gym]] looks like a {{wp|Japan|Japanese}} restaurant.<br />
* In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', Melvin says he wanted to make it to {{wp|Las Vegas}}. In the Japanese version, he said that he wanted to make it to {{wp|Broadway}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', Meowth says, "Keep digging till you hit China!" to Jessie and James, who were digging for clam shells.<br />
* In the {{wp|William Shakespeare}}-inspired episode ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', Misty described the town as like being in "merry old {{wp|England}}".<br />
* In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Team Rocket are disguised as {{wp|Vikings}}. In the English dub, [[Brock]] says that he didn't know that Vikings still existed and {{Ash}} replies that they "mostly live in {{wp|Minnesota}}". This is a reference to the Minnesota Vikings, a football team in the area.<br />
:*In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish dub}} of the movie, Ash says that they come from {{wp|Norway}}, a reference to the Norse Vikings who lived from the 8th to the 11th century.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Denmark|Danish dub}} of the movie, Ash tells Brock that the Vikings are mostly on trips in {{wp|Sweden}}, again referring to the Norse Vikings, but may also refer to {{wp|Vikingarna (band)|Vikingarna}}, a Swedish {{wp|dansband}}.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish dub}} of the movie, Ash quips that Vikings still live in the {{wp|Sipoo}} archipelago, referring to the fact that Sipoo was at the time mostly inhabited by Swedish-speaking Finns (another reference to Norse Vikings).<br />
* At the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', Mewtwo is shown overlooking a "faraway city" that greatly resembles New York City. Buildings similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the {{wp|MetLife Building}} are visible in the distance.<br />
* In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', Misty makes a direct reference to the Earth, saying, "The Earth is so pretty." However, she may be referring to the landscape rather than the literal planet.<br />
* In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Normally, a cloudy globe can be seen, but this time the Pacific Ocean and {{wp|Australia}} are prominent. This also happens in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'' and the introduction to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.<br />
* In the English dub of ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Jessie]] talks about Antarctica, the place where their next assignment is located.<br />
* In ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', an ad in {{an|May}}'s food guidebook mentions "Chinese noodles".<br />
* A map of the Pokémon world seen in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'' centered on Unova features several landmasses resembling Europe and Scandinavia, with some of them either being rotated or flipped.<br />
* In the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} dub of ''[[BW28|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]'', while [[Ash's Oshawott]] was perfecting {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{an|Cilan}} states "{{tt|जाना था जापान पर पहुंच गए चाइना|We wanted to go to Japan, but ended up in China}}" (lit. ''Jānā thā Japan, par pahunch gaye China''), which refers to the real-world countries of {{wp|Japan}} and {{wp|China}}. The phrase itself can be interpreted roughly as "The aim and the result were different".<br />
* In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', the Eiffel Tower and the {{wp|Arc de Triomphe}} were seen on a movie poster.<br />
* In the Hindi dub of ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'' , {{MTR}} says "{{tt|हम सब जानते हैं कश्मीर से कन्याकुमारी तक|We know everything, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari}}" (lit. ''Ham sab jānte hain, Kashmīr se Kanyākumāri tak''). This is a common Indian saying, roughly translating to "Our knowledge is supreme", which refers to the Indian subcontinent's northernmost region, {{wp|Kashmir}}, and its southernmost city, {{wp|Kanyakumari}}.<br />
* Starting with [[M16|the sixteenth movie]], each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
* In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', a holographic globe can be seen inside Lysandre Labs. The globe features continents similar to the real Earth, implying that the planet's continents may probably look very similar to that of the real Earth, and that all of the known regions in the Pokémon world may actually in fact be smaller parts of a much larger landmass.<br />
* In the TCG [[Secret Mission (Gym Heroes 118)]] card, the map in the background shows German occupied Poland during World War II: Warsaw is located right above Raichu's right ear, Białystok and Brest-Litowsk behind Lt. Surge, and the Silesian Border between Andreashütte and Festenberg right below Raichu's binoculars. The rivers Weichsel, Narew and Bug are also depicted.<br />
* In the TCG [[Lucky Stadium (Neo Destiny 100)]] card, there is a promotional {{wp|New York City}} print with a {{p|Pichu}} and a {{p|Pikachu}} flying on a {{p|Charizard}} in New York City, with the {{wp|Empire State Building}} visible in the background.<br />
* In the planetarium special ''[[Celestial Debris]]'', a map of the Pokémon world can be seen on a computer monitor. The map texture looks very similar to the one used to represent the planet in later Pokémon films, with three landmasses resembling North America, Europe, and eastern Russia all appearing upside down.<br />
<br />
==Real-world people and cultures mentioned==<br />
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} are explicitly named after martial artists {{wp|Bruce Lee}} and {{wp|Jackie Chan}}, respectively. In other languages where their names are different, those names are likewise derived from real people.<br />
* {{p|Snorlax}}'s design and Japanese name ''Kabigon'' are derived from [[Game Freak]] programmer [[Kōji Nishino]] and his nickname of "Kirby" (Japanese: カービィ ''Kābī''), which in turn is derived from {{wk|Kirby|the video game character of the same name}}.<ref name=GameInformer>Shea, Brian (October 24, 2019). "[https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series More Burning Questions For The Pokémon Series]." ''Game Informer''. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220523044442/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series archived])</ref> This is referenced in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, in which Nishino appears as a battleable NPC and his highest-leveled Pokémon is Snorlax.<br />
* The core series games have featured staff members of [[Game Freak]] that typically [[Diploma|reward]] the player for completing the [[National Pokédex]], or occasionally through alternative methods. [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled in the [[Generation V]], {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}} games; in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, he is fought in a Double Battle that also features director [[Kazumasa Iwao]].<br />
* In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Brock directly refers to the tale of {{wp|Noah}} who sent a {{wp|Columbidae|dove}} to find dry land after a {{wp|Flood myth|great flood}}, according to most Abrahamic religions.<br />
* The Japanese version of the song [[Team Rocket Forever]] includes the lines 「ムサシ!/コジロウ!/関門海峡/門司/下関」"''Musashi!/Kojirō!/Kanmon Straits.../Moji.../Shimonoseki...''", referencing the famous duel that {{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}} and {{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}} (the name basis for [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s Japanese names, Musashi and Kojirō) fought on an island in the {{wp|Kanmon Straits}}, which is located between {{wp|Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū|Moji}} and {{wp|Shimonoseki}}.<br />
* The Japanese holiday ''{{wp|Hinamatsuri}}'' (means Doll Festival, but sometimes referred to as Girls' Day) is featured in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (dubbed as the [[Princess Festival]]).<br />
* The Japanese holiday {{wp|Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} (''Kodomo no Hi'') is featured in ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' (dubbed as [[Kids Day]]).<br />
* [[Christmas]] is mentioned several times in the anime and manga. [[Santa Claus]] is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]] who first appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''. In the dub, Santa's home is called the [[North Pole]].<br />
* In ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'', James mentions the presence of {{wp|Pablo Picasso|Picasso}} and {{wp|Rembrandt}}'s paintings at his home.<br />
* In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', Meowth asks if they saw the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] in a {{wp|Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling}} movie.<br />
* In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', Jessie says that {{wp|Albert Einstein}} created the {{wp|Incandescent light bulb|light bulb}}. Max corrects her, saying that {{wp|Thomas Edison}} was the creator.<br />
* NPCs in the [[core series]] games are regularly named after real-world people.<br />
** In the [[Generation IV]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, one of the potential NPC opponents is {{tc|Guitarist}} Iggy, a reference to {{wp|Iggy Pop}}.<br />
** [[Johto Route 35]], [[Connecting Cave]], [[Hau'oli Cemetery]], and [[Viridian Forest]] (in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]) each contain a Trainer whose Japanese name is ''Ikue'' (in the latter two cases, this name was preserved in other languages as well) and who uses a Pikachu. [[Ikue Ohtani]] is the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]].<br />
** [[Alola Route 5]] contains a [[Double Battle]] against trainers named Isa and Nico, named in honor of the daughters of [[Eric Medalle]], a Pokémon creative director who was killed in an accident during the time [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] were in development.<ref>[https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/03/21/pokemon-eric-medalle-seattle-weather-falling-tree/82094134/ Falling tree kills Pokémon designer and Detroit native Eric Medalle - Detroit Free Press]</ref><br />
** In {{game|Sword and Shield|s}}, an [[Artist]] NPC named Kapoor can [[In-game trade|trade]] with the player, a reference to British artist Anish Kapoor.<br />
** In {{game|Crystal}}, several Trainers in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} are references to [[Staff of Pokémon Crystal|people involved in the creation of the game]].<ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/tower-references/ iimarck.us - Battle Tower In‐Jokes]</ref><br />
*** {{tc|Guitarist}} Masuda is a reference to [[Junichi Masuda]], Crystal's music director.<br />
*** {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Tajiri is a reference to Pokémon's creator, [[Satoshi Tajiri]], and his childhood fixation with bug catching.<br />
*** {{tc|Scientist}} Mori is a reference to Akito Mori, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
*** {{tc|Teacher}} Kawakami is a reference to Naoko Kawakami, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} mentions the {{wp|hula}} dance to a [[Kimono Girl]] while in the [[Ecruteak City#Kimono Dance Theater|Kimono Dance Theater]].<br />
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, six of the [[Seven Sages]] quote proverbs from several Chinese philosophers.<br />
** [[Zinzolin]] quotes a proverb from ''{{wp|Mencius (book)|Mencius}}'' and a line from ''{{wp|Tao Te Ching}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Gorm]] quotes a proverb from {{wp|Sun Tzu}}'s ''{{wp|The Art of War}}'' in Pinwheel Forest, and a line from both The {{wp|Analects}} and ''{{wp|Huainanzi}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Bronius]] quotes another line from ''Tao Te Ching'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Giallo]] quotes another line from ''Mencius'' at N's Castle.<br />
** In the Japanese version, [[Ryoku]] quotes a line from ''{{wp|Zhuangzi (book)|Zhuangzi}}'' at N's Castle. In both versions, he also quotes a proverb by {{wp|Song Dynasty}} philosopher Hu Yin at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Rood]] quotes another proverb from the Analects and made a reference to a Chinese idiom at N's Castle.<br />
* In {{4v|Black|White}}, the woman in [[Mistralton City]] who normally gives a [[Heart Scale]] in exchange for ten [[Sweet Heart]]s will trade a Heart Scale for only five Sweet Hearts on {{wp|Valentine's Day}} and {{wp|White Day}}.<br />
* {{p|Archeops}}'s name is possibly derived from ''Cheops'', the Greek name for Egyptian pharaoh {{wp|Khufu}}.<br />
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==Other references to the real world==<br />
* In all of the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} and some [[Spin-off Pokémon games|side series]] games, there is a [[Nintendo]] gaming console in the {{player}}'s [[Player's house|bedroom]]. This is a reference to the real-world gaming company that owns the [[Pokémon|franchise]].<br />
* An old man at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] says that the first manned flight to the moon was in 1969, same as in the real world.<br />
* {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] [[Pokédex]] entries mention both Pokémon being able to easily knock out an {{wp|Indian Elephant}}, an [[Animals in the Pokémon world|actual animal]]. However, in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], Raichu's entry instead mentions {{p|Copperajah}}.<br />
* The {{p|Arceus}} event that takes place in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} includes real life pictures in the game.<br />
* {{p|Porygon}}'s [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] Pokédex entries mentions it was created "20 years ago", referencing the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green.<br />
* In ''[[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]]'', a painting within the resort created by {{p|Beheeyem}} bears a striking resemblance to ''{{wp|Relativity (M. C. Escher)|Relativity}}'' by {{wp|M. C. Escher}}.<br />
* One of the hotels Ash and his group tried to stay at and ultimately failed to do so in the episode ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This!]]'' featured a painting of a tiger near grass, mirroring a similar painting found at {{wp|Azuchi Castle}}.<br />
* The nameless movie May describes in ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' is a reference to the movie ''{{wp|Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic}}''.<br />
* In {{an|Dawn}}'s flashback in ''[[DP161|Yes In Dee Dee, It's Dawn]]'', a teacher tells her students a tale about {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Turtwig}}, which is similar to "{{wp|The Tortoise and the Hare}}".<br />
* In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', Ash dreams about being in an alternate reality where no Pokémon exist and children attend regular school.<br />
* Multiple references to the geographical relations between the real world locations the in-game regions are based on have been made throughout the games; for example, a {{tc|Swimmer}} on [[Galar Route 9]] says people have {{wp|List of successful English Channel swimmers|successfully swum}} between [[Kalos]] and [[Galar]].<br />
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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--[[User:Joshuamanimtim2|Snorlax]] 06:18, 21 May 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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He is also the main reason to include many differents countries slangs to the whole Team Rocket, mostly mexican ones because of where the dub is translated. {{unsigned|Mephisto}}<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:30, 24 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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[[User:ILoveArceus|ILoveArceus]] ([[User talk:ILoveArceus|talk]]) 21:33, 5 June 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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¿What do you think?<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
--[[User:Kirigayaray|Kirigayaray]] ([[User talk:Kirigayaray|talk]]) 05:06, 30 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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E.g.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those "references" are not reliable proofs but Original Research made by you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proofs.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish cities (Zaragoza, Toledo, Barcelona and Madrid), and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::I hope you can see the irony of saying that after removing the comparisons and preventing others from making their own judgement. Did you seek consensus? No, you went in and deleted everything because, in your opinion, "it's not even remotely based in Lisbon". When the first trailer released, you could see people online comparing it to Praça do Comércio and also noticing the rose of winds before we even knew if there were concrete references to Portugal at all in the game. At first, I wasn't convinced about Lisbon either and didn't even change the Mesagoza section until I found a good amount of evidence in the favor of that. You left the reference to the Puente de Alcántara, which was also part of that same research, but everything else is invalid? Why, because it's not Spain? If something looks very similar to a real life counterpart, shouldn't it be at the very least mentioned as a possible inspiration? Because that's your argument for Alfornada and Andalusia. - {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
:::::::::Alfornada has direct references to Spain and its language in its different versions. The same cannot be said of Mesagoza, which does not present evidence of Lisbon in any of its linguistic versions. That is the main difference.<br />
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:::::::::"People online comparing..." does not seem like a reasonable or reliable source either. And many of your references are very far-fetched or directly also exist in Madrid and in other Spanish cities where Mesagoza is based.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::I agree with KryptonLion. There's no reason why Paldea is exclusively Spanish. On the top of the page, it says "This article contains fan speculation. There is no solid evidence for or against some parts of this article." But I agree, there shouldn't be sections with very little evidence/speculation that is out of left field,(the Andorra section). But when there's some relation, I think it should be added. There are sections of the page that makes even less sense (the desert in Unova as the world trade center cite as an example). <br />
::::::::Nemona's house definitely has some references to Gibraltar. Location wise, it fits perfectly. Also, the Great Ball is clearly a small nod to Great Britain. The only other great ball in the area is the one next to a tree behind the fence of your house.I don't think anyone (the devs or otherwise) would explicitly confirm nor deny small nods anyways.[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 20:40, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::Nobody said that Paldea is exclusively Spain. And the notes cannot be literally the first thing that comes to mind, they need clear references , nor can be huge texts, they are notes as the name indicates.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:47, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::I agree, that they shouldn't be huge texts, but I respectfully disagree with how the references need to be clear when a lot of the page gives locations that make less sense than Gibraltar (Join avenue as the empire state building and unova route 4 as the world trade center site with no references to interviews, in game dialogue etc) when location wise, Gibraltar fits perfectly. It's a really small nod (the great ball) but it fits. I really don't think the devs would put a "Nemona's house is owned by Galar" or anything explicit like that. <br />
::::::::::The North Paldean Sea/Llívia-Andorra makes even less sense as they are both in the Pyrenees and location wise would fit more with País Vasco and Navarra. [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 21:07, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::::::Yes, I agree that this about Andorra and Llivia is quite far-fetched, even so I think there are references to Andorra. I will look for references from Andorra when I can.<br />
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:::::::::::I don't think there are any references to Gibraltar. Poco Path in Spanish is Sendero Cahiz, a reference to Cadiz, so it is much more likely that it is the city of Algeciras, in Cadiz, which also coincides perfectly in geography. A "Great Ball" item as a reference to the United Kingdom seems very farfetched to me, I wouldn't take that as a reference, honestly. Cabo Poco is also a word in Spanish, and is a reference to a cape, which is really what the place is. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::::I agree that the Gibraltar reference should be added back. The location and topology match, unlike unfortunately Andorra. I will echo what has been said in an edit comment a while back: Gibraltar is disputed between Spain and the UK, so it's no surprise that the Spanish translation would rather reference Cadíz. Again, town names (apart from the French which are mostly on point), are very unreliable, such as Levincia being called Fermanca (from Salamanca, on the other side of the peninsula) in German. Ideally, we should be looking at geography first. If that doesn't match, then are there clear references such as in Mesagoza and Barcelona? Then, what other details can we take from the location, such as the theater from Mérida in Medali or the rose of winds from Lisbon in Mesagoza. The names can hint at specific places (Porto Marinada), the biggest city in the area (Frigao), or be completely off-base (Fermanca), so Cahiz shouldn't deter us for keeping the Gibraltar reference, especially with the potential Great Ball reference. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 21:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::::::::No, it's not just the Spanish version. No version of the game references Gibraltar, and all versions refer to Spanish words and places. Algeciras also match in location and has much more sense. <br />
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::::::::::::::A Great Ball is neither a reference to the UK nor a reasonable piece of evidence, let's be honest. The place is clearly a reference to southern Andalusia as all the names suggest.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:45, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: That same architecture can be found in Algarve, where the city matches geographically. The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable, especially German who calls the obviously inspired by Costa Nova "Puerto", and what everyone agrees to be "Plato", they call "Prato", the Portuguese word for it. Fornada is a batch of baked goods in Portuguese, and Al is the arabic definite article, which can also be found in Algarve (Al-Gharb) and other Moorish influced words and location names. Alfornada literally means "the batch". Also, in French, every town seems to reference a real-life geographic match much more closely, and in this case the name Alforneira comes from Albufeira, in Algarve. I think a note could be added about also resembling Andalusia, but it's overwhelmingly clear that this is a heavily inspired Moorish town with a lot of references to its real-life location in Algarve. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:56, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::"The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable"<br />
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::In fact, yes they are. The names of the cities in different languages refer to the inspirations they took. Its something pretty common in Pokémon.<br />
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::Fornada also literally means the same thing in Catalan and Galician (batch of baked goods), and Al is also an Arabic prefix in Spain, very present in Andalusia, formerly Al-Andalus, or even in the current Andalusian city of Almería.<br />
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::Taking into account that all the architecture of Alfornada also exists in Andalusia, I see obvious that it can also be based in Andalusia. In Italian, it's even "Las Brasas", a phrase entirely in the Spanish language.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::What you are saying may be true, but the "problem" with that is that Spain and Portugal have a lot in common... What I mean by this is that it would probably be possible to argue that both countries inspired almost all locations in the game. Therefore, unless we find some irrefutable evidence that suggests that a given place is indeed inspired by both countries (e.g., Mesagoza), it would be best to opt for the most obvious choice (in this case, Portugal). As KryptonLion has pointed out, the location, name, houses, and landmarks perfectly match with the Algarve region of Portugal (mainly Sagres). What seals the deal (at least to me) is that KryptonLion has also provided concrete examples of landmarks that are clearly inspired by Algarve. Thus, I think that Algarve is the way to go. Again, I think that we should consider that Alfornada is based solely on Portugal because, otherwise, this article would become a mess since every single location could be a reference to both countries (and maybe also Andorra). I just think that, in this case, Valentio's arguments simply pale in comparison to KryptonLion's.[[User:SleepySheep|SleepySheep]] ([[User talk:SleepySheep|talk]]) 22:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::I mean, you could hide better the fact that you are a new account to serve as sockpuppet of [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]]. At this rate, I'm going to have to report you for multi-account. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]])<br />
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:::::No, I'm not... Why would assume that? Just because I agree with KryptonLion? That's so sad... I am sorry, but I am just stating my opinion, and I don't agree with you in this case. You don't have to take it personally. I tried to be nice to you, I don't get why you are being so rude to me. For the record, I seriously doubt that making these kinds of accusations without proof is okay but whatever, keep crying about it. Also, what if that was my first post? Everyone has to make their first post eventually...[[User:SleepySheep|SleepySheep]] ([[User talk:SleepySheep|talk]]) 23:03, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::You are a new account, and your first contribution is to go to the Talk Page to agree with [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] when, coincidentally, a consensus is being sought with Alfornada and Mesagoza. And not only that, but also your IP instead matches that of KryptonLion. Don't try to fool anyone, It's unfortunate what you are doing.<br />
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::::::I was thinking of turning a blind eye, but now you've definitely earned the report.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]])<br />
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::::::If you really want to, go for it, I honestly don't care. But I have told you once and I'll tell you again: I am not KryptonLion. Believe me if you want. I love how you mention my IP, as if that is actually true! Also, I think that I created this account about a week ago, so yeah. Just don't bother me anymore with this.[[User:SleepySheep|SleepySheep]] ([[User talk:SleepySheep|talk]]) 23:30, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::: You are a Sockpuppet account with the same location of KryptonLion and whose only contribution is to agree with him in a moment of reaching consensus after an Edit Warring by KryptonLion. You are already reported. "If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it's probably a duck." [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]])</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621982Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T23:40:21Z<p>Valentio: /* Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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He is also the main reason to include many differents countries slangs to the whole Team Rocket, mostly mexican ones because of where the dub is translated. {{unsigned|Mephisto}}<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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'''Japanese Wikipedia pages to add:'''<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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'''English Wikipedia pages to add:'''<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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[[User:KameXros|KameXros]] 17:09, 16 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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¿What do you think?<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
--[[User:Kirigayaray|Kirigayaray]] ([[User talk:Kirigayaray|talk]]) 05:06, 30 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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E.g.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those "references" are not reliable proofs but Original Research made by you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proofs.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish cities (Zaragoza, Toledo, Barcelona and Madrid), and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::I hope you can see the irony of saying that after removing the comparisons and preventing others from making their own judgement. Did you seek consensus? No, you went in and deleted everything because, in your opinion, "it's not even remotely based in Lisbon". When the first trailer released, you could see people online comparing it to Praça do Comércio and also noticing the rose of winds before we even knew if there were concrete references to Portugal at all in the game. At first, I wasn't convinced about Lisbon either and didn't even change the Mesagoza section until I found a good amount of evidence in the favor of that. You left the reference to the Puente de Alcántara, which was also part of that same research, but everything else is invalid? Why, because it's not Spain? If something looks very similar to a real life counterpart, shouldn't it be at the very least mentioned as a possible inspiration? Because that's your argument for Alfornada and Andalusia. - {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
:::::::::Alfornada has direct references to Spain and its language in its different versions. The same cannot be said of Mesagoza, which does not present evidence of Lisbon in any of its linguistic versions. That is the main difference.<br />
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:::::::::"People online comparing..." does not seem like a reasonable or reliable source either. And many of your references are very far-fetched or directly also exist in Madrid and in other Spanish cities where Mesagoza is based.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::I agree with KryptonLion. There's no reason why Paldea is exclusively Spanish. On the top of the page, it says "This article contains fan speculation. There is no solid evidence for or against some parts of this article." But I agree, there shouldn't be sections with very little evidence/speculation that is out of left field,(the Andorra section). But when there's some relation, I think it should be added. There are sections of the page that makes even less sense (the desert in Unova as the world trade center cite as an example). <br />
::::::::Nemona's house definitely has some references to Gibraltar. Location wise, it fits perfectly. Also, the Great Ball is clearly a small nod to Great Britain. The only other great ball in the area is the one next to a tree behind the fence of your house.I don't think anyone (the devs or otherwise) would explicitly confirm nor deny small nods anyways.[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 20:40, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::Nobody said that Paldea is exclusively Spain. And the notes cannot be literally the first thing that comes to mind, they need clear references , nor can be huge texts, they are notes as the name indicates.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:47, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::I agree, that they shouldn't be huge texts, but I respectfully disagree with how the references need to be clear when a lot of the page gives locations that make less sense than Gibraltar (Join avenue as the empire state building and unova route 4 as the world trade center site with no references to interviews, in game dialogue etc) when location wise, Gibraltar fits perfectly. It's a really small nod (the great ball) but it fits. I really don't think the devs would put a "Nemona's house is owned by Galar" or anything explicit like that. <br />
::::::::::The North Paldean Sea/Llívia-Andorra makes even less sense as they are both in the Pyrenees and location wise would fit more with País Vasco and Navarra. [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 21:07, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::::::Yes, I agree that this about Andorra and Llivia is quite far-fetched, even so I think there are references to Andorra. I will look for references from Andorra when I can.<br />
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:::::::::::I don't think there are any references to Gibraltar. Poco Path in Spanish is Sendero Cahiz, a reference to Cadiz, so it is much more likely that it is the city of Algeciras, in Cadiz, which also coincides perfectly in geography. A "Great Ball" item as a reference to the United Kingdom seems very farfetched to me, I wouldn't take that as a reference, honestly. Cabo Poco is also a word in Spanish, and is a reference to a cape, which is really what the place is. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::::I agree that the Gibraltar reference should be added back. The location and topology match, unlike unfortunately Andorra. I will echo what has been said in an edit comment a while back: Gibraltar is disputed between Spain and the UK, so it's no surprise that the Spanish translation would rather reference Cadíz. Again, town names (apart from the French which are mostly on point), are very unreliable, such as Levincia being called Fermanca (from Salamanca, on the other side of the peninsula) in German. Ideally, we should be looking at geography first. If that doesn't match, then are there clear references such as in Mesagoza and Barcelona? Then, what other details can we take from the location, such as the theater from Mérida in Medali or the rose of winds from Lisbon in Mesagoza. The names can hint at specific places (Porto Marinada), the biggest city in the area (Frigao), or be completely off-base (Fermanca), so Cahiz shouldn't deter us for keeping the Gibraltar reference, especially with the potential Great Ball reference. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 21:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::::::::No, it's not just the Spanish version. No version of the game references Gibraltar, and all versions refer to Spanish words and places. Algeciras also match in location and has much more sense. <br />
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::::::::::::::English: Cabo Poco - From cabo (cape) and poco (little in Spanish)<br />
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::::::::::::::A Great Ball is neither a reference to the UK nor a reasonable piece of evidence, let's be honest. The place is clearly a reference to southern Andalusia as all the names suggest.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:45, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- The word "Forno", present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: That same architecture can be found in Algarve, where the city matches geographically. The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable, especially German who calls the obviously inspired by Costa Nova "Puerto", and what everyone agrees to be "Plato", they call "Prato", the Portuguese word for it. Fornada is a batch of baked goods in Portuguese, and Al is the arabic definite article, which can also be found in Algarve (Al-Gharb) and other Moorish influced words and location names. Alfornada literally means "the batch". Also, in French, every town seems to reference a real-life geographic match much more closely, and in this case the name Alforneira comes from Albufeira, in Algarve. I think a note could be added about also resembling Andalusia, but it's overwhelmingly clear that this is a heavily inspired Moorish town with a lot of references to its real-life location in Algarve. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:56, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::"The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable"<br />
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::In fact, yes they are. The names of the cities in different languages refer to the inspirations they took. Its something pretty common in Pokémon.<br />
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::Fornada also literally means the same thing in Catalan and Galician (batch of baked goods), and Al is also an Arabic prefix in Spain, very present in Andalusia, formerly Al-Andalus, or even in the current Andalusian city of Almería.<br />
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::Taking into account that all the architecture of Alfornada also exists in Andalusia, I see obvious that it can also be based in Andalusia. In Italian, it's even "Las Brasas", a phrase entirely in the Spanish language.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::What you are saying may be true, but the "problem" with that is that Spain and Portugal have a lot in common... What I mean by this is that it would probably be possible to argue that both countries inspired almost all locations in the game. Therefore, unless we find some irrefutable evidence that suggests that a given place is indeed inspired by both countries (e.g., Mesagoza), it would be best to opt for the most obvious choice (in this case, Portugal). As KryptonLion has pointed out, the location, name, houses, and landmarks perfectly match with the Algarve region of Portugal (mainly Sagres). What seals the deal (at least to me) is that KryptonLion has also provided concrete examples of landmarks that are clearly inspired by Algarve. Thus, I think that Algarve is the way to go. Again, I think that we should consider that Alfornada is based solely on Portugal because, otherwise, this article would become a mess since every single location could be a reference to both countries (and maybe also Andorra). I just think that, in this case, Valentio's arguments simply pale in comparison to KryptonLion's.[[User:SleepySheep|SleepySheep]] ([[User talk:SleepySheep|talk]]) 22:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::I mean, you could hide better the fact that you are a new account to serve as sockpuppet of [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]]. At this rate, I'm going to have to report you for multi-account. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]])<br />
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:::::No, I'm not... Why would assume that? Just because I agree with KryptonLion? That's so sad... I am sorry, but I am just stating my opinion, and I don't agree with you in this case. You don't have to take it personally. I tried to be nice to you, I don't get why you are being so rude to me. For the record, I seriously doubt that making these kinds of accusations without proof is okay but whatever, keep crying about it. Also, what if that was my first post? Everyone has to make their first post eventually...[[User:SleepySheep|SleepySheep]] ([[User talk:SleepySheep|talk]]) 23:03, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::You are a new account, and your first contribution is to go to the Talk Page to agree with [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] when, coincidentally, a consensus is being sought with Alfornada and Mesagoza. And not only that, but also your IP instead matches that of KryptonLion. Don't try to fool anyone, It's unfortunate what you are doing.<br />
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::::::I was thinking of turning a blind eye, but now you've definitely earned the report.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]])<br />
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::::::If you really want to, go for it, I honestly don't care. But I have told you once and I'll tell you again: I am not KryptonLion. Believe me if you want. I love how you mention my IP, as if that is actually true! Also, I think that I created this account about a week ago, so yeah. Just don't bother me anymore with this.[[User:SleepySheep|SleepySheep]] ([[User talk:SleepySheep|talk]]) 23:30, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::: You are a Sockpuppet account with the same location of KryptonLion and whose only contribution is to agree with him in a moment of reaching consensus after an Edit Warring by KryptonLion. You are already reported. "If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it's probably a duck." [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]])</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621978Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T23:33:23Z<p>Valentio: /* Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
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::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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[[User:KameXros|KameXros]] 17:09, 16 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those "references" are not reliable proofs but Original Research made by you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proofs.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish cities (Zaragoza, Toledo, Barcelona and Madrid), and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::I hope you can see the irony of saying that after removing the comparisons and preventing others from making their own judgement. Did you seek consensus? No, you went in and deleted everything because, in your opinion, "it's not even remotely based in Lisbon". When the first trailer released, you could see people online comparing it to Praça do Comércio and also noticing the rose of winds before we even knew if there were concrete references to Portugal at all in the game. At first, I wasn't convinced about Lisbon either and didn't even change the Mesagoza section until I found a good amount of evidence in the favor of that. You left the reference to the Puente de Alcántara, which was also part of that same research, but everything else is invalid? Why, because it's not Spain? If something looks very similar to a real life counterpart, shouldn't it be at the very least mentioned as a possible inspiration? Because that's your argument for Alfornada and Andalusia. - {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
:::::::::Alfornada has direct references to Spain and its language in its different versions. The same cannot be said of Mesagoza, which does not present evidence of Lisbon in any of its linguistic versions. That is the main difference.<br />
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:::::::::"People online comparing..." does not seem like a reasonable or reliable source either. And many of your references are very far-fetched or directly also exist in Madrid and in other Spanish cities where Mesagoza is based.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::I agree with KryptonLion. There's no reason why Paldea is exclusively Spanish. On the top of the page, it says "This article contains fan speculation. There is no solid evidence for or against some parts of this article." But I agree, there shouldn't be sections with very little evidence/speculation that is out of left field,(the Andorra section). But when there's some relation, I think it should be added. There are sections of the page that makes even less sense (the desert in Unova as the world trade center cite as an example). <br />
::::::::Nemona's house definitely has some references to Gibraltar. Location wise, it fits perfectly. Also, the Great Ball is clearly a small nod to Great Britain. The only other great ball in the area is the one next to a tree behind the fence of your house.I don't think anyone (the devs or otherwise) would explicitly confirm nor deny small nods anyways.[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 20:40, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::Nobody said that Paldea is exclusively Spain. And the notes cannot be literally the first thing that comes to mind, they need clear references , nor can be huge texts, they are notes as the name indicates.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:47, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::I agree, that they shouldn't be huge texts, but I respectfully disagree with how the references need to be clear when a lot of the page gives locations that make less sense than Gibraltar (Join avenue as the empire state building and unova route 4 as the world trade center site with no references to interviews, in game dialogue etc) when location wise, Gibraltar fits perfectly. It's a really small nod (the great ball) but it fits. I really don't think the devs would put a "Nemona's house is owned by Galar" or anything explicit like that. <br />
::::::::::The North Paldean Sea/Llívia-Andorra makes even less sense as they are both in the Pyrenees and location wise would fit more with País Vasco and Navarra. [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 21:07, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::::::Yes, I agree that this about Andorra and Llivia is quite far-fetched, even so I think there are references to Andorra. I will look for references from Andorra when I can.<br />
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:::::::::::I don't think there are any references to Gibraltar. Poco Path in Spanish is Sendero Cahiz, a reference to Cadiz, so it is much more likely that it is the city of Algeciras, in Cadiz, which also coincides perfectly in geography. A "Great Ball" item as a reference to the United Kingdom seems very farfetched to me, I wouldn't take that as a reference, honestly. Cabo Poco is also a word in Spanish, and is a reference to a cape, which is really what the place is. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::::I agree that the Gibraltar reference should be added back. The location and topology match, unlike unfortunately Andorra. I will echo what has been said in an edit comment a while back: Gibraltar is disputed between Spain and the UK, so it's no surprise that the Spanish translation would rather reference Cadíz. Again, town names (apart from the French which are mostly on point), are very unreliable, such as Levincia being called Fermanca (from Salamanca, on the other side of the peninsula) in German. Ideally, we should be looking at geography first. If that doesn't match, then are there clear references such as in Mesagoza and Barcelona? Then, what other details can we take from the location, such as the theater from Mérida in Medali or the rose of winds from Lisbon in Mesagoza. The names can hint at specific places (Porto Marinada), the biggest city in the area (Frigao), or be completely off-base (Fermanca), so Cahiz shouldn't deter us for keeping the Gibraltar reference, especially with the potential Great Ball reference. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 21:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::::::::No, it's not just the Spanish version. No version of the game references Gibraltar, and all versions refer to Spanish words and places. Algeciras also match in location and has much more sense. <br />
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::::::::::::::English: Cabo Poco - From cabo (cape) and poco (little in Spanish)<br />
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::::::::::::::A Great Ball is neither a reference to the UK nor a reasonable piece of evidence, let's be honest. The place is clearly a reference to southern Andalusia as all the names suggest.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:45, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- The word "Forno", present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: That same architecture can be found in Algarve, where the city matches geographically. The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable, especially German who calls the obviously inspired by Costa Nova "Puerto", and what everyone agrees to be "Plato", they call "Prato", the Portuguese word for it. Fornada is a batch of baked goods in Portuguese, and Al is the arabic definite article, which can also be found in Algarve (Al-Gharb) and other Moorish influced words and location names. Alfornada literally means "the batch". Also, in French, every town seems to reference a real-life geographic match much more closely, and in this case the name Alforneira comes from Albufeira, in Algarve. I think a note could be added about also resembling Andalusia, but it's overwhelmingly clear that this is a heavily inspired Moorish town with a lot of references to its real-life location in Algarve. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:56, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::"The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable"<br />
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::In fact, yes they are. The names of the cities in different languages refer to the inspirations they took. Its something pretty common in Pokémon.<br />
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::Fornada also literally means the same thing in Catalan and Galician (batch of baked goods), and Al is also an Arabic prefix in Spain, very present in Andalusia, formerly Al-Andalus, or even in the current Andalusian city of Almería.<br />
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::Taking into account that all the architecture of Alfornada also exists in Andalusia, I see obvious that it can also be based in Andalusia. In Italian, it's even "Las Brasas", a phrase entirely in the Spanish language.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::What you are saying may be true, but the "problem" with that is that Spain and Portugal have a lot in common... What I mean by this is that it would probably be possible to argue that both countries inspired almost all locations in the game. Therefore, unless we find some irrefutable evidence that suggests that a given place is indeed inspired by both countries (e.g., Mesagoza), it would be best to opt for the most obvious choice (in this case, Portugal). As KryptonLion has pointed out, the location, name, houses, and landmarks perfectly match with the Algarve region of Portugal (mainly Sagres). What seals the deal (at least to me) is that KryptonLion has also provided concrete examples of landmarks that are clearly inspired by Algarve. Thus, I think that Algarve is the way to go. Again, I think that we should consider that Alfornada is based solely on Portugal because, otherwise, this article would become a mess since every single location could be a reference to both countries (and maybe also Andorra). I just think that, in this case, Valentio's arguments simply pale in comparison to KryptonLion's.[[User:SleepySheep|SleepySheep]] ([[User talk:SleepySheep|talk]]) 22:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::I mean, you could hide better the fact that you are a new account to serve as sockpuppet of [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]]. At this rate, I'm going to have to report you for multi-account. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]])<br />
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:::::No, I'm not... Why would assume that? Just because I agree with KryptonLion? That's so sad... I am sorry, but I am just stating my opinion, and I don't agree with you in this case. You don't have to take it personally. I tried to be nice to you, I don't get why you are being so rude to me. For the record, I seriously doubt that making these kinds of accusations without proof is okay but whatever, keep crying about it. Also, what if that was my first post? Everyone has to make their first post eventually...[[User:SleepySheep|SleepySheep]] ([[User talk:SleepySheep|talk]]) 23:03, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::You are a new account, and your first contribution is to go to the Talk Page to agree with [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] when, coincidentally, a consensus is being sought with Alfornada and Mesagoza. And not only that, but also your IP instead matches that of KryptonLion. Don't try to fool anyone, It's unfortunate what you are doing.<br />
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::::::I was thinking of turning a blind eye, but now you've definitely earned the report.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]])<br />
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::::::If you really want to, go for it, I honestly don't care. But I have told you once and I'll tell you again: I am not KryptonLion. Believe me if you want. I love how you mention my IP, as if that is actually true! Also, I think that I created this account about a week ago, so yeah. Just don't bother me anymore with this.[[User:SleepySheep|SleepySheep]] ([[User talk:SleepySheep|talk]]) 23:30, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Force_Fire/Archive_13&diff=3621974User talk:Force Fire/Archive 132022-12-03T23:30:45Z<p>Valentio: /* KryptonLion is using a multi-account */</p>
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== Suggestions ==<br />
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Hi! Where could I submit suggestions for the editorial board to consider? I've just finished completing the learnsets for every move in LA and with that I'd like to drastically overhaul/simplify how the move learnset templates look. It'd be a lot of work, but there is plenty of time until the next games. I already discussed the matter with [[User:SnorlaxMonster]] who broadly supported it, so I'd like to start the official process of having my suggestions evaluated/fine-tuned/accepted. You can find everything you need to know [[User:Oneofthosedf/Sandbox|in my sandbox]].<br />
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Another suggestion would be using galleries when we list the confirmed Pokémon an artist has designed. This seems pretty straight-forward to me, I hope I don't need to list reasons as to why. It would really help people understand and appreciate the artists more.<br />
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[[User:Oneofthosedf|Oneofthosedf]] ([[User talk:Oneofthosedf|talk]]) 20:50, 18 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:Could I at least get an answer? Or could you redirect me to a person who can help me with the process?<br />
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: '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]] 15:52, 24 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Apologies for the late response. I'll briefly go over your points. Point 1 and 4 seem to go hand in hand, I wouldn't mind using the sugimori artwork in favor of the menusprites for single image templates. Using them for a list makes the template look larger than it needs to be, so menusprites (being smaller) works better imo. As for the types, the older ones are preferred because the text is larger than those on the newer symbols. The new symbol may look nicer but it doesn't help those unaware of what those smbol represents.<br />
::For points 2 and 3, Maahirmomtaz is in the wrong here. I have no idea why they are making those edits and someone should ask them why on their talk page. If they doesn't respond, then staff can make them respond. Using the sup template for game specific moves is indeed how we do things. Though I do agree that it has recently gotten ridiculous, and your templates are indeed a better way of showing them. I don't think having both games and generations in one header would be confusing, as long as the reader understands the purpose of such layout.<br />
::For point 5, I'm 50/50 on it. I think they should be separated for being completely different learning methods, but I can understand merging them to save space.<br />
::As for the galleries, eh. We don't do that for voice actor articles, so I don't think it's worth doing it for the designer articles. Just bloats the article up, imo.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 07:29, 1 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::Thank you for the response. I hope I didn't come off as arrogant, but I'm just used to sending a reminder to offices IRL. There was no frustration behind it.<br />
:::The two points that I care about most are #3 and #5, the ones that would require the most work and the ones that are most needed. I'll address all of them one by one briefly.<br />
:::'''1:''' I just think the different line heights look pretty jarring. Consistency is always the best, and considering we can fix all the templates that use menusprites this easily, it should be done. I do dislike that all of them need to be 68x68, but that's life. Nothing we can do about that (unless of course we move away from pixel art, which gives us endless sclability options).<br />
:::'''2&3:''' I think they noticed the situation getting ridiculous as well. If my suggestions are accepted, we would only need to use the superscripts for the few forms and new Pokémon that were introduced in Pt, B2W2, ORAS and USUM. I trust the reader will understand it. But we can always leave a note in the footer explaining that Gen VII and Gen VIII needed to be broken up.<br />
:::'''4:''' I think the era of menusprites is over. We'll inevitably get confirmation in a few months when the SV trailers start to showcase some gameplay. But neither BDSP nor LA uses them anymore. I think it's done. Consistency is always the best move, and a core quality of Bulbapedia. I love the spritework personally, but they don't look as good on the Switch as they do on Bulbapedia. We can't keep using menusprites and the LA headshots with whatever SV will introduce, then a possible fourth artstyle by the end of 2023. I understand the issue with the Sugimori artworks taking up too much place, but technically they wouldn't. There would be just less white spaces. I pray for a game where every Pokémon is available again (mainly for this reason), but until then the Sugimori artworks are the only thing every Pokémon has (Eiscue forms and Galarian Zen Darmanitan don't need to be incldued, thankfully). I also don't think they look bad, I can try making a longer list with 100+ Pokémon if that's something you think would be more convincing.<br />
:::'''4:''' As for the type bars, I'm not sure that I understand your complaint. I don't see why we'd need to use the ones from 2006. AFAIK the Fairy type bars are fan-made. My sandbox displays the version with the type names. They are perfectly legible, and the symbols aren't too small either. The colors broadly fit the colors Bulbapedia uses as well. We should move away from pixel art, because monitors with higher resolutions don't accommodate them too well. I need to zoom out a whole lot for them to look crisp. Ironically the type bars I am using are now obsolete as well, BDSP, LA and SV use a new version, so I shall implement those (though I'd need permission to remove the dead space around them).<br />
:::'''5:''' This is partly about future-proofing, partly about reducing bloat, and partly about displaying information as neatly as possible. I am certain we will get new learning/tutoring methods later down the line, and we don't need another section for Giga Drain with 300+ entries that contains the same information. It also addressed the issue with moves that keep going for TMs to tutors to TRs, then back to tutors, etc. I don't think it would be confusing at all.<br />
:::'''Galleries:''' I wouldn't want them to be used on voice actor pages either, utterly useless IMO. I think there is a stronger argument for displaying artworks on the pages of the designers. A list just feels lifeless, while a gallery feels respectful to the artists, and helps users understand their design philosophy.<br />
:::I want to get as much input from experienced users as possible. I really want these changes to accommodate everyone, since I think this is the way going forward and something no other big sites have. How should I go about gaining supporters for this? I refrained from writing individual community members as I feel that constitutes as spam. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 12:57, 1 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Your posts doesn't seem arrogant or confrontational at all. I can understand wanting to bump a discussion when an admin doesn't respond to it. If you want to reach out to more users but not spam multiple talk pages, you can always use the [[Editor's hub]] talk page. Though going to a staff member works just as well, as they will most likely relay the message onto the other staff members in the staff discord.<br />
::::1: Nothing we can do if the images are of varying sizes. We can't expand the smallest menusprite to be the same size as the largest menusprite.<br />
::::2/3: Seems we are in agreement on this. I don't mind separate columns within a generation for separate games.<br />
::::4: I was actually under the impression that the artwork would make the other cells have more whitespace than needed as opposed to menusprites, but checking now, doesn't seem to be the case. Probably is more ideal looking comparing the two again.<br />
::::4: As for the types, (if I remember correctly) that was what was mentioned as the reason for using the older type images in a staff chat. The text would appear too small in the size we would have them, as opposed to the older images where the text were essentially the image. It's probably fine for mobile, but not so much for desktop.<br />
::::5: Yeah, not entirely against reducing repeated information, so I won't be bother if we do decide to merge them together.<br />
::::Galleries: That's understandable. I think having the images be smaller would change my mind, just having them how it is on your page makes it seem cluttered.<br />
::::And just a couple points about your templates: I think leaving the tutor/tm/tr row white works best to avoid color clashes (using EP for IoA may or may not be confused with CT, unless there's not much of a difference in movesets), and leaving out games where the move isn't coded in makes sense (though I think a note in the footnote might be best to avoid confused users asking questions).--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 14:53, 2 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::1: I was thinking about what we have on the [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]] page. The version-exclusive list already uses the Moveevtrytm template, so we'd only need to change the headers (I think). The images are not altered, only centered. I am not exactly sure which part of the code makes them appear this way, but you can't deny that it looks more cohesive.<br />
:::::4: Here is an image (https://imgur.com/n0czury) I want you to look at. I use 2560x1440 monitors and at default zoom, everything on Bulbapedia appears to me as it does in the bottom row. Amazing for artworks. So much detail. Terrible for spritework, unfortunately. In order to enjoy them, I need to use 80% zoom (the standard for smaller resolutions), which makes everything tiny. You can also compare the readability of the type bars on the image. Exact same font height. I think one can read both just fine. By completely getting rid of spritework, we now have a zoom-proof wiki. People who are hard of seeing can now freely zoom in without the fear of blurry pixelart. So my proposal actually accommodates readability, if you think about it. It also shows that we don't need to stick with 68px, we can go smaller, if we want to further reduce scrolling. Or we can use 70px on move pages, but go with 50px for the headers on Pokémon pages. Endless possibilities. It would need some manual work, since the naming conventions for menusprites and Sugimori artwork are different, but that's part of future-proofing.<br />
:::::Galleries: Okay, I'll make some variations. I just used the default Bulbapedia gallery, I'm fine with scaling down.<br />
:::::IoA is unfortunately completely unreadable on a white background, and since it's neither a game, neither a separate DLC, using the EP superscript is more accurate. We don't list the tutor locations on the move pages (not in this case), so it doesn't matter whether it's obvious that the tutors are available on the IoA or the CT. Anyone who has access to one of them, automatically can access the other. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 15:36, 2 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::1:The way it's done on the bdsp article is indeed good, that's because the moveentry template has the image align-centered and at a height of 70px. I should note that I'm under the impression that the problem here is the size discrepancy between menusprites, hence "Nothing we can do if the images are of varying sizes." The LA menusprites, on the other hand, would lean me towards using sugimori art due to them being way different than the usual menusprites.<br />
::::::4:Seems you're using a slightly bigger screen that me. But still, for me at least, menusprites or sugimori artwork still look completely fine regardless of 80% or 100% scale. But I am leaning towards sugimori art. As for type images, I still stand by using the older ones. Same as the menusprite vs artwork, I personally can see both just fine regardless of scale, but the text of the newer images being slightly squished to make way for the symbol wuld make it slightly harder to read.<br />
::::::Galleries: They look fine now. TRG didn't really need to add examples of other designers, just one example is fine. If you are fine with the approval of one admin, you can go ahead and add the galleries.<br />
::::::Fair enough, I don't have much else to say about the templates design wise, so they're fine by me.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:45, 6 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thanks, my next post will be on the [[Bulbapedia talk:Editor's Hub|Editor's Hub]]. I am 100% on the side of using Sugimori, so I'm happy with your replies. My original idea for the type bars was just to use the highlighted texts we use everywhere else on Bulbapedia. I don't know if their implementation is feasible, but I'll ask around and if it is, I'll throw it in the suggestion. I'm thinking of something like this (visual edit, not coded): https://imgur.com/msd1Gzi. I'll go ahead and add the galleries, and I'm thankful for TRG, because they did save me a lot of work. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 14:28, 6 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Hey! I finally posted my full suggestion on the [[Bulbapedia talk:Editor's Hub|Editor's Hub]]. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 22:20, 22 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Designers ==<br />
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I had a thought that it would be nicer to find all designers by giving them navigation infobox. I made it here, can I add it? [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User:Team_Rocket_Grunt&oldid=3489199#Designer_Template]--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 16:30, 6 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Sure. Surprised we don't already have a category for them as well, though both a nav box and category would probably be redundant.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 11:47, 7 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Thanks.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 12:52, 7 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Reverting literally all of my edits ==<br />
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ForceFire, why are you reverting literally all of my edits you notice? You seem to be biased against me like I'm an undercover Soviet (which I am NOT!). Can you please explain this? [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 18:33, 12 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I monitor the recent changes regularly and check edits that catch my attention, especially if it's a user that has made problematic edits in the past. You are not the first user that I have monitored the edits of.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 19:20, 12 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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But why are you calling literally all my edits problematic? [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 19:21, 12 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Because you've either A)[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Earth_Power_(move)&diff=prev&oldid=3487028 added] [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Flygon_(Pok%C3%A9mon)&diff=prev&oldid=3476113 very] [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Giratina_(Pok%C3%A9mon)&diff=prev&oldid=3387459 unnotable] [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=May_(anime)&diff=prev&oldid=3463623 trivia] B) [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_with_gender_differences&diff=prev&oldid=3490879 constantly] [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_with_form_differences&diff=prev&oldid=3490878 reverted] edits, i.e. edit war or C) [[Talk:Pokémon controversy#Highly Risky/Inappropriate Website Link|Have very]] [[Talk:Gender#Inappropriate citation|extreme views]] [[Bulbapedia_talk:General disclaimer#Wikipedia links|on things]] that we can't control. That's why your edits are "problematic" and are worth monitoring.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 19:30, 12 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Firstly, I'll have you know that I have religious beliefs against sexuality and that's why I've tried to sex-proof Bulbapedia by removing links like that.<br />
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Second, my edit on the form difference page was a legitimate edit because there are Pokemon that change HP stay based on their formes, such as Zygarde. It says on there "other than HP" which is genuinely incorrect.<br />
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Third, you are right that I should not be adding personal opinions like my similarities to May or that Giratina is my favorite Pokemon, but some people do legitimately mistake Flygon for a Pseudo-legendary, for example. I added that piece of information specifically because I've had people say to me that Flygon among a few others is a Pseudo-legendary, and I even specified why in the trivia it was not.<br />
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At this point I think you are completely biased against me, whether it's because of stupid mistakes I did make or simply because you disagree with me, but that is no reason to treat me this way. I've been treated this way by too many people in my life and I'm tired of it. I've already mentioned this to a member of the editorial board in fact. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 22:11, 12 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:The fact that most of your edits were reverted by me is just a consequence of me monitoring the recent changes and checking edits of users that have made problematic edits in the past. You are not the first, nor are you the only, nor will you be the last user whose edits I monitor from the recent changes.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 07:29, 13 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Pages for analysis ==<br />
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Hello, I'm sending this message to ask about the possibility that these pages here meet requirements to go to mainspace. Boldore's page, I think, will fulfill the requirements from Friday's episode. I'm also sending a link with a shortcut to some Trainer templates for some characters, I know some of them don't meet the requirements, but probably one or two might work.<br />
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The other two are from events that happened and don't have pages, I tried to follow the same pattern as other events in the anime. I'm sending mainly because I have a lot of pages to be mounted in my userspace, and I want to try to reduce that amount.<br />
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* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Mewtwo (game)]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Goh's Boldore]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Ash Ketchum (A Ripple in Time)]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Pokémon Flower Arrangement]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Sinnoh Fair]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru_Wazana#Templates|Templates]]<br />
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There are some from other users, i hope I don't have a problem with that, which I also wanted to know if it was possible to be analyzed.<br />
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* [[User:Pikablu/Gladion’s Zoroark]]<br />
* [[User:05308/Professor Sycamore's Garchomp]] <br />
* [[User:Lockheedpryde/Francois]]<br />
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These are pages that I helped in some sections and that I wanted to work on more, but as they are pages of other users, I don't know if something can be done without their consent. And some of them aren't often here, so there's little point in trying to get in touch.<br />
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I thank you in advance.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 03:25, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Mewtwo's role in the game is not as notable or important to the plot of its game as Arceus is to Legends. Not every Pokemon is a sliver of importance in a game is notable for its own article. And adding its appearance in other media doesn't make it notable.<br />
:Goh's Boldore would be notable, regardless of its role in the next episodes, as it had an important role in a previous episode.<br />
:I think the Ash article is fine.<br />
:Both Flower Arrangement and Sinnoh Fair would need a bit of cleanup, some external link template at the bottom, and they're good.<br />
:For the Anime character Pokemon tmeplates, we only makes them when one of their Pokemon has an article and if they have more than one Pokemon. So only Cynthia, Korrina, Brandon, Clair, Volkner, and Barry are fine. The Adventures template seems fine, but best to ask someone who edits to manga section for their opinion.<br />
:All three are fine.<br />
:As for [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Darkest Day (anime)|these]] [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Project Mew (Mission Regis)|two]]. These are not notable. Quality over Quantity. They are too small to be articles. We want fully fleshed articles, not articles that are a couple of paragraphs surrounded by colorful templates.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:57, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Can I be transferring these pages that you approved to the mainspace? I asked BigDocFan for help, not to exceed my daily personal edit limit. And I'll be working on the details you mentioned that need to be done in the others.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 14:25, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::You can move the pages/templates that I gave approved.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:32, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::None of Volkner's Pokémon have a page. Why is his template approved? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 15:36, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::Oh, could've sworn one of his Pokemon had an article, then yeah, that isn't notable.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:38, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Boldore is unable to be moved, can you solve this?I was going to wait until Friday, but since we're doing it.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 15:45, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Boldore will be moved once the episode has aired as it technically still hasn't appeared in three episodes.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:44, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::::::I think whoever moved the Volkner template got confused. Anyway, I think it can be reversed, no?<br />
'''''Boldore will be moved once the episode has aired as it technically still hasn't appeared in three episodes.'''''<br />
::::::::::::::OK everything is fine. Thanks for the feedback.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 15:47, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
Does the template requiring only one Pokémon apply only to the anime? Because this template [[User:Animaltamer7/Whitley's Pokémon]] otherwise qualifies. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 16:05, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::I think this one is the same as the Adventures template, Rahl. It has to be discussed with someone who takes care of the manga part of the site.<br />
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::Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you, Force Fire and everyone. I saw that it took some extra work to make all the changes. Next time I'll try not to accumulate so as not to generate extra work for the whole team. --[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 21:30, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::The rule should apply to both manga and anime character's Pokemon. That one should be fine, as she has more than one Pokemon.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:06, 17 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Great. Thank you. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 12:05, 17 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I'm guessing none of Volkner's Pokemon are considered worthy enough for their own page, Electivire and Luxray seem worthy but haven't done much besides battling.--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 19:07, 17 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Electivire's role is bigger in the manga than in the anime, in Adventures, Volkner uses it to face Giratina, train {{adv|Platinum}} and among other things. I thought about making a page of it from this version, but apparently in the manga characters pages, the notability rule is different. --[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 19:30, 17 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::[[Bulbapedia:Manual of style/Manga/Manga Pokémon notability policy|See here for Manga notability requirements]]. I'm not knowledgeable on the manga, so best ask someone that is for their opinion.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:01, 18 March 2022 (UTC) <br />
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==Goh's Boldore==<br />
Now that JN102, can Boldore be mainspaced, if so could you do it because of the redirect link. Also, Boldore was shown to withstand Sheer Cold so can we take this as it having the ability Sturdy?--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 11:31, 18 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::I already realized that, I [[Talk:List_of_Goh%27s_Pok%C3%A9mon#Boldore.27s_Ability|opened]] a discussion about Boldore's ability before. It's not the first time Goh has used Boldore's stamina for something in the anime, for me there is no doubt that this Pokémon's ability is Sturdy.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 11:35, 18 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I think Sturdy's depiction of a Pokemon withstanding attacks is too vague to make an educated guess, many, ''many'', Pokemon have withstood attacks and a majority don't have Sturdy. So Sturdy is an ability that needs to be explicitly mentioned.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:01, 18 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Isn't the fact it was the only one to withstand Sheer Cold not enough proof? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 12:20, 18 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::I don't recall if ohko moves have been explicitly referred to as such in the anime, or if the concept of move being an ohko move exists, so Sheer Cold could just be seen as any other move.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:48, 19 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eternatus ==<br />
So yesterday I added more info to Goh's Eternatus page, as I thought it should cover Eternatus as the Darkest Day. Do you think it's a good idea to rename the page to something like Eternatus (Darkest Day) and re-add the info?--[[User:Reinhartmax|Reinhartmax]] ([[User talk:Reinhartmax|talk]]) 11:32, 18 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I think there being a manga version of Goh's specific Eternatus makes it more "unique", as in it's not just any random Eternatus. I don't think a separate article for the one specific game Eternatus is needed, that can be put in their respective sections in their respective articles.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:48, 19 March 2022 (UTC) <br />
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== Pages for deletion ==<br />
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I saw you deleting some pages in the RC's, so could you take a look at other {{cat|pages to be deleted}}? I think they're sitting there and the staff didn't make a backlog of these pages.<br />
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The pages about battle facility Pokémon in that category can be deleted because these have been replaced. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:turquoise">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' <sub>([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:lime">T</span>]]/[[Special:Contributions/Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:orange">C</span>]])</sub> 20:04, 18 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Staff will get to the articles in those categories, and any other categories of similar nature, when they can. We have lives. No need to get all worried and panicky about this sort of stuff.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:48, 19 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== evkl's welcome template ==<br />
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I think I realize by now that I could have just copied my own version to my own userspace and do the modifications there, right?<br />
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I did so because the current version of the welcome template has an issue with the signature field. Specifically, it [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/810939859585597441/954752642033266748/Screenshot_20220319-150011.png breaks on mobile devices], so I wanted to create a non-breaking version. (My custom CSS has that all tables are to have {{User:Bfdifan2006/code|border-collapse}} set to {{User:Bfdifan2006/code|separate}}, so it might look different for you). --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:turquoise">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' <sub>([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:lime">T</span>]]/[[Special:Contributions/Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:orange">C</span>]])</sub> 14:52, 19 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Regular/casual users aren't going to find it anyway. It doesn't matter.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:03, 19 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Okay. I decided to just have my own version [[User:Bfdifan2006/Welcome|in my own userspace]], but with the content matching the one in evkl's version (for consistency). --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:turquoise">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' <sub>([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:lime">T</span>]]/[[Special:Contributions/Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:orange">C</span>]])</sub> 15:11, 19 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Goh's Caterpie ==<br />
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This page [[User:Rahl/Goh's Caterpie]] meets the notability requirements. Could it get mainspaced? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 15:40, 19 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Done.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:44, 19 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Lavender Town and hoaxes ==<br />
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You do realize that, outside of the community, Lavender Town is known for being the subject of tons of hoaxes and not specifically Lavender Town Syndrome, right? Also, anyone who has learned about the myth that the music was changed would have learned about the whole hoax. No one's gonna mention that the music was supposedly changed and not the suicides and such. The effects are the entire point of the hoax. The music was simply the backdrop. The trivia point skates around mentioning a specific hoax by completely ignoring why people outside of the community know that music change lie. So, if it's truly notable enough, the reason it's notable at all should be included. Nobody cares that the music was changed, people only care why it was supposedly changed. Add what people know it for or delete it. That part by itself lacks any notability. Since you can't mention a specific hoax, the only option is to get rid of it. The fact that Lavender Town's the subject of hoaxes is infinitely more notable than that, and therefore infinitely more worthy than the current point. You can't have your cake and eat it, too. Your reason holds absolutely no water. [[User:General Kipicus|General Kipicus]] ([[User talk:General Kipicus|talk]]) 23:31, 19 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Dub season logos in series' pages ==<br />
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I was thinking that dub season logos could be added in the individual series' pages. Here is an [[User:Ricbolog1310/Sandbox|example]]. What do you think?--[[User:Ricbolog1310|Ricbolog1310]] ([[User talk:Ricbolog1310|talk]]) 13:03, 23 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I think it's fine, though it's probably more appropriate in the gallery section of those articles, as it's already there.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:11, 23 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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I was being consistent with the way logos are shown in the original series page. [[User:Ricbolog1310|Ricbolog1310]] ([[User talk:Ricbolog1310|talk]]) 16:18, 23 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Ah, only checked the RS article. Well, if it's already done there, then can't see why it can't be done on the other series article.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:20, 23 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
Thanks. In this case I'll add them.--[[User:Ricbolog1310|Ricbolog1310]] ([[User talk:Ricbolog1310|talk]]) 16:45, 23 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== "Undiscovered" Egg Group ==<br />
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All move pages still use the name "Undiscovered" instead of "No Eggs Discovered". Are they supposed to?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 23:29, 23 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== N Template ==<br />
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So you deleted the template for {{adv|N}}, which I think might have been a mistake. He has four Pokémon with pages.--[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 16:53, 28 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:While I'm on the topic, Pryce, Lt. Surge, Koga, Jasmine, and Blaine have more than one Pokémon with a page.--[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 17:00, 28 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::12 years ago, this was [[Category talk:Trainer's Pokémon templates#OK, enough.|proposed]] by [[User talk:electAbuzzzz|electAbuzzzz]], a now-retired staff member. I think the staff brought this up again, on the staff-only section of the forums. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:turquoise">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' <sub>([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:lime">T</span>]]/[[Special:Contributions/Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:orange">C</span>]])</sub> 17:12, 28 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::No. No it was not brought up on the staff forums nor on the staff discord. I found it after trying to remember where exactly I saw the "rules" I laid out in my [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Force_Fire&diff=3494678&oldid=3494609 previous response]. Admittedly I could only vaguely remember the first rule, and not the second.<br />
:::As for those, may have missed the manga specific articles as I was mainly focused on the anime part. I've restored those one.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 17:49, 28 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Thanks for fixing those. {{unsigned|Rahl}}<br />
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== Three questions ==<br />
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# If you think a similar bit is actually okay on the [[Buck]] page, then why did you remove the bit I added to [[kodama]]'s page? I know search is the bigger issue here, but I think it requires to be talked about.<br />
# Is it okay that I can mainspace my {<nowiki/>{[[User:Bfdifan2006/code|code]]}} template? Bulbapedia did have it at some point, but it was deleted. Using it is actually much easier than having to type {{#tag:code|{{#tag:nowiki|<code><<nowiki/>nowiki></nowiki></code>}}}} (without the <code><<nowiki/>nowiki></nowiki></code> in some cases). Of course, I will change the documentation template used on the template page (after mainspacing the page) to the one {{u|bthrussellUK}} made.<br />
# I think I could create the page {{User:Bfdifan2006/code|Template:Tl}} (short for "template link") as a redirect to the {{template|template}} link template. I feel its name is too long in this case, but I am not requesting you to move the template. What do you think?<br />
--'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:turquoise">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' <sub>([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:lime">T</span>]]/[[Special:Contributions/Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:orange">C</span>]])</sub> 20:37, 29 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:First of all, I did not add the baku bit to Buck's article. Do not make false accusations, you are treading a very thin line here. Secondly, just because it's elsewhere doesn't mean it's okay. I've removed it.<br />
:No and no.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:07, 30 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== April Fools' Day 2022 article (serious matter) ==<br />
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For the article about this day (which is currently located at [[User:Bfdifan2006/April Fools' Day 2022]]), you said it can go back to the mainspace when April 1 is over in all parts of the world. In that case, it should be re-mainspaced on April 2, at 11:00 UTC (which is when April 1 is over in Niue). Ideally, this would be at 12:00 UTC on that day, but all territories that use UTC -12 are uninhabited. The time zone that is the furthest behind but used by people is UTC -11, used in Niue. See [https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20220402T110000&p1=196&p2=724&p3=1471&p4=1440 here]. I'm saying this is serious, so you don't treat it as an April Fools' joke.<br />
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Do not create a new article about the same thing. After re-mainspacing mine, just expand it. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:turquoise">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' <sub>([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:lime">T</span>]]/[[Special:Contributions/Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:orange">C</span>]])</sub> 07:54, 1 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:... This was completely unnecessary. You, or anyone, can just move the page once April 2nd roll over. No need to spam my talk page with this nonsense.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 08:42, 1 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Just so you don't get the wrong idea, I mainspaced BthrussellUK's version of the article because it was already more fleshed out than yours.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 11:38, 2 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::Just delete [[User:Bfdifan2006/April Fools' Day 2022]], I don't need that anymore. I included most info about Duck there, in fear that the article will be deleted, but since it wasn't, all this is redundant. --<span style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif">'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:#4ed">Bfdi</span>]][[User talk:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:#3f3">fan</span>]][[Special:Contributions/Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:#ea4">2006</span>]]'''''</span> 12:17, 2 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
== [[April Fools' Day 2022/Duck (Pokémon)]] ==<br />
In the first section on this page, the link that says "Duckling" is meant to link to the {{DL|April Fools' Day 2022/Duck (Pokémon)|Evolution}} section of that page, but now it links to the page's original title. Can you fix that so it doesn't need to reload the page to just load a redirect? --<span style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif">'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:#4ed">Bfdi</span>]][[User talk:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:#3f3">fan</span>]][[Special:Contributions/Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:#ea4">2006</span>]]'''''</span> 12:17, 2 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Mascots ==<br />
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I literally added a similar bit to {{p|Meloetta}}'s page, stating it being the mascot of [[Pokémon Showdown]]. Nobody removed it, so why wasn't the Poképédia mascot thing notable for {{p|Uxie}}? And I am not calling you to remove that bit from Meloetta's page. --<span style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif">'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:#4ed">Bfdi</span>]][[User talk:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:#3f3">fan</span>]][[Special:Contributions/Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:#ea4">2006</span>]]'''''</span> 11:35, 5 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Because a Pokemon being used as a mascot for a fansite is not notable. The Uxie bit has also been removed many times before with the same reasoning. I know what I'm doing, I've been around a fair bit. Azumarill, Koffing, Celebi, and Bulbasaur (to name a few) also don't have trivia about them being mascots of Marriland, Smogon, Serebii, and Bulbapedia.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 11:53, 5 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== I found a source that calls the pattern on Eevee's tail a heart ==<br />
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https://dragonsabbath.proboards.com/thread/27/heart-tailed-eevee<br />
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In this community, there was a user who agreed with my post claiming the Eevee has a heart on its tail. The user who replied to this thread at the bottom said that it was a heart, and didn't mention anything about a flower. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 11:24, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Other "fans" agreeing with your opinion does not count as a source.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:02, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Why did you put the word fans in quotation marks? Are you implying you think I made this up? [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 12:57, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Because the user that agreed with you has a Wobbuffet related name and avatar, and you have a thing regarding Wobbuffet (be it about a metagame strategy, your brother and his multiple wobbuffet accounts on showdown, or about someone making troll comments on your youtube videos), so yes it's hard to believe that it's really someone else.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 13:26, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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This guy is actually Leonard Craft III, who is a known moderator on Pokemon Showdown (DaWoblefet) so it's not who you're thinking of. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 13:28, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Also, he wasn't the only one who agreed with me. A guy with an elephant avatar also agreed with me, and I never talked about the weird thing I used to have about Phanpy yet. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 13:33, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:The other user did not agree with you, they were just saying that it was cute, not that it had a "heart" shape pattern. Another user also questions whether the pattern is actually a heart or a flower.<br />
:Bottom line is, the opinions of others do not matter, only the official sources do (and a random forum is not an official source). in this case, where there is no official source, we go but what makes the most sense, and the pattern being a flower makes the most sense. '''Because the pattern loops around the tail, it is not confined to one part of the tail.''' Bolded for emphasis.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 13:38, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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There was another user in the thread who posted a picture of an official Eevee source proving there was a heart on its tail. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 13:56, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:They just reposted the official artwork, there's not source actually saying that it's meant to be a heart. And you're simply refusing to listen, the pattern '''''surrounds''''' its tail, therefore, when you view it from '''''above''''' it forms a flower. I suggest you drop this, as you are simply trying to get your own way by assuming other people agreeing with you somehow validates your opinion.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 14:11, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::[[File:Partner Eevee gender differences.png|280px]] Discussion's over. [[User:ArcToraphim|Kai]] * the [[User talk:ArcToraphim|Arc]] [[Special:Contributions/ArcToraphim|Toraph]] 19:18, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Crunch/Thunder Fang ==<br />
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I strongly, ''strongly'' disagree with you on this. Those weren't electric spark, just energy sparks of the energy jaws hitting each other. In every other way, it's identical to Houndoom's Crunch. That minor of a difference shouldn't count as evidence towards a much more illogical move. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:43, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Ok, fair point about the sparks, but it still doesn't mean it's Crunch. Crunch does not have a unique enough animation.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:02, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::We've seen two confirmed cases of Crunch in Journeys, and in my opinion, comparing them with Huntail's move counts as good evidence of it being Crunch. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:42, 10 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::The difference between the elemental fangs and Crunch (and to an extent, Bite) is that the former have an extra flair to their animations, whereas the latter two do not. A simple biting animation could be either Crunch or Bite. You can bring up the other examples of "Crunch" all you want, the bottom line is, the animation is too simple and vague to be a specific move.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 07:24, 11 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Bite has a distinctively different animation compared to Crunch in Journeys. Crunch is jaws of energy clamping down on the opponent, whereas with Bite, the user releases teeth-shaped energies from its mouth at the opponent. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 09:49, 11 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== MinnieG ==<br />
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I strongly suspect that this person is actually Kittystyler. Compare [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Ash_Ketchum&diff=3368600&oldid=3366636 these] [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Ash_Ketchum&diff=3381334&oldid=3378827 edits] (both from confirmed sockpuppets) with [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Ash_Ketchum&diff=3416204&oldid=3414820 this edit]. In addition, they seem to focus on character relationships and their grammar structure just seems similar to Kittystyler in general. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 21:43, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Unfortunately I can't compare their IP addresses as all of KittyStyler's socks have been inactive for too long to compare them to MinnieG. Making similar edits is considered circumstantial, and the only other evidence I have is regarding their email, but that's too weak of evidence to say they're a sock of KittyStyler.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:37, 9 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Yeah... I'm aware it's circumstantial evidence, but I do still feel like it's at least worth looking out for. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 07:05, 10 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Re: Images ==<br />
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I understand that not all articles need appearances sections for two stage evolutions, I just thought they did because I saw a couple of them that did, like [[Casey's Meganium]] and [[Serena's Delphox]].--[[User:MinneG|MinnieG]] ([[User talk:MinnieG|talk]]) 09:58, 14 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Update "Upcoming Anime "Page with Up-To-Date Upcoming Episodes (ASAP) ==<br />
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All the episodes listed are out of date. Could you or someone please fix this by display upcoming current episodes that are coming and up to date (like the one coming this week)? Also, could you do this for all the channels and locations? <br />
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https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Upcoming_anime<br />
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I already made a comment on the page's Talk page, but there is no answer. [[User:Macpika|Macpika]] ([[User talk:Macpika|talk]]) 22:15, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:This news page is being moved to a new place at some point in the future and is no longer being updated. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 16:25, 17 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Thanks a million. I was wondering what was going on. [[User:Macpika|Macpika]] ([[User talk:Macpika|talk]]) 00:24, 23 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Attack Order ==<br />
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I've found a YouTube video that shows one of the Japanese-exclusive Professor Oak's lecture segments, this one specifically from the DP series. In it, a Vespiquen attacks Professor Oak with a move that he identifies as Attack Order. And it looks nothing like the move the Combee used in [[DP032]], which Bulbapedia has counted as Vespiquen using Attack Order. Should it be changed to a move error of the Combee using Psybeam? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:14, 17 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I'll have to find the Japanese episode somehow to verify, but judging by DP032's talk page, seems to be guesswork. As for the move Combee used, it could've been any beam move.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:05, 17 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Based on the rainbow colors, it's most likely Psybeam, but whatever it is, it's not Attack Order. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 16:21, 17 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Found a Japanese version of the episode. Attack Order wasn't mentioned at any point. May I delete the mentions of Attack Order in relation to DP032? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 23:54, 20 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Go for it. I'm inclined to believe that it wasn't stated in the original version due to it being guesswork in the first place.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:36, 21 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::As for Psybeam: here's a pair of comparison images:<br />
:::::[[:File:Cheryl Mothim Psybeam.png|Cheryl's Mothim using Psybeam in DP031]]<br />
:::::[[:File:Combee Psybeam.png|Combee's move from DP032]]<br />
:::::Both beams are multicolored, have identical animations, and are from consecutive episodes in the same series. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:28, 21 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::It doesn't matter if it looks similar to other instances of Psybeam, it's still a vague "mutli-colored beam". It is too simple of an animation. [[:File:Zoey Gallade Signal Beam.png|Signal Beam]] and [[:File:Suicune Aurora Beam DP028.png|Aurora Beam]] were also portrayed as a "multi-colored beam" during DP, so it could also be any of those two.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 14:44, 21 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::I admit, those two beams look similar. But the images I provided use the same colors, despite being multicolored, and there weren't any beam attacks used during the DP series that used the same multicolor scheme as Psybeam. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 16:41, 21 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Suicune and Cubone ==<br />
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Hi, good morning. I would like to know, if with today's episode, what are the chances of [[User:BigDocFan/Goh's Suicune|Suicune]] and [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Goh's Cubone|Cubone]] going to mainspace. I mean, in the case of the Cubone, technically, it achievied the requirements today. --[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 10:47, 22 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::I wanted to take the opportunity to discuss another topic with you, It's been a while since I've been putting together the images of the strips that anipoke's profile posts on Twiiter[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Hikaru_Wazana/After_the_story]. I've been thinking that maybe this content fits better in the pages of each episode, because probably by the end of Journeys, this page can get huge and with a huge list of references. This page proved to be very complicated to update and put content, one of the reasons why I take so long to update it completely. What do you (or the Bulbapedia's staff) think about this idea?--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 14:47, 22 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Suicune and Cubone have been moved. As for the strips, they seem to be in the same vain as [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]. I think it's fine for its own article and for individual episodes to have it mentioned in the trivia, as we do with the other Japan exclusive bonus content.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 10:22, 24 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== [[Poke Ball (Jungle 64)]] ==<br />
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In regards to the deletion of {{redlink|Poke Ball (item)}} and {{redlink|Poke Ball (Hisui)}}, should the similar redirect for [[Poké Ball (Jungle 64)]] also be deleted? There are also other similar redirects such as: [[Pokemon (species)]], [[Pokemon (TCG)]], [[Poke Fan (Trainer class)]], [[Poke Maniac (Trainer class)]], [[Poke Kid (Trainer class)]], and so on. Thoughts? [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="orangered">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="darkviolet">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 06:53, 23 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Goh Pokemon Pages==<br />
I was wondering if Grimer, Misdreavus and Absol were worthy of having their own pages right now?--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 15:42, 26 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Sorry to get involved in your conversation. But I wanted a suggestion, regarding this page [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Goh's Elemental Monkeys|here]]. When I created it, I imagined that the two monkeys would have similar screen time(Actually, I thought Goh was going to capture a Pansage up until this point), but Panpour apparently proved to be more notable than Pansear and technically, it met the requirements to go to mainspace, but Pansear has yet to have at least one more major appearance. What should I do in this case? Do I leave the page as it is or divide it to make room for a Panpour solo page?<br />
::I'm wanting to reduce Goh's Pokémon pages, so much so that I'm waiting to see if Goh's Froakie will really have a relevance to the anime before actually making a page for it. If Froakie has a relevant role in the Greninja episode maybe I'll be working on it.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 19:25, 27 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Grimer, Misdreavus, and Absol all meet the notability requirements. As for Pansear/Panpour, only Panpour would be notable. And I think having individual articles for the two is better, it would only make sense to group them if he had all three and if there's not enough info to necessitate splitting them into three articles.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:11, 29 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just so I understand, according to the rules, Frogadier (good thing I waited to create the page LOL) only needs one more major appearance in the anime, right? As for Panpour, well I put the monkeys page in a space that I reserved to be deleted. If you can sort this out for me, please.[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Hikaru_Wazana#Candidates_to_delete]<br />
:::::Having no idea what Goh's role would be in an anime series based on Scarlet and Violet, I think it's best to avoid having too many pages for his Pokémon. We are going to that moment when the Pokémon that are notable are, those that are not, unfortunately, will no longer be--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 10:50, 29 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
Do these three pages have what it takes to go to mainspace?<br />
* [[User:Riox-Ibui/Goh%27s_Butterfree#In_the_anime]]<br />
* [[User:Riox-Ibui/Goh%27s_Arctozolt]]<br />
* [[User:Riox-Ibui/Goh%27s_Taillow]]<br />
Theoretically, they are within the rules stipulated for Goh's Pokémon.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 13:55, 05 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== RE: Goh's Dustox ==<br />
I understand. I just assumed that since they've appeared in at least three episodes, and two of them were mainly focused on them, I thought it was notable enough to give them their own articles. I saw that Trapinch's box was removed from the "Recurring" part of Goh's Pokémon. I'll just re-add Trapinch there, since you've informed me that his page was notable enough for an article.<br />
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[[User:HygorBH|HygorBH]] ([[User talk:HygorBH|talk]]) 05:19, 30 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Goh's Pyukumuku ==<br />
I wanted to know if Goh's Pyukumuku is eligible to receive its own page. It had three episodes in which was somewhat prominent on, and I wonder if it's enough to earn it it's page?<br />
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[[User:HygorBH|HygorBH]] ([[User talk:HygorBH|talk]]) 15:41, 30 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Don't just make the article after asking. Pyukumuku is notable for an article.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:25, 1 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Image dispute ==<br />
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There's been disagreement over at Bulbagarden Archives, with Rahl reverting several images, some multiple times, because they don't agree with the reasons given to why the current version should be used. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 20:57, 3 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Unnecessary redirects ==<br />
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Yesterday, I removed the redirect "Unevolve", which had led to "Devolution" . Can you remove it? Also, there's a redirect page called "Literal Ghost" leading to "Ghost (literal)", even though only "Literal ghost" (with a small g) has ever been used on various talk pages. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 07:27, 6 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Champion Pokemon ==<br />
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Hi, could [[User:Rahl/Wallace's Milotic]] and [[User:BigDocFan/Leon's Charizard]] be mainspaced? According to [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style/Anime|notability rules]], both qualify. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 14:34, 6 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Leon's Charizard has mostly just appeared in battles, so it's not notable yet. Wallace's Milotic, not too sure if opening the Wallace Cup would fall under having an impact on the plot (putting on a show in its debut appearance, doesn't), otherwise it's only other notable appearance is a battle, so that too wouldn't make it notable.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:44, 7 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::I'm failing to see how they aren't notable according to the rules. Both are their signature Pokémon, have done nonbattle related things (Milotic with the Wallace Cup, Charizard with the Darkest Day and JN100), have media related to more than just the anime, and have had impact on the plot (both worked as a motivation for a main character to improve/develop). What exactly is missing for them to not be mainspaced? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 11:27, 7 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Am I going to hear back from you on this? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 10:07, 9 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::I see you've been editing over the past few days and am wondering if I'm going to hear back from you? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 10:02, 11 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Apologies for the late response. For Milotic, I'm not sure if its role in the Wallace Cup could be considered having an impact on the arc/plot, get second opinions for this one. For Charizard, all of its role were still mostly for battles, it needs to do something that isn't it battling another Pokemon.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:11, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Who should I seek out for a second opinion on Milotic? And as for Charizard, while it has mostly battled, it serves as Ash's main obstacle to overcome in Journeys, helped with the Darkest Day crisis, and had a nonbattle role in JN100 where it trained with Leon and Ash. We also know it is going to have more appearances, not to mention its role in the manga, games, TGC, and multiple other animes. I think the 'only battled' argument is keeping this a little too restrictive. Leon's Charizard clearly deserves to have a page of its own. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 10:15, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You can ask anyone about the notability Milotic's role, staff member or regular user. Basically just get the general idea of what others think. For Charizard, its appearance in other media doesn't make it more notable for an anime centric article. It can appear in 100 more episodes, but if it's all just battling, then it's still not notable. Leon used it very briefly in the training and Charizard doesn't really do anything of note. It being a motivator for Ash is more about the development of Ash than it is about Charizard.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 10:35, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Multiple people have voiced their agreement for Milotic. Could you please move the page to the mainspace? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 15:24, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Saw it and felt that it kinda missed the point. Mostly the opinion is "it appeared a whole bunch, so it has to be notable" not about what it actually ''did'' in those episodes. I'll repeat what I said about Charizard, Milotic could appear in another 100 episodes but if it ''didn't do anything of note'', it still wouldn't be notable.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:28, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::"Gym Leaders may have an article about their signature Pokémon, but only if it did more than just battle in the episode(s) it appeared in and had some impact on the plot. Elite Four members, Champions, and Frontier Brains also fall into this category." Since none of this seems to matter and we are not following them, can the notability rules be changed so this problem doesn't happen again? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 15:31, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::"but only if it did more than just battle in the episode(s) it appeared in '''and''' had some impact on the plot". It has to do more than battle ''and'' what it does has to be impactful to the plot. They are not individual criteria.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:36, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Great. Milotic inspired Dawn and helped her regain her confidence in Contests. Charizard helped stop the Darkest Day and is acting as motivation for Ash in the World Series. Both impact the plot, and based on what I've seen, nobody else is arguing that these pages don't meet the criteria. This wiki is a collaborative effort, yet nothing is allowed to happen because you personally don't agree these fit the rules? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 15:39, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Well, I decided to post here because Rahl asked me to put my opinion.<br />
::The problem is that Leon's Charizard page isn't exactly anime-centric. Let's say, Pokémon Evolutions has an episode that shows a lot of Leon's relationship with Charizard, Charizard is one of Leon's most frequent Pokémon in Twilight Wings. As I said in another topic, here are some pages that just don't make sense to be in the mainspace, [[Horacio's Vikavolt|this one]], for example, wasn't even finished and it was already approved.<br />
::As for Milotic, I think the same thing, it's a champion's signature Pokémon. The rule that" only battles don't make it a notable Pokémon" seems confusing to me, because I had about three episodes removed from the content of Goh's Farfetch'd's page because they said at the time that these battles were not remarkable to be on his page. Far from wanting to criticize, but some rules need to be reviewed and updated in my opinion. Because that ends up creating more confusion than making things easier.-- [[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 21:50, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Charizard is an anime centric article because the anime info is the first thing that's highlighted. Just like how [[Agatha's Gengar]] and [[Lucy's Seviper]] are manga centric articles because the manga is what is first highlighted. Evolutions and Twilight Charizard is not the same as main series Charizard, just as game/manga Charizard is not the same as anime Charizard. They're all treated as individuals and not one and the same. So whatever Evolutions Charizard does has no bearing on what main series Charizard's notability, since the former is not the focus of the article. For Vikavolt, it's Horacio's signature and had a major role in its second appearance. That's why it has an article.<br />
:::For Milotic, it's not what it does that's not notable it's how much do people think it was impactful that would determine its notability in this case. I don't remember much of the Wallace Cup arc, so I can't say if it was really impactful to the arc. For your edits that were removed, not every battle needs to be highlighted, just the ones deemed notable. Farfetch'd battling a Gym Leader's Pokemon? notable. Farfetch'd battling a random wild Pokemon that doesn't turn out to be anything special? not notable.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:45, 13 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::A Pokemon being a motivator for a character is more about the development of the character and not the overall arc. Which is what the criteria asks for. Not having an impact on a character, having an impact on an arc/plot. Charizard's involvement in Darkest Day was ultimately still a battle. Steven's Metagross is on a similar level, but is notable because it helped the characters infiltrate Team Flare's base, that's Metagross having some sort of impact on the plot (technically it was a battle, but there's a wider context).<br />
:::The wiki is a collaborative effort, but if users aren't understanding the criteria, then staff are going to step in and make it clear what the criteria are asking for.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:45, 13 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::You said it yourself, having an impact on an arc/plot is what is important. Charizard has done that with the Darkest Day, yet for some reason battling-the major focus of Pokémon-is written off as being useless. Both of these Pokémon have a much larger role across both the anime and the franchise as a whole compared to something like Horacio's Vikavolt. Your defense for that is that it is Horacio's signature Pokémon and had a major role. So did both of these Champion's Pokémon. It makes no sense why these Pokémon have not done enough in your eyes. I suggest you change the language used for the notability rules, or at the very least find some consistency in your argument, as it is very unclear what the actual standards are. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 07:46, 13 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::"Your defense for that is that it is Horacio's signature Pokémon and had a major role." A major role that wasn't just it battling another Pokemon, which Charizard's role in Darkest Day ultimately was. Metagross' role, because it's in a similar setting, was that it battled to help the main characters infiltrate Team Flare's base. Charizard battled to stop a Pokemon. It wasn't to stop Rose from furthering his plans or something. It was still a Pokémon battle, something that isn't too out of the ordinary for a franchise about battling.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 08:25, 13 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:It's ridiculous that to you Charizard is only notable if it participates in something like a dance contest instead of the large amount of stuff it has already done. Even then, Milotic has done nonrelated battle things and you still say that's not important. Nothing will be, will it? If you want to go against what the rules say and the general opinion of the wiki, fine, but please update the notability rules to fit your personal ideal so nobody else ends up wasting their time. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 14:44, 14 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::If Charizard was in a competition and did something that had an impact on the plot, then it would be notable. Otherwise, if it didn't do anything else and just competed/played it straight, then it still wouldn't be notable (because it didn't do anything else). You're too caught up with the idea that simply appearing and being part of a non-battle event would make it notable. It doesn't. It's what it ''does'' during the episode that matters. Vikavolt helped free the Pokemon that was captured by Team Rocket in SM119 (which was when it was mainspaced), Goh's Dewgong protected Chloe and Eevee from a Huntail in JN063 (which was when it was mainspaced), Korrina's Lucario had multiple notable non-battle appearances by the time it was approved.<br />
::As for Milotic, I repeat again. Is what it did important enough to the overall arc? You asked on Wallace's talk page but failed to bring that up, only bringing up the notability requirements and everyone else just says yes based off it. On surface level, yes it meets the notability requirement, but notability doesn't involve just reading the requirements and going "yep, it's notable". You have to think about and assess whether what it did in those non battle episodes would make it notable.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:14, 15 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Okay, I don't even know if I should help the discussion, but here goes. In the anime, Leon's Charizard:<br />
* It was confirmed to be Leon's Starter Pokémon. They even showed all its evolution stages in the anime.<br />
* It was his choice to battle in the first World Championship. In other words, it was used in a competition by Leon.<br />
* Charizard was used to defend Leon's title (which in the context of Journeys is the same as rivals' Gym Battles). This was, for example, what served to make Bianca's Pignite page notable [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bianca%27s_Emboar&oldid=1517799]. [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Bianca%27s_Emboar#Noteworthy]. In short, it was used by Leon in the current WCS season.<br />
* In the context of Darkest Day:<br />
** Leon used Charizard to defeat Centiscorch and save Ash and his Pokémon.<br />
** Leon used Charizard as a means of locomotion and to defeat the Coalossal. In other words, he used it for something other than battle.<br />
** It was used against Eternatus, which according to Leon himself showed that he is not the most powerful Trainer in the world yet as he said in [[JN100]]. In other words, this battle (and defeat) is part of Leon's arc in Journeys.<br />
* [[JN100]], if we ignore the battle against Flint (which again, we can consider as the Gym battles of old), Charizard was used in Leon's flying training<br />
Now to the rules:<br />
* '''''For rival characters and other recurring characters, only their signature Pokémon may have an article created about them.'''''Charizard is Leon's signature Pokémon. '''CHECK'''<br />
* '''''If a rival's signature Pokémon does nothing more than battle or has no major impact on the plot, then it is not notable for an article and instead should have a section on its Trainer's page.''''' The Coalossal case, Charizard did not battle. Leon's Training did not involve battles. '''CHECK'''(!?!)<br />
* '''''Gym Leaders may have an article about their signature Pokémon, but only if it did more than just battle in the episode(s) it appeared in and had some impact on the plot. Examples would be Blaine's Magmar, which saved the Cinnabar Gym and developed Charizard's personality, or Clair's Dragonair, which helped save the Dragon Kingdom. Elite Four members, Champions, and Frontier Brains also fall into this category.''''' Leon's battle against Ash, served to show the concepts of Gigantamax to Ash. Leon's battle against Raihan served to work out the history of the rivalry between the two Trainers. '''CHECK'''<br />
We can spend months discussing this, but the truth is that this is just looking like a matter of conflicting points of view. To me, this seems very much to fall into the problem that the pages are based on most of Ash's relationship with other characters and not his own stories. Even though Ash is the protagonist, it's been a long time since the anime revolves around him and the rules didn't adapt to that(Goh is probably the biggest proof of that). Hence we have to expect that a Pokémon like Charizard has to have some impact on the plot of a technically unrelated character like Ash. Well, I think I elongated too much in the text I put here. I hope it resolves the discussion somehow.-- [[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 15:50, 15 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I want to swing back to this and point out that if [[Miette's Slurpuff]] is good enough for to be mainspaced than so should the other two, or are we really saying participating in a dance party is more relevant than anything else? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 10:17, 20 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You clearly do not get it. If Charizard (and Leon) were to compete in a race (with Ash and Goh), then something happened to Ash and Goh. If Leon doesn't have Charizard go look for Ash and Goh, and just competes in the race from start to finish (therefore unseen for a chunk of the episode), then '''''it still would not be notable'''''. Just competing is not what would make it notable.<br />
::The only non-battle thing Charizard did is the training. Which it didn't even do much. What can you really say? Oooooooh, it smashed a few rocks and flew through a waterfall. Wow. Riveting. Fantastic read, can sum it all up in one sentence.<br />
::For Milotic, again, you didn't ask others the important factor; how much of what it did was notable. Nobody on Wallace's talk page took that to account. They just saw the notability requirements and went "yep, it meets everything here" without actually thinking about what it actually did in the Wallace Cup arc and evaluating whether it did makes it notable.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:56, 21 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::So, based on these criteria, even if Leon uses Charizard throughout the 8 Masters tournament campaign, we doesn't have the go-ahead to use this page. Leon's page in the anime, I had to adapt and look for alternatives in the manga section to be standardized precisely because this page doesn't exist. Leon's page in games has a huge infobox with very disproportionate little information precisely because of the lack of this page in the Adventures section;<br />
:::Even if we are to cling to "all Pokémon X did was battle", more than half of the Pokémon of some rivals will have either undone. From Trip's Serperior, Gary's Arcanine/Gary's Electivire, Paul's Honchkrow to Georgia's Beartic. And I don't think there is much doubt about the importance of this Pokémon in some way. The ironic part of it all is that Leon's Charizard had more space in the anime than Pokemon like Lance's Dragonite, for example. About Milotic I confess that I don't even give an opinion anymore, with all this arm wrestling involving Charizard.<br />
:::I have a vision of a certain reformulation that should be in the Anime section and with the Adventures manga (which is the manga with the longest defined chronology released) but I'm even afraid to give it.-- [[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 13:15, 21 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::To say Miette's Slurpuff has more notability or value than Leon's Charizard is an odd choice and one that doesn't hold up when looking at either page or the importance of those Pokémon. Force Fire, please rewrite the rules to fit your mindset so users know what they are getting into. I don't even care if they make sense-they don't-but at least then we have a written process to follow. Your views and what the rules say don't match up as of now. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 13:19, 22 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::Again, you're '''not''' listening. Miette's Slurpuff did stuff outside of the Poke Contest stuff in its debut episode. Leon's Charizard has ''not'' done anything outside of battling in it's non battle episodes and its battle-focus episodes. Because that's what the notability requirements is asking for: "but only if it did '''''more than just battle''''' in the episode(s) it appeared in". As in, it needs to do something else other than showing up in a battle. Because it's Pokemon. Battling is the central point of the series. It's what it do. We're not going to have an article that is just "X battled in episode Y" over and over. It's not going to make for an interesting read.<br />
:::::And it '''also''' needs to have an impact on the plot. If Charizard battles and wins, then that's not having that much of an impact. Wow. It won. Who knew something would ''win'' a series about battling. If the battle was interrupted and Charizard helped get rid of whatever is interrupting the battle, then yes, that would be having an impact on the episode. Because it did more than just battle its intended opponent.<br />
:::::As for the articles Hikaru Wazana brought up, 3/5 of them were created before we got stricter with notability. Gary's Arcanine is fine as it helped stop Team Rocket in Extreme Pokemon! Gary's Electivire is fine as it help protect Shieldon from J and attempted to stop Saturn from taking one of the lake guardians. For Trip's Serperior and Georgia's Beartic, both were approved by the Head of Anime at the time of their move to the mainspace. So I'll assume there was a good reason for their existence.<br />
:::::I'm not trying to manipulate to criteria, I'm just following how the criteria has been interpreted over the years. And sometimes, that interpretation either gets stricter or more lenient. I'm not pulling all this out of thin air. There is no need to re-write the criteria just because you can't understand them.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 13:46, 22 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::I don't claim to be an expert on this or anything, but we have a page for [[Skyla's Swanna]], for example. Should that page then be removed from the mainspace for the same reason that Leon's Charizard is not notable since it's only been in battles as far as plot relevance goes? Because if Skyla's Swanna is notable enough for its own page while Leon's Charizard isn't, I'm curious as to why that might be. I'm sorry if this line of conversation is tiring you out. I won't say anything more if you're bothered by it. '''[[User:Dougbro1|<span style="color:blue">Dougbro1</span>]]''' ([[User talk:Dougbro1|<span style="color:blue">Talk</span>]]) 18:16, 15 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Jiliang ==<br />
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Jiliang has already returned to adding dubious trivia to pages, along with [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=AG128&diff=3518678&oldid=3508003 trivia that had already been removed multiple times]. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 21:44, 8 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I've given them a semi block, and a stern message, effectively forcing them to respond on their talk page or risk a full block.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:50, 9 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=AG128&diff=3538443&oldid=3518766 They've once again re-added the removed trivia back to AG128], along with once again adding more non-noteworthy trivia to other pages. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 00:40, 28 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There's only so many chances I can give them, so I've given them a lengthy block. If they return and continue, then they'll be gone for good.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:02, 28 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Rivals? ==<br />
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Do Bea and Raihan count as rivals in a sense that major events should include their new Pokémon? I'm assuming yes for Bea, but I'm not 10% sure regarding Raihan. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:40, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Pokemon of notable rivals get mentioned only if they have articles.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:15, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::By this, do you mean the "Major events" section or the "Pokémon debuts" section? After looking through episode pages from the original series all the way up to Journeys, it definitely appears to be standard to list new Pokémon for rivals in the "Major events" section, regardless of whether or not they have a page (and only their Pokémon with pages are listed in the "Pokémon debuts" section). [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 22:26, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Huh, that does seem to be the case after checking a few episodes of rivals obtaining new Pokemon (that I could remember at least), PMJ is right. As for Raihan, I think his 'mon are fine to be mentioned, as does have a major role.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:45, 13 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Can you fix my name please? ==<br />
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Hi, I just signed up to edit here, but I made a mistake in typing my username. I meant it to be ApexAgunomu. Can you please change my name to that? Thank you. [[User:ApexAgunomi|ApexAgunomi]] ([[User talk:ApexAgunomi|talk]]) 11:07, 14 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Due to technical issues with the rename function we use, it is not possible to rename users at this time.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:13, 14 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Then can you please block this account so I can make a new one with the correct name? Would that be okay? [[User:ApexAgunomi|ApexAgunomi]] ([[User talk:ApexAgunomi|talk]]) 16:51, 14 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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The link you recently added to that template should have "GO" instead of "Go" (mind the letter case) as the displayed text. Will you fix it? Thanks. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="background:#1de linear-gradient(to right,#1de,#1e3,#e61);background-clip:text;-webkit-background-clip:text;color:transparent">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' ([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|T]]/[[Special:Contribs/Bfdifan2006|C]]) 07:12, 15 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Lucario ==<br />
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So we both edit war and I get blocked, but you get away with no consequences and the page turns out how you want because you’re a special admin and nobody but you is ever right. How about you take it to a talk page for once like you’re always preaching. Hypocritical and childish. [[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 15:29, 15 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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I agree with you 100% Pikablu. ForceFire targets me this way too. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 06:06, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== "Trainers start their journey at 10." ==<br />
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This is something that's only ever been stated in the anime. Red, Hilbert/Hilda, Elio/Selene, and Rei/Akari are all older than 10, for example (and no other game protagonist has ever explicitly been confirmed to be 10). The only games to mention a starting age at all are the Alola games, where you have to be 11 to take the island challenge. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 11:15, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:From what I can tell, this was because the protagonists prior to Generation V were "10 or 11 years old" according to Ken Sugimori. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 11:18, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Yeah, but that would still mean that they're not explicitly confirmed 10 (and the fact that the Alola games are the only games to mention a starting age is still true as well). Hilbert/Hilda, ORAS Brendan/May, and Rei/Akari are all older than 10/11, too. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 11:26, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::But from what I see on his article, Red is said to be 10 in the European release. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 11:40, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Assuming that's true, the Japanese release should take priority over both the American and European releases, although I actually don't know if it's ever been explicitly stated there. Even then, it only adds to my point of players not being explicitly confirmed as 10, given that the American release for the same game states that he's 11. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 11:51, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::Given Sugimori said "10 OR 11" in that interview, it's more of an "either" situation, meaning the Gens I-IV protagonists are either 10 or 11 years old. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 11:59, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::This would still mean that no protagonist has ever been explicitly confirmed to be 10 even prior to Gen V. If anything, it makes 11 just as likely of a starting age, if not even more so.<br />
::::::Given that there have been protagonists that have started as teenagers (Hilbert/Hilda and Rei/Akari being confirmed cases, although Calem/Serena are probably in that range too), I would definitely not put an age for Victor/Gloria if nothing has been stated. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 12:11, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Funny that you mention Rei/Akari when ForceFire, a beuracrat mind you, has rejected the source on their article several times, as an NPC guessing the player's age is, in his words, "not confirmation". [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 12:18, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Interesting. That definitely feels inconsistent since Victor/Gloria don't even have that going for them. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 12:25, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::I wasn't using that to talk about Victor/Gloria. I was bringing it up due to the edit warring it caused. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 12:28, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
My points are simply that:<br />
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1. "Trainers start their journey at 10" is something that's only stated in the anime.<br />
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2. No protagonist has ever been outright confirmed to be 10 (even the Sugimori interview only stated that the protagonists prior to Gen V were 10/11 without naming specific cases), with Hilbert/Hilda being 14/15, ORAS Brendan/May being 12, Elio/Selene being 11, and Rei/Akari being "15 or so".<br />
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3. The same logic that was used on the Rei/Akari pages in the past (even though those pages do list their ages now) should be applied to a greater extent for Victor/Gloria, especially since no ages have even been ''hinted'' at officially. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 12:47, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:1. We all know that.<br />
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2. I never said the Gens I-IV protagsbwere 10, only 10 OR 11.<br />
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3. The logic used for Rei/Akari should still apply to their articles, especially since the quote was repeatedly deemed unreliable by a higher staff. And yes, I KNOW thay Victor/Gloria have no hints towards an official age. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 12:55, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::I don't mind whether or not it's removed from the Rei/Akari pages or not. I just find it inconsistent, especially since it was the same higher staff member. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 13:08, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::If anything, it should be removed from the Rei/Akari articles as in the context of the dialogue, Cyllene was ''assuming'' the player's age, meaning that their actual age is unknown. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 22:51, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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{{indent}}For the "trainers start their journeys at 10" bit. Could've sworn that was the case in the games as well, specifically in Gen I related materials (like a guidebook or something), may be misremembering. As for Rei/Akari, I still don't think it's solid confirmation as Cyllene is just guessing. That should be removed.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 08:36, 17 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Brendan/May from Ruby and Sapphire actually look younger than 10, at 7 or 8. Additionally, in LGPE the progagonists appear to be even younger, like 5 or 6, and same goes for Sword and Shield.<br />
Are we TOTALLY SURE that it's a given rule that a trainer has to be 10 to start?! [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 21:23, 27 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Uh, what? How do RSE Brendan/May and Victor/Gloria look any visibly younger than Red/Leaf/Ethan/Kris/Lyra/Lucas/Dawn/Elio/Selene? Their artwork shows that they're roughly as tall as them, and there are kids in every game that are clearly younger than the protagonists (and I would peg those kids as being in the 6-8 range instead). In any case, I've already shown that it's not a constant rule in the games for the protagonists to be 10 (as seen with Hilbert/Hilda, ORAS Brendan/May, and Elio/Selene, who are all confirmed to be older). [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 13:46, 30 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Beelzemon 2003 ==<br />
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[[User talk:Beelzemon 2003|Beelzemon 2003]] has made excessively long descriptions of event item distributions in the event item articles like the Eon Ticket and MysticTicket, involving details and images unrelated to the items themselves, mostly describing the gatherings where the items were distributed. I've removed the texts unrelated to the items themselves and tried to tell them not to do it again, but they still did it again afterwards. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:16, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== [[Coin (TCG)]] ==<br />
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Maverick Nate is no longer the Head of TCG, however, glik, nuva-kal and Ruixiang95 are. Talking to you to prevent edit warring. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="background:#1de linear-gradient(to right,#1de,#1e3,#e61);background-clip:text;-webkit-background-clip:text;color:transparent">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' ([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|T]]/[[Special:Contribs/Bfdifan2006|C]]) 17:01, 18 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:The fact that you listed those three names shows that you don't actually know what "Head of TCG" means. Glik is the head of TCG, not the other two.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 17:06, 18 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Alec ==<br />
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[[User:Hikaru_Wazana/Alec]]<br />
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Is everything ok to transfer this page to mainspace? I moved to my personal space to be able to work better on it, but I already put everything that was missing. [[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 00:16, 19 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Looks fine, I've mainspaced it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:41, 19 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Miette's Slurpuff ==<br />
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How you feeling about this [[User:FinnishPokéFan92/Miette's Slurpuff|page]] being mainspaced? It did nonbattle stuff after all. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 10:33, 19 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:IT does meet the notability requirements, I've mainspaced it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 07:26, 20 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::I recall requesting mainspacing that article in the past, but it was rejected back them. Have the notability requirements changed since then? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 08:08, 20 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::You requested it at least once on [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User_talk:Force_Fire/Archive_11#Mainspacing_suggestion April 14, 2020], and the criteria changed on [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbapedia:Manual_of_style/Anime&diff=next&oldid=3223681 August 22, 2020]. I'm not sure that's specifically what changed but just thought I'd point it out. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 08:20, 20 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::With Miette owning a Pokemon with its own page and a second Pokemon, can Miette get her own Pokemon template--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 08:51, 20 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::With Slurpuff, and by extension Miette, being unlikely to appear again, I chose to re-evaluate it based off the one appearance it did have some impact, and decided what it did in that episode was notable enough. Ideally, I would like it to do more in just its debut episode, but given it's unlikely to appear again, thought I'd be a bit lenient with it.<br />
:::::As for giving Miette her own Pokemon template, [[Category talk:Trainer's Pokémon templates|the rule]] states that a character needs at least two of their Pokemon have articles, not that they own two or more Pokemon.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:56, 21 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Makes sense. Thank you for the explanation. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 10:19, 21 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Unblock request ==<br />
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I humbly ask if there's a possibility to bring me back my privileges on editing the Nintendo Switch and creation trio pages. Finally, once I get my privileges on editing the Nintendo Switch and creation trio pages back, I will prove to you that I will be responsible with those pages in the future by discussing a major change, so as to avoid edit warring. --[[User:SaturnMario|<font color="#034112">SaturnMario</font>]], [[User talk:SaturnMario|<font color="#078325">his talk</font>]] and [[Special:Contributions/SaturnMario|<font color="#83C192">his contributions</font>]] 19:38, 19 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Lillie's Magearna==<br />
I was wondering whether User:Samueljoo/Lillie's Magearna might be ready to be mainspaced?--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 18:45, 21 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Possible to merge accounts? ==<br />
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I used to work here as [[User talk:Croconaw2000|Croconaw2000]], but I deleted the email a long time ago and don’t remember the password, so I was completely unable to log back in. Would it be possible to merge the two accounts in some way, or redirect the old account into this one?<br />
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Also, if MarioWiki says that Wartortle has the same Chinese name as {{smw|Kooper}}, why shouldn’t we note it ourselves?<br />
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[[User:Pikmin3WiiU|Pikmin3WiiU]] ([[User talk:Pikmin3WiiU|talk]])<br />
:... users are only allowed one account per person, but I'll allow this instance. It is not possible to merge accounts, and I don't think it's necessary to redirect the old one. And we're not MarioWiki. It may be notable there, but it's not notable here.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 10:13, 22 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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I wouldn’t have made a new account if I could log back into the old one. I had also asked on the bulbapedia discord if it was possible to change the email or password and they suggested creating a new account<br />
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[[User:Pikmin3WiiU|Pikmin3WiiU]] ([[User talk:Pikmin3WiiU|talk]])<br />
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== Move template ==<br />
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Do you think the {{template|anmov}} template could be used for Z-Moves and Max Moves. I feel having the description of those moves on the Pokémon's article is unnecessary, given that, unlike improvised moves, they have move pages to house their move descriptions. They could definitely still remain under separate subheaders in the "Moves used" section, but the current format doesn't fit them IMO. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:08, 22 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I feel having the same move descriptions on the Pokémon's page kind of defeats the purpose of having a separate page to house those descriptions, specifically the movie's own article. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:22, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::That's something I've also thought about as well, the descriptions aren't really needed as those are already explained on the individual move articles. The base move being used for the Z-move is probably the only important part, I think, so a re-tweaked version of the current move template to accommodate that would be good.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:06, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Sounds good. Can I convert the templates if we use the tooltips template to identify the base move(s) until the tweaked template is ready?.--[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:31, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::As in, in a similar way that, say, Mimicked moves have tooltips to tell which they were copied from, except this time, they're used to identify the base move(s). --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 09:00, 27 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::I'd be okay for that to be a temporary solution. As for the tweaked template, shouldn't be too difficult to get that done, thinking of simply adding another column to it, [[User:Force_Fire/Template:Anzmov/h|like]] [[User:Force_Fire/Template:Anzmov|so]]. Don't think I need to tweak the footer of the template.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 17:36, 27 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Thanks. I'll start editing the move lists. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 21:16, 27 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== First visits to a region ==<br />
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Do the first visits to a region from characters other than the Journeys main trio count as major events? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:22, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:For former main characters, yes. I believe we also note when Misty and Brock travelled to Alola in the major events section.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:00, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::So only important when it is a main character?[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 12:17, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Yes. They were at one point main characters, that makes them important enough.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:47, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::And so we're clear, because I know what you're trying to do, the focus here is former main characters not Chloe or other supporting characters. Different rules for different characters.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:48, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Wait, so it’s important if this is their first series or if they were a main character? Is that what you’re saying?[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 12:56, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::If Brock and Misty were to go to Galar for the first time, then that would be noted in the major events section as they are important characters (being former main characters). If Shamus or Montgomery were to go to Galar for the first time, then they would not be noted in the major events section as they were not a main characters. Not that hard to understand.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 13:25, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
Okay, I don’t need the sass, I just wanted clarity, which you didn’t even do. Is it important to mention if this is their first series, say Ren or Danika?[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 14:02, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Just wanted to be sure. Thanks, FF. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:31, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Lana's Lapras ==<br />
Assuming it even matters, [[User:Playerking95/Lana's Poké Ride Lapras|this page]] meets [[Bulbapedia:Manual_of_style/Anime#Notability_requirements|Notability requirements]]. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 23:58, 30 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:So I see you've answered multiple other comments on your talk page. Could you please answer this one as well? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 11:34, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== This pointless edit war has to end once and for all ==<br />
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Hello, I see that you noticed the edits I made last week, I explained my case on my talkpage but unfortunately never got a reply on there. In summary, this whole situation about characters' ages has got out of control, I've come to a conclusion that no matter how much I try helping this situation, I definitely can't do it all by myself. I haven't got the opportunity to reach a clear consensus about the subject with a Staff Member since I never got a reply but since it seems you're interested in this, I definitely have to inform you that this case has to finally come to an end.<br />
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I feel like I have to explain this whole situation to you so you can know in depth what all of this is about, there's this user called [[User_talk:Inkster|Inkster]], who you may recognize, who made an edit on March 29th to multiple articles related to player characters (these being Ethan's, Kris', Lyra's, Lucas' and Dawn's) where they added a piece of information related to their age, which have, for years, never been revealed and it also seems that throughout the entire existence of these character's articles there has never been an important version that specified any age either. <br />
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The source they quoted came to public knowledge in 2011, meaning that throughout this entire time, information about some of the characters' age has never been added to the site and if it would have been relevant information the characters' respective articles would have had the information on them for years like how Hilbert's and Hilda's articles have had their confirmed age on their articles for years.<br />
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Besides that, there's definitely a problem with the source, you see, what they're trying to use as the reference that supposedly confirms an age is Nintendo DREAM (ニンテンドードリーム) 2011年 01月号 [雑誌] where there was published an interview regarding to the art development of Pokémon Black & White, what this means is that they're using information about Pokémon Black and White that certainly has nothing to do with characters from games like HeartGold or Diamond, of course you wouldn't expect any information to be revealed that isn't about the newest games at the time (Black & White) and unsurpisingly that's exactly the case, all of what is written on there is about Pokémon Black and White. <br />
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The reason why they quoted that magazine, however, is because of a brief comment by Ken Sugimori which roughly mentions something like Hilbert and Hilda were designed to look older than ten or eleven-year-olds unlike previous game characters, the source that they quoted is in fact, '''a translation of the magazine''' that states quote, unquote "So this time we received orders from Masuda to increase the ages of Black & White’s protagonists, to make them older than the 10 or 11 year olds we used in previous games" and that is the only time it is mentioned any age regarding to previous characters.<br />
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I have to add that the term 10 or 11 year old to refer to pokémon player characters has been vastly used by a really big amount of people, this includes pretty much every player character even if their age has already been revealed. Why this term is so popular is mostly because of the anime, in which they never got tired to mention that trainers start a journey with pokémon since the age of 10, something that in the games (which is where the characters they're trying to show an age come from) has never been mentioned and let's not forget that before Black and White, the only player character that actually had a confirmed age was Red, who is 11 in Red and Blue. What this means is that 10 or 11 year old is clearly just a term to refer to any game player character rather than a confirmed age, and in this case, there was never an age that was explicitly revealed, making the source completely meaningless, 10 or 11 is just a starting age at best.<br />
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As you probably can tell, this short quote not only doesn't include any strong confirmation regarding to previous player characters' ages, in fact the interview doesn't even mention a clear age for Hilbert or Hilda, but Inkster is trying to show like if that quote is somehow factual information. Many users have already doubted the idea of adding an age to those articles out of that quote, the article versions that include this have been reverted on multiple occasions since it could be considered just as an assumption that goes against the speculation policy and could even be considered as vandalism since it is misinformation.<br />
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But then there's the edit war, instead of trying to allow time for a discussion so this subject can reach a clear consensus or even wait until that information is authorized to be part of the article, the user [[User:Team_Rocket_Grunt|Team Rocket Grunt]] has been constantly reverting edits to Inkster's only because of their own perception with comments like "I think it (Sugimori's meaningless quote) does (confirm an age)" I think you've already noticed it the day I was contributing to Lucas' and Dawn's articles.<br />
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I've been doing some research about this subject and I found out that both Inkster and Team Rocket Grunt have had quite an interesting story to say the least, which I find relevant to this case and I'll share right away.<br />
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'''Inkster:''' This user apparently has something with the research of characters' age, looking at many articles, they've been responsible of editing the age section of many of the player characters, a small case I'd bring up is that they added Red's age from Red and Blue to Leaf's page with the excuse of "presumably Leaf has the same age that Red had in Red & Blue" yet they still add the "10-11" age to both Brendan's and May's articles by stating that that's the age they had in Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald besides Brendan and May having a confirmed age, being 12, that was confirmed in the Ruby and Sapphire remakes, their excuse was, quote, unquote "Y'know, I think this information also applies to RSE Brendan and May, considering the whole multiverse thing and ORAS being seperate from RSE." For me this has no sense, if they're going to add different ages to characters based on their game, at least be consistent.<br />
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But this isn't the case that hurts the most, in Rei's and Akari's articles, Inkster was responsible of removing those two characters' ages, which previously was stated that they were 15. The reason for Inkster to remove that information, which not only was mentioned on the actual game, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, was simply because that age was mentioned by a NPC as an assumption of Rei/Akari's age so they can be part of the Survey Corps where it seems that the minimum age to be a Survey Corps member was at least 15, not to mention that no matter the character the player decides to play as, the character's counterpart would also appear on the game as another member of the Survey Corps, something that they weren't considering when editing those articles' trivia. I'd have been fine if Rei's/Akari's article didn't include any age if it wasn't for the fact that an age related to them is way clearer since that information is in the game and it actually hints something where for our current case, there isn't really anything but misinformation.<br />
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'''Team Rocket Grunt:''' It seems that you've had already somewhat of a problematic story with this user before so I suppose I shouldn't elaborate that much on explaining what's going on with this user so to put it briefly, this is a user who doesn't like to defend their point at the slightliest, they've always been reverting edits only because they disagree with previous edits and is someone who likes to assume that what they think is correct is a fact. But there's definitely something that you may not know and sums up this entire case perfectly. <br />
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A Staff Member from the Editorial Board, glik, declined Inkster's assumption on the player characters being either ten or eleven year olds, explicitly mentioning that their source DOESN'T CONFIRM ANYTHING, [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Ethan_%28game%29&type=revision&diff=3509642&oldid=3501915 Team Rocket Grunt had the audacity to revert glik's edit so that it can have Inkster's original edit that includes the 10/11 year old age.] By the way, when Inkster removed Rei's/Akari's age from their respective articles, they, being completely self-aware (since I have discussed with them previously) wrote "This was declined from both articles by a bereaucrat who has stated twice that the dialogue listed does not confirm anything." I am out of words, I apologize in advance for the trouble that something like an age has unleashed, I really find this whole situation completely ridiculous but I hope you take actions on this, you're the only one who I can recur to at this point.--[[User:Kynn|Kynn]] ([[User talk:Kynn|talk]]) 01:27, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Regarding player character ages, some people (while not officially correctly) will assume a player character's age based on how they look or what else they have heard about the character. For example, May in Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald looks like she is 7 years old to me, and another example being Lucas from Platinum seems 10 or 11.<br />
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That said, there are a few players with officially confirmed ages; Red is 11 and Elio/Selene is also 11 as stated in Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 18:13, 1 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Ruby_Sapphire_May.png RSE May] looks exactly the same as [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:May_AG.png her anime counterpart] (who is confirmed to be 10 there)... Sure, we don't know RSE May's exact age, but I have no idea why you believe she looks to be 7 years old, especially since there are clearly children that are shorter than her in RSE. 10/11 is very much a believable age range for her.<br />
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:Additionally, Red's age appears to be somewhat debatable. He's stated to be 11 in the American instruction manual, yet he's stated to be 10 in the European instruction manual instead; I'm not sure if his age has ever been stated in Japan (but it would certainly be the most accurate age if it was).<br />
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:In any case, I do kinda agree that the magazine shouldn't really be used as decisive proof of the ages for the protagonists (especially since Brendan/May are now listed with conflicting ages). [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 19:27, 1 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:: I'm late, but honestly we shouldn't take 'it looks like it was (a certain age)'as an official age, under that logic I would say that, for example, Calem and Serena look like if they were 17 but their manga counterparts are 5 years younger than that, I'm pretty sure no one, except for the users I mentioned, think that 10/11 is a confirmed age for those characters, it just spreads misinformation because you're making others think that they actually have a confirmed age when they clearly don't.<br />
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:: I honestly don't know how this is still an issue considering that glik clearly denied the information they keep adding so Force Fire, if you're reading this, I kindly ask that those characters' articles don't show any age, at least until there's a consensus about the situation. {{unsigned|Kynn}}<br />
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:Thought I'd make it clear that I blocked you on the grounds of the passive aggressive edits you made, and not whether I agree or disagree with the addition of the ages. I can see why Inkster and TRG would think the quote hints at the ages of pre-Gen V protagonists, yet the wording does seem to be too generalized and the two seem a little too eager to say Sugimori's referring to those characters specifically. So, I also don't think it counts as confirmation, wording is too generalized to make a judgement on the pre-Gen V protagonist's ages.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 04:00, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Don't worry about it, as I wrote it on my talkpage, I felt that I had to take that route because it seemed like if no-one was actually checking CharacterDex frequently and I couldn't have known otherwise if I didn't do those edits, the edit war was just very evident to me so I found weird that very few users noticed it. Again, I want to apologize if my edits seemed rude from my part, I'll make sure to remove the age from those articles and I hope that next time there'll be a proper discussion related to these kind of topics before adding them to articles.--[[User:Kynn|''Kyn ~'']] 14:23, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Just so you know, that interview was from when Gen V released and showed the previous protagonists, so it was obvious that Sugimori referred to games prior to Gen V. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 14:44, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Listen, I'm pretty sure you actually had no bad intentions on researching information for those articles but I feel like you should've contacted someone else before adding it and causing so much trouble. {{unsigned|Kynn}}<br />
:::::Inkster, do you have proof that the book showed previous protagonists in relation to that quote, or are you saying that because Dr. Lava put stock images of the previous protagonists on their article? If it's the latter, then... that's clearly not indicative of the content of the book. It's not like that image is scanned directly from the book itself. You're far too eager to put a number to a character without taking the context of the quote. The quote seemed more a general "we were told to make them older than what we usually do" not "we were told to make the protagonists older that the previous ones, who are 10-11".--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 14:58, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::With you logic, than wouldn't that mean the protagonists are usually 10 or 11 years old? [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 15:01, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::It's a generic statement, not an explicit one.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:05, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::The [[player character]] article sourced that interview in that context that the quote implies the protagonists are usually 10 or 11 ("They are usually 10 or 11 years old"). [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 15:13, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::The exact quote is ''Sugimori: “So this time we received orders from Masuda to increase the ages of Black & White’s protagonists, to make them older than the 10 or 11 year olds we used in previous games.”''. It does refer to the previous protagonists. I don't believe we, as a wiki, are supposed to decide what age of a character is more correct or not. I think we should just put all the factual data on the page and let the readers interpret however they want, that's how we won't ever spread any misinformation. Saying we know ''nothing'' isn't accurate if we there exist such quote.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 15:17, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::::Exactly because this is a wiki, there shouldn't be added any information that suggests interpretation and it's not factual, it's just a generalization rather than a confirmed age, I'm aware that a bulbapedia guideline wants to have the most amount of information in the articles as possible but that doesn't mean that every single quote made by GAME FREAK should be added on an article, it has to be relevant if there should be one. {{unsigned|Kynn}}<br />
:::::::::::But wouldn't that Sugimori said be relevant? [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 15:43, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::::::The way I see it is that, if information that is actually in a game isn't going to be considered then it has way less sense to add such a quote like this one and yes, I'm referring to Rei's and Akari's articles, as I wrote I'm fine with those not showing an age but why wouldn't they show the age that they hinted in the actual game but those other characters' articles do show an age when its source is far more recherche. {{unsigned|Kynn}}<br />
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:::::::::::::Also, I still think that the quote berely confirms something--[[User:Kynn|''Kyn ~'']] 15:57, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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I tried to edit May's page because even if she ain't seven like I think for RSE she has to be at least 10 but clearly isn't 12. ORAS May looks like she has actually gone through puberty a little but RSE May looks like she is still very young, like under 11. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 02:59, 4 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:It has already been explained to you that appearances do no matter when it comes to confirming the ages of characters. Only textual evidence or confirmation from an official source can be used to determine the age of characters. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 03:04, 4 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:So, I think we can bring back Sugimori's quote about protagonists' age. Kynn doesn't think we can use information outside the games, but that's not how it's done here.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 12:04, 10 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::The quote doesn't say that ''all'' of the previous protagonists were 10 or 11. Additionally, Brendan/May's age in ORAS contradicts this quote as well. Even if those remakes came out after this quote, it seems strange to list two different ages for what is basically the same game. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 12:17, 10 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Pokemon universe doesn't have consistent timeline nor character ages. It's fine if character has two different ages depending on the game, especially in case of ORAS which is implied to be from different timeline. Again, we DO NOT decide what's canon and what's not, we just get all the information and present it to the readers. And the quote does talk about all previous protagonists.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 11:26, 12 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::"''And the quote does talk about all previous protagonists.''"<br />
::::This is just how you're choosing to interpret it. Saying "The 10 or 11 year olds we used in previous games" is not the same as saying "the 10 or 11 year olds we used in '''all''' of the previous games (if it was the latter, I would agree with you). For all we know, he was referring to Red/Leaf (who are confirmed to be 10/11) and the Gen 2 and/or 4 protagonists. The quote is up for interpretation, which is why it can't be used as solid evidence. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 21:55, 12 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::Precisely, it's a vague, generalized quote that doesn't go into specific. Again, users are all too eager to add a number whenever it shows up.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:56, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::The most straightforward interpretation is that they all were 10 or 11. His whole comment wouldn't make sense if it's not the first time they changed the age of the protagonits. Ignoring it is not a good way to deal with it. His quote still should be mentioned in the age section of these character's infoboxes.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 10:25, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::"''The most straightforward interpretation is that they all were 10 or 11.''"<br />
:::::::A straightforward interpretation is still an interpretation.<br />
:::::::"''His whole comment wouldn't make sense if it's not the first time they changed the age of the protagonits.''"<br />
:::::::Again, it's really more of a generalization. Maybe Brendan/May were 12, but the other protagonists were 10/11, in which case the quote would still make sense; 12 would not make them significantly older than the other protagonists. Hilbert/Hilda being 14/15 is far more noticeable, hence why he noted it in the first place. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 11:16, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::You're forgetting that I never originally added what he said to Brendan/May's articles, as they were already confirmed to be 12.[[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 23:55, 18 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::And by "confirmed" I mean retconned. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 23:56, 18 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
A "retcon" for what already seemed to be mostly a generalization (again, he never said ''all'' of the prior protagonists were 10/11) feels more like that statement shouldn't be taken entirely at face value. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 00:16, 19 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
{{Indent}} I never said that, he only said "older than the 10 or 11 year-olds we used in ''previous games''" (note this interview was from when Gen V released), which ''suggests'' the Gen II and IV PCs were also within that age range. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 00:24, 19 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I'm aware of when the interview took place and I did I mention above that this was a possibility, yes. I was mainly stating that I'm not comfortable with listing the statement as hard confirmation of their ages. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 00:42, 19 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::If it isn't considered hard confirmation, is there anything against listing them as "''about'' 10/11"? [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 01:21, 19 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::'''PokemonMasterJamal3''': Brendan and May weren't stated to be 12 at that time. I'm not saying you're supposed to believe in 100% they are that age, I'm saying it has to be noted that they all were described to be that age, otherwise it's dictating what people should think and gatekeeping the information.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 22:08, 19 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::The word "all" was never stated by Sugimori, which is what I'm trying to emphasize here. I'm not stating the info is useless or anything, I'm just saying I don't think it's concrete enough to list as their ages. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 23:06, 19 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::Bottom line, ForceFire declined it, so they had the final word on this matter. It doesn't confirm anything and that's final. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 23:35, 19 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::It's still the straightforward sense of this sentence, he would need to add exeptions if he wanted us to know it's not about all of them. Adding the age to the page doesn't make it universal fact it just means they were meant to be that age at some point, different games still could retcon the age multiple times. I just want us to report all what we know and not gatekeep information.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 17:19, 20 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== New Pokemon Infobox ==<br />
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Since we have a few new Pokemon today, I have an opportunity to make a suggestion. When a new Pokemon is revealed we don't know a lot of information about it which makes the infoboxes full of "Unknown" labels and the navbox on the top of the page is completely useless. I think it could be better to have a simplified version of these infoboxes to show what we know and what we're supposed to know. I made an example here: [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Team_Rocket_Grunt/New_Pok%C3%A9mon_Infobox]. I think it would look more professional and complete and also, it would help keep track of all revealed Pokemon and connect their pages for better navigation, because the page "List of Pokemon by national dex" is protected, rarely updated, and it doesn't show images.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 16:04, 1 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Saw it when it was made. Instantly didn't think it was necessary. No need to fix what isn't broken. There being "unknown" in the infobox is something that can't be helped when there's new Pokemon. Same with the navbox being "useless", that's just natural for a new Pokemon article to not have much. There's also no need to have the other new Pokemon shown in the navbox, it just clogs up the article and makes it look unsightly. If people wanted to know what the other new Pokemon are, they can, you know, browse the site.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:13, 1 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Nonetheless, I hope the staff will like this idea and not disregard it instantly.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 16:19, 1 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Legendary Pokémon template ==<br />
Can you fix your edit to the Legendary Pokémon template so a line is separating gen 8 and gen 9?--[[User:Reinhartmax|Reinhartmax]] ([[User talk:Reinhartmax|talk]]) 17:11, 1 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Image debuts ==<br />
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Lusamine, Gladion, Mohn, and Professor Magnolia were all listed as picture debuts for those respective episodes, and the episodes where they physically debuted (or in Mohn's case, first appeared in a flashback) were also listed as in person debuts. There are probably more examples of this, too. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 15:14, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:While the [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style/Anime#Pokémon appearances and debuts|anime manual of style]] only notes Pokemon, I think it makes sense to count human characters in the rule as well.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:28, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::What's the ruling on flashbacks? [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 15:34, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Additionally, what's the ruling on fantasy appearances? Professor Cerise's first appearance is listed as JN001 on his page, even though it was only a fantasy appearance. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 15:41, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I think it's a similar ruling to Pokemon (even though it's not written down), fantasies don't count as debuts while flashbacks do (and the debut would probably count twice, once for the flashback and once for the in-person appearance).--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:47, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Since it's a somewhat relevant topic, [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Category_talk:Episodes_in_which_a_Champion_appears I posted something about Champion appearances a while back]. Do you have an opinion on this? [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 16:04, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::That category should only count physical appearance, imo. Having fantasies/flashbacks/photos count feels like it's just bloating the category with minor appearances (though one could argue there are important flashbacks that drive the plot, so that's probably something to consider).--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:56, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== MinnieG again ==<br />
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I've posted about them before, but MinnieG's edits are starting to become a bit of an issue.<br />
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They usually contain some mixture of:<br />
# Poor grammar/awkward wording (which will often overwrite perfectly fine edits prior to it). It doesn't help that these tend to be fairly lengthy edits.<br />
# A tendency to focus too heavily on generic character relationship aspects, such as saying that a protagonist is protective/supportive of their friends... which is a trait that every single protagonist shares (making it far from unique).<br />
# Related to point 2, most of their edits in the "Character" section of protagonists' pages are almost exactly the same structure-wise. For example:<br />
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"Lillie at times has shown to lose her composure when pushed into a wall, becoming depresses and unsure of herself. However, Lillie manages to pick herself back up through her friends support and encouragement, which inspired her to not give up. This is shown when she decided to put an end to her fear of touching Pokémon in ''Mission: Total Recall!'' and perfecting Subzero Slammer with Snowy in ''Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!'' because of her resolve."<br />
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"In addition, Mallow has shown to lose her composer when pushed to the side, as she would doubt herself. However, Mallow would pick herself back up through the help of her friends. This is shown when made a meal for Tapu Koko while working at Oranguru's place in ''A Recipe for Success!'' and perfected Bloom Doom with Tsarrena during her battle with Lana at the Alola Pokémon League in ''Battling Besties!'' because of her resolve." [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 20:34, 7 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:MinnieG's a user that I've kept an eye on from time to time, the way they edit is quite familiar, but I unfortunately can't do a check on them. Their repetitive edits can seem jarring, and really the only way they can stop is if the improve on their grammar, make better judgement on what is notable, and be a bit more creative with their sentences.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:13, 8 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Deletion of "Old Verses" ==<br />
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I explained it on {{ut|Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles's talk page}}, but you think that redirect is fine. If yes, then why? Redirects for plurals are discouraged because of the way MediaWiki links work: <code><nowiki>[[Old Verse]]s</nowiki></code> gives [[Old Verse]]s. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="background:#1de linear-gradient(to right,#1de,#1e3,#e61);background-clip:text;-webkit-background-clip:text;color:transparent">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' ([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|T]]/[[Special:Contribs/Bfdifan2006|C]]) 08:39, 9 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Since when has redirects for plurals been discouraged? We have [[moves]] and [[signature moves]] and [[abilities]] and plenty others. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 08:50, 9 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Some exist (and are encouraged) due to ''irregular'' plurals, such as [[abilities]] (singular is ''ability'', note the change: -y → -ie- + -s), but you might think the [[moves]] and [[signature moves]] redirects exist rather for search reasons? --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="background:#1de linear-gradient(to right,#1de,#1e3,#e61);background-clip:text;-webkit-background-clip:text;color:transparent">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' ([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|T]]/[[Special:Contribs/Bfdifan2006|C]]) 09:01, 9 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Yes, plural links are good for search purposes. There is more than one Old Verse, so people are likely to search "Old Verses" searching for information about the Old Verse Key Items. And for irregular plurals, we have link templates for many of those such as {{Berries}} and {{Abilities}}. But we still have a redirect because it is useful for search purposes. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 09:13, 9 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Mega Anime Move Boxes==<br />
I was wondering if we could create a seperate anime move box for Pokemon in the anime that have mega evolved like we have for those who use Z-Moves, Dynamax and Gygantamax, for example<br />
{{anmov/h|fighting|steel|Ash Mega Lucario {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Aura Sphere|1=Force Palm|2=Steel Beam|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}||0=Aura Sphere|1=Force Palm|2=Steel Beam|3=Double Team}}}}<br />
{{anmov|fighting|Aura Sphere|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}<br />
{{anmov|fighting|Force Palm|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}<br />
{{anmov|steel|Steel Beam|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}<br />
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|JN108|}}<br />
{{anmov/f|steel}}--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 07:57, 11 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:With Z-moves and Dynamax moves, they are completely different moves with completely different gimmicks. Whereas the moves Mega Evolutions use are just the same regular moves. So I don't see a need to duplicate the same info.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 08:00, 11 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::While I understand that, Ash-Greninja has its moves listed in a separate box. So could the same possibly apply to Mega Evolutions? Moreover, with Mega Evolutions, the template could show off the user's changed type. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 10:06, 11 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Honestly, I don't think Ash-Greninja needs its own move box either. And I don't think showcasing changes in typing would be enough to justify the duplicate information. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 06:04, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Never noticed Ash-Greninja having its own template. I'm all for removing it due to it basically duplicating the same info as the regular form's move template. While showing a different form using a move is a good enough reason to split, I still think it's just duplicating the same info (different types also seem too minor to consider).--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:56, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Infernape Fire Punch==<br />
Fair enough on the previous point, just to verify, can we say for sure that Infernape definitely used Fire Punch whilst the other moves were unconfirmed?--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 08:05, 11 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Yes, Fire Punch has a unique animation (I say that with certainty because I can't imagine another move that could be animated similarly, Comet Punch may be, but that has never been animated with flames).--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 09:43, 11 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::In Pokémon Adventures, there was an instance of a Pokémon covering its fists with fire to attack without it using Fire Punch, so IMO, it could've been something similar and not a move at all. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 10:10, 11 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Eh, I'm in the mindset of separating anime and manga. They're two different mediums that are far too different have one cancel out the other. And the unique move animation policy only covers anime (to be honest, manga never crossed my mind when I started that policy)--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:56, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Ignoring comments ==<br />
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I haven't heard anything from you about my last question about Lana's Lapras in about two weeks despite your obvious activity. What is the point of pushing for discussion if the higher ups are going to ignore them?--[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 11:53, 11 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:There are 50+ sections on this talk page, with some being quite extensive, so it's pretty easy to miss smaller sections that are in between bigger sections like the Lana's Lapras section. For Lapras, don't think a consensus was given for Ride Pokemon at the time, but from what I can gather from Kiawe's Charizard (who was in the same boat), it was only mainspaced once it was clear that it was actually his Pokemon and not one owned by the whole family. So the same would go for Lapras, was it actually stated that it was a Pokemon she actually owns (thus would make it notable) or does her whole family own it. Again, you are just looking that the notability requirements and arbitrarily saying things are notable, without actually looking at the context/bigger picture.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:25, 12 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Thank you for the response. I have no idea if it is owned by only her or the family, though wouldn't it still be considered Lana's regardless? And I am looking at the rules and trying to find what fits within them. Considering I keep 'missing the bigger picture' despite working on this wiki for a decade, I would say the rules are unclear or failing to convey what is actually needed for something to be mainspaced. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 23:44, 12 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I think the point Force Fire is making is that an article fulfilling the bare minimum requirements for notability doesn't automatically make it good enough for the mainspace. As for you wanting more specific rules/criteria, each article is going to have its own unique context that needs to be accounted for. There is no number of rules or extra requirements that will work for every situation. All I can say is that generally an article should be substantial and interesting to read. If an article technically fits the requirements, but seems like it's missing important context that hasn't been revealed yet, or isn't interesting and engaging enough, it's probably not ready for the mainspace. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 05:42, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Precisely what Landfish said. You're just reading that a Pokemon needs to be owned by a main character/appear more than three times/do more than battling, without actually thinking about the specific situations that would make a Pokemon notable. What did the Pokemon do in its non battle episodes? Did it help its trainer? Did it solve a conflict? In Lapras's case, is it actually her Pokemon? We can't expand the criteria for every specific instance because each Pokemon is different and their reasons for being notable are going to be different each time. Yes, by just simply reading the notability requirements, Lapras would be notable for being owned by a main character. But the bigger context/picture is whether Lana actually owned the Lapras. Being owned by the family doesn't mean it's solely Lana's Pokemon, it's not like she took it everywhere like Kiawe did with his Charizard nor did it have a backstory revelaing who actually owns it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:56, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Carbink & Diancie's signature typing. ==<br />
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I can understand Toxicroak & Sneaseler, for example, but Diancie is literally a mutated Carbink. How are they not related enough for their unique typing to be trivia? [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 19:57, 11 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Because they are no related by evolution, period. So it's not unique to one Pokemon or one evolutionary line.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:25, 12 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::True, but they are related, period. It's not a coincidence that they share the same type, so it seems silly that we can't make an exception. [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 14:39, 12 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Oh, and before Ultra Necrozma, didn't Lati@s have this in their trivia, despite being 2 different Pokemon? Or am I remembering wrong? (I'm trying to check, but the website's being screwy again). [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 14:48, 12 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::They may be related by lore, but they are ''still not'' related by evolution. You can't evolve a Carbink into a Diancie, and you can't breed Diancie to get Carbink. They are still treated as individual Pokemon. Thus, they are not related by evolution, making the trivia not unique to one Pokemon or evolutionary line.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:56, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::The same goes for the Lati@s twins, but they had the unique type trivia. (at least I remember them having it; I'm still having trouble checking). Why did they get special treatment? [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 15:27, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::I can assure you, Lati@s was never said to be the only Dragon/Psychic types. And even if it was, it was probably swiftly reverted, as [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Latios_(Pok%C3%A9mon)&diff=2625577&oldid=2625575 these] [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Latias_(Pok%C3%A9mon)&diff=2625576&oldid=2625574 two] edits from 2017 (the year Ultra Necrozma became a thing, and were the only two edits relating to their types throughout 2017) show. And it also shows that it was not reverted because of Ultra Necrozma, it was reverted because Lati@s are not related by evolution (they are related by lore, but are still treated as individual species with not evolutionary relations).<br />
::::::And [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_with_unique_type_combinations&diff=2525256&oldid=2525254 this 2016 edits] on the type combination article shows the Lati@s was never in the main template but in the trivia section with Solrock/Lunatone and Carbink/Diancie.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:20, 14 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Huh, I could've sworn it was for some reason. Very well then. I still think it should be added, but I can tell I'm not going to win this, so I'll leave it be. Good bye. [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 17:38, 14 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Exclusive pages for the 8 Masters/Champions ==<br />
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In view of the discussion with the Pokémon of some characters, I decided to ask this question before wasting unnecessary time. I'm working on a page of [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Lance (anime)|Lance]] and his story within the anime, trying to get away from what's on his main page (where it talks more technical details than what he actually did in the anime canon). It was close to what I was trying to do with Cynthia's page, which I left on a [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Cynthia (anime) extended history|reserve page]] to work on later, but I would like to know if if I continued this and did it for the other Champions, what are the chances of this being approved and going for mainspace?<br />
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Theoretically, the only characters I need to do this would be Steven, Diantha and Lance (which is pretty much finished already), since Iris, Leon, Cynthia, Alain and Ash already have their pages. My intention was to hand it in after the tournament was over, but as apparently there's been some discussion about what's notable and what's not, I decided to ask at once. Should I go ahead with this or are the chances of being approved zero?--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 14:16, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Gender difference ==<br />
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While I can agree with your point regarding Meganium's gender difference, what about Gyarados? Paul's Gyarados, for example, had blue whiskers. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:39, 15 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Read the {{bp|Speculation policy}}, in Paul's Gyarados's case, the female variant of Gyarados has not appeared in the anime yet so we can't use its gender difference. Just because other gender differences have been acknowledged, doesn't immediately mean all of them are acknowledge, the anime needs to acknowledge each one of them. Raichu's gender difference wasn't even acknowledged, even when Tierno's Racihu had hhr gender confirmed.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 14:46, 15 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Wasn't sure if a female Gyarados had appeared yet. Thanks. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:03, 15 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Meganium's gender difference isn't based on length of the anthennas, but their shape. They clearly drew them in different way than previously. Oliver's Meganium has antennas pointing upwards.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 15:08, 15 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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154Meganium OS anime.png|anime art<br />
Elisa Meganium.png|Meganium (before adding gender difference)<br />
File:JN020 Meganium.png|acklowledgement of the difference<br />
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::::Male Meganium's antennae are longer than the female, so yes, it's absolutely based off length. The shape is only like that because it's following the shape of the head, the female antennae does the same thing (it follows the shape of the head).--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:38, 16 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::You know well it's not true.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 22:03, 19 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Categories ==<br />
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Could you not jump to your admin power and please start a discussion first? You know, the thing you preach that us lesser beings have to do? Both Infernape and Greninja are one of the heaviest focused Pokémon of their series and a category for their focused episode like any other important character makes sense. If someone else gets an Infernape-dumb argument but okay-then why not make the name “Ash’s Infernape” like I started with? Fixed your issue with it, right? Looking forward to your response!--[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 14:40, 16 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I also want to add that reserving it for walking Pokémon is an odd cutoff. Togepi or Dedenne has hardly done anything compared to those two. Is this not worth taking another look at after a decade?--[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 14:43, 16 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::At one point, I made a category for episodes about Mimikyu, but came to kind of regret doing it later after seeing how little episodes it had. Could you remove it? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 17:46, 16 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::That helps prove my point. Mimikyu is a walking Pokémon with a small amount of focused episodes. What, like 5 compared to 20? Being a walking Pokémon isn’t the best way to determine these categories.[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 17:50, 16 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Hello? You undid my edits and I want to talk about it.--[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 18:06, 17 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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{{indent}}If you want to suggest making new categories, you need to ask on a talk page. Don't just do as you please. And it was also once deleted before, so I deleted it again. We don't need categories for literally every Pokemon a characters owns, and the ones that you deem important were really only important for their own series, unlike Pikachu or Meowth who are basically main characters. I personally would restrict it even further to just those two, or maybe include Wobbfuffet just for how long its been around.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:30, 19 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== User:Great designer ==<br />
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[[User:Great designer]] has left a trace of many suspicious activities here in addition to manipulating puppet accounts. The user page contains some overt information on stalking and impersonating, which they have been doing since mid-February. There is also much evidence of their insulting and harassing other users and bureaucrats on social media with ''ad hominem'' attacks followed by long and opaque statements. The user claims to have sent an email and addressed some unspecified topics on 17 June 2020 (UTC). The message was left on [[User talk:DzaiSheng]] and [[User talk:Great designer]], but no such email has been received as of now. This makes their latest activity very dubious. The eponymous account on 52Poké has been permanently banned since late April for repeated misuse and appropriation of contributions by others in and out of the site. Considering his wrongdoings on the sibling site and on social media, I would suggest keeping a close watch over what they vow to do next.[[User:DzaiSheng|DzaiSheng]] ([[User talk:DzaiSheng|talk]]) 09:35, 22 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Add Page to template. ==<br />
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Heya,<br />
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I made [[List of other event distributions (Generation IX)]], as the first distribution for Scarlet and Violet had just been announced. Can this page be added to [[Template:Event Pokémon]]? Also the Generation 4 GTS link on this template links to a redirect, if this can be corrected or the original page moved back to where it used to be. [[User:4iamking|4iamking]] ([[User talk:4iamking|talk]]) 18:06, 22 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Done.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 18:13, 22 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You deleted the Generation 7 page from the template there.[[User:4iamking|4iamking]] ([[User talk:4iamking|talk]]) 18:17, 22 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Oops, fixed.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 18:22, 22 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::: Can you also add: [[List of internet event Pokémon distributions (Generation IX)]], and also the lochide function to the [[Template:LAevent/head]] template so its consistent with the standard [[Template:G8event/head|generation 8]] template? Thanks! -- [[User:4iamking|4iamking]] ([[User talk:4iamking|talk]]) 13:59, 3 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::: Done.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 14:24, 3 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Get rid of the extra <code><nowiki>style="</nowiki></code> and it should work. The line should read like this: <code><nowiki>! style="{{#if: {{{lochide|}}}|display:none;}} background:#{{Legends Arceus color light}}" | Location</nowiki></code> -- [[User:4iamking|4iamking]] ([[User talk:4iamking|talk]]) 14:38, 3 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::: And [[List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)]]-- [[User:4iamking|4iamking]] ([[User talk:4iamking|talk]]) 11:15, 16 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Done.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 14:35, 17 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:Add [[List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation IX)]] -- [[User:4iamking|4iamking]] ([[User talk:4iamking|talk]]) 06:28, 7 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Done.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:45, 7 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== [[Pokémon in Russia]] ==<br />
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Would it be a good idea to hide the two latest revisions from Inkster on this article, since the vandalism is still present and visible there? [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 18:11, 23 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Oh and it's visible in your last revision too. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 18:17, 23 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Looks like Inkster didn't remove all of the vandal's edit in their undo edit, so my rollback of the vandal only removed what Inkster removed. I've hidden all the edits.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:38, 24 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Volcanion ==<br />
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Did you intend to make Volcanion's species page only editable by administrators? [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 05:36, 24 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Oh... um... oops. Fixed.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:38, 24 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Type specialists ==<br />
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Hi! Sorry to bother you, but I was hoping to get your input on [[User talk:Pale Prism#Specialists|this discussion]] about type specialists. — '''[[User:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#FAA;">⚫︎ Pale</span> <span style="color:#AAF;">Prism ⬟</span>]]''' <small style="color: #666;">[ [[User talk:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Talk</span>]] ■ [[Special:Contributions/Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Contribs</span>]] ]</small> 00:40, 25 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Bumpity bump. — '''[[User:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#FAA;">⚫︎ Pale</span> <span style="color:#AAF;">Prism ⬟</span>]]''' <small style="color: #666;">[ [[User talk:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Talk</span>]] ■ [[Special:Contributions/Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Contribs</span>]] ]</small> 01:30, 26 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Bumpity, bumpity bump. — '''[[User:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#FAA;">⚫︎ Pale</span> <span style="color:#AAF;">Prism ⬟</span>]]''' <small style="color: #666;">[ [[User talk:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Talk</span>]] ■ [[Special:Contributions/Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Contribs</span>]] ]</small> 23:33, 30 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Ugh. — '''[[User:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#FAA;">⚫︎ Pale</span> <span style="color:#AAF;">Prism ⬟</span>]]''' <small style="color: #666;">[ [[User talk:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Talk</span>]] ■ [[Special:Contributions/Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Contribs</span>]] ]</small> 04:47, 28 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::It would be nicer to restart the topic instead of bumping an existing one. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="background:#1de linear-gradient(to right,#1de,#1e3,#e61);background-clip:text;-webkit-background-clip:text;color:transparent">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' ([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|T]]/[[Special:Contribs/Bfdifan2006|C]]) 07:26, 28 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Goh's Arctozolt ==<br />
Hey, I rewatched some of Journeys's old episodes, and saw that Goh's Arctozolt appeared in (at least) three episodes. Its debut episode, well it was prominent for about 90% of the episode (unlike most of Goh's Pokémon). And like, I said, made a few more (somewhat) prominent appearances on Journeys. I already have a draft created, so can I have permission to officially post an Arctozolt article on the Main Page of Bulbapedia?<br />
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[[User:HygorBH|HygorBH]] ([[User talk:HygorBH|talk]]) 04:49, 26 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:The notability requirements states: Those that haven't had plot significance must be used by him in at least two different episodes, in addition to their capture episode. So Goh needs to use it one more time. Just appearing three times means nothing if it only did something notable in one of those times. Side note: if you're wondering, yes I checked all of Goh's other reserve Pokemon and they still meet the requirement of being used by him at least twice.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:07, 28 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Type specialists+ ==<br />
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Hi! So, according to you, [[Elesa]] <em>should</em> qualify as a notable {{type|Electric}} specialist of her sex because she's the only female out of six. On the other hand, [[Bede]] <em>shouldn't</em> count as a notable {{type|Fairy}} specialist of his sex because he's the only male out of four.<br />
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Honestly, that's all fine and dandy, but it leads to an obvious question: what about characters who are 1 in 5? — '''[[User:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#FAA;">⚫︎ Pale</span> <span style="color:#AAF;">Prism ⬟</span>]]''' <small style="color: #666;">[ [[User talk:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Talk</span>]] ■ [[Special:Contributions/Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Contribs</span>]] ]</small> 00:37, 3 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:These "x out y" trivia should be based on common sense, you don't need to ask for every single different variation. What's next? is 1 out of 7 notable? Just use a bit of common sense.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 07:47, 3 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
::<q>These <q>x out y</q> trivia should be based on common sense.</q> Agreed! Wonderful. Brilliant… Very enlightening… All of my questions have been answered?!<br />
::Really though, I agree that there <em>should</em> be a standard as to how to deal with these situations. Your ideas are <em>great</em> and all, but I'm more concerned with accuracy and consistency. As per the existing standards, I was under the impression that 1 in 4 was notable, and 1 in 6 wasn't, but I guess that that's completely arbitrary? 1 in 5 is completely up in the air? There's not something in the Bulbapedia help guide that says otherwise, is there?<br />
::I'm not asking about every single case (I legitimately don't know how you arrived at such a weird conclusion); I was presented with a 1/6 case and a 1/4 case, and I wanted to know what the intermediate case would be. {{unsigned|Pale Prism}}<br />
:::IIRC 1/3 and 1/4 are generally not considered notable. 1/5 is probably going to be a case-by-case situation. 1/6 is probably fine, but again it may depend on the context. Instead of focusing on an exact number rule, Force Fire is (probably) saying that we should consider the context and think about whether it makes sense in the first place for that trivia to be included. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 04:51, 28 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==[[Ivysaur_(Pok%C3%A9mon)#May.27s_Ivysaur|May's Ivysaur]]==<br />
Before getting into an edit war, I would like to know what criteria are used to consider a Pokemon that has never been shown in the anime, a "notable appearance". <br />
I undid that part and then it was undone (for a change...). Not even May's Venusaur has exactly notable criteria in the anime.<br />
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Since it doesn't have a section for Clemont's Helioptile, Gary's Wartotle or Paul's Grotle (which is fair), it doesn't seem to make any sense to do that.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 21:54, 06 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Decided to remove it after some reconsideration. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 22:13, 6 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Diantha (anime) ==<br />
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Does [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Diantha (anime)|this]] page have the requirements to go to mainspace?--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 23:25, 09 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:All she has done is battle. Even if the Masters 8 Tournaments are more notable battles, the "only battled" rule does not take into account importance. It's still just a battle. And expanding a simple sentence and making overly detailed '''will not''' make an article more notable. It just bloats the article with unnecessary fluff. It's not the size of the article that determines notability. It's the actions of the character.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:23, 10 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I'm not going to argue, I'm sad but unfortunately ok. Just wanted to say, when I make detailed pages for Diantha, Bea, or Cynthia, I don't want to put unnecessary material. This is character development, making an article and just putting that character "appears in episode X, reappears in episode Y, appears in flashback in episode Z" is simpler to eliminate pages of the characters and put a table with the appearances only. Cynthia's page before I tried to add content looked like a draft, which is pretty weird for one of the more developed characters in the anime.<br />
:::But as I said I won't argue or try to make anyone change their mind, it's up to me to accept and let it go,I won't delete the pages of the characters I created if someday the staff thinks these pages are ready for mainspace, they will be there. Thanks for the feedback anyway. --[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 15:00, 10 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would like to know if the page has already met the requirements to be able to go to mainspace. At the end of Journeys I intend to request the deletion of practically all my userpages and this is one that I would like to get some approval for because it took considerable time to do. -[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 02:27, 6 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Image error ==<br />
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There's an ongoing error that's been happening for a couple of days. Whenever there's a new image uploaded, it shows this: Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127. How long do you think it'll take for this to be fixed? [[User:Seabiscuit2020|Seabiscuit2020]] ([[User talk:Seabiscuit2020|talk]]) 02:07, 11 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Element symbol ==<br />
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I think it's more precisely referred to as an "element symbol", though some people use the term "periodic symbol" as well, so it's probably fine as it is. "Chemical symbol" usually also includes information such as the mass number and the atomic number and such, so that's probably not the best term to use. Just thought I'd inform you! [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 06:33, 14 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I see, thanks.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:46, 14 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== AlolanRanger ==<br />
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AlolanRanger has continued to post dubious trivia with poor grammar ([https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=JN109&diff=3545647&oldid=3536333 like here, for example)]. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 15:17, 15 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Floette ==<br />
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There's currently an edit war on the Floette page regarding the use of the term "Legendary Pokémon" to refer to Eternal Flower Floette. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 08:19, 16 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== you dont add powerful ==<br />
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that doesn't make sense <br />
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Paul's Urusing has it down to eb extremely powerful You have down for Ash Palpitoad as physical tough and many other pokemon in the Series that has something similar <br />
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we have Ash dragonite as extremely resilient and strong Pokémon<br />
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Ash Heracros as powerful battler<br />
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so what the difference to me its called Nothing. Im pretty sure, you all against me thats why when I add something you all need to jump at me {{unsigned|Gian9456}}<br />
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== Trivia ==<br />
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JN91 Same Trivia Me has seen In AG178 and M18 page trivia section [[User:AlolanRanger|AlolanRanger]] ([[User talk:AlolanRanger|talk]]) 17:40, 17 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Doesn't matter, it's not notable the third time.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 17:59, 17 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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I was skip--Gian9456 01:01, 19 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Am I still blocked? ==<br />
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I recently tried editing MY PAGE, and saw that any of my edits resulted in level three vandalism. I took a look at the FAQ page. and I saw that I could be in an abuse condition, am I right about this? [[User:Figalho|Figalho]] ([[User talk:Figalho|talk]]) 13:13, 21 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Are you trying to edit your ''user''page? Because if so, you have to be {{bp|autoconfirmed}} before you can edit your userpage. To become autoconfirmed, you have to have been a user for some time and make a certain number of '''main'''space edits.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:21, 21 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::Oh sorry, actually I was talking about my own talk page.[[User:Figalho|Figalho]] ([[User talk:Figalho|talk]]) 13:27, 21 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Are you trying to remove the welcome template, or any other content, again? That's probably why. Please stop trying to remove content from your talk page, per the {{bp|Talk page policy}}, leave any discussion and the welcome template as they are.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:44, 21 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::It wasn't the welcome message that I tried to remove, but my statements, which I consider insignificant, i read the Talk Page Policy, and saw I really can't do this. I really want to believe that no administrator used their power to manipulate this rule and that it has NEVER BEEN BROKEN. Even without the concrete answer, I conclude that I am no longer blocked, thanks for your attention, [[User:Figalho|Figalho]] ([[User talk:Figalho|talk]]) 14:09, 21 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== JN119 ==<br />
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The episode currently titled as JN119 ("Chloe and Eevee - The Miracle of Evolution") was confirmed not to be a numbered episode yesterday. It's going to be a clip show episode instead. Could you move and renumber episode articles accordingly? Thank you. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 12:53, 23 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:As in, an unnumbered clip show. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 10:19, 25 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Moved.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 08:30, 26 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Okay, now things are becoming confusing, since the official anipoke_pr Twitter page is not calling the clip show "episode 119", after all. I do not know how long the episode will be, but if it turns out to be a normal length episode, I suppose it should be moved back. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:34, 28 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::All this discussion is kind of irrelevant until the episode is officially aired, no? If the episode has unreleased scenes, it's basically a normal episode. The mention of it being episode 119 is more because the episode is taking up the show's traditional timeslot, I think.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) ([[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 16:08, 28 July 2022 (UTC))<br />
:::::We're aware. It's best to wait 'til the episode airs and see how things play out.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:10, 28 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::I'd say we can count this as a regular episode. While a clip show and a bit longer than a normal episode, it had an opening, commercial break, end credits, and a next episode preview. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 10:33, 29 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Another pointless edit war ==<br />
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Somehow, there is still an edit war on the [[player character]] article relating to ages, which is even more pointless as you have previously stated the used source is a vague generalization that doesn't go into specific details. The segment on the article itself ("They are usually 10 or 11 years old" is reminisent of the "all trainers are 10" conclusion that many jump to without any official confirmation. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 12:04, 6 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
:There's a difference between saying that source implies certain characters are 10/11 and using it as generic, catch-all source as the player character articles uses it. It's fine on the player character article as it's being used in a general context rather than it saying that ''specific'' characters are 10/11.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:23, 6 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
::If this is saying they're ''generally'' 10-11 as opposed to ''specific'' ones, wouldn't that make it acceptable be added to their articles as "According to Ken Sugimori, the protagonists are ''usually'' 10 or 11 years of age" in a general context or? [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 13:01, 6 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It's fine on the general player character article, but not the individual specific characters because it doesn't name which ones.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 13:39, 6 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::I see. Although I'd like to mention that Red's article says that he is 10 in the European version, but I can't find any source that confirms this. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 13:54, 6 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== MinneG yet again ==<br />
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I've posted about them twice in the past, but I would like to bring up their edits once again.<br />
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Compare [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Chloe%27s_Eevee&diff=3552885&oldid=3552701 their most recent edit to Chloe's Eevee] to these other edits made by confirmed Kittystyler sockpuppets:<br />
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* [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Chloe%27s_Eevee&diff=3331916&oldid=3331873 Example 1]<br />
* [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Chloe%27s_Eevee&diff=3334421&oldid=3334100 Example 2]<br />
* [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Chloe%27s_Eevee&diff=3340321&oldid=3339909 Example 3]<br />
* [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Chloe%27s_Eevee&diff=3358172&oldid=3352145 Example 4]<br />
* [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Chloe%27s_Eevee&diff=3399183&oldid=3396956 Example 5]<br />
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At this point, I find it extremely difficult to believe that this could be anyone other than Kittystyler.<br />
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Additionally, even outside of them being a likely sockpuppet, MinnieG's poor grammar and tendency to focus too heavily on minor details (such as overfocusing too much on character relationships) has continued to be an issue despite the multiple messages on their talk page.<br />
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I'm aware that a check is not really an option at this point, but is there really nothing that can be done? [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 21:15, 6 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I've been monitoring this use for a while, and while I can't do an IP check, their edits are way too similar to past sockpuppets to not be KittyStyler. They've been blocked.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 04:25, 7 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Cynthia's Garchomp ==<br />
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https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Cynthia%27s_Garchomp&oldid=3553808<br />
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''Be patient, it can be added after the episode airs. Stop rushing things just to be the first.''<br />
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I've noticed that several things I post are reversed but strangely when other users post THE SAME CONTENT it goes by smoothly, so I start to think that it actually has something to do with what I post. It wasn't enough that I was forced to delete my discord account because I had a "pseudo admin" coming to piss me off in my inboxes.<br />
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You once said that I take things too personally, but certain actions don't do much to erase that idea.<br />
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I uploaded the image because it was released in high resolution and hosted it on the site, as I did '''EVERY TIME''' I hosted an image. It has absolutely nothing to do with wanting to be first in something. Good night--([[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 22:27, 10 August 2022 (UTC))<br />
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== Iamdisha ==<br />
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Despite having been warned about it three times, Iamdisha continues to be making an excessive number of edits in a short period of time. They seem to have a history of ignoring their talk page, so I didn't see any point in giving them a fourth warning that they'll just ignore, so I figured I'd bring it to your attention instead. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 08:10, 14 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== New Episode Category ==<br />
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Hello, I would like to know if you object to me creating a category of episodes focused on Cynthia, since she has some episodes that don't involve battles, I believe it makes sense to have that.--([[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 16:53, 26 August 2022 (UTC))<br />
:[[:Category:Episodes in which a Champion appears]] should suffice.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]]<br />
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== Am I allowed to do this? If so, is there a fast way to do it? ==<br />
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In the Pokemon GO section, every Pokemon that learns Frustration/Return has a {{tt|‡|As Shadow/Purified Pokémon}} symbol next to it. That symbol is also used for moves that can no longer be learned or require an Elite TM, so I think it'd be better replace it with a [[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px]] and [[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px]] respectively. Would this be allowed, and is there an easy way to do it? (ie, BulbaBot or something?) [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 04:33, 31 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestion ==<br />
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Heya. How are you doing? <br />
I’d like to make a suggestion: instead of using screenshots for moves and 3D Pokémon sprites, why not use GIFs instead, like for the moves as they appear in 2D? In the case of moves, they allow users to see what a move fully looks like without having to go to YouTube. I think it’s better than using multiple screenshots. What do you think?<br />
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Also, mind telling me what it’s like in Australia? :D [[User:Eternium-Z|Eternium-Z]] ([[User talk:Eternium-Z|talk]]) 12:01, 31 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
:That's never gonna happen. Animated models are simply too large and will cause slower load times, especially if we're going to have multiple of them animated. It's simply not worth it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:43, 31 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Sorry to butt in, but this should only be part of Bulbapedia's past, NOT present. I may know that already, but other EP wikis don't care and just put animated 2D renders of the models. Also, I think this is mostly a very historic "policy", which Bulbapedia tends to adhere to, but in a really bad way. This was, I think, only part of worries that e.g. it will cause memory leaks while rendering the image in IE (which we mustn't worry about now). It's never too early or too late to introduce them. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="background:#1de linear-gradient(to right,#1de,#1e3,#e61);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' ([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|T]]/[[Special:Contribs/Bfdifan2006|C]]) 15:15, 31 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::The issue isn't that we don't want them, the issue is that the files would be too large for the site to handle, as well as having more than one animated image on an article, which may cause severe load times.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:24, 31 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Evolution data ==<br />
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I noticed the explanation for reversions was "consistency"<br />
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My response: consistency with what?<br />
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At the time of the edits no other Generation IX Pokémon page had the sentence, and the pages for those Pokémon in question still do not. Cetitan still does not. Fidough still does not. The starters still do not. What does it need to be consistent with? <br />
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My stance: wouldn’t it make more sense to leave out evolution data until the game releases, or at the very least if a trailer drops? Because the use of the sentence "It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon” is kinda synonymous with Pokémon that don’t evolve at all. We don’t know if any of these Pokémon will have evolved forms, so why use a sentence that insinuates they won’t? At the least just put the word “currently” in there. [[User:Crummymummy|Crummymummy]] ([[User talk:Crummymummy|talk]]) 18:03, 1 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:It's to be consistent with all other Pokémon not known to have an evolution. Aerodactyl ''could'' get an evolution in Gen IX too but that doesn't mean we remove the evolution info for it. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 20:07, 2 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
::It's to be consistent with all the other 805 Pokemon, not just the other Gen IX Pokemon. Just because some of them don't have it, doesn't mean none of them should have it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 19:18, 6 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Adding to Unique Type Combination templates ==<br />
Hello, I'm here to suggest adding a Gen VIII column to the Former Unique Type Combination template, an several Gen IX Pokemon have sent other Pokemon into that chart. [[User:PinkYoshiGaming|PinkYoshiGaming]] ([[User talk:PinkYoshiGaming|talk]]) 23:56, 1 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:It's on my list of things to do.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 19:18, 6 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== AlolanRanger ==<br />
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[[User talk:AlolanRanger|AlolanRanger]] is still solely focusing on adding unnotable trivia to articles. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 21:41, 6 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Question ==<br />
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Is it possible for regular users to edit the sprites section of Pokémon articles? If so, could you show me how, please?[[User:Eternium-Z|Eternium-Z]] ([[User talk:Eternium-Z|talk]]) 11:48, 14 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:If you mean the spritebox, then no, only staff members can edit those.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:18, 14 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Oh, okay, thanks for letting me know. I asked because I thought that using GIFs for 3D Pokémon sprites would be better than using static images.[[User:Eternium-Z|Eternium-Z]] ([[User talk:Eternium-Z|talk]]) 11:31, 15 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Animated models are out of the question as they can be very large in size and will cause the site to load slower, especially if were to have multiple animated models playing at the same time.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 13:01, 15 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Animated models from generation 6 like on [https://projectpokemon.org/home/docs/spriteindex_148/3d-models-generation-1-pok%C3%A9mon-r90/ this site] weight around 200KB, same like some of BW sprites which are already used on Bulbapedia. I think we could eventually update models for newer generation. I guess it depends on the tech guys behind Bulbapedia when they fix image issues.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 13:25, 15 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Is there any way they could be set to only load the GIF/APNG and animate if hovered over, with the first frame being loaded as a static image the rest of the time? I've seen that capability on other platforms, having them be "static images unless interacted with" could reduce the strain, they could play one at a time versus all at once. [[User:Atrius97|Atrius97]] ([[User talk:Atrius97|talk]]) 14:23, 15 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Or maybe we could start having separate gallery pages for each Pokémon. Something like [[Pikachu (Pokémon)/Gallery]]. --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 14:57, 15 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would even expand that on "non-essential data" (or with a different name). The most common complains about Bulbapedia I hear is that you need to scroll over a lot of data to see what you really want, stats, moves or weaknesses.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 18:55, 15 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Please don't break the rules ==<br />
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[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Bulbapedia:Userspace_policy Here] it is written that: "'''Users at administrator level or above have the authority to delete any content they feel is breaching the userspace policy. Offenders will generally be given a day or two to "rescue" their content and save it somewhere that isn't on Bulbapedia.'''". I didn't break any rule so I don't see a reason to be banned besides you being prejudiced against me. If you want me to put that edit on my subpage then at least don't make it impossible to access. It doesn't make any difference to me and I would be happy to talk instead of all this.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 15:14, 18 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:As I presume you just completely ignored my comment on your talk page, here is the same message.<br />
:Once again, you must be reminded on this. Do '''not''' go around making largescale edits without permission, especially if you are going to just undo yourself. That makes it completely unnecessary and almost vandal-like. If you want to showcase a suggestion, do so in your userspace, stop going around acting like the site is your play thing. Before you cry "it's not in any policies", it's common sense. Not everything needs to be written down, particularly when it comes to common sense things. Also, I was being pretty lenient in my reminder in the previous discussion, but your snarky response suggests you don't want me to be lenient. It doesn't matter if you're making mainspace ideas, it doesn't make you above policy or of higher authority, you still need to abide by it.<br />
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So next time you have some giant suggestion, make a userpage. Do '''not''' make such an unnecessary edit.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:25, 18 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:It really makes no difference to me. Add that to the rules. I thought I'm making it simpler for everyone by not making new pages for no reason. So, anyway what's your opinion on that suggestion? Btw, I found two subpages of mine that I don't use [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Team_Rocket_Grunt/Template] and [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Team_Rocket_Grunt/Categorytable], can you delete them, please?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 15:36, 18 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
::I'm not addind common sense to the policy. Common sense doesn't need to be written, not every little thing that users disagree with needs to be written down in a policy.<br />
::And if it makes no difference to you, then that implies you'd do it again. Once again showing no real fear of consequence. If you do such a thing again, it doesn't make it any more right. The penalty will just be harsher.<br />
::No one is going to bregrudge you for making another userpage with suggestions, why would you even think that.<br />
::If you want my opinion on your suggestion, it's similar to what Nescientist said, less colors more simple listing. Less is more.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:50, 18 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::What? Saying it makes no difference to me means I'll do it your way. So, can I have this page visible again so I could copy it on my userspace?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 21:51, 18 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::I will make a page, presently, in your userspace with the copy (minus categories) of the [[Type expert]] edit you made.<br />
::::As ForceFire says, user pages exist for a very good reason. If it's for site ideas, just use one. Thanks. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 02:58, 20 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::Ok. And you also could state your opinion about it. So far I've heard it's a step in good direction.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 21:32, 20 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Narrator (WCS) ==<br />
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I would like to know, can [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Narrator (WCS)|this page]] be promoted to mainspace? BigDocFan also suggested another name, what is the best option to refer to this character in your opinion?-- [[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 16:39, 20 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Announcer is probably a more suitable name and the parenthesis should be the region they're from unless you are certain they're all the same person and not another Joy/Jenny/Don George sort of deal. Otherwise, I think it's fine.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:54, 20 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Milcery ==<br />
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Caterpie taken more time to evolve in the episode where it caught while Goh's Milcery Evolve just 1 minute after she caught first Pokemon Evolve in quickest time me not written same episode caught or evolve [[User:AlolanRanger|AlolanRanger]] ([[User talk:AlolanRanger|talk]]) 16:45, 20 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Can you check a certain user? ==<br />
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I have some suspicions about AutumOcto, who I think may be a sockpuppet of a particular user. They're not quite as blatant as MinnieG, but the edits are still fairly similar. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 22:44, 18 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Spambots ==<br />
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[[User talk:WildaFabian17|WildaFabian17]] and [[User talk:JosefPrendergast|JosefPrendergast]] seem to be spambots. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 07:55, 22 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Articles promoted to Main Page ==<br />
Hey there. I created a few drafts for some of Goh's Pokémon after I recently went on a Journeys rewatch marathon, and created these Draft Articles after I believed (IMO) that these Pokémon had, again IMO, enough noteworthy appearances. Of course, I wanted to check with an admin to see if they're good enough to be "promoted" to Bulbapedia's main pages.<br />
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*[[User:HygorBH/Goh's Venomoth|Goh's Venomoth]]<br />
*[[User:HygorBH/Goh's Dustox|Goh's Dustox]]<br />
*[[User:HygorBH/Goh's Taillow|Goh's Taillow]]<br />
*[[User:HygorBH/Goh's Lilligant|Goh's Lilligant]]<br />
*[[User:HygorBH/Goh's Floette|Goh's Floette]]<br />
Regardless of your answer, thanks in advance! [[User:HygorBH|HygorBH]] ([[User talk:HygorBH|talk]]) 02:01, 24 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Only Venomoth and Taillow meet the notability requirements. Liligant and Floette has not made enough notable appearances, while Dustox doesn't have any notable appearances.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:32, 25 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
:: While we're on the subject, I know that Goh's Pokémon need at least three episodes of noteworthy appearance to receive their own articles, IIRC. But, Goh's Absol only has two episodes on the "History" description. So, I'm assuming that if a Pokémon had an entire episode dedicated to them, it drops to 2 episodes instead of 3? So, if let's say, Falinks had another noteworthy appearance, it would then receive its own article, since it also had a whole episode dedicated to it? [[User:HygorBH|HygorBH]] ([[User talk:HygorBH|talk]]) 19:33, 25 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Also, also, does that mean, I have permission to create an official article for Goh's Venomoth? Like, if I do, I won't get in trouble? And Taillow for that matter. {{unsigned|HygorBH}}<br />
:::::''Only Venomoth and Taillow meet the notability requirements.''<br />
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:::::Does this mean that Venomoth and Taillow can be moved to mainspace?-[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 15:18, 26 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Venomoth and Taillow are fine to be mainspaced.<br />
::::::As for Hygor's other question, yes, if a Pokemon has a very prominent role in its capture episode, it counts as an episode it had an impact on, so it's notable once it appears more than once (in a non background capacity at least, ie. not just standing idly). Otherwise, the second part of Goh's rule comes into play (the Pokemon needing to be used by Goh in some capacity in more then two episodes).--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 17:10, 26 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::: OK. So, I'll create pages for Venomoth and Taillow and place it on the main page. I just hope I don't get into trouble afterwards. [[User:HygorBH|HygorBH]] ([[User talk:HygorBH|talk]]) 17:35, 26 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
::In fact, the process would just move the page to mainspace, Hygor. It is not necessary to create a new page to place your content.[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 20:24, 26 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
<br />
== Leon Charizard ==<br />
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''For rival characters and other recurring characters, only their signature Pokémon may have an article created about them. An exception may be made if another Pokémon that is not the signature has had an impact on the series. One example of this would possibly be Gary's Arcanine. Jimmy and Marina also fall into this category. If a rival's signature Pokémon does nothing more than battle or has no major impact on the plot, then it is not notable for an article and instead should have a section on its Trainer's page.''<br />
:Leon's Charizard fits this criteria. Can we please stop pretending it hasn't had an impact on the series? If you want to argue that it hasn't, look at episodes [[JN042]] to [[JN045]]. This Pokémon has had more notability than many rival Pokémon that do have pages. --[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 20:07, 26 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Take [[Harrison's Blaziken]], [[Nando's Roserade]], and [[Miette's Slurpuff]] as random examples. Please explain what these signature rival Pokémon have done that makes them worthy of a page when Charizard isn't? --[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 20:35, 26 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Being a signature Pokémon is just one of the criteria. And Miette's Slurpuff is an actual character that does things besides battle and has an article that is interesting to read. Also, just because some older articles no longer fit the newer criteria does not mean that newer articles don't still have to meet the criteria. The article still just amounts to Charizard battling and does not make for an interesting read. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 00:28, 27 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Interesting read and relevant read are different things. Even if a majority of it's appearances are battling, it has still done things related to the plot of the series: serving as Ash's main goal, helping stop the Darkest Day, training with Ash, its backstory with Leon. I also don't understand the issue with battling. It's Pokémon. Battling is the main pull of the franchise. It makes sense that it will be heavily featured. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 00:36, 27 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::That's rather the point. A Pokémon engaging in Pokémon battles is the norm, not a special exception that makes it distinct and interesting enough for its own article. We don't have an article for every Pokémon that has battled in more than one episode. And there are plenty of Pokémon (such as those belonging to Gym Leaders) that Ash has had to battle for his journey, some across multiple episodes. That doesn't make the Pokémon itself interesting or notable enough to have its own article. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 00:45, 27 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
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{{indent}}Leon is a Champion, so he falls under rule 4 not rule 3. And in accordance to rule four, only their signatures get articles if they have done more than battle. Charizard only meets half of that requirement.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:09, 27 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
:''Gym Leaders may have an article about their signature Pokémon, but only if it did more than just battle in the episode(s) it appeared in and had some impact on the plot''<br />
::Leon is said to be Ash's main rival in Journeys so I'm not sure why you think he doesn't fall under both categories. Either way, Charizard helped stop the Darkest Day. That is having an impact on the plot and still qualifies it. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 12:16, 27 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Force Fire, I put this on your talk page because I wanted to have this discussion with you. --[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 10:35, 1 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::I've already explained in previous discussions why Charizard's role in darkest day isn't worth noting. All it did was battle the Eternatus, it didn't help the main characters get to their goal (as is the case with Steven's Metagross where it helped the main characters infiltrate Team Flare's base).--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:11, 2 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::I really think you're nitpicking this. Charizard is the main Pokémon of both a rival and champion and has participated in events outside of a battle. By definition of the rules, it should have a page. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 11:13, 7 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Not gonna make a new thread for this but I definitely agree. Other champion's Pokemon have done less than Leon's Charizard and have a mainspace page (see Diantha's Gardevoir). After their Final Battle, Charizard came with Leon to visit Pikachu in the Pokémon Center and the two butted heads, indicating a sort of rivalry or bond that has formed. I don't think anyone besides a few mods genuinely thinks that it's not notable enough for its own page (especially with its appearances in other media as well, not just anime). [[User:Meanscreen|Meanscreen]] ([[User talk:Meanscreen|talk]]) 06:20, 18 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== AlolanRanger again ==<br />
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Despite having been warned multiple times about adding dubious trivia and/or trivia with poor grammar, AlolanRanger is still at it.<br />
* [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=JN130&diff=3591070&oldid=3590901 Example 1]<br />
* [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=JN130&diff=3590324&oldid=3590315 Example 2]<br />
* [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=JN129&diff=prev&oldid=3588718 Example 3]<br />
* [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=JN013&diff=prev&oldid=3582541 Example 4]<br />
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They've been notified multiple times over the past two months, but to no avail. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 17:33, 29 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== MazieGatlin ==<br />
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[[User talk:MazieGatlin|MazieGatlin]] appears to be a spambot. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 08:08, 1 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Dealt with.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 08:44, 1 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Shipping overhaul ==<br />
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What do you mean by "shipping overhaul? Just wondering. Cause evidence is the necessary purpose of the prove of the Amourshipping. [[User:Kevin128|Kevin128]] ([[User talk:Kevin128|talk]]) 01:46, 7 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I've explained on your talk page, you can also check [[Bulbapedia talk:Project Shipping#Bulbapedia and Shipping]] for more information.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 01:50, 7 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Hikaru Wazana ==<br />
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Hikaru Wazana has an anime image source that they use for images from the newest episodes. The thing is, however, that those images are not the best available quality, and end up always being upgraded later, making the initial uploads unnecessary. HW has been asked several times to stop this practice because of this, but they have nevertheless continued it, the latest case being with today's episode images. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 18:22, 11 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:And here we go again....<br />
:I take 1080p HD quality footage of the episode that I watch, BigDocFan knows where I download the episodes. There are no better quality images of the episodes than this(Unless I get them out of the Tv Tokyo office).<br />
:But let's play for real that you're doing this because I'm myself, I don't know what wrong I did to you, but apparently forcing me to delete my personal discord profile (which I use for other things that don't involve Bulbapedia ) is not enough, right?<br />
:What's your problem with me anyway? --[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 18:34, 11 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::As I recall, you chose to leave your own Discord account. I did not force you to do anything. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 19:20, 11 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Yes, I left it because you don't know the difference between "space" and "proper place of things", even after I said that my Discord account is not your space to complain about things and what matters here should be dealt with here.<br />
:::And as far as I know I shouldn't even argue with you, you're as much a user as I am, you're not part of the admin and you don't have any position here. But apparently, you haven't realized that yet.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 19:28, 11 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::No need to be rude. Giving constructive criticism is not disallowed. And I don't recall doing it in any sort of insulting way. It is not a right exclusively reserved for Admins. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 19:34, 11 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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{{indent}}From what I'm gathering, from the few files I've checked, could just be a case of someone else having a better image, but it doesn't necessarily mean Hikaru's images are bad (at least, not from what I can tell). I see no problem with it, just as long as its of acceptable quality. As for image sourcing, they probably just screenshot the episode image, nothing wrong with that.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 02:06, 12 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:HW's upload of Horace's Virizion is of lesser quality, and also features the TV Tokyo watermark, which is definitely something to avoid. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:55, 25 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::[[User_talk:Hikaru_Wazana#Horace_Virizion]]<br />
::And then you come with hypocrisy saying that I shouldn't be rude to you.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 16:00, 25 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Being rude is not polite. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 17:32, 25 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::I'm being polite enough, if we were somewhere else, or social media, I would have already said what I really wanted to say to you. For me, this discussion was already over. But I hope the admins are seeing what happens here.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 17:44, 25 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Pages to approval/delletion ==<br />
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As I said before, I'm going to review some pages and try to leave others aside. I would like to know which of these pages here, I get approval and the following would be the first to be deleted.<br />
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The Helioptile one is part of something I want to build here, and I think the Pokemon should meet the requirements to be in mainspace.<br />
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'''approval'''<br />
* [[User:Satsjoe/Alexa's Helioptile]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Diantha (anime)]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Iki Town festival tournament]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Paldea League]]<br />
'''delletion'''<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Template:Quillon's Pokémon]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Template:Volkner's Pokémon]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Template:Marnie's Pokémon]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Project Mew (Mission Regis)]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Darkest Day (anime)]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Danika's Urshifu]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Goh's Alcremie]]<br />
Could you be helping me with this?--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 18:48, 12 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Helioptile isn't notable, per rule 3 regarding recurring character's Pokémon. Gogoat at least had some notable appearances, whereas Helioptile didn't do much. And simply appearing doesn't mean anything, it needs to do something. The only argument you could make is that it's her signature, which is debatable.<br />
::Diantha has only battled in all her appearances to date. The only time she didn't battle was during the Team Flare arc, which even then she didn't do anything that notable.<br />
::It seems fine, but manga is not my expertise. Ask for second opinions regarding this.<br />
::The Paldea league article will be made once the games are out.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 04:11, 13 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Ox, would it be up to you to delete the Padela League page? Could you delete [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Pokémon Performer|this one]] too?--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 11:34, 13 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::If you want it to be deleted. Could still be mainspaced once the games are out.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:08, 13 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Chloe: a main character confirmation? ==<br />
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[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1591672205040943105 An official piece of artwork] features Chloe alongside all of Ash's friends. Does this count as evidence towards Chloe being counted as a main character or not? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 09:56, 13 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:The artwork leaves out Goh, so I would say no. The official site still doesn't list Chloe as main character, as well.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:06, 13 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Ah, okay. Didn't know about an official site listing. Got it. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 16:07, 13 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Preview ==<br />
Where is Preview button and how to use it what is happen with Preview button [[User:AlolanRanger|AlolanRanger]] ([[User talk:AlolanRanger|talk]]) 10:36, 14 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:It is the button right next to the '''Save changes''' button, marked as '''Show preview'''--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]], Junior Admin Bulbapedia ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 10:39, 14 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Potential sockpuppet? ==<br />
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Do you think you could check the user "FairyType"? I heavily suspect that they may be yet another sockpuppet of a certain person. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 16:50, 16 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Certainly seems like it. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 18:38, 16 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::I've looked into it and found no matches, but I'll keep an eye out.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 04:11, 17 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== *facepalm* ==<br />
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I find it very absurd that somehow ''that'' information is denied from being added to the characters' articles for "not listing which ones", even though the article for PCs clearly states ''"from Generation I to IV, the player characters were always 10 or 11 years old"'', which I find rather counterproductive. It's already a hassle trying to interpret and search for vague character lore. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 14:27, 19 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:To be fair, it actually said "usually" prior to SnorlaxMonster's edit, so I adjusted it back to its original wording. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 14:54, 19 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::What does "usually" have to do with what I said? We don't know if Brendan/May are 12 as the player while they are as the rival. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 17:09, 19 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::The (as rival) parenthesis already suggests that it's exlusive to them being the rival. No need to overcomplicate.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 17:12, 19 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::I know that because I was the one who added the (as rival) prarenthesis. I don't see any reason not to include that bracket on the Johto and Sinnoh PCs. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 17:19, 19 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::Those don't have their ages revealed when they are the rival, at least, not that I remember. If you're talking about the interview, then you're clearly not getting it. I've already explained to you countless times why that source can't be used for ''specific'' characters, but you refuse to listen nor let it go.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 17:28, 19 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::This discussion wouldn't even been had if you had actually read the interview. Nobody knows what he meant by "previous games", blatantly assuming it meant "all games prior to Gen V" is speculation at most. In fact, there's almost no reason for an article like this to contain meaningless trivia such as ages. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 21:19, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Houfuku ==<br />
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Noticed you made an edit on {{m|Comeuppance}} and changed hōfuku to houfuku. However, the [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style/Romanization|manual of style]] says any variation of a long お, including おう, is to berendered as ō. Should we revert? [[User:Kikugi|Kikugi]] ([[User talk:Kikugi|talk]]) 01:56, 20 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== New Page Proposals ==<br />
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Hi! I also left a message on [[User talk:Celadonkey|Celadonkey]], but there are a few notable Pokémon that I would like to make pages for because they are on par with articles such as [[Pikachutwo]], [[Crystal Onix]], and [[Pink Butterfree]]. These would be [[Bulbasaurtwo]], [[Squirtletwo]], [[Charmandertwo]], [[Venusaurtwo]], [[Blastoisetwo]], [[Charizardtwo]], [[Giant Alakazam]], [[Giant Gengar]], [[Giant Jigglypuff]], [[Purple Kecleon]], and [[Orange Archipelago Butterfree]]. (the "Giant" Pokémon might be changed to "Ancient" because I think it was either that or something like that they they were titled with). Would this be okay? —[[User:ParkerHaley2003|ParkerHaley2003]] ([[User talk:ParkerHaley2003|talk]]) 1:12, 20 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:None of the Pokémon you've suggested are notable, per the [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style/Anime#Notability requirements|notability requirements]]. They all did not do much in the episodes they appeared in, the Mewtwo clones and giants just battled, which is not enough to consider giving them pages.<br />
:For the existing articles you brought up, Pikachutwo had a significant appearance in Mewtwo Returns, the Crystal Onix and Pink Butterfree were Pokemon of the day - thus meeting rule seven of the notability requirements.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 01:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paradox Pokemon relation ==<br />
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How would you like to write the notes on top of the pages like "Delibird (Pokemon)" that Paradox Pokemon like "Iron Bundle" are their futuristic versions/counterparts/what else? I see you reverted a few edits like that, maybe right wording is the problem but omitting them completely is not an option.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 10:37, 22 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Considering they aren't, or haven't been confirmed to be, related to those Pokemon, it doesn't really belong on in the lede like other Pokemon with evolutionary family/forms/megas whatnot. The best place is the trivia and with less definitive wording.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 17:59, 22 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::They are related by design. It feels really disingenius to omit such information. How about this:<br />
:::''Generation IX introduced Paradox Pokemon Iron Bundle that appears to be inspired by Delibird, however no relation between these two was confirmed.''<br />
--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 18:45, 23 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::That wording is fine, it's only the placement that I'm not too 100% on. But considering we're also placing convergent evolution in the lede, it should be fine.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 04:32, 24 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::If that helps, Iron Jugulis's Pokedex entry mentions it being an offspring of Hydreigon.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 15:07, 24 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::You can check "Paradox Pokemon" page. Every Pokemon they're based on are mentioned in "Enigmas of Paldea". That's all you wanted.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 19:05, 26 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::I really need you to answer that because you have no argument anymore and I don't have any reason to not add these notes.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 16:01, 28 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::My last response wasn't an argument against the addition... no need for the aggressive attitude, abide by the code of conduct.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:24, 28 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::Then I'm sorry. I'm not sure how to approach such topics with you. Thanks.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 17:03, 28 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Macro cosmos ==<br />
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Hi, I'm sorry, but how could you possibly think this is a coincidence? they line up EXACTLY. what are the chances that they could just both create the exact same logo and it not be intentional? ----[[User:DHP613|<span style="color:#337AFF">'''D'''</span><span style="color:#337AFF">HP</span>]][[User talk:DHP613|<span style="color:#7E7E7E">'''6'''</span><span style="color:#7E7E7E">13</span>]] 19:18, 22 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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[[File:20191217 Detective Pikachu 03.jpg|thumb|GUI]]<br />
Here Is a GUI made by Territory Studios for the movie, you can see the logo in the top-right corner, they are the same. ----[[User:DHP613|<span style="color:#337AFF">'''D'''</span><span style="color:#337AFF">HP</span>]][[User talk:DHP613|<span style="color:#7E7E7E">'''6'''</span><span style="color:#7E7E7E">13</span>]] 19:55, 22 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:[[User talk:Force Fire/Archive 12#Marco cozmos edit|We've already discussed this]]. It is pure speculation that the logo is supposed to be Macro Cosmos's logo unless you have proof it was intentional. Detective Pikachu can not reference something that was released after it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 01:52, 23 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:: About the movie being released before the game, fair enough, but you simply cannot convince me that these are not the same, look at them, please. and tell me, what are the chances of the logos matching up perfectly? what are the chances of this being entirely coincidental? ----[[User:DHP613|<span style="color:#337AFF">'''D'''</span><span style="color:#337AFF">HP</span>]][[User talk:DHP613|<span style="color:#7E7E7E">'''6'''</span><span style="color:#7E7E7E">13</span>]] 02:13, 23 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
[[File:20191217 Detective Pikachu MC.jpg|thumb]]<br />
:::Unless you have proof that they're both the same logo, it is just a coincidence.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:01, 23 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Even if it is a coincidence, they are still the same. that kind of thing does not just happen. ----[[User:DHP613|<span style="color:#337AFF">'''D'''</span><span style="color:#337AFF">HP</span>]][[User talk:DHP613|<span style="color:#7E7E7E">'''6'''</span><span style="color:#7E7E7E">13</span>]] 05:07, 23 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Nacli ==<br />
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I know you said "no copyrighted stuff", but keep in mind that Pokémon and Mario are both owned by Nintendo, and Nintendo games reference other Nintendo franchises (especially the Mario franchise) quite a lot, so it is possible that Nacli's design could have been inspired by the Super Mushroom from the Mario franchise. All those other parallels to copyrighted characters that other users are coming up with are purely speculation, and a bit too much of a stretch, but surely other Nintendo franchises could be an exception to this rule. After all, the Pokémon Egg page states that its design could have been inspired by Yoshi Eggs, and the Revive page states that Revives bear a striking resemblance to Star Pieces from ''Paper Mario'', so I don't see why we can't mention Nacli's similarity to Super Mushrooms. [[User:Buzzfan120|Buzzfan120]] ([[User talk:Buzzfan120|talk]]) 17:58, 24 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Copyrighted property is still protected by copyright. Just because other article have something, doesn't mean it's suddenly okay to add more.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:57, 25 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::So, not even if it's another Nintendo property? Just wondering. [[User:Buzzfan120|Buzzfan120]] ([[User talk:Buzzfan120|talk]]) 08:01, 25 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Images of moves ==<br />
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Hello. Is there a particular policy about which game's animation should be added to an article? For example, if there's a Sword/Shiled animation, can there also be a BD/SP one, or is it not needed, because Generation VIII is already represented by Sword/Shield? I've seen some articles even having separate pictures for D/P and Platinum, but still wanted to ask this to be sure. Sorry if you're not the one to ask this, and could you then refer me to someone who is? Thank you. [[User:Kikugi|Kikugi]] ([[User talk:Kikugi|talk]]) 20:27, 24 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:If the animation is different between games, then yes, we upload separate images for each game.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:54, 25 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Mew ==<br />
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Ciao! :D Should the recurring Mew from journeys be be moved to it's own page? the MO1 & MO8 Mews have their own pages, and I think the recurring one has appeared enough. what do you think? ----[[User:DHP613|<span style="color:#337AFF">'''D'''</span><span style="color:#337AFF">HP</span>]][[User talk:DHP613|<span style="color:#7E7E7E">'''6'''</span><span style="color:#7E7E7E">13</span>]] 13:46, 26 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I know you've asked Force Fire and not me but personally I feel we should wait until JN134 airs next week before giving Mew its own page.--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]], Junior Admin Bulbapedia ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 14:20, 26 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Sounds good. ----[[User:DHP613|<span style="color:#337AFF">'''D'''</span><span style="color:#337AFF">HP</span>]][[User talk:DHP613|<span style="color:#7E7E7E">'''6'''</span><span style="color:#7E7E7E">13</span>]] 14:24, 26 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Verizion and Suicune ==<br />
Hello, I added stuff to [[Suicune (Pokémon)]] and [[Virizion (Pokémon)]] pages, but it says that my edits got undone by you. Is there a reason why you Undid the edit I made? If so, please tell me why. [[User:IsaacBoi123|IsaacBoi123]] ([[User talk:IsaacBoi123|talk]]) 01:04, 30 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm sorry for putting those rumor stuff on the suicune and virizion pages. But, for the pronounciation ones, I'm pretty sure they are official pronunciations, because I have the [[Super Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook]], and in there it has "How To Say It" on the Pokemon, and that is an official Pokémon book. [[User:IsaacBoi123|IsaacBoi123]] ([[User talk:IsaacBoi123|talk]]) 01:19, 30 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:: As I've said, the official sources aren't consistent with pronunciation, one book will say one thing, one will say another. An egregious case is the Pokedex 3d pronunciation of Unown, which I think everyone can agree is ridiculous. Also, a staff member has a page for pronunications in their userspace if you're interestrd: [[User:SnorlaxMonster/Pronunciation]].--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 01:28, 30 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Fan stuff (Regional birds) ==<br />
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Hi again, I created a page called "Regional birds", and you deleted it, saying: "Fan terminology is not notable." What do you mean? I do not know what you are trying to say, and I said I was going to update it later on! How come you deleted it? [[User:IsaacBoi123|IsaacBoi123]] ([[User talk:IsaacBoi123|talk]]) 23:50, 1 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:[[Appendix:Fan terminology|Fan terminology]] is covered in the appendix and is not considered notable enough for its own article in the mainspace. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 23:55, 1 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== TBR2001 ==<br />
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TBR2001 has been extending the "Origins" sections of some Pokémon Masters EX characters, which, while truthful, also seem excessively long. What do you think? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 01:07, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, some of them seem to be a bit much, particularly May and Brendan. I think it should be shortened.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:45, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== AlolanRanger yet again ==<br />
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Once again, AlolanRanger has continued to focus on trivia (which still ranges from dubious to poorly worded/formatted), despite having already been warned multiple times against this. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 15:30, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Not to mention adding back in unnotable trivia that they've already tried adding in previously (edit warring) and continuing to add similar trivia to other pages. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 08:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== KryptonLion is using a multi-account ==<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] is using another account ([[User:SleepySheep|SleepySheep]]) as a sockpuppet to get an artificial consensus on the Talk Page of the article<br />
[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world#Is_Alfornada_a_city_exclusively_based_on_Portugal.3F_It_doesn.27t_look_like_it_according_to_the_game#Paldea Pokémon world in relation to the real world].<br />
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This new account not only has as first and only contribution to agree with KryptonLion in a Talk thread in a moment which new opinions are sought to obtain a consensus, which is already quite suspicious by itself, but also the IP of this new user coincides with that of KryptonLion. <br />
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A greeting. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]])</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Force_Fire/Archive_13&diff=3621972User talk:Force Fire/Archive 132022-12-03T23:26:40Z<p>Valentio: /* AlolanRanger yet again */</p>
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== Suggestions ==<br />
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Hi! Where could I submit suggestions for the editorial board to consider? I've just finished completing the learnsets for every move in LA and with that I'd like to drastically overhaul/simplify how the move learnset templates look. It'd be a lot of work, but there is plenty of time until the next games. I already discussed the matter with [[User:SnorlaxMonster]] who broadly supported it, so I'd like to start the official process of having my suggestions evaluated/fine-tuned/accepted. You can find everything you need to know [[User:Oneofthosedf/Sandbox|in my sandbox]].<br />
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Another suggestion would be using galleries when we list the confirmed Pokémon an artist has designed. This seems pretty straight-forward to me, I hope I don't need to list reasons as to why. It would really help people understand and appreciate the artists more.<br />
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[[User:Oneofthosedf|Oneofthosedf]] ([[User talk:Oneofthosedf|talk]]) 20:50, 18 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:Could I at least get an answer? Or could you redirect me to a person who can help me with the process?<br />
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: '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]] 15:52, 24 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Apologies for the late response. I'll briefly go over your points. Point 1 and 4 seem to go hand in hand, I wouldn't mind using the sugimori artwork in favor of the menusprites for single image templates. Using them for a list makes the template look larger than it needs to be, so menusprites (being smaller) works better imo. As for the types, the older ones are preferred because the text is larger than those on the newer symbols. The new symbol may look nicer but it doesn't help those unaware of what those smbol represents.<br />
::For points 2 and 3, Maahirmomtaz is in the wrong here. I have no idea why they are making those edits and someone should ask them why on their talk page. If they doesn't respond, then staff can make them respond. Using the sup template for game specific moves is indeed how we do things. Though I do agree that it has recently gotten ridiculous, and your templates are indeed a better way of showing them. I don't think having both games and generations in one header would be confusing, as long as the reader understands the purpose of such layout.<br />
::For point 5, I'm 50/50 on it. I think they should be separated for being completely different learning methods, but I can understand merging them to save space.<br />
::As for the galleries, eh. We don't do that for voice actor articles, so I don't think it's worth doing it for the designer articles. Just bloats the article up, imo.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 07:29, 1 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::Thank you for the response. I hope I didn't come off as arrogant, but I'm just used to sending a reminder to offices IRL. There was no frustration behind it.<br />
:::The two points that I care about most are #3 and #5, the ones that would require the most work and the ones that are most needed. I'll address all of them one by one briefly.<br />
:::'''1:''' I just think the different line heights look pretty jarring. Consistency is always the best, and considering we can fix all the templates that use menusprites this easily, it should be done. I do dislike that all of them need to be 68x68, but that's life. Nothing we can do about that (unless of course we move away from pixel art, which gives us endless sclability options).<br />
:::'''2&3:''' I think they noticed the situation getting ridiculous as well. If my suggestions are accepted, we would only need to use the superscripts for the few forms and new Pokémon that were introduced in Pt, B2W2, ORAS and USUM. I trust the reader will understand it. But we can always leave a note in the footer explaining that Gen VII and Gen VIII needed to be broken up.<br />
:::'''4:''' I think the era of menusprites is over. We'll inevitably get confirmation in a few months when the SV trailers start to showcase some gameplay. But neither BDSP nor LA uses them anymore. I think it's done. Consistency is always the best move, and a core quality of Bulbapedia. I love the spritework personally, but they don't look as good on the Switch as they do on Bulbapedia. We can't keep using menusprites and the LA headshots with whatever SV will introduce, then a possible fourth artstyle by the end of 2023. I understand the issue with the Sugimori artworks taking up too much place, but technically they wouldn't. There would be just less white spaces. I pray for a game where every Pokémon is available again (mainly for this reason), but until then the Sugimori artworks are the only thing every Pokémon has (Eiscue forms and Galarian Zen Darmanitan don't need to be incldued, thankfully). I also don't think they look bad, I can try making a longer list with 100+ Pokémon if that's something you think would be more convincing.<br />
:::'''4:''' As for the type bars, I'm not sure that I understand your complaint. I don't see why we'd need to use the ones from 2006. AFAIK the Fairy type bars are fan-made. My sandbox displays the version with the type names. They are perfectly legible, and the symbols aren't too small either. The colors broadly fit the colors Bulbapedia uses as well. We should move away from pixel art, because monitors with higher resolutions don't accommodate them too well. I need to zoom out a whole lot for them to look crisp. Ironically the type bars I am using are now obsolete as well, BDSP, LA and SV use a new version, so I shall implement those (though I'd need permission to remove the dead space around them).<br />
:::'''5:''' This is partly about future-proofing, partly about reducing bloat, and partly about displaying information as neatly as possible. I am certain we will get new learning/tutoring methods later down the line, and we don't need another section for Giga Drain with 300+ entries that contains the same information. It also addressed the issue with moves that keep going for TMs to tutors to TRs, then back to tutors, etc. I don't think it would be confusing at all.<br />
:::'''Galleries:''' I wouldn't want them to be used on voice actor pages either, utterly useless IMO. I think there is a stronger argument for displaying artworks on the pages of the designers. A list just feels lifeless, while a gallery feels respectful to the artists, and helps users understand their design philosophy.<br />
:::I want to get as much input from experienced users as possible. I really want these changes to accommodate everyone, since I think this is the way going forward and something no other big sites have. How should I go about gaining supporters for this? I refrained from writing individual community members as I feel that constitutes as spam. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 12:57, 1 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Your posts doesn't seem arrogant or confrontational at all. I can understand wanting to bump a discussion when an admin doesn't respond to it. If you want to reach out to more users but not spam multiple talk pages, you can always use the [[Editor's hub]] talk page. Though going to a staff member works just as well, as they will most likely relay the message onto the other staff members in the staff discord.<br />
::::1: Nothing we can do if the images are of varying sizes. We can't expand the smallest menusprite to be the same size as the largest menusprite.<br />
::::2/3: Seems we are in agreement on this. I don't mind separate columns within a generation for separate games.<br />
::::4: I was actually under the impression that the artwork would make the other cells have more whitespace than needed as opposed to menusprites, but checking now, doesn't seem to be the case. Probably is more ideal looking comparing the two again.<br />
::::4: As for the types, (if I remember correctly) that was what was mentioned as the reason for using the older type images in a staff chat. The text would appear too small in the size we would have them, as opposed to the older images where the text were essentially the image. It's probably fine for mobile, but not so much for desktop.<br />
::::5: Yeah, not entirely against reducing repeated information, so I won't be bother if we do decide to merge them together.<br />
::::Galleries: That's understandable. I think having the images be smaller would change my mind, just having them how it is on your page makes it seem cluttered.<br />
::::And just a couple points about your templates: I think leaving the tutor/tm/tr row white works best to avoid color clashes (using EP for IoA may or may not be confused with CT, unless there's not much of a difference in movesets), and leaving out games where the move isn't coded in makes sense (though I think a note in the footnote might be best to avoid confused users asking questions).--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 14:53, 2 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::1: I was thinking about what we have on the [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]] page. The version-exclusive list already uses the Moveevtrytm template, so we'd only need to change the headers (I think). The images are not altered, only centered. I am not exactly sure which part of the code makes them appear this way, but you can't deny that it looks more cohesive.<br />
:::::4: Here is an image (https://imgur.com/n0czury) I want you to look at. I use 2560x1440 monitors and at default zoom, everything on Bulbapedia appears to me as it does in the bottom row. Amazing for artworks. So much detail. Terrible for spritework, unfortunately. In order to enjoy them, I need to use 80% zoom (the standard for smaller resolutions), which makes everything tiny. You can also compare the readability of the type bars on the image. Exact same font height. I think one can read both just fine. By completely getting rid of spritework, we now have a zoom-proof wiki. People who are hard of seeing can now freely zoom in without the fear of blurry pixelart. So my proposal actually accommodates readability, if you think about it. It also shows that we don't need to stick with 68px, we can go smaller, if we want to further reduce scrolling. Or we can use 70px on move pages, but go with 50px for the headers on Pokémon pages. Endless possibilities. It would need some manual work, since the naming conventions for menusprites and Sugimori artwork are different, but that's part of future-proofing.<br />
:::::Galleries: Okay, I'll make some variations. I just used the default Bulbapedia gallery, I'm fine with scaling down.<br />
:::::IoA is unfortunately completely unreadable on a white background, and since it's neither a game, neither a separate DLC, using the EP superscript is more accurate. We don't list the tutor locations on the move pages (not in this case), so it doesn't matter whether it's obvious that the tutors are available on the IoA or the CT. Anyone who has access to one of them, automatically can access the other. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 15:36, 2 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::1:The way it's done on the bdsp article is indeed good, that's because the moveentry template has the image align-centered and at a height of 70px. I should note that I'm under the impression that the problem here is the size discrepancy between menusprites, hence "Nothing we can do if the images are of varying sizes." The LA menusprites, on the other hand, would lean me towards using sugimori art due to them being way different than the usual menusprites.<br />
::::::4:Seems you're using a slightly bigger screen that me. But still, for me at least, menusprites or sugimori artwork still look completely fine regardless of 80% or 100% scale. But I am leaning towards sugimori art. As for type images, I still stand by using the older ones. Same as the menusprite vs artwork, I personally can see both just fine regardless of scale, but the text of the newer images being slightly squished to make way for the symbol wuld make it slightly harder to read.<br />
::::::Galleries: They look fine now. TRG didn't really need to add examples of other designers, just one example is fine. If you are fine with the approval of one admin, you can go ahead and add the galleries.<br />
::::::Fair enough, I don't have much else to say about the templates design wise, so they're fine by me.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:45, 6 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thanks, my next post will be on the [[Bulbapedia talk:Editor's Hub|Editor's Hub]]. I am 100% on the side of using Sugimori, so I'm happy with your replies. My original idea for the type bars was just to use the highlighted texts we use everywhere else on Bulbapedia. I don't know if their implementation is feasible, but I'll ask around and if it is, I'll throw it in the suggestion. I'm thinking of something like this (visual edit, not coded): https://imgur.com/msd1Gzi. I'll go ahead and add the galleries, and I'm thankful for TRG, because they did save me a lot of work. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 14:28, 6 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Hey! I finally posted my full suggestion on the [[Bulbapedia talk:Editor's Hub|Editor's Hub]]. '''[[User:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#D64933">Oneofthosedf</span>]] [[User talk:Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#2877AC">(talk)</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Oneofthosedf|<span style="color:#64B823">(contribs)</span>]]''' 22:20, 22 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Designers ==<br />
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I had a thought that it would be nicer to find all designers by giving them navigation infobox. I made it here, can I add it? [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User:Team_Rocket_Grunt&oldid=3489199#Designer_Template]--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 16:30, 6 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Sure. Surprised we don't already have a category for them as well, though both a nav box and category would probably be redundant.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 11:47, 7 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Thanks.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 12:52, 7 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Reverting literally all of my edits ==<br />
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ForceFire, why are you reverting literally all of my edits you notice? You seem to be biased against me like I'm an undercover Soviet (which I am NOT!). Can you please explain this? [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 18:33, 12 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I monitor the recent changes regularly and check edits that catch my attention, especially if it's a user that has made problematic edits in the past. You are not the first user that I have monitored the edits of.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 19:20, 12 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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But why are you calling literally all my edits problematic? [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 19:21, 12 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Because you've either A)[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Earth_Power_(move)&diff=prev&oldid=3487028 added] [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Flygon_(Pok%C3%A9mon)&diff=prev&oldid=3476113 very] [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Giratina_(Pok%C3%A9mon)&diff=prev&oldid=3387459 unnotable] [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=May_(anime)&diff=prev&oldid=3463623 trivia] B) [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_with_gender_differences&diff=prev&oldid=3490879 constantly] [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_with_form_differences&diff=prev&oldid=3490878 reverted] edits, i.e. edit war or C) [[Talk:Pokémon controversy#Highly Risky/Inappropriate Website Link|Have very]] [[Talk:Gender#Inappropriate citation|extreme views]] [[Bulbapedia_talk:General disclaimer#Wikipedia links|on things]] that we can't control. That's why your edits are "problematic" and are worth monitoring.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 19:30, 12 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Firstly, I'll have you know that I have religious beliefs against sexuality and that's why I've tried to sex-proof Bulbapedia by removing links like that.<br />
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Second, my edit on the form difference page was a legitimate edit because there are Pokemon that change HP stay based on their formes, such as Zygarde. It says on there "other than HP" which is genuinely incorrect.<br />
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Third, you are right that I should not be adding personal opinions like my similarities to May or that Giratina is my favorite Pokemon, but some people do legitimately mistake Flygon for a Pseudo-legendary, for example. I added that piece of information specifically because I've had people say to me that Flygon among a few others is a Pseudo-legendary, and I even specified why in the trivia it was not.<br />
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At this point I think you are completely biased against me, whether it's because of stupid mistakes I did make or simply because you disagree with me, but that is no reason to treat me this way. I've been treated this way by too many people in my life and I'm tired of it. I've already mentioned this to a member of the editorial board in fact. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 22:11, 12 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:The fact that most of your edits were reverted by me is just a consequence of me monitoring the recent changes and checking edits of users that have made problematic edits in the past. You are not the first, nor are you the only, nor will you be the last user whose edits I monitor from the recent changes.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 07:29, 13 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Pages for analysis ==<br />
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Hello, I'm sending this message to ask about the possibility that these pages here meet requirements to go to mainspace. Boldore's page, I think, will fulfill the requirements from Friday's episode. I'm also sending a link with a shortcut to some Trainer templates for some characters, I know some of them don't meet the requirements, but probably one or two might work.<br />
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The other two are from events that happened and don't have pages, I tried to follow the same pattern as other events in the anime. I'm sending mainly because I have a lot of pages to be mounted in my userspace, and I want to try to reduce that amount.<br />
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* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Mewtwo (game)]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Goh's Boldore]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Ash Ketchum (A Ripple in Time)]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Pokémon Flower Arrangement]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Sinnoh Fair]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru_Wazana#Templates|Templates]]<br />
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There are some from other users, i hope I don't have a problem with that, which I also wanted to know if it was possible to be analyzed.<br />
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* [[User:Pikablu/Gladion’s Zoroark]]<br />
* [[User:05308/Professor Sycamore's Garchomp]] <br />
* [[User:Lockheedpryde/Francois]]<br />
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These are pages that I helped in some sections and that I wanted to work on more, but as they are pages of other users, I don't know if something can be done without their consent. And some of them aren't often here, so there's little point in trying to get in touch.<br />
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I thank you in advance.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 03:25, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Mewtwo's role in the game is not as notable or important to the plot of its game as Arceus is to Legends. Not every Pokemon is a sliver of importance in a game is notable for its own article. And adding its appearance in other media doesn't make it notable.<br />
:Goh's Boldore would be notable, regardless of its role in the next episodes, as it had an important role in a previous episode.<br />
:I think the Ash article is fine.<br />
:Both Flower Arrangement and Sinnoh Fair would need a bit of cleanup, some external link template at the bottom, and they're good.<br />
:For the Anime character Pokemon tmeplates, we only makes them when one of their Pokemon has an article and if they have more than one Pokemon. So only Cynthia, Korrina, Brandon, Clair, Volkner, and Barry are fine. The Adventures template seems fine, but best to ask someone who edits to manga section for their opinion.<br />
:All three are fine.<br />
:As for [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Darkest Day (anime)|these]] [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Project Mew (Mission Regis)|two]]. These are not notable. Quality over Quantity. They are too small to be articles. We want fully fleshed articles, not articles that are a couple of paragraphs surrounded by colorful templates.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:57, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Can I be transferring these pages that you approved to the mainspace? I asked BigDocFan for help, not to exceed my daily personal edit limit. And I'll be working on the details you mentioned that need to be done in the others.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 14:25, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::You can move the pages/templates that I gave approved.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:32, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::None of Volkner's Pokémon have a page. Why is his template approved? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 15:36, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::Oh, could've sworn one of his Pokemon had an article, then yeah, that isn't notable.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:38, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Boldore is unable to be moved, can you solve this?I was going to wait until Friday, but since we're doing it.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 15:45, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Boldore will be moved once the episode has aired as it technically still hasn't appeared in three episodes.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:44, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::::::I think whoever moved the Volkner template got confused. Anyway, I think it can be reversed, no?<br />
'''''Boldore will be moved once the episode has aired as it technically still hasn't appeared in three episodes.'''''<br />
::::::::::::::OK everything is fine. Thanks for the feedback.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 15:47, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
Does the template requiring only one Pokémon apply only to the anime? Because this template [[User:Animaltamer7/Whitley's Pokémon]] otherwise qualifies. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 16:05, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::I think this one is the same as the Adventures template, Rahl. It has to be discussed with someone who takes care of the manga part of the site.<br />
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::Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you, Force Fire and everyone. I saw that it took some extra work to make all the changes. Next time I'll try not to accumulate so as not to generate extra work for the whole team. --[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 21:30, 16 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::The rule should apply to both manga and anime character's Pokemon. That one should be fine, as she has more than one Pokemon.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:06, 17 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Great. Thank you. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 12:05, 17 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I'm guessing none of Volkner's Pokemon are considered worthy enough for their own page, Electivire and Luxray seem worthy but haven't done much besides battling.--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 19:07, 17 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Electivire's role is bigger in the manga than in the anime, in Adventures, Volkner uses it to face Giratina, train {{adv|Platinum}} and among other things. I thought about making a page of it from this version, but apparently in the manga characters pages, the notability rule is different. --[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 19:30, 17 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::[[Bulbapedia:Manual of style/Manga/Manga Pokémon notability policy|See here for Manga notability requirements]]. I'm not knowledgeable on the manga, so best ask someone that is for their opinion.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:01, 18 March 2022 (UTC) <br />
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==Goh's Boldore==<br />
Now that JN102, can Boldore be mainspaced, if so could you do it because of the redirect link. Also, Boldore was shown to withstand Sheer Cold so can we take this as it having the ability Sturdy?--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 11:31, 18 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::I already realized that, I [[Talk:List_of_Goh%27s_Pok%C3%A9mon#Boldore.27s_Ability|opened]] a discussion about Boldore's ability before. It's not the first time Goh has used Boldore's stamina for something in the anime, for me there is no doubt that this Pokémon's ability is Sturdy.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 11:35, 18 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I think Sturdy's depiction of a Pokemon withstanding attacks is too vague to make an educated guess, many, ''many'', Pokemon have withstood attacks and a majority don't have Sturdy. So Sturdy is an ability that needs to be explicitly mentioned.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:01, 18 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Isn't the fact it was the only one to withstand Sheer Cold not enough proof? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 12:20, 18 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::I don't recall if ohko moves have been explicitly referred to as such in the anime, or if the concept of move being an ohko move exists, so Sheer Cold could just be seen as any other move.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:48, 19 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eternatus ==<br />
So yesterday I added more info to Goh's Eternatus page, as I thought it should cover Eternatus as the Darkest Day. Do you think it's a good idea to rename the page to something like Eternatus (Darkest Day) and re-add the info?--[[User:Reinhartmax|Reinhartmax]] ([[User talk:Reinhartmax|talk]]) 11:32, 18 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I think there being a manga version of Goh's specific Eternatus makes it more "unique", as in it's not just any random Eternatus. I don't think a separate article for the one specific game Eternatus is needed, that can be put in their respective sections in their respective articles.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:48, 19 March 2022 (UTC) <br />
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== Pages for deletion ==<br />
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I saw you deleting some pages in the RC's, so could you take a look at other {{cat|pages to be deleted}}? I think they're sitting there and the staff didn't make a backlog of these pages.<br />
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The pages about battle facility Pokémon in that category can be deleted because these have been replaced. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:turquoise">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' <sub>([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:lime">T</span>]]/[[Special:Contributions/Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:orange">C</span>]])</sub> 20:04, 18 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Staff will get to the articles in those categories, and any other categories of similar nature, when they can. We have lives. No need to get all worried and panicky about this sort of stuff.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:48, 19 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== evkl's welcome template ==<br />
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I think I realize by now that I could have just copied my own version to my own userspace and do the modifications there, right?<br />
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I did so because the current version of the welcome template has an issue with the signature field. Specifically, it [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/810939859585597441/954752642033266748/Screenshot_20220319-150011.png breaks on mobile devices], so I wanted to create a non-breaking version. (My custom CSS has that all tables are to have {{User:Bfdifan2006/code|border-collapse}} set to {{User:Bfdifan2006/code|separate}}, so it might look different for you). --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:turquoise">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' <sub>([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:lime">T</span>]]/[[Special:Contributions/Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:orange">C</span>]])</sub> 14:52, 19 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Regular/casual users aren't going to find it anyway. It doesn't matter.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:03, 19 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Okay. I decided to just have my own version [[User:Bfdifan2006/Welcome|in my own userspace]], but with the content matching the one in evkl's version (for consistency). --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:turquoise">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' <sub>([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:lime">T</span>]]/[[Special:Contributions/Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:orange">C</span>]])</sub> 15:11, 19 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Goh's Caterpie ==<br />
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This page [[User:Rahl/Goh's Caterpie]] meets the notability requirements. Could it get mainspaced? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 15:40, 19 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Done.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:44, 19 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Lavender Town and hoaxes ==<br />
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You do realize that, outside of the community, Lavender Town is known for being the subject of tons of hoaxes and not specifically Lavender Town Syndrome, right? Also, anyone who has learned about the myth that the music was changed would have learned about the whole hoax. No one's gonna mention that the music was supposedly changed and not the suicides and such. The effects are the entire point of the hoax. The music was simply the backdrop. The trivia point skates around mentioning a specific hoax by completely ignoring why people outside of the community know that music change lie. So, if it's truly notable enough, the reason it's notable at all should be included. Nobody cares that the music was changed, people only care why it was supposedly changed. Add what people know it for or delete it. That part by itself lacks any notability. Since you can't mention a specific hoax, the only option is to get rid of it. The fact that Lavender Town's the subject of hoaxes is infinitely more notable than that, and therefore infinitely more worthy than the current point. You can't have your cake and eat it, too. Your reason holds absolutely no water. [[User:General Kipicus|General Kipicus]] ([[User talk:General Kipicus|talk]]) 23:31, 19 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Dub season logos in series' pages ==<br />
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I was thinking that dub season logos could be added in the individual series' pages. Here is an [[User:Ricbolog1310/Sandbox|example]]. What do you think?--[[User:Ricbolog1310|Ricbolog1310]] ([[User talk:Ricbolog1310|talk]]) 13:03, 23 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I think it's fine, though it's probably more appropriate in the gallery section of those articles, as it's already there.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:11, 23 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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I was being consistent with the way logos are shown in the original series page. [[User:Ricbolog1310|Ricbolog1310]] ([[User talk:Ricbolog1310|talk]]) 16:18, 23 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Ah, only checked the RS article. Well, if it's already done there, then can't see why it can't be done on the other series article.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:20, 23 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
Thanks. In this case I'll add them.--[[User:Ricbolog1310|Ricbolog1310]] ([[User talk:Ricbolog1310|talk]]) 16:45, 23 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== "Undiscovered" Egg Group ==<br />
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All move pages still use the name "Undiscovered" instead of "No Eggs Discovered". Are they supposed to?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 23:29, 23 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== N Template ==<br />
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So you deleted the template for {{adv|N}}, which I think might have been a mistake. He has four Pokémon with pages.--[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 16:53, 28 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:While I'm on the topic, Pryce, Lt. Surge, Koga, Jasmine, and Blaine have more than one Pokémon with a page.--[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 17:00, 28 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::12 years ago, this was [[Category talk:Trainer's Pokémon templates#OK, enough.|proposed]] by [[User talk:electAbuzzzz|electAbuzzzz]], a now-retired staff member. I think the staff brought this up again, on the staff-only section of the forums. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:turquoise">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' <sub>([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:lime">T</span>]]/[[Special:Contributions/Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:orange">C</span>]])</sub> 17:12, 28 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::No. No it was not brought up on the staff forums nor on the staff discord. I found it after trying to remember where exactly I saw the "rules" I laid out in my [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Force_Fire&diff=3494678&oldid=3494609 previous response]. Admittedly I could only vaguely remember the first rule, and not the second.<br />
:::As for those, may have missed the manga specific articles as I was mainly focused on the anime part. I've restored those one.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 17:49, 28 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Thanks for fixing those. {{unsigned|Rahl}}<br />
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== Three questions ==<br />
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# If you think a similar bit is actually okay on the [[Buck]] page, then why did you remove the bit I added to [[kodama]]'s page? I know search is the bigger issue here, but I think it requires to be talked about.<br />
# Is it okay that I can mainspace my {<nowiki/>{[[User:Bfdifan2006/code|code]]}} template? Bulbapedia did have it at some point, but it was deleted. Using it is actually much easier than having to type {{#tag:code|{{#tag:nowiki|<code><<nowiki/>nowiki></nowiki></code>}}}} (without the <code><<nowiki/>nowiki></nowiki></code> in some cases). Of course, I will change the documentation template used on the template page (after mainspacing the page) to the one {{u|bthrussellUK}} made.<br />
# I think I could create the page {{User:Bfdifan2006/code|Template:Tl}} (short for "template link") as a redirect to the {{template|template}} link template. I feel its name is too long in this case, but I am not requesting you to move the template. What do you think?<br />
--'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:turquoise">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' <sub>([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:lime">T</span>]]/[[Special:Contributions/Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:orange">C</span>]])</sub> 20:37, 29 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
:First of all, I did not add the baku bit to Buck's article. Do not make false accusations, you are treading a very thin line here. Secondly, just because it's elsewhere doesn't mean it's okay. I've removed it.<br />
:No and no.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:07, 30 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== April Fools' Day 2022 article (serious matter) ==<br />
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For the article about this day (which is currently located at [[User:Bfdifan2006/April Fools' Day 2022]]), you said it can go back to the mainspace when April 1 is over in all parts of the world. In that case, it should be re-mainspaced on April 2, at 11:00 UTC (which is when April 1 is over in Niue). Ideally, this would be at 12:00 UTC on that day, but all territories that use UTC -12 are uninhabited. The time zone that is the furthest behind but used by people is UTC -11, used in Niue. See [https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20220402T110000&p1=196&p2=724&p3=1471&p4=1440 here]. I'm saying this is serious, so you don't treat it as an April Fools' joke.<br />
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Do not create a new article about the same thing. After re-mainspacing mine, just expand it. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:turquoise">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' <sub>([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:lime">T</span>]]/[[Special:Contributions/Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:orange">C</span>]])</sub> 07:54, 1 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:... This was completely unnecessary. You, or anyone, can just move the page once April 2nd roll over. No need to spam my talk page with this nonsense.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 08:42, 1 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Just so you don't get the wrong idea, I mainspaced BthrussellUK's version of the article because it was already more fleshed out than yours.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 11:38, 2 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::Just delete [[User:Bfdifan2006/April Fools' Day 2022]], I don't need that anymore. I included most info about Duck there, in fear that the article will be deleted, but since it wasn't, all this is redundant. --<span style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif">'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:#4ed">Bfdi</span>]][[User talk:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:#3f3">fan</span>]][[Special:Contributions/Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:#ea4">2006</span>]]'''''</span> 12:17, 2 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
== [[April Fools' Day 2022/Duck (Pokémon)]] ==<br />
In the first section on this page, the link that says "Duckling" is meant to link to the {{DL|April Fools' Day 2022/Duck (Pokémon)|Evolution}} section of that page, but now it links to the page's original title. Can you fix that so it doesn't need to reload the page to just load a redirect? --<span style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif">'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:#4ed">Bfdi</span>]][[User talk:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:#3f3">fan</span>]][[Special:Contributions/Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:#ea4">2006</span>]]'''''</span> 12:17, 2 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Mascots ==<br />
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I literally added a similar bit to {{p|Meloetta}}'s page, stating it being the mascot of [[Pokémon Showdown]]. Nobody removed it, so why wasn't the Poképédia mascot thing notable for {{p|Uxie}}? And I am not calling you to remove that bit from Meloetta's page. --<span style="font-family:Corbel,sans-serif">'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:#4ed">Bfdi</span>]][[User talk:Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:#3f3">fan</span>]][[Special:Contributions/Bfdifan2006|<span style="color:#ea4">2006</span>]]'''''</span> 11:35, 5 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Because a Pokemon being used as a mascot for a fansite is not notable. The Uxie bit has also been removed many times before with the same reasoning. I know what I'm doing, I've been around a fair bit. Azumarill, Koffing, Celebi, and Bulbasaur (to name a few) also don't have trivia about them being mascots of Marriland, Smogon, Serebii, and Bulbapedia.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 11:53, 5 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== I found a source that calls the pattern on Eevee's tail a heart ==<br />
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https://dragonsabbath.proboards.com/thread/27/heart-tailed-eevee<br />
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In this community, there was a user who agreed with my post claiming the Eevee has a heart on its tail. The user who replied to this thread at the bottom said that it was a heart, and didn't mention anything about a flower. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 11:24, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Other "fans" agreeing with your opinion does not count as a source.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:02, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Why did you put the word fans in quotation marks? Are you implying you think I made this up? [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 12:57, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Because the user that agreed with you has a Wobbuffet related name and avatar, and you have a thing regarding Wobbuffet (be it about a metagame strategy, your brother and his multiple wobbuffet accounts on showdown, or about someone making troll comments on your youtube videos), so yes it's hard to believe that it's really someone else.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 13:26, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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This guy is actually Leonard Craft III, who is a known moderator on Pokemon Showdown (DaWoblefet) so it's not who you're thinking of. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 13:28, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Also, he wasn't the only one who agreed with me. A guy with an elephant avatar also agreed with me, and I never talked about the weird thing I used to have about Phanpy yet. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 13:33, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:The other user did not agree with you, they were just saying that it was cute, not that it had a "heart" shape pattern. Another user also questions whether the pattern is actually a heart or a flower.<br />
:Bottom line is, the opinions of others do not matter, only the official sources do (and a random forum is not an official source). in this case, where there is no official source, we go but what makes the most sense, and the pattern being a flower makes the most sense. '''Because the pattern loops around the tail, it is not confined to one part of the tail.''' Bolded for emphasis.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 13:38, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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There was another user in the thread who posted a picture of an official Eevee source proving there was a heart on its tail. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 13:56, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:They just reposted the official artwork, there's not source actually saying that it's meant to be a heart. And you're simply refusing to listen, the pattern '''''surrounds''''' its tail, therefore, when you view it from '''''above''''' it forms a flower. I suggest you drop this, as you are simply trying to get your own way by assuming other people agreeing with you somehow validates your opinion.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 14:11, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::[[File:Partner Eevee gender differences.png|280px]] Discussion's over. [[User:ArcToraphim|Kai]] * the [[User talk:ArcToraphim|Arc]] [[Special:Contributions/ArcToraphim|Toraph]] 19:18, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Crunch/Thunder Fang ==<br />
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I strongly, ''strongly'' disagree with you on this. Those weren't electric spark, just energy sparks of the energy jaws hitting each other. In every other way, it's identical to Houndoom's Crunch. That minor of a difference shouldn't count as evidence towards a much more illogical move. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:43, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Ok, fair point about the sparks, but it still doesn't mean it's Crunch. Crunch does not have a unique enough animation.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:02, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::We've seen two confirmed cases of Crunch in Journeys, and in my opinion, comparing them with Huntail's move counts as good evidence of it being Crunch. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:42, 10 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::The difference between the elemental fangs and Crunch (and to an extent, Bite) is that the former have an extra flair to their animations, whereas the latter two do not. A simple biting animation could be either Crunch or Bite. You can bring up the other examples of "Crunch" all you want, the bottom line is, the animation is too simple and vague to be a specific move.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 07:24, 11 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Bite has a distinctively different animation compared to Crunch in Journeys. Crunch is jaws of energy clamping down on the opponent, whereas with Bite, the user releases teeth-shaped energies from its mouth at the opponent. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 09:49, 11 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== MinnieG ==<br />
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I strongly suspect that this person is actually Kittystyler. Compare [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Ash_Ketchum&diff=3368600&oldid=3366636 these] [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Ash_Ketchum&diff=3381334&oldid=3378827 edits] (both from confirmed sockpuppets) with [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Ash_Ketchum&diff=3416204&oldid=3414820 this edit]. In addition, they seem to focus on character relationships and their grammar structure just seems similar to Kittystyler in general. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 21:43, 8 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Unfortunately I can't compare their IP addresses as all of KittyStyler's socks have been inactive for too long to compare them to MinnieG. Making similar edits is considered circumstantial, and the only other evidence I have is regarding their email, but that's too weak of evidence to say they're a sock of KittyStyler.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:37, 9 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Yeah... I'm aware it's circumstantial evidence, but I do still feel like it's at least worth looking out for. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 07:05, 10 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Re: Images ==<br />
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I understand that not all articles need appearances sections for two stage evolutions, I just thought they did because I saw a couple of them that did, like [[Casey's Meganium]] and [[Serena's Delphox]].--[[User:MinneG|MinnieG]] ([[User talk:MinnieG|talk]]) 09:58, 14 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Update "Upcoming Anime "Page with Up-To-Date Upcoming Episodes (ASAP) ==<br />
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All the episodes listed are out of date. Could you or someone please fix this by display upcoming current episodes that are coming and up to date (like the one coming this week)? Also, could you do this for all the channels and locations? <br />
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https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Upcoming_anime<br />
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I already made a comment on the page's Talk page, but there is no answer. [[User:Macpika|Macpika]] ([[User talk:Macpika|talk]]) 22:15, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:This news page is being moved to a new place at some point in the future and is no longer being updated. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 16:25, 17 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Thanks a million. I was wondering what was going on. [[User:Macpika|Macpika]] ([[User talk:Macpika|talk]]) 00:24, 23 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Attack Order ==<br />
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I've found a YouTube video that shows one of the Japanese-exclusive Professor Oak's lecture segments, this one specifically from the DP series. In it, a Vespiquen attacks Professor Oak with a move that he identifies as Attack Order. And it looks nothing like the move the Combee used in [[DP032]], which Bulbapedia has counted as Vespiquen using Attack Order. Should it be changed to a move error of the Combee using Psybeam? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:14, 17 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I'll have to find the Japanese episode somehow to verify, but judging by DP032's talk page, seems to be guesswork. As for the move Combee used, it could've been any beam move.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:05, 17 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Based on the rainbow colors, it's most likely Psybeam, but whatever it is, it's not Attack Order. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 16:21, 17 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Found a Japanese version of the episode. Attack Order wasn't mentioned at any point. May I delete the mentions of Attack Order in relation to DP032? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 23:54, 20 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Go for it. I'm inclined to believe that it wasn't stated in the original version due to it being guesswork in the first place.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:36, 21 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::As for Psybeam: here's a pair of comparison images:<br />
:::::[[:File:Cheryl Mothim Psybeam.png|Cheryl's Mothim using Psybeam in DP031]]<br />
:::::[[:File:Combee Psybeam.png|Combee's move from DP032]]<br />
:::::Both beams are multicolored, have identical animations, and are from consecutive episodes in the same series. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:28, 21 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::It doesn't matter if it looks similar to other instances of Psybeam, it's still a vague "mutli-colored beam". It is too simple of an animation. [[:File:Zoey Gallade Signal Beam.png|Signal Beam]] and [[:File:Suicune Aurora Beam DP028.png|Aurora Beam]] were also portrayed as a "multi-colored beam" during DP, so it could also be any of those two.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 14:44, 21 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::I admit, those two beams look similar. But the images I provided use the same colors, despite being multicolored, and there weren't any beam attacks used during the DP series that used the same multicolor scheme as Psybeam. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 16:41, 21 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Suicune and Cubone ==<br />
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Hi, good morning. I would like to know, if with today's episode, what are the chances of [[User:BigDocFan/Goh's Suicune|Suicune]] and [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Goh's Cubone|Cubone]] going to mainspace. I mean, in the case of the Cubone, technically, it achievied the requirements today. --[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 10:47, 22 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::I wanted to take the opportunity to discuss another topic with you, It's been a while since I've been putting together the images of the strips that anipoke's profile posts on Twiiter[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Hikaru_Wazana/After_the_story]. I've been thinking that maybe this content fits better in the pages of each episode, because probably by the end of Journeys, this page can get huge and with a huge list of references. This page proved to be very complicated to update and put content, one of the reasons why I take so long to update it completely. What do you (or the Bulbapedia's staff) think about this idea?--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 14:47, 22 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Suicune and Cubone have been moved. As for the strips, they seem to be in the same vain as [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]. I think it's fine for its own article and for individual episodes to have it mentioned in the trivia, as we do with the other Japan exclusive bonus content.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 10:22, 24 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== [[Poke Ball (Jungle 64)]] ==<br />
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In regards to the deletion of {{redlink|Poke Ball (item)}} and {{redlink|Poke Ball (Hisui)}}, should the similar redirect for [[Poké Ball (Jungle 64)]] also be deleted? There are also other similar redirects such as: [[Pokemon (species)]], [[Pokemon (TCG)]], [[Poke Fan (Trainer class)]], [[Poke Maniac (Trainer class)]], [[Poke Kid (Trainer class)]], and so on. Thoughts? [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="orangered">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="darkviolet">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 06:53, 23 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Goh Pokemon Pages==<br />
I was wondering if Grimer, Misdreavus and Absol were worthy of having their own pages right now?--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 15:42, 26 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Sorry to get involved in your conversation. But I wanted a suggestion, regarding this page [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Goh's Elemental Monkeys|here]]. When I created it, I imagined that the two monkeys would have similar screen time(Actually, I thought Goh was going to capture a Pansage up until this point), but Panpour apparently proved to be more notable than Pansear and technically, it met the requirements to go to mainspace, but Pansear has yet to have at least one more major appearance. What should I do in this case? Do I leave the page as it is or divide it to make room for a Panpour solo page?<br />
::I'm wanting to reduce Goh's Pokémon pages, so much so that I'm waiting to see if Goh's Froakie will really have a relevance to the anime before actually making a page for it. If Froakie has a relevant role in the Greninja episode maybe I'll be working on it.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 19:25, 27 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Grimer, Misdreavus, and Absol all meet the notability requirements. As for Pansear/Panpour, only Panpour would be notable. And I think having individual articles for the two is better, it would only make sense to group them if he had all three and if there's not enough info to necessitate splitting them into three articles.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:11, 29 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just so I understand, according to the rules, Frogadier (good thing I waited to create the page LOL) only needs one more major appearance in the anime, right? As for Panpour, well I put the monkeys page in a space that I reserved to be deleted. If you can sort this out for me, please.[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Hikaru_Wazana#Candidates_to_delete]<br />
:::::Having no idea what Goh's role would be in an anime series based on Scarlet and Violet, I think it's best to avoid having too many pages for his Pokémon. We are going to that moment when the Pokémon that are notable are, those that are not, unfortunately, will no longer be--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 10:50, 29 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
Do these three pages have what it takes to go to mainspace?<br />
* [[User:Riox-Ibui/Goh%27s_Butterfree#In_the_anime]]<br />
* [[User:Riox-Ibui/Goh%27s_Arctozolt]]<br />
* [[User:Riox-Ibui/Goh%27s_Taillow]]<br />
Theoretically, they are within the rules stipulated for Goh's Pokémon.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 13:55, 05 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== RE: Goh's Dustox ==<br />
I understand. I just assumed that since they've appeared in at least three episodes, and two of them were mainly focused on them, I thought it was notable enough to give them their own articles. I saw that Trapinch's box was removed from the "Recurring" part of Goh's Pokémon. I'll just re-add Trapinch there, since you've informed me that his page was notable enough for an article.<br />
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[[User:HygorBH|HygorBH]] ([[User talk:HygorBH|talk]]) 05:19, 30 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Goh's Pyukumuku ==<br />
I wanted to know if Goh's Pyukumuku is eligible to receive its own page. It had three episodes in which was somewhat prominent on, and I wonder if it's enough to earn it it's page?<br />
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[[User:HygorBH|HygorBH]] ([[User talk:HygorBH|talk]]) 15:41, 30 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Don't just make the article after asking. Pyukumuku is notable for an article.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:25, 1 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Image dispute ==<br />
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There's been disagreement over at Bulbagarden Archives, with Rahl reverting several images, some multiple times, because they don't agree with the reasons given to why the current version should be used. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 20:57, 3 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Unnecessary redirects ==<br />
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Yesterday, I removed the redirect "Unevolve", which had led to "Devolution" . Can you remove it? Also, there's a redirect page called "Literal Ghost" leading to "Ghost (literal)", even though only "Literal ghost" (with a small g) has ever been used on various talk pages. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 07:27, 6 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Champion Pokemon ==<br />
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Hi, could [[User:Rahl/Wallace's Milotic]] and [[User:BigDocFan/Leon's Charizard]] be mainspaced? According to [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style/Anime|notability rules]], both qualify. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 14:34, 6 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Leon's Charizard has mostly just appeared in battles, so it's not notable yet. Wallace's Milotic, not too sure if opening the Wallace Cup would fall under having an impact on the plot (putting on a show in its debut appearance, doesn't), otherwise it's only other notable appearance is a battle, so that too wouldn't make it notable.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:44, 7 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::I'm failing to see how they aren't notable according to the rules. Both are their signature Pokémon, have done nonbattle related things (Milotic with the Wallace Cup, Charizard with the Darkest Day and JN100), have media related to more than just the anime, and have had impact on the plot (both worked as a motivation for a main character to improve/develop). What exactly is missing for them to not be mainspaced? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 11:27, 7 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Am I going to hear back from you on this? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 10:07, 9 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::I see you've been editing over the past few days and am wondering if I'm going to hear back from you? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 10:02, 11 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Apologies for the late response. For Milotic, I'm not sure if its role in the Wallace Cup could be considered having an impact on the arc/plot, get second opinions for this one. For Charizard, all of its role were still mostly for battles, it needs to do something that isn't it battling another Pokemon.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:11, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Who should I seek out for a second opinion on Milotic? And as for Charizard, while it has mostly battled, it serves as Ash's main obstacle to overcome in Journeys, helped with the Darkest Day crisis, and had a nonbattle role in JN100 where it trained with Leon and Ash. We also know it is going to have more appearances, not to mention its role in the manga, games, TGC, and multiple other animes. I think the 'only battled' argument is keeping this a little too restrictive. Leon's Charizard clearly deserves to have a page of its own. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 10:15, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You can ask anyone about the notability Milotic's role, staff member or regular user. Basically just get the general idea of what others think. For Charizard, its appearance in other media doesn't make it more notable for an anime centric article. It can appear in 100 more episodes, but if it's all just battling, then it's still not notable. Leon used it very briefly in the training and Charizard doesn't really do anything of note. It being a motivator for Ash is more about the development of Ash than it is about Charizard.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 10:35, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Multiple people have voiced their agreement for Milotic. Could you please move the page to the mainspace? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 15:24, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Saw it and felt that it kinda missed the point. Mostly the opinion is "it appeared a whole bunch, so it has to be notable" not about what it actually ''did'' in those episodes. I'll repeat what I said about Charizard, Milotic could appear in another 100 episodes but if it ''didn't do anything of note'', it still wouldn't be notable.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:28, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::"Gym Leaders may have an article about their signature Pokémon, but only if it did more than just battle in the episode(s) it appeared in and had some impact on the plot. Elite Four members, Champions, and Frontier Brains also fall into this category." Since none of this seems to matter and we are not following them, can the notability rules be changed so this problem doesn't happen again? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 15:31, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::"but only if it did more than just battle in the episode(s) it appeared in '''and''' had some impact on the plot". It has to do more than battle ''and'' what it does has to be impactful to the plot. They are not individual criteria.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:36, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Great. Milotic inspired Dawn and helped her regain her confidence in Contests. Charizard helped stop the Darkest Day and is acting as motivation for Ash in the World Series. Both impact the plot, and based on what I've seen, nobody else is arguing that these pages don't meet the criteria. This wiki is a collaborative effort, yet nothing is allowed to happen because you personally don't agree these fit the rules? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 15:39, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Well, I decided to post here because Rahl asked me to put my opinion.<br />
::The problem is that Leon's Charizard page isn't exactly anime-centric. Let's say, Pokémon Evolutions has an episode that shows a lot of Leon's relationship with Charizard, Charizard is one of Leon's most frequent Pokémon in Twilight Wings. As I said in another topic, here are some pages that just don't make sense to be in the mainspace, [[Horacio's Vikavolt|this one]], for example, wasn't even finished and it was already approved.<br />
::As for Milotic, I think the same thing, it's a champion's signature Pokémon. The rule that" only battles don't make it a notable Pokémon" seems confusing to me, because I had about three episodes removed from the content of Goh's Farfetch'd's page because they said at the time that these battles were not remarkable to be on his page. Far from wanting to criticize, but some rules need to be reviewed and updated in my opinion. Because that ends up creating more confusion than making things easier.-- [[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 21:50, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Charizard is an anime centric article because the anime info is the first thing that's highlighted. Just like how [[Agatha's Gengar]] and [[Lucy's Seviper]] are manga centric articles because the manga is what is first highlighted. Evolutions and Twilight Charizard is not the same as main series Charizard, just as game/manga Charizard is not the same as anime Charizard. They're all treated as individuals and not one and the same. So whatever Evolutions Charizard does has no bearing on what main series Charizard's notability, since the former is not the focus of the article. For Vikavolt, it's Horacio's signature and had a major role in its second appearance. That's why it has an article.<br />
:::For Milotic, it's not what it does that's not notable it's how much do people think it was impactful that would determine its notability in this case. I don't remember much of the Wallace Cup arc, so I can't say if it was really impactful to the arc. For your edits that were removed, not every battle needs to be highlighted, just the ones deemed notable. Farfetch'd battling a Gym Leader's Pokemon? notable. Farfetch'd battling a random wild Pokemon that doesn't turn out to be anything special? not notable.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:45, 13 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::A Pokemon being a motivator for a character is more about the development of the character and not the overall arc. Which is what the criteria asks for. Not having an impact on a character, having an impact on an arc/plot. Charizard's involvement in Darkest Day was ultimately still a battle. Steven's Metagross is on a similar level, but is notable because it helped the characters infiltrate Team Flare's base, that's Metagross having some sort of impact on the plot (technically it was a battle, but there's a wider context).<br />
:::The wiki is a collaborative effort, but if users aren't understanding the criteria, then staff are going to step in and make it clear what the criteria are asking for.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:45, 13 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::You said it yourself, having an impact on an arc/plot is what is important. Charizard has done that with the Darkest Day, yet for some reason battling-the major focus of Pokémon-is written off as being useless. Both of these Pokémon have a much larger role across both the anime and the franchise as a whole compared to something like Horacio's Vikavolt. Your defense for that is that it is Horacio's signature Pokémon and had a major role. So did both of these Champion's Pokémon. It makes no sense why these Pokémon have not done enough in your eyes. I suggest you change the language used for the notability rules, or at the very least find some consistency in your argument, as it is very unclear what the actual standards are. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 07:46, 13 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::"Your defense for that is that it is Horacio's signature Pokémon and had a major role." A major role that wasn't just it battling another Pokemon, which Charizard's role in Darkest Day ultimately was. Metagross' role, because it's in a similar setting, was that it battled to help the main characters infiltrate Team Flare's base. Charizard battled to stop a Pokemon. It wasn't to stop Rose from furthering his plans or something. It was still a Pokémon battle, something that isn't too out of the ordinary for a franchise about battling.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 08:25, 13 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:It's ridiculous that to you Charizard is only notable if it participates in something like a dance contest instead of the large amount of stuff it has already done. Even then, Milotic has done nonrelated battle things and you still say that's not important. Nothing will be, will it? If you want to go against what the rules say and the general opinion of the wiki, fine, but please update the notability rules to fit your personal ideal so nobody else ends up wasting their time. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 14:44, 14 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::If Charizard was in a competition and did something that had an impact on the plot, then it would be notable. Otherwise, if it didn't do anything else and just competed/played it straight, then it still wouldn't be notable (because it didn't do anything else). You're too caught up with the idea that simply appearing and being part of a non-battle event would make it notable. It doesn't. It's what it ''does'' during the episode that matters. Vikavolt helped free the Pokemon that was captured by Team Rocket in SM119 (which was when it was mainspaced), Goh's Dewgong protected Chloe and Eevee from a Huntail in JN063 (which was when it was mainspaced), Korrina's Lucario had multiple notable non-battle appearances by the time it was approved.<br />
::As for Milotic, I repeat again. Is what it did important enough to the overall arc? You asked on Wallace's talk page but failed to bring that up, only bringing up the notability requirements and everyone else just says yes based off it. On surface level, yes it meets the notability requirement, but notability doesn't involve just reading the requirements and going "yep, it's notable". You have to think about and assess whether what it did in those non battle episodes would make it notable.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:14, 15 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Okay, I don't even know if I should help the discussion, but here goes. In the anime, Leon's Charizard:<br />
* It was confirmed to be Leon's Starter Pokémon. They even showed all its evolution stages in the anime.<br />
* It was his choice to battle in the first World Championship. In other words, it was used in a competition by Leon.<br />
* Charizard was used to defend Leon's title (which in the context of Journeys is the same as rivals' Gym Battles). This was, for example, what served to make Bianca's Pignite page notable [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bianca%27s_Emboar&oldid=1517799]. [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Bianca%27s_Emboar#Noteworthy]. In short, it was used by Leon in the current WCS season.<br />
* In the context of Darkest Day:<br />
** Leon used Charizard to defeat Centiscorch and save Ash and his Pokémon.<br />
** Leon used Charizard as a means of locomotion and to defeat the Coalossal. In other words, he used it for something other than battle.<br />
** It was used against Eternatus, which according to Leon himself showed that he is not the most powerful Trainer in the world yet as he said in [[JN100]]. In other words, this battle (and defeat) is part of Leon's arc in Journeys.<br />
* [[JN100]], if we ignore the battle against Flint (which again, we can consider as the Gym battles of old), Charizard was used in Leon's flying training<br />
Now to the rules:<br />
* '''''For rival characters and other recurring characters, only their signature Pokémon may have an article created about them.'''''Charizard is Leon's signature Pokémon. '''CHECK'''<br />
* '''''If a rival's signature Pokémon does nothing more than battle or has no major impact on the plot, then it is not notable for an article and instead should have a section on its Trainer's page.''''' The Coalossal case, Charizard did not battle. Leon's Training did not involve battles. '''CHECK'''(!?!)<br />
* '''''Gym Leaders may have an article about their signature Pokémon, but only if it did more than just battle in the episode(s) it appeared in and had some impact on the plot. Examples would be Blaine's Magmar, which saved the Cinnabar Gym and developed Charizard's personality, or Clair's Dragonair, which helped save the Dragon Kingdom. Elite Four members, Champions, and Frontier Brains also fall into this category.''''' Leon's battle against Ash, served to show the concepts of Gigantamax to Ash. Leon's battle against Raihan served to work out the history of the rivalry between the two Trainers. '''CHECK'''<br />
We can spend months discussing this, but the truth is that this is just looking like a matter of conflicting points of view. To me, this seems very much to fall into the problem that the pages are based on most of Ash's relationship with other characters and not his own stories. Even though Ash is the protagonist, it's been a long time since the anime revolves around him and the rules didn't adapt to that(Goh is probably the biggest proof of that). Hence we have to expect that a Pokémon like Charizard has to have some impact on the plot of a technically unrelated character like Ash. Well, I think I elongated too much in the text I put here. I hope it resolves the discussion somehow.-- [[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 15:50, 15 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I want to swing back to this and point out that if [[Miette's Slurpuff]] is good enough for to be mainspaced than so should the other two, or are we really saying participating in a dance party is more relevant than anything else? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 10:17, 20 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You clearly do not get it. If Charizard (and Leon) were to compete in a race (with Ash and Goh), then something happened to Ash and Goh. If Leon doesn't have Charizard go look for Ash and Goh, and just competes in the race from start to finish (therefore unseen for a chunk of the episode), then '''''it still would not be notable'''''. Just competing is not what would make it notable.<br />
::The only non-battle thing Charizard did is the training. Which it didn't even do much. What can you really say? Oooooooh, it smashed a few rocks and flew through a waterfall. Wow. Riveting. Fantastic read, can sum it all up in one sentence.<br />
::For Milotic, again, you didn't ask others the important factor; how much of what it did was notable. Nobody on Wallace's talk page took that to account. They just saw the notability requirements and went "yep, it meets everything here" without actually thinking about what it actually did in the Wallace Cup arc and evaluating whether it did makes it notable.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:56, 21 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::So, based on these criteria, even if Leon uses Charizard throughout the 8 Masters tournament campaign, we doesn't have the go-ahead to use this page. Leon's page in the anime, I had to adapt and look for alternatives in the manga section to be standardized precisely because this page doesn't exist. Leon's page in games has a huge infobox with very disproportionate little information precisely because of the lack of this page in the Adventures section;<br />
:::Even if we are to cling to "all Pokémon X did was battle", more than half of the Pokémon of some rivals will have either undone. From Trip's Serperior, Gary's Arcanine/Gary's Electivire, Paul's Honchkrow to Georgia's Beartic. And I don't think there is much doubt about the importance of this Pokémon in some way. The ironic part of it all is that Leon's Charizard had more space in the anime than Pokemon like Lance's Dragonite, for example. About Milotic I confess that I don't even give an opinion anymore, with all this arm wrestling involving Charizard.<br />
:::I have a vision of a certain reformulation that should be in the Anime section and with the Adventures manga (which is the manga with the longest defined chronology released) but I'm even afraid to give it.-- [[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 13:15, 21 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::To say Miette's Slurpuff has more notability or value than Leon's Charizard is an odd choice and one that doesn't hold up when looking at either page or the importance of those Pokémon. Force Fire, please rewrite the rules to fit your mindset so users know what they are getting into. I don't even care if they make sense-they don't-but at least then we have a written process to follow. Your views and what the rules say don't match up as of now. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 13:19, 22 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::Again, you're '''not''' listening. Miette's Slurpuff did stuff outside of the Poke Contest stuff in its debut episode. Leon's Charizard has ''not'' done anything outside of battling in it's non battle episodes and its battle-focus episodes. Because that's what the notability requirements is asking for: "but only if it did '''''more than just battle''''' in the episode(s) it appeared in". As in, it needs to do something else other than showing up in a battle. Because it's Pokemon. Battling is the central point of the series. It's what it do. We're not going to have an article that is just "X battled in episode Y" over and over. It's not going to make for an interesting read.<br />
:::::And it '''also''' needs to have an impact on the plot. If Charizard battles and wins, then that's not having that much of an impact. Wow. It won. Who knew something would ''win'' a series about battling. If the battle was interrupted and Charizard helped get rid of whatever is interrupting the battle, then yes, that would be having an impact on the episode. Because it did more than just battle its intended opponent.<br />
:::::As for the articles Hikaru Wazana brought up, 3/5 of them were created before we got stricter with notability. Gary's Arcanine is fine as it helped stop Team Rocket in Extreme Pokemon! Gary's Electivire is fine as it help protect Shieldon from J and attempted to stop Saturn from taking one of the lake guardians. For Trip's Serperior and Georgia's Beartic, both were approved by the Head of Anime at the time of their move to the mainspace. So I'll assume there was a good reason for their existence.<br />
:::::I'm not trying to manipulate to criteria, I'm just following how the criteria has been interpreted over the years. And sometimes, that interpretation either gets stricter or more lenient. I'm not pulling all this out of thin air. There is no need to re-write the criteria just because you can't understand them.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 13:46, 22 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::I don't claim to be an expert on this or anything, but we have a page for [[Skyla's Swanna]], for example. Should that page then be removed from the mainspace for the same reason that Leon's Charizard is not notable since it's only been in battles as far as plot relevance goes? Because if Skyla's Swanna is notable enough for its own page while Leon's Charizard isn't, I'm curious as to why that might be. I'm sorry if this line of conversation is tiring you out. I won't say anything more if you're bothered by it. '''[[User:Dougbro1|<span style="color:blue">Dougbro1</span>]]''' ([[User talk:Dougbro1|<span style="color:blue">Talk</span>]]) 18:16, 15 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Jiliang ==<br />
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Jiliang has already returned to adding dubious trivia to pages, along with [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=AG128&diff=3518678&oldid=3508003 trivia that had already been removed multiple times]. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 21:44, 8 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I've given them a semi block, and a stern message, effectively forcing them to respond on their talk page or risk a full block.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:50, 9 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=AG128&diff=3538443&oldid=3518766 They've once again re-added the removed trivia back to AG128], along with once again adding more non-noteworthy trivia to other pages. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 00:40, 28 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There's only so many chances I can give them, so I've given them a lengthy block. If they return and continue, then they'll be gone for good.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:02, 28 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Rivals? ==<br />
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Do Bea and Raihan count as rivals in a sense that major events should include their new Pokémon? I'm assuming yes for Bea, but I'm not 10% sure regarding Raihan. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:40, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Pokemon of notable rivals get mentioned only if they have articles.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:15, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::By this, do you mean the "Major events" section or the "Pokémon debuts" section? After looking through episode pages from the original series all the way up to Journeys, it definitely appears to be standard to list new Pokémon for rivals in the "Major events" section, regardless of whether or not they have a page (and only their Pokémon with pages are listed in the "Pokémon debuts" section). [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 22:26, 12 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Huh, that does seem to be the case after checking a few episodes of rivals obtaining new Pokemon (that I could remember at least), PMJ is right. As for Raihan, I think his 'mon are fine to be mentioned, as does have a major role.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:45, 13 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Can you fix my name please? ==<br />
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Hi, I just signed up to edit here, but I made a mistake in typing my username. I meant it to be ApexAgunomu. Can you please change my name to that? Thank you. [[User:ApexAgunomi|ApexAgunomi]] ([[User talk:ApexAgunomi|talk]]) 11:07, 14 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Due to technical issues with the rename function we use, it is not possible to rename users at this time.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:13, 14 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Then can you please block this account so I can make a new one with the correct name? Would that be okay? [[User:ApexAgunomi|ApexAgunomi]] ([[User talk:ApexAgunomi|talk]]) 16:51, 14 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== {{template|Pokelist}} ==<br />
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The link you recently added to that template should have "GO" instead of "Go" (mind the letter case) as the displayed text. Will you fix it? Thanks. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="background:#1de linear-gradient(to right,#1de,#1e3,#e61);background-clip:text;-webkit-background-clip:text;color:transparent">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' ([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|T]]/[[Special:Contribs/Bfdifan2006|C]]) 07:12, 15 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Lucario ==<br />
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So we both edit war and I get blocked, but you get away with no consequences and the page turns out how you want because you’re a special admin and nobody but you is ever right. How about you take it to a talk page for once like you’re always preaching. Hypocritical and childish. [[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 15:29, 15 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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I agree with you 100% Pikablu. ForceFire targets me this way too. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 06:06, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== "Trainers start their journey at 10." ==<br />
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This is something that's only ever been stated in the anime. Red, Hilbert/Hilda, Elio/Selene, and Rei/Akari are all older than 10, for example (and no other game protagonist has ever explicitly been confirmed to be 10). The only games to mention a starting age at all are the Alola games, where you have to be 11 to take the island challenge. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 11:15, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:From what I can tell, this was because the protagonists prior to Generation V were "10 or 11 years old" according to Ken Sugimori. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 11:18, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Yeah, but that would still mean that they're not explicitly confirmed 10 (and the fact that the Alola games are the only games to mention a starting age is still true as well). Hilbert/Hilda, ORAS Brendan/May, and Rei/Akari are all older than 10/11, too. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 11:26, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::But from what I see on his article, Red is said to be 10 in the European release. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 11:40, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Assuming that's true, the Japanese release should take priority over both the American and European releases, although I actually don't know if it's ever been explicitly stated there. Even then, it only adds to my point of players not being explicitly confirmed as 10, given that the American release for the same game states that he's 11. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 11:51, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::Given Sugimori said "10 OR 11" in that interview, it's more of an "either" situation, meaning the Gens I-IV protagonists are either 10 or 11 years old. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 11:59, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::This would still mean that no protagonist has ever been explicitly confirmed to be 10 even prior to Gen V. If anything, it makes 11 just as likely of a starting age, if not even more so.<br />
::::::Given that there have been protagonists that have started as teenagers (Hilbert/Hilda and Rei/Akari being confirmed cases, although Calem/Serena are probably in that range too), I would definitely not put an age for Victor/Gloria if nothing has been stated. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 12:11, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Funny that you mention Rei/Akari when ForceFire, a beuracrat mind you, has rejected the source on their article several times, as an NPC guessing the player's age is, in his words, "not confirmation". [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 12:18, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Interesting. That definitely feels inconsistent since Victor/Gloria don't even have that going for them. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 12:25, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::I wasn't using that to talk about Victor/Gloria. I was bringing it up due to the edit warring it caused. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 12:28, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
My points are simply that:<br />
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1. "Trainers start their journey at 10" is something that's only stated in the anime.<br />
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2. No protagonist has ever been outright confirmed to be 10 (even the Sugimori interview only stated that the protagonists prior to Gen V were 10/11 without naming specific cases), with Hilbert/Hilda being 14/15, ORAS Brendan/May being 12, Elio/Selene being 11, and Rei/Akari being "15 or so".<br />
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3. The same logic that was used on the Rei/Akari pages in the past (even though those pages do list their ages now) should be applied to a greater extent for Victor/Gloria, especially since no ages have even been ''hinted'' at officially. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 12:47, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:1. We all know that.<br />
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2. I never said the Gens I-IV protagsbwere 10, only 10 OR 11.<br />
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3. The logic used for Rei/Akari should still apply to their articles, especially since the quote was repeatedly deemed unreliable by a higher staff. And yes, I KNOW thay Victor/Gloria have no hints towards an official age. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 12:55, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::I don't mind whether or not it's removed from the Rei/Akari pages or not. I just find it inconsistent, especially since it was the same higher staff member. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 13:08, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::If anything, it should be removed from the Rei/Akari articles as in the context of the dialogue, Cyllene was ''assuming'' the player's age, meaning that their actual age is unknown. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 22:51, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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{{indent}}For the "trainers start their journeys at 10" bit. Could've sworn that was the case in the games as well, specifically in Gen I related materials (like a guidebook or something), may be misremembering. As for Rei/Akari, I still don't think it's solid confirmation as Cyllene is just guessing. That should be removed.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 08:36, 17 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Brendan/May from Ruby and Sapphire actually look younger than 10, at 7 or 8. Additionally, in LGPE the progagonists appear to be even younger, like 5 or 6, and same goes for Sword and Shield.<br />
Are we TOTALLY SURE that it's a given rule that a trainer has to be 10 to start?! [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 21:23, 27 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Uh, what? How do RSE Brendan/May and Victor/Gloria look any visibly younger than Red/Leaf/Ethan/Kris/Lyra/Lucas/Dawn/Elio/Selene? Their artwork shows that they're roughly as tall as them, and there are kids in every game that are clearly younger than the protagonists (and I would peg those kids as being in the 6-8 range instead). In any case, I've already shown that it's not a constant rule in the games for the protagonists to be 10 (as seen with Hilbert/Hilda, ORAS Brendan/May, and Elio/Selene, who are all confirmed to be older). [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 13:46, 30 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Beelzemon 2003 ==<br />
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[[User talk:Beelzemon 2003|Beelzemon 2003]] has made excessively long descriptions of event item distributions in the event item articles like the Eon Ticket and MysticTicket, involving details and images unrelated to the items themselves, mostly describing the gatherings where the items were distributed. I've removed the texts unrelated to the items themselves and tried to tell them not to do it again, but they still did it again afterwards. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:16, 16 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== [[Coin (TCG)]] ==<br />
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Maverick Nate is no longer the Head of TCG, however, glik, nuva-kal and Ruixiang95 are. Talking to you to prevent edit warring. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="background:#1de linear-gradient(to right,#1de,#1e3,#e61);background-clip:text;-webkit-background-clip:text;color:transparent">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' ([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|T]]/[[Special:Contribs/Bfdifan2006|C]]) 17:01, 18 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:The fact that you listed those three names shows that you don't actually know what "Head of TCG" means. Glik is the head of TCG, not the other two.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 17:06, 18 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Alec ==<br />
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[[User:Hikaru_Wazana/Alec]]<br />
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Is everything ok to transfer this page to mainspace? I moved to my personal space to be able to work better on it, but I already put everything that was missing. [[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 00:16, 19 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Looks fine, I've mainspaced it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:41, 19 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Miette's Slurpuff ==<br />
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How you feeling about this [[User:FinnishPokéFan92/Miette's Slurpuff|page]] being mainspaced? It did nonbattle stuff after all. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 10:33, 19 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:IT does meet the notability requirements, I've mainspaced it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 07:26, 20 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::I recall requesting mainspacing that article in the past, but it was rejected back them. Have the notability requirements changed since then? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 08:08, 20 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::You requested it at least once on [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User_talk:Force_Fire/Archive_11#Mainspacing_suggestion April 14, 2020], and the criteria changed on [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbapedia:Manual_of_style/Anime&diff=next&oldid=3223681 August 22, 2020]. I'm not sure that's specifically what changed but just thought I'd point it out. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 08:20, 20 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::With Miette owning a Pokemon with its own page and a second Pokemon, can Miette get her own Pokemon template--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 08:51, 20 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::With Slurpuff, and by extension Miette, being unlikely to appear again, I chose to re-evaluate it based off the one appearance it did have some impact, and decided what it did in that episode was notable enough. Ideally, I would like it to do more in just its debut episode, but given it's unlikely to appear again, thought I'd be a bit lenient with it.<br />
:::::As for giving Miette her own Pokemon template, [[Category talk:Trainer's Pokémon templates|the rule]] states that a character needs at least two of their Pokemon have articles, not that they own two or more Pokemon.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:56, 21 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Makes sense. Thank you for the explanation. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 10:19, 21 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Unblock request ==<br />
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I humbly ask if there's a possibility to bring me back my privileges on editing the Nintendo Switch and creation trio pages. Finally, once I get my privileges on editing the Nintendo Switch and creation trio pages back, I will prove to you that I will be responsible with those pages in the future by discussing a major change, so as to avoid edit warring. --[[User:SaturnMario|<font color="#034112">SaturnMario</font>]], [[User talk:SaturnMario|<font color="#078325">his talk</font>]] and [[Special:Contributions/SaturnMario|<font color="#83C192">his contributions</font>]] 19:38, 19 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Lillie's Magearna==<br />
I was wondering whether User:Samueljoo/Lillie's Magearna might be ready to be mainspaced?--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 18:45, 21 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Possible to merge accounts? ==<br />
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I used to work here as [[User talk:Croconaw2000|Croconaw2000]], but I deleted the email a long time ago and don’t remember the password, so I was completely unable to log back in. Would it be possible to merge the two accounts in some way, or redirect the old account into this one?<br />
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Also, if MarioWiki says that Wartortle has the same Chinese name as {{smw|Kooper}}, why shouldn’t we note it ourselves?<br />
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[[User:Pikmin3WiiU|Pikmin3WiiU]] ([[User talk:Pikmin3WiiU|talk]])<br />
:... users are only allowed one account per person, but I'll allow this instance. It is not possible to merge accounts, and I don't think it's necessary to redirect the old one. And we're not MarioWiki. It may be notable there, but it's not notable here.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 10:13, 22 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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I wouldn’t have made a new account if I could log back into the old one. I had also asked on the bulbapedia discord if it was possible to change the email or password and they suggested creating a new account<br />
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[[User:Pikmin3WiiU|Pikmin3WiiU]] ([[User talk:Pikmin3WiiU|talk]])<br />
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== Move template ==<br />
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Do you think the {{template|anmov}} template could be used for Z-Moves and Max Moves. I feel having the description of those moves on the Pokémon's article is unnecessary, given that, unlike improvised moves, they have move pages to house their move descriptions. They could definitely still remain under separate subheaders in the "Moves used" section, but the current format doesn't fit them IMO. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:08, 22 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I feel having the same move descriptions on the Pokémon's page kind of defeats the purpose of having a separate page to house those descriptions, specifically the movie's own article. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:22, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::That's something I've also thought about as well, the descriptions aren't really needed as those are already explained on the individual move articles. The base move being used for the Z-move is probably the only important part, I think, so a re-tweaked version of the current move template to accommodate that would be good.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:06, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Sounds good. Can I convert the templates if we use the tooltips template to identify the base move(s) until the tweaked template is ready?.--[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:31, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::As in, in a similar way that, say, Mimicked moves have tooltips to tell which they were copied from, except this time, they're used to identify the base move(s). --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 09:00, 27 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::I'd be okay for that to be a temporary solution. As for the tweaked template, shouldn't be too difficult to get that done, thinking of simply adding another column to it, [[User:Force_Fire/Template:Anzmov/h|like]] [[User:Force_Fire/Template:Anzmov|so]]. Don't think I need to tweak the footer of the template.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 17:36, 27 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Thanks. I'll start editing the move lists. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 21:16, 27 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== First visits to a region ==<br />
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Do the first visits to a region from characters other than the Journeys main trio count as major events? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:22, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:For former main characters, yes. I believe we also note when Misty and Brock travelled to Alola in the major events section.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:00, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::So only important when it is a main character?[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 12:17, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Yes. They were at one point main characters, that makes them important enough.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:47, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::And so we're clear, because I know what you're trying to do, the focus here is former main characters not Chloe or other supporting characters. Different rules for different characters.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:48, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Wait, so it’s important if this is their first series or if they were a main character? Is that what you’re saying?[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 12:56, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::If Brock and Misty were to go to Galar for the first time, then that would be noted in the major events section as they are important characters (being former main characters). If Shamus or Montgomery were to go to Galar for the first time, then they would not be noted in the major events section as they were not a main characters. Not that hard to understand.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 13:25, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
Okay, I don’t need the sass, I just wanted clarity, which you didn’t even do. Is it important to mention if this is their first series, say Ren or Danika?[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 14:02, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Just wanted to be sure. Thanks, FF. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:31, 24 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Lana's Lapras ==<br />
Assuming it even matters, [[User:Playerking95/Lana's Poké Ride Lapras|this page]] meets [[Bulbapedia:Manual_of_style/Anime#Notability_requirements|Notability requirements]]. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 23:58, 30 May 2022 (UTC)<br />
:So I see you've answered multiple other comments on your talk page. Could you please answer this one as well? [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 11:34, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== This pointless edit war has to end once and for all ==<br />
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Hello, I see that you noticed the edits I made last week, I explained my case on my talkpage but unfortunately never got a reply on there. In summary, this whole situation about characters' ages has got out of control, I've come to a conclusion that no matter how much I try helping this situation, I definitely can't do it all by myself. I haven't got the opportunity to reach a clear consensus about the subject with a Staff Member since I never got a reply but since it seems you're interested in this, I definitely have to inform you that this case has to finally come to an end.<br />
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I feel like I have to explain this whole situation to you so you can know in depth what all of this is about, there's this user called [[User_talk:Inkster|Inkster]], who you may recognize, who made an edit on March 29th to multiple articles related to player characters (these being Ethan's, Kris', Lyra's, Lucas' and Dawn's) where they added a piece of information related to their age, which have, for years, never been revealed and it also seems that throughout the entire existence of these character's articles there has never been an important version that specified any age either. <br />
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The source they quoted came to public knowledge in 2011, meaning that throughout this entire time, information about some of the characters' age has never been added to the site and if it would have been relevant information the characters' respective articles would have had the information on them for years like how Hilbert's and Hilda's articles have had their confirmed age on their articles for years.<br />
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Besides that, there's definitely a problem with the source, you see, what they're trying to use as the reference that supposedly confirms an age is Nintendo DREAM (ニンテンドードリーム) 2011年 01月号 [雑誌] where there was published an interview regarding to the art development of Pokémon Black & White, what this means is that they're using information about Pokémon Black and White that certainly has nothing to do with characters from games like HeartGold or Diamond, of course you wouldn't expect any information to be revealed that isn't about the newest games at the time (Black & White) and unsurpisingly that's exactly the case, all of what is written on there is about Pokémon Black and White. <br />
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The reason why they quoted that magazine, however, is because of a brief comment by Ken Sugimori which roughly mentions something like Hilbert and Hilda were designed to look older than ten or eleven-year-olds unlike previous game characters, the source that they quoted is in fact, '''a translation of the magazine''' that states quote, unquote "So this time we received orders from Masuda to increase the ages of Black & White’s protagonists, to make them older than the 10 or 11 year olds we used in previous games" and that is the only time it is mentioned any age regarding to previous characters.<br />
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I have to add that the term 10 or 11 year old to refer to pokémon player characters has been vastly used by a really big amount of people, this includes pretty much every player character even if their age has already been revealed. Why this term is so popular is mostly because of the anime, in which they never got tired to mention that trainers start a journey with pokémon since the age of 10, something that in the games (which is where the characters they're trying to show an age come from) has never been mentioned and let's not forget that before Black and White, the only player character that actually had a confirmed age was Red, who is 11 in Red and Blue. What this means is that 10 or 11 year old is clearly just a term to refer to any game player character rather than a confirmed age, and in this case, there was never an age that was explicitly revealed, making the source completely meaningless, 10 or 11 is just a starting age at best.<br />
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As you probably can tell, this short quote not only doesn't include any strong confirmation regarding to previous player characters' ages, in fact the interview doesn't even mention a clear age for Hilbert or Hilda, but Inkster is trying to show like if that quote is somehow factual information. Many users have already doubted the idea of adding an age to those articles out of that quote, the article versions that include this have been reverted on multiple occasions since it could be considered just as an assumption that goes against the speculation policy and could even be considered as vandalism since it is misinformation.<br />
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But then there's the edit war, instead of trying to allow time for a discussion so this subject can reach a clear consensus or even wait until that information is authorized to be part of the article, the user [[User:Team_Rocket_Grunt|Team Rocket Grunt]] has been constantly reverting edits to Inkster's only because of their own perception with comments like "I think it (Sugimori's meaningless quote) does (confirm an age)" I think you've already noticed it the day I was contributing to Lucas' and Dawn's articles.<br />
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I've been doing some research about this subject and I found out that both Inkster and Team Rocket Grunt have had quite an interesting story to say the least, which I find relevant to this case and I'll share right away.<br />
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'''Inkster:''' This user apparently has something with the research of characters' age, looking at many articles, they've been responsible of editing the age section of many of the player characters, a small case I'd bring up is that they added Red's age from Red and Blue to Leaf's page with the excuse of "presumably Leaf has the same age that Red had in Red & Blue" yet they still add the "10-11" age to both Brendan's and May's articles by stating that that's the age they had in Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald besides Brendan and May having a confirmed age, being 12, that was confirmed in the Ruby and Sapphire remakes, their excuse was, quote, unquote "Y'know, I think this information also applies to RSE Brendan and May, considering the whole multiverse thing and ORAS being seperate from RSE." For me this has no sense, if they're going to add different ages to characters based on their game, at least be consistent.<br />
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But this isn't the case that hurts the most, in Rei's and Akari's articles, Inkster was responsible of removing those two characters' ages, which previously was stated that they were 15. The reason for Inkster to remove that information, which not only was mentioned on the actual game, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, was simply because that age was mentioned by a NPC as an assumption of Rei/Akari's age so they can be part of the Survey Corps where it seems that the minimum age to be a Survey Corps member was at least 15, not to mention that no matter the character the player decides to play as, the character's counterpart would also appear on the game as another member of the Survey Corps, something that they weren't considering when editing those articles' trivia. I'd have been fine if Rei's/Akari's article didn't include any age if it wasn't for the fact that an age related to them is way clearer since that information is in the game and it actually hints something where for our current case, there isn't really anything but misinformation.<br />
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'''Team Rocket Grunt:''' It seems that you've had already somewhat of a problematic story with this user before so I suppose I shouldn't elaborate that much on explaining what's going on with this user so to put it briefly, this is a user who doesn't like to defend their point at the slightliest, they've always been reverting edits only because they disagree with previous edits and is someone who likes to assume that what they think is correct is a fact. But there's definitely something that you may not know and sums up this entire case perfectly. <br />
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A Staff Member from the Editorial Board, glik, declined Inkster's assumption on the player characters being either ten or eleven year olds, explicitly mentioning that their source DOESN'T CONFIRM ANYTHING, [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Ethan_%28game%29&type=revision&diff=3509642&oldid=3501915 Team Rocket Grunt had the audacity to revert glik's edit so that it can have Inkster's original edit that includes the 10/11 year old age.] By the way, when Inkster removed Rei's/Akari's age from their respective articles, they, being completely self-aware (since I have discussed with them previously) wrote "This was declined from both articles by a bereaucrat who has stated twice that the dialogue listed does not confirm anything." I am out of words, I apologize in advance for the trouble that something like an age has unleashed, I really find this whole situation completely ridiculous but I hope you take actions on this, you're the only one who I can recur to at this point.--[[User:Kynn|Kynn]] ([[User talk:Kynn|talk]]) 01:27, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Regarding player character ages, some people (while not officially correctly) will assume a player character's age based on how they look or what else they have heard about the character. For example, May in Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald looks like she is 7 years old to me, and another example being Lucas from Platinum seems 10 or 11.<br />
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That said, there are a few players with officially confirmed ages; Red is 11 and Elio/Selene is also 11 as stated in Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 18:13, 1 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Ruby_Sapphire_May.png RSE May] looks exactly the same as [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:May_AG.png her anime counterpart] (who is confirmed to be 10 there)... Sure, we don't know RSE May's exact age, but I have no idea why you believe she looks to be 7 years old, especially since there are clearly children that are shorter than her in RSE. 10/11 is very much a believable age range for her.<br />
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:Additionally, Red's age appears to be somewhat debatable. He's stated to be 11 in the American instruction manual, yet he's stated to be 10 in the European instruction manual instead; I'm not sure if his age has ever been stated in Japan (but it would certainly be the most accurate age if it was).<br />
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:In any case, I do kinda agree that the magazine shouldn't really be used as decisive proof of the ages for the protagonists (especially since Brendan/May are now listed with conflicting ages). [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 19:27, 1 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:: I'm late, but honestly we shouldn't take 'it looks like it was (a certain age)'as an official age, under that logic I would say that, for example, Calem and Serena look like if they were 17 but their manga counterparts are 5 years younger than that, I'm pretty sure no one, except for the users I mentioned, think that 10/11 is a confirmed age for those characters, it just spreads misinformation because you're making others think that they actually have a confirmed age when they clearly don't.<br />
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:: I honestly don't know how this is still an issue considering that glik clearly denied the information they keep adding so Force Fire, if you're reading this, I kindly ask that those characters' articles don't show any age, at least until there's a consensus about the situation. {{unsigned|Kynn}}<br />
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:Thought I'd make it clear that I blocked you on the grounds of the passive aggressive edits you made, and not whether I agree or disagree with the addition of the ages. I can see why Inkster and TRG would think the quote hints at the ages of pre-Gen V protagonists, yet the wording does seem to be too generalized and the two seem a little too eager to say Sugimori's referring to those characters specifically. So, I also don't think it counts as confirmation, wording is too generalized to make a judgement on the pre-Gen V protagonist's ages.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 04:00, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Don't worry about it, as I wrote it on my talkpage, I felt that I had to take that route because it seemed like if no-one was actually checking CharacterDex frequently and I couldn't have known otherwise if I didn't do those edits, the edit war was just very evident to me so I found weird that very few users noticed it. Again, I want to apologize if my edits seemed rude from my part, I'll make sure to remove the age from those articles and I hope that next time there'll be a proper discussion related to these kind of topics before adding them to articles.--[[User:Kynn|''Kyn ~'']] 14:23, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Just so you know, that interview was from when Gen V released and showed the previous protagonists, so it was obvious that Sugimori referred to games prior to Gen V. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 14:44, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Listen, I'm pretty sure you actually had no bad intentions on researching information for those articles but I feel like you should've contacted someone else before adding it and causing so much trouble. {{unsigned|Kynn}}<br />
:::::Inkster, do you have proof that the book showed previous protagonists in relation to that quote, or are you saying that because Dr. Lava put stock images of the previous protagonists on their article? If it's the latter, then... that's clearly not indicative of the content of the book. It's not like that image is scanned directly from the book itself. You're far too eager to put a number to a character without taking the context of the quote. The quote seemed more a general "we were told to make them older than what we usually do" not "we were told to make the protagonists older that the previous ones, who are 10-11".--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 14:58, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::With you logic, than wouldn't that mean the protagonists are usually 10 or 11 years old? [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 15:01, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::It's a generic statement, not an explicit one.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:05, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::The [[player character]] article sourced that interview in that context that the quote implies the protagonists are usually 10 or 11 ("They are usually 10 or 11 years old"). [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 15:13, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::The exact quote is ''Sugimori: “So this time we received orders from Masuda to increase the ages of Black & White’s protagonists, to make them older than the 10 or 11 year olds we used in previous games.”''. It does refer to the previous protagonists. I don't believe we, as a wiki, are supposed to decide what age of a character is more correct or not. I think we should just put all the factual data on the page and let the readers interpret however they want, that's how we won't ever spread any misinformation. Saying we know ''nothing'' isn't accurate if we there exist such quote.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 15:17, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::::Exactly because this is a wiki, there shouldn't be added any information that suggests interpretation and it's not factual, it's just a generalization rather than a confirmed age, I'm aware that a bulbapedia guideline wants to have the most amount of information in the articles as possible but that doesn't mean that every single quote made by GAME FREAK should be added on an article, it has to be relevant if there should be one. {{unsigned|Kynn}}<br />
:::::::::::But wouldn't that Sugimori said be relevant? [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 15:43, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::::::The way I see it is that, if information that is actually in a game isn't going to be considered then it has way less sense to add such a quote like this one and yes, I'm referring to Rei's and Akari's articles, as I wrote I'm fine with those not showing an age but why wouldn't they show the age that they hinted in the actual game but those other characters' articles do show an age when its source is far more recherche. {{unsigned|Kynn}}<br />
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:::::::::::::Also, I still think that the quote berely confirms something--[[User:Kynn|''Kyn ~'']] 15:57, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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I tried to edit May's page because even if she ain't seven like I think for RSE she has to be at least 10 but clearly isn't 12. ORAS May looks like she has actually gone through puberty a little but RSE May looks like she is still very young, like under 11. [[User:Mario60866|Mario60866]] ([[User talk:Mario60866|talk]]) 02:59, 4 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:It has already been explained to you that appearances do no matter when it comes to confirming the ages of characters. Only textual evidence or confirmation from an official source can be used to determine the age of characters. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 03:04, 4 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:So, I think we can bring back Sugimori's quote about protagonists' age. Kynn doesn't think we can use information outside the games, but that's not how it's done here.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 12:04, 10 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::The quote doesn't say that ''all'' of the previous protagonists were 10 or 11. Additionally, Brendan/May's age in ORAS contradicts this quote as well. Even if those remakes came out after this quote, it seems strange to list two different ages for what is basically the same game. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 12:17, 10 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Pokemon universe doesn't have consistent timeline nor character ages. It's fine if character has two different ages depending on the game, especially in case of ORAS which is implied to be from different timeline. Again, we DO NOT decide what's canon and what's not, we just get all the information and present it to the readers. And the quote does talk about all previous protagonists.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 11:26, 12 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::"''And the quote does talk about all previous protagonists.''"<br />
::::This is just how you're choosing to interpret it. Saying "The 10 or 11 year olds we used in previous games" is not the same as saying "the 10 or 11 year olds we used in '''all''' of the previous games (if it was the latter, I would agree with you). For all we know, he was referring to Red/Leaf (who are confirmed to be 10/11) and the Gen 2 and/or 4 protagonists. The quote is up for interpretation, which is why it can't be used as solid evidence. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 21:55, 12 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::Precisely, it's a vague, generalized quote that doesn't go into specific. Again, users are all too eager to add a number whenever it shows up.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:56, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::The most straightforward interpretation is that they all were 10 or 11. His whole comment wouldn't make sense if it's not the first time they changed the age of the protagonits. Ignoring it is not a good way to deal with it. His quote still should be mentioned in the age section of these character's infoboxes.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 10:25, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::"''The most straightforward interpretation is that they all were 10 or 11.''"<br />
:::::::A straightforward interpretation is still an interpretation.<br />
:::::::"''His whole comment wouldn't make sense if it's not the first time they changed the age of the protagonits.''"<br />
:::::::Again, it's really more of a generalization. Maybe Brendan/May were 12, but the other protagonists were 10/11, in which case the quote would still make sense; 12 would not make them significantly older than the other protagonists. Hilbert/Hilda being 14/15 is far more noticeable, hence why he noted it in the first place. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 11:16, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::You're forgetting that I never originally added what he said to Brendan/May's articles, as they were already confirmed to be 12.[[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 23:55, 18 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::And by "confirmed" I mean retconned. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 23:56, 18 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
A "retcon" for what already seemed to be mostly a generalization (again, he never said ''all'' of the prior protagonists were 10/11) feels more like that statement shouldn't be taken entirely at face value. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 00:16, 19 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
{{Indent}} I never said that, he only said "older than the 10 or 11 year-olds we used in ''previous games''" (note this interview was from when Gen V released), which ''suggests'' the Gen II and IV PCs were also within that age range. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 00:24, 19 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I'm aware of when the interview took place and I did I mention above that this was a possibility, yes. I was mainly stating that I'm not comfortable with listing the statement as hard confirmation of their ages. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 00:42, 19 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::If it isn't considered hard confirmation, is there anything against listing them as "''about'' 10/11"? [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 01:21, 19 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::'''PokemonMasterJamal3''': Brendan and May weren't stated to be 12 at that time. I'm not saying you're supposed to believe in 100% they are that age, I'm saying it has to be noted that they all were described to be that age, otherwise it's dictating what people should think and gatekeeping the information.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 22:08, 19 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::The word "all" was never stated by Sugimori, which is what I'm trying to emphasize here. I'm not stating the info is useless or anything, I'm just saying I don't think it's concrete enough to list as their ages. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 23:06, 19 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::Bottom line, ForceFire declined it, so they had the final word on this matter. It doesn't confirm anything and that's final. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 23:35, 19 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::It's still the straightforward sense of this sentence, he would need to add exeptions if he wanted us to know it's not about all of them. Adding the age to the page doesn't make it universal fact it just means they were meant to be that age at some point, different games still could retcon the age multiple times. I just want us to report all what we know and not gatekeep information.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 17:19, 20 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== New Pokemon Infobox ==<br />
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Since we have a few new Pokemon today, I have an opportunity to make a suggestion. When a new Pokemon is revealed we don't know a lot of information about it which makes the infoboxes full of "Unknown" labels and the navbox on the top of the page is completely useless. I think it could be better to have a simplified version of these infoboxes to show what we know and what we're supposed to know. I made an example here: [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Team_Rocket_Grunt/New_Pok%C3%A9mon_Infobox]. I think it would look more professional and complete and also, it would help keep track of all revealed Pokemon and connect their pages for better navigation, because the page "List of Pokemon by national dex" is protected, rarely updated, and it doesn't show images.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 16:04, 1 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Saw it when it was made. Instantly didn't think it was necessary. No need to fix what isn't broken. There being "unknown" in the infobox is something that can't be helped when there's new Pokemon. Same with the navbox being "useless", that's just natural for a new Pokemon article to not have much. There's also no need to have the other new Pokemon shown in the navbox, it just clogs up the article and makes it look unsightly. If people wanted to know what the other new Pokemon are, they can, you know, browse the site.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:13, 1 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Nonetheless, I hope the staff will like this idea and not disregard it instantly.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 16:19, 1 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Legendary Pokémon template ==<br />
Can you fix your edit to the Legendary Pokémon template so a line is separating gen 8 and gen 9?--[[User:Reinhartmax|Reinhartmax]] ([[User talk:Reinhartmax|talk]]) 17:11, 1 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Image debuts ==<br />
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Lusamine, Gladion, Mohn, and Professor Magnolia were all listed as picture debuts for those respective episodes, and the episodes where they physically debuted (or in Mohn's case, first appeared in a flashback) were also listed as in person debuts. There are probably more examples of this, too. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 15:14, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:While the [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style/Anime#Pokémon appearances and debuts|anime manual of style]] only notes Pokemon, I think it makes sense to count human characters in the rule as well.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:28, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::What's the ruling on flashbacks? [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 15:34, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Additionally, what's the ruling on fantasy appearances? Professor Cerise's first appearance is listed as JN001 on his page, even though it was only a fantasy appearance. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 15:41, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I think it's a similar ruling to Pokemon (even though it's not written down), fantasies don't count as debuts while flashbacks do (and the debut would probably count twice, once for the flashback and once for the in-person appearance).--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:47, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Since it's a somewhat relevant topic, [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Category_talk:Episodes_in_which_a_Champion_appears I posted something about Champion appearances a while back]. Do you have an opinion on this? [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 16:04, 2 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::That category should only count physical appearance, imo. Having fantasies/flashbacks/photos count feels like it's just bloating the category with minor appearances (though one could argue there are important flashbacks that drive the plot, so that's probably something to consider).--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:56, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== MinnieG again ==<br />
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I've posted about them before, but MinnieG's edits are starting to become a bit of an issue.<br />
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They usually contain some mixture of:<br />
# Poor grammar/awkward wording (which will often overwrite perfectly fine edits prior to it). It doesn't help that these tend to be fairly lengthy edits.<br />
# A tendency to focus too heavily on generic character relationship aspects, such as saying that a protagonist is protective/supportive of their friends... which is a trait that every single protagonist shares (making it far from unique).<br />
# Related to point 2, most of their edits in the "Character" section of protagonists' pages are almost exactly the same structure-wise. For example:<br />
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"Lillie at times has shown to lose her composure when pushed into a wall, becoming depresses and unsure of herself. However, Lillie manages to pick herself back up through her friends support and encouragement, which inspired her to not give up. This is shown when she decided to put an end to her fear of touching Pokémon in ''Mission: Total Recall!'' and perfecting Subzero Slammer with Snowy in ''Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!'' because of her resolve."<br />
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"In addition, Mallow has shown to lose her composer when pushed to the side, as she would doubt herself. However, Mallow would pick herself back up through the help of her friends. This is shown when made a meal for Tapu Koko while working at Oranguru's place in ''A Recipe for Success!'' and perfected Bloom Doom with Tsarrena during her battle with Lana at the Alola Pokémon League in ''Battling Besties!'' because of her resolve." [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 20:34, 7 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:MinnieG's a user that I've kept an eye on from time to time, the way they edit is quite familiar, but I unfortunately can't do a check on them. Their repetitive edits can seem jarring, and really the only way they can stop is if the improve on their grammar, make better judgement on what is notable, and be a bit more creative with their sentences.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:13, 8 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Deletion of "Old Verses" ==<br />
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I explained it on {{ut|Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles's talk page}}, but you think that redirect is fine. If yes, then why? Redirects for plurals are discouraged because of the way MediaWiki links work: <code><nowiki>[[Old Verse]]s</nowiki></code> gives [[Old Verse]]s. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="background:#1de linear-gradient(to right,#1de,#1e3,#e61);background-clip:text;-webkit-background-clip:text;color:transparent">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' ([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|T]]/[[Special:Contribs/Bfdifan2006|C]]) 08:39, 9 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Since when has redirects for plurals been discouraged? We have [[moves]] and [[signature moves]] and [[abilities]] and plenty others. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 08:50, 9 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Some exist (and are encouraged) due to ''irregular'' plurals, such as [[abilities]] (singular is ''ability'', note the change: -y → -ie- + -s), but you might think the [[moves]] and [[signature moves]] redirects exist rather for search reasons? --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="background:#1de linear-gradient(to right,#1de,#1e3,#e61);background-clip:text;-webkit-background-clip:text;color:transparent">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' ([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|T]]/[[Special:Contribs/Bfdifan2006|C]]) 09:01, 9 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Yes, plural links are good for search purposes. There is more than one Old Verse, so people are likely to search "Old Verses" searching for information about the Old Verse Key Items. And for irregular plurals, we have link templates for many of those such as {{Berries}} and {{Abilities}}. But we still have a redirect because it is useful for search purposes. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 09:13, 9 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Mega Anime Move Boxes==<br />
I was wondering if we could create a seperate anime move box for Pokemon in the anime that have mega evolved like we have for those who use Z-Moves, Dynamax and Gygantamax, for example<br />
{{anmov/h|fighting|steel|Ash Mega Lucario {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Aura Sphere|1=Force Palm|2=Steel Beam|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}||0=Aura Sphere|1=Force Palm|2=Steel Beam|3=Double Team}}}}<br />
{{anmov|fighting|Aura Sphere|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}<br />
{{anmov|fighting|Force Palm|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}<br />
{{anmov|steel|Steel Beam|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}<br />
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|JN108|}}<br />
{{anmov/f|steel}}--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 07:57, 11 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:With Z-moves and Dynamax moves, they are completely different moves with completely different gimmicks. Whereas the moves Mega Evolutions use are just the same regular moves. So I don't see a need to duplicate the same info.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 08:00, 11 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::While I understand that, Ash-Greninja has its moves listed in a separate box. So could the same possibly apply to Mega Evolutions? Moreover, with Mega Evolutions, the template could show off the user's changed type. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 10:06, 11 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Honestly, I don't think Ash-Greninja needs its own move box either. And I don't think showcasing changes in typing would be enough to justify the duplicate information. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 06:04, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Never noticed Ash-Greninja having its own template. I'm all for removing it due to it basically duplicating the same info as the regular form's move template. While showing a different form using a move is a good enough reason to split, I still think it's just duplicating the same info (different types also seem too minor to consider).--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:56, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Infernape Fire Punch==<br />
Fair enough on the previous point, just to verify, can we say for sure that Infernape definitely used Fire Punch whilst the other moves were unconfirmed?--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 08:05, 11 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Yes, Fire Punch has a unique animation (I say that with certainty because I can't imagine another move that could be animated similarly, Comet Punch may be, but that has never been animated with flames).--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 09:43, 11 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::In Pokémon Adventures, there was an instance of a Pokémon covering its fists with fire to attack without it using Fire Punch, so IMO, it could've been something similar and not a move at all. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 10:10, 11 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Eh, I'm in the mindset of separating anime and manga. They're two different mediums that are far too different have one cancel out the other. And the unique move animation policy only covers anime (to be honest, manga never crossed my mind when I started that policy)--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:56, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Ignoring comments ==<br />
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I haven't heard anything from you about my last question about Lana's Lapras in about two weeks despite your obvious activity. What is the point of pushing for discussion if the higher ups are going to ignore them?--[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 11:53, 11 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:There are 50+ sections on this talk page, with some being quite extensive, so it's pretty easy to miss smaller sections that are in between bigger sections like the Lana's Lapras section. For Lapras, don't think a consensus was given for Ride Pokemon at the time, but from what I can gather from Kiawe's Charizard (who was in the same boat), it was only mainspaced once it was clear that it was actually his Pokemon and not one owned by the whole family. So the same would go for Lapras, was it actually stated that it was a Pokemon she actually owns (thus would make it notable) or does her whole family own it. Again, you are just looking that the notability requirements and arbitrarily saying things are notable, without actually looking at the context/bigger picture.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:25, 12 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Thank you for the response. I have no idea if it is owned by only her or the family, though wouldn't it still be considered Lana's regardless? And I am looking at the rules and trying to find what fits within them. Considering I keep 'missing the bigger picture' despite working on this wiki for a decade, I would say the rules are unclear or failing to convey what is actually needed for something to be mainspaced. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 23:44, 12 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I think the point Force Fire is making is that an article fulfilling the bare minimum requirements for notability doesn't automatically make it good enough for the mainspace. As for you wanting more specific rules/criteria, each article is going to have its own unique context that needs to be accounted for. There is no number of rules or extra requirements that will work for every situation. All I can say is that generally an article should be substantial and interesting to read. If an article technically fits the requirements, but seems like it's missing important context that hasn't been revealed yet, or isn't interesting and engaging enough, it's probably not ready for the mainspace. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 05:42, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Precisely what Landfish said. You're just reading that a Pokemon needs to be owned by a main character/appear more than three times/do more than battling, without actually thinking about the specific situations that would make a Pokemon notable. What did the Pokemon do in its non battle episodes? Did it help its trainer? Did it solve a conflict? In Lapras's case, is it actually her Pokemon? We can't expand the criteria for every specific instance because each Pokemon is different and their reasons for being notable are going to be different each time. Yes, by just simply reading the notability requirements, Lapras would be notable for being owned by a main character. But the bigger context/picture is whether Lana actually owned the Lapras. Being owned by the family doesn't mean it's solely Lana's Pokemon, it's not like she took it everywhere like Kiawe did with his Charizard nor did it have a backstory revelaing who actually owns it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:56, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Carbink & Diancie's signature typing. ==<br />
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I can understand Toxicroak & Sneaseler, for example, but Diancie is literally a mutated Carbink. How are they not related enough for their unique typing to be trivia? [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 19:57, 11 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Because they are no related by evolution, period. So it's not unique to one Pokemon or one evolutionary line.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:25, 12 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::True, but they are related, period. It's not a coincidence that they share the same type, so it seems silly that we can't make an exception. [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 14:39, 12 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Oh, and before Ultra Necrozma, didn't Lati@s have this in their trivia, despite being 2 different Pokemon? Or am I remembering wrong? (I'm trying to check, but the website's being screwy again). [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 14:48, 12 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::They may be related by lore, but they are ''still not'' related by evolution. You can't evolve a Carbink into a Diancie, and you can't breed Diancie to get Carbink. They are still treated as individual Pokemon. Thus, they are not related by evolution, making the trivia not unique to one Pokemon or evolutionary line.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:56, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::The same goes for the Lati@s twins, but they had the unique type trivia. (at least I remember them having it; I'm still having trouble checking). Why did they get special treatment? [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 15:27, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::I can assure you, Lati@s was never said to be the only Dragon/Psychic types. And even if it was, it was probably swiftly reverted, as [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Latios_(Pok%C3%A9mon)&diff=2625577&oldid=2625575 these] [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Latias_(Pok%C3%A9mon)&diff=2625576&oldid=2625574 two] edits from 2017 (the year Ultra Necrozma became a thing, and were the only two edits relating to their types throughout 2017) show. And it also shows that it was not reverted because of Ultra Necrozma, it was reverted because Lati@s are not related by evolution (they are related by lore, but are still treated as individual species with not evolutionary relations).<br />
::::::And [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=List_of_Pok%C3%A9mon_with_unique_type_combinations&diff=2525256&oldid=2525254 this 2016 edits] on the type combination article shows the Lati@s was never in the main template but in the trivia section with Solrock/Lunatone and Carbink/Diancie.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:20, 14 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Huh, I could've sworn it was for some reason. Very well then. I still think it should be added, but I can tell I'm not going to win this, so I'll leave it be. Good bye. [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 17:38, 14 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Exclusive pages for the 8 Masters/Champions ==<br />
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In view of the discussion with the Pokémon of some characters, I decided to ask this question before wasting unnecessary time. I'm working on a page of [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Lance (anime)|Lance]] and his story within the anime, trying to get away from what's on his main page (where it talks more technical details than what he actually did in the anime canon). It was close to what I was trying to do with Cynthia's page, which I left on a [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Cynthia (anime) extended history|reserve page]] to work on later, but I would like to know if if I continued this and did it for the other Champions, what are the chances of this being approved and going for mainspace?<br />
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Theoretically, the only characters I need to do this would be Steven, Diantha and Lance (which is pretty much finished already), since Iris, Leon, Cynthia, Alain and Ash already have their pages. My intention was to hand it in after the tournament was over, but as apparently there's been some discussion about what's notable and what's not, I decided to ask at once. Should I go ahead with this or are the chances of being approved zero?--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 14:16, 13 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Gender difference ==<br />
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While I can agree with your point regarding Meganium's gender difference, what about Gyarados? Paul's Gyarados, for example, had blue whiskers. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:39, 15 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Read the {{bp|Speculation policy}}, in Paul's Gyarados's case, the female variant of Gyarados has not appeared in the anime yet so we can't use its gender difference. Just because other gender differences have been acknowledged, doesn't immediately mean all of them are acknowledge, the anime needs to acknowledge each one of them. Raichu's gender difference wasn't even acknowledged, even when Tierno's Racihu had hhr gender confirmed.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 14:46, 15 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Wasn't sure if a female Gyarados had appeared yet. Thanks. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:03, 15 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Meganium's gender difference isn't based on length of the anthennas, but their shape. They clearly drew them in different way than previously. Oliver's Meganium has antennas pointing upwards.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 15:08, 15 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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154Meganium OS anime.png|anime art<br />
Elisa Meganium.png|Meganium (before adding gender difference)<br />
File:JN020 Meganium.png|acklowledgement of the difference<br />
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::::Male Meganium's antennae are longer than the female, so yes, it's absolutely based off length. The shape is only like that because it's following the shape of the head, the female antennae does the same thing (it follows the shape of the head).--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:38, 16 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::You know well it's not true.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 22:03, 19 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Categories ==<br />
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Could you not jump to your admin power and please start a discussion first? You know, the thing you preach that us lesser beings have to do? Both Infernape and Greninja are one of the heaviest focused Pokémon of their series and a category for their focused episode like any other important character makes sense. If someone else gets an Infernape-dumb argument but okay-then why not make the name “Ash’s Infernape” like I started with? Fixed your issue with it, right? Looking forward to your response!--[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 14:40, 16 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I also want to add that reserving it for walking Pokémon is an odd cutoff. Togepi or Dedenne has hardly done anything compared to those two. Is this not worth taking another look at after a decade?--[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 14:43, 16 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::At one point, I made a category for episodes about Mimikyu, but came to kind of regret doing it later after seeing how little episodes it had. Could you remove it? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 17:46, 16 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::That helps prove my point. Mimikyu is a walking Pokémon with a small amount of focused episodes. What, like 5 compared to 20? Being a walking Pokémon isn’t the best way to determine these categories.[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 17:50, 16 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Hello? You undid my edits and I want to talk about it.--[[User:Pikablu|Pikablu]] ([[User talk:Pikablu|talk]]) 18:06, 17 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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{{indent}}If you want to suggest making new categories, you need to ask on a talk page. Don't just do as you please. And it was also once deleted before, so I deleted it again. We don't need categories for literally every Pokemon a characters owns, and the ones that you deem important were really only important for their own series, unlike Pikachu or Meowth who are basically main characters. I personally would restrict it even further to just those two, or maybe include Wobbfuffet just for how long its been around.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:30, 19 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== User:Great designer ==<br />
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[[User:Great designer]] has left a trace of many suspicious activities here in addition to manipulating puppet accounts. The user page contains some overt information on stalking and impersonating, which they have been doing since mid-February. There is also much evidence of their insulting and harassing other users and bureaucrats on social media with ''ad hominem'' attacks followed by long and opaque statements. The user claims to have sent an email and addressed some unspecified topics on 17 June 2020 (UTC). The message was left on [[User talk:DzaiSheng]] and [[User talk:Great designer]], but no such email has been received as of now. This makes their latest activity very dubious. The eponymous account on 52Poké has been permanently banned since late April for repeated misuse and appropriation of contributions by others in and out of the site. Considering his wrongdoings on the sibling site and on social media, I would suggest keeping a close watch over what they vow to do next.[[User:DzaiSheng|DzaiSheng]] ([[User talk:DzaiSheng|talk]]) 09:35, 22 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Add Page to template. ==<br />
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Heya,<br />
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I made [[List of other event distributions (Generation IX)]], as the first distribution for Scarlet and Violet had just been announced. Can this page be added to [[Template:Event Pokémon]]? Also the Generation 4 GTS link on this template links to a redirect, if this can be corrected or the original page moved back to where it used to be. [[User:4iamking|4iamking]] ([[User talk:4iamking|talk]]) 18:06, 22 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Done.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 18:13, 22 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You deleted the Generation 7 page from the template there.[[User:4iamking|4iamking]] ([[User talk:4iamking|talk]]) 18:17, 22 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Oops, fixed.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 18:22, 22 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::: Can you also add: [[List of internet event Pokémon distributions (Generation IX)]], and also the lochide function to the [[Template:LAevent/head]] template so its consistent with the standard [[Template:G8event/head|generation 8]] template? Thanks! -- [[User:4iamking|4iamking]] ([[User talk:4iamking|talk]]) 13:59, 3 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::: Done.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 14:24, 3 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Get rid of the extra <code><nowiki>style="</nowiki></code> and it should work. The line should read like this: <code><nowiki>! style="{{#if: {{{lochide|}}}|display:none;}} background:#{{Legends Arceus color light}}" | Location</nowiki></code> -- [[User:4iamking|4iamking]] ([[User talk:4iamking|talk]]) 14:38, 3 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::: And [[List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)]]-- [[User:4iamking|4iamking]] ([[User talk:4iamking|talk]]) 11:15, 16 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Done.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 14:35, 17 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:Add [[List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation IX)]] -- [[User:4iamking|4iamking]] ([[User talk:4iamking|talk]]) 06:28, 7 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Done.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:45, 7 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== [[Pokémon in Russia]] ==<br />
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Would it be a good idea to hide the two latest revisions from Inkster on this article, since the vandalism is still present and visible there? [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 18:11, 23 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Oh and it's visible in your last revision too. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 18:17, 23 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Looks like Inkster didn't remove all of the vandal's edit in their undo edit, so my rollback of the vandal only removed what Inkster removed. I've hidden all the edits.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:38, 24 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Volcanion ==<br />
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Did you intend to make Volcanion's species page only editable by administrators? [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 05:36, 24 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Oh... um... oops. Fixed.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:38, 24 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Type specialists ==<br />
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Hi! Sorry to bother you, but I was hoping to get your input on [[User talk:Pale Prism#Specialists|this discussion]] about type specialists. — '''[[User:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#FAA;">⚫︎ Pale</span> <span style="color:#AAF;">Prism ⬟</span>]]''' <small style="color: #666;">[ [[User talk:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Talk</span>]] ■ [[Special:Contributions/Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Contribs</span>]] ]</small> 00:40, 25 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Bumpity bump. — '''[[User:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#FAA;">⚫︎ Pale</span> <span style="color:#AAF;">Prism ⬟</span>]]''' <small style="color: #666;">[ [[User talk:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Talk</span>]] ■ [[Special:Contributions/Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Contribs</span>]] ]</small> 01:30, 26 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Bumpity, bumpity bump. — '''[[User:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#FAA;">⚫︎ Pale</span> <span style="color:#AAF;">Prism ⬟</span>]]''' <small style="color: #666;">[ [[User talk:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Talk</span>]] ■ [[Special:Contributions/Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Contribs</span>]] ]</small> 23:33, 30 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Ugh. — '''[[User:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#FAA;">⚫︎ Pale</span> <span style="color:#AAF;">Prism ⬟</span>]]''' <small style="color: #666;">[ [[User talk:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Talk</span>]] ■ [[Special:Contributions/Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Contribs</span>]] ]</small> 04:47, 28 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::It would be nicer to restart the topic instead of bumping an existing one. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="background:#1de linear-gradient(to right,#1de,#1e3,#e61);background-clip:text;-webkit-background-clip:text;color:transparent">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' ([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|T]]/[[Special:Contribs/Bfdifan2006|C]]) 07:26, 28 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Goh's Arctozolt ==<br />
Hey, I rewatched some of Journeys's old episodes, and saw that Goh's Arctozolt appeared in (at least) three episodes. Its debut episode, well it was prominent for about 90% of the episode (unlike most of Goh's Pokémon). And like, I said, made a few more (somewhat) prominent appearances on Journeys. I already have a draft created, so can I have permission to officially post an Arctozolt article on the Main Page of Bulbapedia?<br />
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[[User:HygorBH|HygorBH]] ([[User talk:HygorBH|talk]]) 04:49, 26 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
:The notability requirements states: Those that haven't had plot significance must be used by him in at least two different episodes, in addition to their capture episode. So Goh needs to use it one more time. Just appearing three times means nothing if it only did something notable in one of those times. Side note: if you're wondering, yes I checked all of Goh's other reserve Pokemon and they still meet the requirement of being used by him at least twice.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:07, 28 June 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Type specialists+ ==<br />
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Hi! So, according to you, [[Elesa]] <em>should</em> qualify as a notable {{type|Electric}} specialist of her sex because she's the only female out of six. On the other hand, [[Bede]] <em>shouldn't</em> count as a notable {{type|Fairy}} specialist of his sex because he's the only male out of four.<br />
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Honestly, that's all fine and dandy, but it leads to an obvious question: what about characters who are 1 in 5? — '''[[User:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#FAA;">⚫︎ Pale</span> <span style="color:#AAF;">Prism ⬟</span>]]''' <small style="color: #666;">[ [[User talk:Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Talk</span>]] ■ [[Special:Contributions/Pale Prism|<span style="color:#666;">Contribs</span>]] ]</small> 00:37, 3 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:These "x out y" trivia should be based on common sense, you don't need to ask for every single different variation. What's next? is 1 out of 7 notable? Just use a bit of common sense.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 07:47, 3 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
::<q>These <q>x out y</q> trivia should be based on common sense.</q> Agreed! Wonderful. Brilliant… Very enlightening… All of my questions have been answered?!<br />
::Really though, I agree that there <em>should</em> be a standard as to how to deal with these situations. Your ideas are <em>great</em> and all, but I'm more concerned with accuracy and consistency. As per the existing standards, I was under the impression that 1 in 4 was notable, and 1 in 6 wasn't, but I guess that that's completely arbitrary? 1 in 5 is completely up in the air? There's not something in the Bulbapedia help guide that says otherwise, is there?<br />
::I'm not asking about every single case (I legitimately don't know how you arrived at such a weird conclusion); I was presented with a 1/6 case and a 1/4 case, and I wanted to know what the intermediate case would be. {{unsigned|Pale Prism}}<br />
:::IIRC 1/3 and 1/4 are generally not considered notable. 1/5 is probably going to be a case-by-case situation. 1/6 is probably fine, but again it may depend on the context. Instead of focusing on an exact number rule, Force Fire is (probably) saying that we should consider the context and think about whether it makes sense in the first place for that trivia to be included. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 04:51, 28 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==[[Ivysaur_(Pok%C3%A9mon)#May.27s_Ivysaur|May's Ivysaur]]==<br />
Before getting into an edit war, I would like to know what criteria are used to consider a Pokemon that has never been shown in the anime, a "notable appearance". <br />
I undid that part and then it was undone (for a change...). Not even May's Venusaur has exactly notable criteria in the anime.<br />
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Since it doesn't have a section for Clemont's Helioptile, Gary's Wartotle or Paul's Grotle (which is fair), it doesn't seem to make any sense to do that.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 21:54, 06 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Decided to remove it after some reconsideration. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 22:13, 6 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Diantha (anime) ==<br />
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Does [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Diantha (anime)|this]] page have the requirements to go to mainspace?--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 23:25, 09 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:All she has done is battle. Even if the Masters 8 Tournaments are more notable battles, the "only battled" rule does not take into account importance. It's still just a battle. And expanding a simple sentence and making overly detailed '''will not''' make an article more notable. It just bloats the article with unnecessary fluff. It's not the size of the article that determines notability. It's the actions of the character.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:23, 10 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I'm not going to argue, I'm sad but unfortunately ok. Just wanted to say, when I make detailed pages for Diantha, Bea, or Cynthia, I don't want to put unnecessary material. This is character development, making an article and just putting that character "appears in episode X, reappears in episode Y, appears in flashback in episode Z" is simpler to eliminate pages of the characters and put a table with the appearances only. Cynthia's page before I tried to add content looked like a draft, which is pretty weird for one of the more developed characters in the anime.<br />
:::But as I said I won't argue or try to make anyone change their mind, it's up to me to accept and let it go,I won't delete the pages of the characters I created if someday the staff thinks these pages are ready for mainspace, they will be there. Thanks for the feedback anyway. --[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 15:00, 10 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would like to know if the page has already met the requirements to be able to go to mainspace. At the end of Journeys I intend to request the deletion of practically all my userpages and this is one that I would like to get some approval for because it took considerable time to do. -[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 02:27, 6 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Image error ==<br />
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There's an ongoing error that's been happening for a couple of days. Whenever there's a new image uploaded, it shows this: Error creating thumbnail: /bin/bash: /usr/bin/convert: No such file or directory Error code: 127. How long do you think it'll take for this to be fixed? [[User:Seabiscuit2020|Seabiscuit2020]] ([[User talk:Seabiscuit2020|talk]]) 02:07, 11 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Element symbol ==<br />
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I think it's more precisely referred to as an "element symbol", though some people use the term "periodic symbol" as well, so it's probably fine as it is. "Chemical symbol" usually also includes information such as the mass number and the atomic number and such, so that's probably not the best term to use. Just thought I'd inform you! [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 06:33, 14 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I see, thanks.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:46, 14 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== AlolanRanger ==<br />
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AlolanRanger has continued to post dubious trivia with poor grammar ([https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=JN109&diff=3545647&oldid=3536333 like here, for example)]. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 15:17, 15 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Floette ==<br />
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There's currently an edit war on the Floette page regarding the use of the term "Legendary Pokémon" to refer to Eternal Flower Floette. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 08:19, 16 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== you dont add powerful ==<br />
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that doesn't make sense <br />
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Paul's Urusing has it down to eb extremely powerful You have down for Ash Palpitoad as physical tough and many other pokemon in the Series that has something similar <br />
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we have Ash dragonite as extremely resilient and strong Pokémon<br />
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Ash Heracros as powerful battler<br />
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so what the difference to me its called Nothing. Im pretty sure, you all against me thats why when I add something you all need to jump at me {{unsigned|Gian9456}}<br />
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== Trivia ==<br />
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JN91 Same Trivia Me has seen In AG178 and M18 page trivia section [[User:AlolanRanger|AlolanRanger]] ([[User talk:AlolanRanger|talk]]) 17:40, 17 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Doesn't matter, it's not notable the third time.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 17:59, 17 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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I was skip--Gian9456 01:01, 19 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Am I still blocked? ==<br />
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I recently tried editing MY PAGE, and saw that any of my edits resulted in level three vandalism. I took a look at the FAQ page. and I saw that I could be in an abuse condition, am I right about this? [[User:Figalho|Figalho]] ([[User talk:Figalho|talk]]) 13:13, 21 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Are you trying to edit your ''user''page? Because if so, you have to be {{bp|autoconfirmed}} before you can edit your userpage. To become autoconfirmed, you have to have been a user for some time and make a certain number of '''main'''space edits.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:21, 21 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::Oh sorry, actually I was talking about my own talk page.[[User:Figalho|Figalho]] ([[User talk:Figalho|talk]]) 13:27, 21 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Are you trying to remove the welcome template, or any other content, again? That's probably why. Please stop trying to remove content from your talk page, per the {{bp|Talk page policy}}, leave any discussion and the welcome template as they are.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:44, 21 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::It wasn't the welcome message that I tried to remove, but my statements, which I consider insignificant, i read the Talk Page Policy, and saw I really can't do this. I really want to believe that no administrator used their power to manipulate this rule and that it has NEVER BEEN BROKEN. Even without the concrete answer, I conclude that I am no longer blocked, thanks for your attention, [[User:Figalho|Figalho]] ([[User talk:Figalho|talk]]) 14:09, 21 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== JN119 ==<br />
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The episode currently titled as JN119 ("Chloe and Eevee - The Miracle of Evolution") was confirmed not to be a numbered episode yesterday. It's going to be a clip show episode instead. Could you move and renumber episode articles accordingly? Thank you. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 12:53, 23 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:As in, an unnumbered clip show. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 10:19, 25 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Moved.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 08:30, 26 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Okay, now things are becoming confusing, since the official anipoke_pr Twitter page is not calling the clip show "episode 119", after all. I do not know how long the episode will be, but if it turns out to be a normal length episode, I suppose it should be moved back. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:34, 28 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::All this discussion is kind of irrelevant until the episode is officially aired, no? If the episode has unreleased scenes, it's basically a normal episode. The mention of it being episode 119 is more because the episode is taking up the show's traditional timeslot, I think.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) ([[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 16:08, 28 July 2022 (UTC))<br />
:::::We're aware. It's best to wait 'til the episode airs and see how things play out.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:10, 28 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::I'd say we can count this as a regular episode. While a clip show and a bit longer than a normal episode, it had an opening, commercial break, end credits, and a next episode preview. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 10:33, 29 July 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Another pointless edit war ==<br />
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Somehow, there is still an edit war on the [[player character]] article relating to ages, which is even more pointless as you have previously stated the used source is a vague generalization that doesn't go into specific details. The segment on the article itself ("They are usually 10 or 11 years old" is reminisent of the "all trainers are 10" conclusion that many jump to without any official confirmation. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 12:04, 6 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
:There's a difference between saying that source implies certain characters are 10/11 and using it as generic, catch-all source as the player character articles uses it. It's fine on the player character article as it's being used in a general context rather than it saying that ''specific'' characters are 10/11.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:23, 6 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
::If this is saying they're ''generally'' 10-11 as opposed to ''specific'' ones, wouldn't that make it acceptable be added to their articles as "According to Ken Sugimori, the protagonists are ''usually'' 10 or 11 years of age" in a general context or? [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 13:01, 6 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It's fine on the general player character article, but not the individual specific characters because it doesn't name which ones.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 13:39, 6 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::I see. Although I'd like to mention that Red's article says that he is 10 in the European version, but I can't find any source that confirms this. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 13:54, 6 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== MinneG yet again ==<br />
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I've posted about them twice in the past, but I would like to bring up their edits once again.<br />
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Compare [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Chloe%27s_Eevee&diff=3552885&oldid=3552701 their most recent edit to Chloe's Eevee] to these other edits made by confirmed Kittystyler sockpuppets:<br />
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* [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Chloe%27s_Eevee&diff=3331916&oldid=3331873 Example 1]<br />
* [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Chloe%27s_Eevee&diff=3334421&oldid=3334100 Example 2]<br />
* [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Chloe%27s_Eevee&diff=3340321&oldid=3339909 Example 3]<br />
* [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Chloe%27s_Eevee&diff=3358172&oldid=3352145 Example 4]<br />
* [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Chloe%27s_Eevee&diff=3399183&oldid=3396956 Example 5]<br />
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At this point, I find it extremely difficult to believe that this could be anyone other than Kittystyler.<br />
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Additionally, even outside of them being a likely sockpuppet, MinnieG's poor grammar and tendency to focus too heavily on minor details (such as overfocusing too much on character relationships) has continued to be an issue despite the multiple messages on their talk page.<br />
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I'm aware that a check is not really an option at this point, but is there really nothing that can be done? [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 21:15, 6 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I've been monitoring this use for a while, and while I can't do an IP check, their edits are way too similar to past sockpuppets to not be KittyStyler. They've been blocked.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 04:25, 7 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Cynthia's Garchomp ==<br />
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https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Cynthia%27s_Garchomp&oldid=3553808<br />
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''Be patient, it can be added after the episode airs. Stop rushing things just to be the first.''<br />
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I've noticed that several things I post are reversed but strangely when other users post THE SAME CONTENT it goes by smoothly, so I start to think that it actually has something to do with what I post. It wasn't enough that I was forced to delete my discord account because I had a "pseudo admin" coming to piss me off in my inboxes.<br />
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You once said that I take things too personally, but certain actions don't do much to erase that idea.<br />
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I uploaded the image because it was released in high resolution and hosted it on the site, as I did '''EVERY TIME''' I hosted an image. It has absolutely nothing to do with wanting to be first in something. Good night--([[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 22:27, 10 August 2022 (UTC))<br />
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== Iamdisha ==<br />
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Despite having been warned about it three times, Iamdisha continues to be making an excessive number of edits in a short period of time. They seem to have a history of ignoring their talk page, so I didn't see any point in giving them a fourth warning that they'll just ignore, so I figured I'd bring it to your attention instead. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 08:10, 14 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== New Episode Category ==<br />
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Hello, I would like to know if you object to me creating a category of episodes focused on Cynthia, since she has some episodes that don't involve battles, I believe it makes sense to have that.--([[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 16:53, 26 August 2022 (UTC))<br />
:[[:Category:Episodes in which a Champion appears]] should suffice.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]]<br />
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== Am I allowed to do this? If so, is there a fast way to do it? ==<br />
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In the Pokemon GO section, every Pokemon that learns Frustration/Return has a {{tt|‡|As Shadow/Purified Pokémon}} symbol next to it. That symbol is also used for moves that can no longer be learned or require an Elite TM, so I think it'd be better replace it with a [[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px]] and [[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px]] respectively. Would this be allowed, and is there an easy way to do it? (ie, BulbaBot or something?) [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 04:33, 31 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestion ==<br />
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Heya. How are you doing? <br />
I’d like to make a suggestion: instead of using screenshots for moves and 3D Pokémon sprites, why not use GIFs instead, like for the moves as they appear in 2D? In the case of moves, they allow users to see what a move fully looks like without having to go to YouTube. I think it’s better than using multiple screenshots. What do you think?<br />
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Also, mind telling me what it’s like in Australia? :D [[User:Eternium-Z|Eternium-Z]] ([[User talk:Eternium-Z|talk]]) 12:01, 31 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
:That's never gonna happen. Animated models are simply too large and will cause slower load times, especially if we're going to have multiple of them animated. It's simply not worth it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:43, 31 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Sorry to butt in, but this should only be part of Bulbapedia's past, NOT present. I may know that already, but other EP wikis don't care and just put animated 2D renders of the models. Also, I think this is mostly a very historic "policy", which Bulbapedia tends to adhere to, but in a really bad way. This was, I think, only part of worries that e.g. it will cause memory leaks while rendering the image in IE (which we mustn't worry about now). It's never too early or too late to introduce them. --'''''[[User:Bfdifan2006|<span style="background:#1de linear-gradient(to right,#1de,#1e3,#e61);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent">Bfdifan2006</span>]]''''' ([[User talk:Bfdifan2006|T]]/[[Special:Contribs/Bfdifan2006|C]]) 15:15, 31 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::The issue isn't that we don't want them, the issue is that the files would be too large for the site to handle, as well as having more than one animated image on an article, which may cause severe load times.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:24, 31 August 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Evolution data ==<br />
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I noticed the explanation for reversions was "consistency"<br />
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My response: consistency with what?<br />
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At the time of the edits no other Generation IX Pokémon page had the sentence, and the pages for those Pokémon in question still do not. Cetitan still does not. Fidough still does not. The starters still do not. What does it need to be consistent with? <br />
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My stance: wouldn’t it make more sense to leave out evolution data until the game releases, or at the very least if a trailer drops? Because the use of the sentence "It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon” is kinda synonymous with Pokémon that don’t evolve at all. We don’t know if any of these Pokémon will have evolved forms, so why use a sentence that insinuates they won’t? At the least just put the word “currently” in there. [[User:Crummymummy|Crummymummy]] ([[User talk:Crummymummy|talk]]) 18:03, 1 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:It's to be consistent with all other Pokémon not known to have an evolution. Aerodactyl ''could'' get an evolution in Gen IX too but that doesn't mean we remove the evolution info for it. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 20:07, 2 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
::It's to be consistent with all the other 805 Pokemon, not just the other Gen IX Pokemon. Just because some of them don't have it, doesn't mean none of them should have it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 19:18, 6 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Adding to Unique Type Combination templates ==<br />
Hello, I'm here to suggest adding a Gen VIII column to the Former Unique Type Combination template, an several Gen IX Pokemon have sent other Pokemon into that chart. [[User:PinkYoshiGaming|PinkYoshiGaming]] ([[User talk:PinkYoshiGaming|talk]]) 23:56, 1 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:It's on my list of things to do.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 19:18, 6 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== AlolanRanger ==<br />
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[[User talk:AlolanRanger|AlolanRanger]] is still solely focusing on adding unnotable trivia to articles. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 21:41, 6 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Question ==<br />
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Is it possible for regular users to edit the sprites section of Pokémon articles? If so, could you show me how, please?[[User:Eternium-Z|Eternium-Z]] ([[User talk:Eternium-Z|talk]]) 11:48, 14 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:If you mean the spritebox, then no, only staff members can edit those.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 12:18, 14 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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Oh, okay, thanks for letting me know. I asked because I thought that using GIFs for 3D Pokémon sprites would be better than using static images.[[User:Eternium-Z|Eternium-Z]] ([[User talk:Eternium-Z|talk]]) 11:31, 15 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Animated models are out of the question as they can be very large in size and will cause the site to load slower, especially if were to have multiple animated models playing at the same time.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 13:01, 15 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Animated models from generation 6 like on [https://projectpokemon.org/home/docs/spriteindex_148/3d-models-generation-1-pok%C3%A9mon-r90/ this site] weight around 200KB, same like some of BW sprites which are already used on Bulbapedia. I think we could eventually update models for newer generation. I guess it depends on the tech guys behind Bulbapedia when they fix image issues.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 13:25, 15 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Is there any way they could be set to only load the GIF/APNG and animate if hovered over, with the first frame being loaded as a static image the rest of the time? I've seen that capability on other platforms, having them be "static images unless interacted with" could reduce the strain, they could play one at a time versus all at once. [[User:Atrius97|Atrius97]] ([[User talk:Atrius97|talk]]) 14:23, 15 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Or maybe we could start having separate gallery pages for each Pokémon. Something like [[Pikachu (Pokémon)/Gallery]]. --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 14:57, 15 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would even expand that on "non-essential data" (or with a different name). The most common complains about Bulbapedia I hear is that you need to scroll over a lot of data to see what you really want, stats, moves or weaknesses.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 18:55, 15 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Please don't break the rules ==<br />
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[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Bulbapedia:Userspace_policy Here] it is written that: "'''Users at administrator level or above have the authority to delete any content they feel is breaching the userspace policy. Offenders will generally be given a day or two to "rescue" their content and save it somewhere that isn't on Bulbapedia.'''". I didn't break any rule so I don't see a reason to be banned besides you being prejudiced against me. If you want me to put that edit on my subpage then at least don't make it impossible to access. It doesn't make any difference to me and I would be happy to talk instead of all this.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 15:14, 18 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:As I presume you just completely ignored my comment on your talk page, here is the same message.<br />
:Once again, you must be reminded on this. Do '''not''' go around making largescale edits without permission, especially if you are going to just undo yourself. That makes it completely unnecessary and almost vandal-like. If you want to showcase a suggestion, do so in your userspace, stop going around acting like the site is your play thing. Before you cry "it's not in any policies", it's common sense. Not everything needs to be written down, particularly when it comes to common sense things. Also, I was being pretty lenient in my reminder in the previous discussion, but your snarky response suggests you don't want me to be lenient. It doesn't matter if you're making mainspace ideas, it doesn't make you above policy or of higher authority, you still need to abide by it.<br />
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So next time you have some giant suggestion, make a userpage. Do '''not''' make such an unnecessary edit.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:25, 18 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:It really makes no difference to me. Add that to the rules. I thought I'm making it simpler for everyone by not making new pages for no reason. So, anyway what's your opinion on that suggestion? Btw, I found two subpages of mine that I don't use [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Team_Rocket_Grunt/Template] and [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/User:Team_Rocket_Grunt/Categorytable], can you delete them, please?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 15:36, 18 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
::I'm not addind common sense to the policy. Common sense doesn't need to be written, not every little thing that users disagree with needs to be written down in a policy.<br />
::And if it makes no difference to you, then that implies you'd do it again. Once again showing no real fear of consequence. If you do such a thing again, it doesn't make it any more right. The penalty will just be harsher.<br />
::No one is going to bregrudge you for making another userpage with suggestions, why would you even think that.<br />
::If you want my opinion on your suggestion, it's similar to what Nescientist said, less colors more simple listing. Less is more.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:50, 18 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::What? Saying it makes no difference to me means I'll do it your way. So, can I have this page visible again so I could copy it on my userspace?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 21:51, 18 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::I will make a page, presently, in your userspace with the copy (minus categories) of the [[Type expert]] edit you made.<br />
::::As ForceFire says, user pages exist for a very good reason. If it's for site ideas, just use one. Thanks. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 02:58, 20 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::Ok. And you also could state your opinion about it. So far I've heard it's a step in good direction.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 21:32, 20 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Narrator (WCS) ==<br />
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I would like to know, can [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Narrator (WCS)|this page]] be promoted to mainspace? BigDocFan also suggested another name, what is the best option to refer to this character in your opinion?-- [[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 16:39, 20 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Announcer is probably a more suitable name and the parenthesis should be the region they're from unless you are certain they're all the same person and not another Joy/Jenny/Don George sort of deal. Otherwise, I think it's fine.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:54, 20 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Milcery ==<br />
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Caterpie taken more time to evolve in the episode where it caught while Goh's Milcery Evolve just 1 minute after she caught first Pokemon Evolve in quickest time me not written same episode caught or evolve [[User:AlolanRanger|AlolanRanger]] ([[User talk:AlolanRanger|talk]]) 16:45, 20 September 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Can you check a certain user? ==<br />
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I have some suspicions about AutumOcto, who I think may be a sockpuppet of a particular user. They're not quite as blatant as MinnieG, but the edits are still fairly similar. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 22:44, 18 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Spambots ==<br />
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[[User talk:WildaFabian17|WildaFabian17]] and [[User talk:JosefPrendergast|JosefPrendergast]] seem to be spambots. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 07:55, 22 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Articles promoted to Main Page ==<br />
Hey there. I created a few drafts for some of Goh's Pokémon after I recently went on a Journeys rewatch marathon, and created these Draft Articles after I believed (IMO) that these Pokémon had, again IMO, enough noteworthy appearances. Of course, I wanted to check with an admin to see if they're good enough to be "promoted" to Bulbapedia's main pages.<br />
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*[[User:HygorBH/Goh's Venomoth|Goh's Venomoth]]<br />
*[[User:HygorBH/Goh's Dustox|Goh's Dustox]]<br />
*[[User:HygorBH/Goh's Taillow|Goh's Taillow]]<br />
*[[User:HygorBH/Goh's Lilligant|Goh's Lilligant]]<br />
*[[User:HygorBH/Goh's Floette|Goh's Floette]]<br />
Regardless of your answer, thanks in advance! [[User:HygorBH|HygorBH]] ([[User talk:HygorBH|talk]]) 02:01, 24 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Only Venomoth and Taillow meet the notability requirements. Liligant and Floette has not made enough notable appearances, while Dustox doesn't have any notable appearances.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:32, 25 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
:: While we're on the subject, I know that Goh's Pokémon need at least three episodes of noteworthy appearance to receive their own articles, IIRC. But, Goh's Absol only has two episodes on the "History" description. So, I'm assuming that if a Pokémon had an entire episode dedicated to them, it drops to 2 episodes instead of 3? So, if let's say, Falinks had another noteworthy appearance, it would then receive its own article, since it also had a whole episode dedicated to it? [[User:HygorBH|HygorBH]] ([[User talk:HygorBH|talk]]) 19:33, 25 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Also, also, does that mean, I have permission to create an official article for Goh's Venomoth? Like, if I do, I won't get in trouble? And Taillow for that matter. {{unsigned|HygorBH}}<br />
:::::''Only Venomoth and Taillow meet the notability requirements.''<br />
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:::::Does this mean that Venomoth and Taillow can be moved to mainspace?-[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 15:18, 26 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Venomoth and Taillow are fine to be mainspaced.<br />
::::::As for Hygor's other question, yes, if a Pokemon has a very prominent role in its capture episode, it counts as an episode it had an impact on, so it's notable once it appears more than once (in a non background capacity at least, ie. not just standing idly). Otherwise, the second part of Goh's rule comes into play (the Pokemon needing to be used by Goh in some capacity in more then two episodes).--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 17:10, 26 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::: OK. So, I'll create pages for Venomoth and Taillow and place it on the main page. I just hope I don't get into trouble afterwards. [[User:HygorBH|HygorBH]] ([[User talk:HygorBH|talk]]) 17:35, 26 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
::In fact, the process would just move the page to mainspace, Hygor. It is not necessary to create a new page to place your content.[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 20:24, 26 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Leon Charizard ==<br />
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''For rival characters and other recurring characters, only their signature Pokémon may have an article created about them. An exception may be made if another Pokémon that is not the signature has had an impact on the series. One example of this would possibly be Gary's Arcanine. Jimmy and Marina also fall into this category. If a rival's signature Pokémon does nothing more than battle or has no major impact on the plot, then it is not notable for an article and instead should have a section on its Trainer's page.''<br />
:Leon's Charizard fits this criteria. Can we please stop pretending it hasn't had an impact on the series? If you want to argue that it hasn't, look at episodes [[JN042]] to [[JN045]]. This Pokémon has had more notability than many rival Pokémon that do have pages. --[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 20:07, 26 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Take [[Harrison's Blaziken]], [[Nando's Roserade]], and [[Miette's Slurpuff]] as random examples. Please explain what these signature rival Pokémon have done that makes them worthy of a page when Charizard isn't? --[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 20:35, 26 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Being a signature Pokémon is just one of the criteria. And Miette's Slurpuff is an actual character that does things besides battle and has an article that is interesting to read. Also, just because some older articles no longer fit the newer criteria does not mean that newer articles don't still have to meet the criteria. The article still just amounts to Charizard battling and does not make for an interesting read. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 00:28, 27 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Interesting read and relevant read are different things. Even if a majority of it's appearances are battling, it has still done things related to the plot of the series: serving as Ash's main goal, helping stop the Darkest Day, training with Ash, its backstory with Leon. I also don't understand the issue with battling. It's Pokémon. Battling is the main pull of the franchise. It makes sense that it will be heavily featured. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 00:36, 27 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::That's rather the point. A Pokémon engaging in Pokémon battles is the norm, not a special exception that makes it distinct and interesting enough for its own article. We don't have an article for every Pokémon that has battled in more than one episode. And there are plenty of Pokémon (such as those belonging to Gym Leaders) that Ash has had to battle for his journey, some across multiple episodes. That doesn't make the Pokémon itself interesting or notable enough to have its own article. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 00:45, 27 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
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{{indent}}Leon is a Champion, so he falls under rule 4 not rule 3. And in accordance to rule four, only their signatures get articles if they have done more than battle. Charizard only meets half of that requirement.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:09, 27 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
:''Gym Leaders may have an article about their signature Pokémon, but only if it did more than just battle in the episode(s) it appeared in and had some impact on the plot''<br />
::Leon is said to be Ash's main rival in Journeys so I'm not sure why you think he doesn't fall under both categories. Either way, Charizard helped stop the Darkest Day. That is having an impact on the plot and still qualifies it. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 12:16, 27 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Force Fire, I put this on your talk page because I wanted to have this discussion with you. --[[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 10:35, 1 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::I've already explained in previous discussions why Charizard's role in darkest day isn't worth noting. All it did was battle the Eternatus, it didn't help the main characters get to their goal (as is the case with Steven's Metagross where it helped the main characters infiltrate Team Flare's base).--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:11, 2 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::I really think you're nitpicking this. Charizard is the main Pokémon of both a rival and champion and has participated in events outside of a battle. By definition of the rules, it should have a page. [[User:Rahl|Rahl]] ([[User talk:Rahl|talk]]) 11:13, 7 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Not gonna make a new thread for this but I definitely agree. Other champion's Pokemon have done less than Leon's Charizard and have a mainspace page (see Diantha's Gardevoir). After their Final Battle, Charizard came with Leon to visit Pikachu in the Pokémon Center and the two butted heads, indicating a sort of rivalry or bond that has formed. I don't think anyone besides a few mods genuinely thinks that it's not notable enough for its own page (especially with its appearances in other media as well, not just anime). [[User:Meanscreen|Meanscreen]] ([[User talk:Meanscreen|talk]]) 06:20, 18 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== AlolanRanger again ==<br />
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Despite having been warned multiple times about adding dubious trivia and/or trivia with poor grammar, AlolanRanger is still at it.<br />
* [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=JN130&diff=3591070&oldid=3590901 Example 1]<br />
* [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=JN130&diff=3590324&oldid=3590315 Example 2]<br />
* [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=JN129&diff=prev&oldid=3588718 Example 3]<br />
* [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=JN013&diff=prev&oldid=3582541 Example 4]<br />
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They've been notified multiple times over the past two months, but to no avail. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 17:33, 29 October 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== MazieGatlin ==<br />
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[[User talk:MazieGatlin|MazieGatlin]] appears to be a spambot. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 08:08, 1 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Dealt with.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 08:44, 1 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Shipping overhaul ==<br />
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What do you mean by "shipping overhaul? Just wondering. Cause evidence is the necessary purpose of the prove of the Amourshipping. [[User:Kevin128|Kevin128]] ([[User talk:Kevin128|talk]]) 01:46, 7 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I've explained on your talk page, you can also check [[Bulbapedia talk:Project Shipping#Bulbapedia and Shipping]] for more information.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 01:50, 7 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Hikaru Wazana ==<br />
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Hikaru Wazana has an anime image source that they use for images from the newest episodes. The thing is, however, that those images are not the best available quality, and end up always being upgraded later, making the initial uploads unnecessary. HW has been asked several times to stop this practice because of this, but they have nevertheless continued it, the latest case being with today's episode images. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 18:22, 11 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:And here we go again....<br />
:I take 1080p HD quality footage of the episode that I watch, BigDocFan knows where I download the episodes. There are no better quality images of the episodes than this(Unless I get them out of the Tv Tokyo office).<br />
:But let's play for real that you're doing this because I'm myself, I don't know what wrong I did to you, but apparently forcing me to delete my personal discord profile (which I use for other things that don't involve Bulbapedia ) is not enough, right?<br />
:What's your problem with me anyway? --[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 18:34, 11 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::As I recall, you chose to leave your own Discord account. I did not force you to do anything. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 19:20, 11 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Yes, I left it because you don't know the difference between "space" and "proper place of things", even after I said that my Discord account is not your space to complain about things and what matters here should be dealt with here.<br />
:::And as far as I know I shouldn't even argue with you, you're as much a user as I am, you're not part of the admin and you don't have any position here. But apparently, you haven't realized that yet.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 19:28, 11 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::No need to be rude. Giving constructive criticism is not disallowed. And I don't recall doing it in any sort of insulting way. It is not a right exclusively reserved for Admins. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 19:34, 11 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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{{indent}}From what I'm gathering, from the few files I've checked, could just be a case of someone else having a better image, but it doesn't necessarily mean Hikaru's images are bad (at least, not from what I can tell). I see no problem with it, just as long as its of acceptable quality. As for image sourcing, they probably just screenshot the episode image, nothing wrong with that.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 02:06, 12 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:HW's upload of Horace's Virizion is of lesser quality, and also features the TV Tokyo watermark, which is definitely something to avoid. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:55, 25 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::[[User_talk:Hikaru_Wazana#Horace_Virizion]]<br />
::And then you come with hypocrisy saying that I shouldn't be rude to you.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 16:00, 25 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Being rude is not polite. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 17:32, 25 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::I'm being polite enough, if we were somewhere else, or social media, I would have already said what I really wanted to say to you. For me, this discussion was already over. But I hope the admins are seeing what happens here.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 17:44, 25 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Pages to approval/delletion ==<br />
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As I said before, I'm going to review some pages and try to leave others aside. I would like to know which of these pages here, I get approval and the following would be the first to be deleted.<br />
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The Helioptile one is part of something I want to build here, and I think the Pokemon should meet the requirements to be in mainspace.<br />
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'''approval'''<br />
* [[User:Satsjoe/Alexa's Helioptile]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Diantha (anime)]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Iki Town festival tournament]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Paldea League]]<br />
'''delletion'''<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Template:Quillon's Pokémon]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Template:Volkner's Pokémon]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Template:Marnie's Pokémon]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Project Mew (Mission Regis)]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Darkest Day (anime)]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Danika's Urshifu]]<br />
* [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Goh's Alcremie]]<br />
Could you be helping me with this?--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 18:48, 12 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Helioptile isn't notable, per rule 3 regarding recurring character's Pokémon. Gogoat at least had some notable appearances, whereas Helioptile didn't do much. And simply appearing doesn't mean anything, it needs to do something. The only argument you could make is that it's her signature, which is debatable.<br />
::Diantha has only battled in all her appearances to date. The only time she didn't battle was during the Team Flare arc, which even then she didn't do anything that notable.<br />
::It seems fine, but manga is not my expertise. Ask for second opinions regarding this.<br />
::The Paldea league article will be made once the games are out.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 04:11, 13 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::Ox, would it be up to you to delete the Padela League page? Could you delete [[User:Hikaru Wazana/Pokémon Performer|this one]] too?--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 11:34, 13 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::If you want it to be deleted. Could still be mainspaced once the games are out.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:08, 13 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Chloe: a main character confirmation? ==<br />
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[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1591672205040943105 An official piece of artwork] features Chloe alongside all of Ash's friends. Does this count as evidence towards Chloe being counted as a main character or not? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 09:56, 13 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:The artwork leaves out Goh, so I would say no. The official site still doesn't list Chloe as main character, as well.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:06, 13 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Ah, okay. Didn't know about an official site listing. Got it. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 16:07, 13 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Preview ==<br />
Where is Preview button and how to use it what is happen with Preview button [[User:AlolanRanger|AlolanRanger]] ([[User talk:AlolanRanger|talk]]) 10:36, 14 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:It is the button right next to the '''Save changes''' button, marked as '''Show preview'''--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]], Junior Admin Bulbapedia ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 10:39, 14 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Potential sockpuppet? ==<br />
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Do you think you could check the user "FairyType"? I heavily suspect that they may be yet another sockpuppet of a certain person. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 16:50, 16 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Certainly seems like it. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 18:38, 16 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::I've looked into it and found no matches, but I'll keep an eye out.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 04:11, 17 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== *facepalm* ==<br />
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I find it very absurd that somehow ''that'' information is denied from being added to the characters' articles for "not listing which ones", even though the article for PCs clearly states ''"from Generation I to IV, the player characters were always 10 or 11 years old"'', which I find rather counterproductive. It's already a hassle trying to interpret and search for vague character lore. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 14:27, 19 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:To be fair, it actually said "usually" prior to SnorlaxMonster's edit, so I adjusted it back to its original wording. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 14:54, 19 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::What does "usually" have to do with what I said? We don't know if Brendan/May are 12 as the player while they are as the rival. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 17:09, 19 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::The (as rival) parenthesis already suggests that it's exlusive to them being the rival. No need to overcomplicate.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 17:12, 19 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::I know that because I was the one who added the (as rival) prarenthesis. I don't see any reason not to include that bracket on the Johto and Sinnoh PCs. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 17:19, 19 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::Those don't have their ages revealed when they are the rival, at least, not that I remember. If you're talking about the interview, then you're clearly not getting it. I've already explained to you countless times why that source can't be used for ''specific'' characters, but you refuse to listen nor let it go.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 17:28, 19 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::This discussion wouldn't even been had if you had actually read the interview. Nobody knows what he meant by "previous games", blatantly assuming it meant "all games prior to Gen V" is speculation at most. In fact, there's almost no reason for an article like this to contain meaningless trivia such as ages. [[User:Inkster|Inkster]] ([[User talk:Inkster|talk]]) 21:19, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Houfuku ==<br />
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Noticed you made an edit on {{m|Comeuppance}} and changed hōfuku to houfuku. However, the [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style/Romanization|manual of style]] says any variation of a long お, including おう, is to berendered as ō. Should we revert? [[User:Kikugi|Kikugi]] ([[User talk:Kikugi|talk]]) 01:56, 20 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== New Page Proposals ==<br />
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Hi! I also left a message on [[User talk:Celadonkey|Celadonkey]], but there are a few notable Pokémon that I would like to make pages for because they are on par with articles such as [[Pikachutwo]], [[Crystal Onix]], and [[Pink Butterfree]]. These would be [[Bulbasaurtwo]], [[Squirtletwo]], [[Charmandertwo]], [[Venusaurtwo]], [[Blastoisetwo]], [[Charizardtwo]], [[Giant Alakazam]], [[Giant Gengar]], [[Giant Jigglypuff]], [[Purple Kecleon]], and [[Orange Archipelago Butterfree]]. (the "Giant" Pokémon might be changed to "Ancient" because I think it was either that or something like that they they were titled with). Would this be okay? —[[User:ParkerHaley2003|ParkerHaley2003]] ([[User talk:ParkerHaley2003|talk]]) 1:12, 20 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:None of the Pokémon you've suggested are notable, per the [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style/Anime#Notability requirements|notability requirements]]. They all did not do much in the episodes they appeared in, the Mewtwo clones and giants just battled, which is not enough to consider giving them pages.<br />
:For the existing articles you brought up, Pikachutwo had a significant appearance in Mewtwo Returns, the Crystal Onix and Pink Butterfree were Pokemon of the day - thus meeting rule seven of the notability requirements.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 01:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paradox Pokemon relation ==<br />
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How would you like to write the notes on top of the pages like "Delibird (Pokemon)" that Paradox Pokemon like "Iron Bundle" are their futuristic versions/counterparts/what else? I see you reverted a few edits like that, maybe right wording is the problem but omitting them completely is not an option.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 10:37, 22 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Considering they aren't, or haven't been confirmed to be, related to those Pokemon, it doesn't really belong on in the lede like other Pokemon with evolutionary family/forms/megas whatnot. The best place is the trivia and with less definitive wording.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 17:59, 22 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::They are related by design. It feels really disingenius to omit such information. How about this:<br />
:::''Generation IX introduced Paradox Pokemon Iron Bundle that appears to be inspired by Delibird, however no relation between these two was confirmed.''<br />
--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 18:45, 23 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::That wording is fine, it's only the placement that I'm not too 100% on. But considering we're also placing convergent evolution in the lede, it should be fine.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 04:32, 24 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::If that helps, Iron Jugulis's Pokedex entry mentions it being an offspring of Hydreigon.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 15:07, 24 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::You can check "Paradox Pokemon" page. Every Pokemon they're based on are mentioned in "Enigmas of Paldea". That's all you wanted.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 19:05, 26 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::I really need you to answer that because you have no argument anymore and I don't have any reason to not add these notes.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 16:01, 28 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::My last response wasn't an argument against the addition... no need for the aggressive attitude, abide by the code of conduct.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 16:24, 28 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::Then I'm sorry. I'm not sure how to approach such topics with you. Thanks.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 17:03, 28 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Macro cosmos ==<br />
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Hi, I'm sorry, but how could you possibly think this is a coincidence? they line up EXACTLY. what are the chances that they could just both create the exact same logo and it not be intentional? ----[[User:DHP613|<span style="color:#337AFF">'''D'''</span><span style="color:#337AFF">HP</span>]][[User talk:DHP613|<span style="color:#7E7E7E">'''6'''</span><span style="color:#7E7E7E">13</span>]] 19:18, 22 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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[[File:20191217 Detective Pikachu 03.jpg|thumb|GUI]]<br />
Here Is a GUI made by Territory Studios for the movie, you can see the logo in the top-right corner, they are the same. ----[[User:DHP613|<span style="color:#337AFF">'''D'''</span><span style="color:#337AFF">HP</span>]][[User talk:DHP613|<span style="color:#7E7E7E">'''6'''</span><span style="color:#7E7E7E">13</span>]] 19:55, 22 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:[[User talk:Force Fire/Archive 12#Marco cozmos edit|We've already discussed this]]. It is pure speculation that the logo is supposed to be Macro Cosmos's logo unless you have proof it was intentional. Detective Pikachu can not reference something that was released after it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 01:52, 23 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:: About the movie being released before the game, fair enough, but you simply cannot convince me that these are not the same, look at them, please. and tell me, what are the chances of the logos matching up perfectly? what are the chances of this being entirely coincidental? ----[[User:DHP613|<span style="color:#337AFF">'''D'''</span><span style="color:#337AFF">HP</span>]][[User talk:DHP613|<span style="color:#7E7E7E">'''6'''</span><span style="color:#7E7E7E">13</span>]] 02:13, 23 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
[[File:20191217 Detective Pikachu MC.jpg|thumb]]<br />
:::Unless you have proof that they're both the same logo, it is just a coincidence.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:01, 23 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Even if it is a coincidence, they are still the same. that kind of thing does not just happen. ----[[User:DHP613|<span style="color:#337AFF">'''D'''</span><span style="color:#337AFF">HP</span>]][[User talk:DHP613|<span style="color:#7E7E7E">'''6'''</span><span style="color:#7E7E7E">13</span>]] 05:07, 23 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Nacli ==<br />
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I know you said "no copyrighted stuff", but keep in mind that Pokémon and Mario are both owned by Nintendo, and Nintendo games reference other Nintendo franchises (especially the Mario franchise) quite a lot, so it is possible that Nacli's design could have been inspired by the Super Mushroom from the Mario franchise. All those other parallels to copyrighted characters that other users are coming up with are purely speculation, and a bit too much of a stretch, but surely other Nintendo franchises could be an exception to this rule. After all, the Pokémon Egg page states that its design could have been inspired by Yoshi Eggs, and the Revive page states that Revives bear a striking resemblance to Star Pieces from ''Paper Mario'', so I don't see why we can't mention Nacli's similarity to Super Mushrooms. [[User:Buzzfan120|Buzzfan120]] ([[User talk:Buzzfan120|talk]]) 17:58, 24 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Copyrighted property is still protected by copyright. Just because other article have something, doesn't mean it's suddenly okay to add more.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:57, 25 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::So, not even if it's another Nintendo property? Just wondering. [[User:Buzzfan120|Buzzfan120]] ([[User talk:Buzzfan120|talk]]) 08:01, 25 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Images of moves ==<br />
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Hello. Is there a particular policy about which game's animation should be added to an article? For example, if there's a Sword/Shiled animation, can there also be a BD/SP one, or is it not needed, because Generation VIII is already represented by Sword/Shield? I've seen some articles even having separate pictures for D/P and Platinum, but still wanted to ask this to be sure. Sorry if you're not the one to ask this, and could you then refer me to someone who is? Thank you. [[User:Kikugi|Kikugi]] ([[User talk:Kikugi|talk]]) 20:27, 24 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:If the animation is different between games, then yes, we upload separate images for each game.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 06:54, 25 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Mew ==<br />
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Ciao! :D Should the recurring Mew from journeys be be moved to it's own page? the MO1 & MO8 Mews have their own pages, and I think the recurring one has appeared enough. what do you think? ----[[User:DHP613|<span style="color:#337AFF">'''D'''</span><span style="color:#337AFF">HP</span>]][[User talk:DHP613|<span style="color:#7E7E7E">'''6'''</span><span style="color:#7E7E7E">13</span>]] 13:46, 26 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I know you've asked Force Fire and not me but personally I feel we should wait until JN134 airs next week before giving Mew its own page.--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]], Junior Admin Bulbapedia ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 14:20, 26 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Sounds good. ----[[User:DHP613|<span style="color:#337AFF">'''D'''</span><span style="color:#337AFF">HP</span>]][[User talk:DHP613|<span style="color:#7E7E7E">'''6'''</span><span style="color:#7E7E7E">13</span>]] 14:24, 26 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Verizion and Suicune ==<br />
Hello, I added stuff to [[Suicune (Pokémon)]] and [[Virizion (Pokémon)]] pages, but it says that my edits got undone by you. Is there a reason why you Undid the edit I made? If so, please tell me why. [[User:IsaacBoi123|IsaacBoi123]] ([[User talk:IsaacBoi123|talk]]) 01:04, 30 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm sorry for putting those rumor stuff on the suicune and virizion pages. But, for the pronounciation ones, I'm pretty sure they are official pronunciations, because I have the [[Super Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook]], and in there it has "How To Say It" on the Pokemon, and that is an official Pokémon book. [[User:IsaacBoi123|IsaacBoi123]] ([[User talk:IsaacBoi123|talk]]) 01:19, 30 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:: As I've said, the official sources aren't consistent with pronunciation, one book will say one thing, one will say another. An egregious case is the Pokedex 3d pronunciation of Unown, which I think everyone can agree is ridiculous. Also, a staff member has a page for pronunications in their userspace if you're interestrd: [[User:SnorlaxMonster/Pronunciation]].--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 01:28, 30 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Fan stuff (Regional birds) ==<br />
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Hi again, I created a page called "Regional birds", and you deleted it, saying: "Fan terminology is not notable." What do you mean? I do not know what you are trying to say, and I said I was going to update it later on! How come you deleted it? [[User:IsaacBoi123|IsaacBoi123]] ([[User talk:IsaacBoi123|talk]]) 23:50, 1 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:[[Appendix:Fan terminology|Fan terminology]] is covered in the appendix and is not considered notable enough for its own article in the mainspace. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 23:55, 1 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== TBR2001 ==<br />
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TBR2001 has been extending the "Origins" sections of some Pokémon Masters EX characters, which, while truthful, also seem excessively long. What do you think? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 01:07, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, some of them seem to be a bit much, particularly May and Brendan. I think it should be shortened.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:45, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== AlolanRanger yet again ==<br />
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Once again, AlolanRanger has continued to focus on trivia (which still ranges from dubious to poorly worded/formatted), despite having already been warned multiple times against this. [[User:PokemonMasterJamal3|PokemonMasterJamal3]] ([[User talk:PokemonMasterJamal3|talk]]) 15:30, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:Not to mention adding back in unnotable trivia that they've already tried adding in previously (edit warring) and continuing to add similar trivia to other pages. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><font color="F34134">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><small><font color="8334B7">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]] 08:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== KryptonLion is using a multi-account ==<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] is using another account ([[User:SleepySheep|SleepySheep]]) as a sockpuppet to get an artificial consensus on the Talk Page of the article<br />
[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world#Paldea Pokémon world in relation to the real world].<br />
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This new account not only has as first and only contribution to agree with KryptonLion in a Talk thread in a moment which new opinions are sought to obtain a consensus, which is already quite suspicious by itself, but also the IP of this new user coincides with that of KryptonLion. <br />
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A greeting. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]])</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621964Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T23:15:12Z<p>Valentio: /* Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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'''English Wikipedia pages to add:'''<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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[[User:KameXros|KameXros]] 17:09, 16 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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[[User:ILoveArceus|ILoveArceus]] ([[User talk:ILoveArceus|talk]]) 21:33, 5 June 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those "references" are not reliable proofs but Original Research made by you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proofs.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish cities (Zaragoza, Toledo, Barcelona and Madrid), and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::I hope you can see the irony of saying that after removing the comparisons and preventing others from making their own judgement. Did you seek consensus? No, you went in and deleted everything because, in your opinion, "it's not even remotely based in Lisbon". When the first trailer released, you could see people online comparing it to Praça do Comércio and also noticing the rose of winds before we even knew if there were concrete references to Portugal at all in the game. At first, I wasn't convinced about Lisbon either and didn't even change the Mesagoza section until I found a good amount of evidence in the favor of that. You left the reference to the Puente de Alcántara, which was also part of that same research, but everything else is invalid? Why, because it's not Spain? If something looks very similar to a real life counterpart, shouldn't it be at the very least mentioned as a possible inspiration? Because that's your argument for Alfornada and Andalusia. - {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
:::::::::Alfornada has direct references to Spain and its language in its different versions. The same cannot be said of Mesagoza, which does not present evidence of Lisbon in any of its linguistic versions. That is the main difference.<br />
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:::::::::"People online comparing..." does not seem like a reasonable or reliable source either. And many of your references are very far-fetched or directly also exist in Madrid and in other Spanish cities where Mesagoza is based.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::I agree with KryptonLion. There's no reason why Paldea is exclusively Spanish. On the top of the page, it says "This article contains fan speculation. There is no solid evidence for or against some parts of this article." But I agree, there shouldn't be sections with very little evidence/speculation that is out of left field,(the Andorra section). But when there's some relation, I think it should be added. There are sections of the page that makes even less sense (the desert in Unova as the world trade center cite as an example). <br />
::::::::Nemona's house definitely has some references to Gibraltar. Location wise, it fits perfectly. Also, the Great Ball is clearly a small nod to Great Britain. The only other great ball in the area is the one next to a tree behind the fence of your house.I don't think anyone (the devs or otherwise) would explicitly confirm nor deny small nods anyways.[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 20:40, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::Nobody said that Paldea is exclusively Spain. And the notes cannot be literally the first thing that comes to mind, they need clear references , nor can be huge texts, they are notes as the name indicates.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:47, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::I agree, that they shouldn't be huge texts, but I respectfully disagree with how the references need to be clear when a lot of the page gives locations that make less sense than Gibraltar (Join avenue as the empire state building and unova route 4 as the world trade center site with no references to interviews, in game dialogue etc) when location wise, Gibraltar fits perfectly. It's a really small nod (the great ball) but it fits. I really don't think the devs would put a "Nemona's house is owned by Galar" or anything explicit like that. <br />
::::::::::The North Paldean Sea/Llívia-Andorra makes even less sense as they are both in the Pyrenees and location wise would fit more with País Vasco and Navarra. [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 21:07, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::::::Yes, I agree that this about Andorra and Llivia is quite far-fetched, even so I think there are references to Andorra. I will look for references from Andorra when I can.<br />
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:::::::::::I don't think there are any references to Gibraltar. Poco Path in Spanish is Sendero Cahiz, a reference to Cadiz, so it is much more likely that it is the city of Algeciras, in Cadiz, which also coincides perfectly in geography. A "Great Ball" item as a reference to the United Kingdom seems very farfetched to me, I wouldn't take that as a reference, honestly. Cabo Poco is also a word in Spanish, and is a reference to a cape, which is really what the place is. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::::I agree that the Gibraltar reference should be added back. The location and topology match, unlike unfortunately Andorra. I will echo what has been said in an edit comment a while back: Gibraltar is disputed between Spain and the UK, so it's no surprise that the Spanish translation would rather reference Cadíz. Again, town names (apart from the French which are mostly on point), are very unreliable, such as Levincia being called Fermanca (from Salamanca, on the other side of the peninsula) in German. Ideally, we should be looking at geography first. If that doesn't match, then are there clear references such as in Mesagoza and Barcelona? Then, what other details can we take from the location, such as the theater from Mérida in Medali or the rose of winds from Lisbon in Mesagoza. The names can hint at specific places (Porto Marinada), the biggest city in the area (Frigao), or be completely off-base (Fermanca), so Cahiz shouldn't deter us for keeping the Gibraltar reference, especially with the potential Great Ball reference. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 21:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::::::::No, it's not just the Spanish version. No version of the game references Gibraltar, and all versions refer to Spanish words and places. Algeciras also match in location and has much more sense. <br />
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::::::::::::::English: Cabo Poco - From cabo (cape) and poco (little in Spanish)<br />
::::::::::::::German: Cucharico - From cucharita (Spanish for teaspoon) and rico (Spanish for rich)<br />
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::::::::::::::French: Cuchalaga - From cuchara (Spanish for spoon) and Málaga<br />
::::::::::::::Italian: Dosilla - From dosis (Spanish for dose), -illa (Spanish diminutive suffix), and possibly Sevilla<br />
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::::::::::::::A Great Ball is neither a reference to the UK nor a reasonable piece of evidence, let's be honest. The place is clearly a reference to southern Andalusia as all the names suggest.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:45, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- The word "Forno", present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: That same architecture can be found in Algarve, where the city matches geographically. The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable, especially German who calls the obviously inspired by Costa Nova "Puerto", and what everyone agrees to be "Plato", they call "Prato", the Portuguese word for it. Fornada is a batch of baked goods in Portuguese, and Al is the arabic definite article, which can also be found in Algarve (Al-Gharb) and other Moorish influced words and location names. Alfornada literally means "the batch". Also, in French, every town seems to reference a real-life geographic match much more closely, and in this case the name Alforneira comes from Albufeira, in Algarve. I think a note could be added about also resembling Andalusia, but it's overwhelmingly clear that this is a heavily inspired Moorish town with a lot of references to its real-life location in Algarve. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:56, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::"The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable"<br />
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::In fact, yes they are. The names of the cities in different languages refer to the inspirations they took. Its something pretty common in Pokémon.<br />
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::Fornada also literally means the same thing in Catalan and Galician (batch of baked goods), and Al is also an Arabic prefix in Spain, very present in Andalusia, formerly Al-Andalus, or even in the current Andalusian city of Almería.<br />
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::Taking into account that all the architecture of Alfornada also exists in Andalusia, I see obvious that it can also be based in Andalusia. In Italian, it's even "Las Brasas", a phrase entirely in the Spanish language.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::What you are saying may be true, but the "problem" with that is that Spain and Portugal have a lot in common... What I mean by this is that it would probably be possible to argue that both countries inspired almost all locations in the game. Therefore, unless we find some irrefutable evidence that suggests that a given place is indeed inspired by both countries (e.g., Mesagoza), it would be best to opt for the most obvious choice (in this case, Portugal). As KryptonLion has pointed out, the location, name, houses, and landmarks perfectly match with the Algarve region of Portugal (mainly Sagres). What seals the deal (at least to me) is that KryptonLion has also provided concrete examples of landmarks that are clearly inspired by Algarve. Thus, I think that Algarve is the way to go. Again, I think that we should consider that Alfornada is based solely on Portugal because, otherwise, this article would become a mess since every single location could be a reference to both countries (and maybe also Andorra). I just think that, in this case, Valentio's arguments simply pale in comparison to KryptonLion's.[[User:SleepySheep|SleepySheep]] ([[User talk:SleepySheep|talk]]) 22:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::I mean, you could hide better the fact that you are a new account to serve as sockpuppet of [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]]. At this rate, I'm going to have to report you for multi-account. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]])<br />
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:::::No, I'm not... Why would assume that? Just because I agree with KryptonLion? That's so sad... I am sorry, but I am just stating my opinion, and I don't agree with you in this case. You don't have to take it personally. I tried to be nice to you, I don't get why you are being so rude to me. For the record, I seriously doubt that making these kinds of accusations without proof is okay but whatever, keep crying about it. Also, what if that was my first post? Everyone has to make their first post eventually...[[User:SleepySheep|SleepySheep]] ([[User talk:SleepySheep|talk]]) 23:03, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::You are an account created right now, and your first contribution is to go to the Talk Page to agree with [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] when, coincidentally, a consensus is being sought with Alfornada and Mesagoza. And not only that, but also your IP instead matches that of KryptonLion. Don't try to fool anyone, It's unfortunate what you are doing.<br />
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::::::I was thinking of turning a blind eye, but now you've definitely earned the report.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]])</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621960Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T23:12:39Z<p>Valentio: /* Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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¿What do you think?<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those "references" are not reliable proofs but Original Research made by you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proofs.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish cities (Zaragoza, Toledo, Barcelona and Madrid), and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::I hope you can see the irony of saying that after removing the comparisons and preventing others from making their own judgement. Did you seek consensus? No, you went in and deleted everything because, in your opinion, "it's not even remotely based in Lisbon". When the first trailer released, you could see people online comparing it to Praça do Comércio and also noticing the rose of winds before we even knew if there were concrete references to Portugal at all in the game. At first, I wasn't convinced about Lisbon either and didn't even change the Mesagoza section until I found a good amount of evidence in the favor of that. You left the reference to the Puente de Alcántara, which was also part of that same research, but everything else is invalid? Why, because it's not Spain? If something looks very similar to a real life counterpart, shouldn't it be at the very least mentioned as a possible inspiration? Because that's your argument for Alfornada and Andalusia. - {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
:::::::::Alfornada has direct references to Spain and its language in its different versions. The same cannot be said of Mesagoza, which does not present evidence of Lisbon in any of its linguistic versions. That is the main difference.<br />
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:::::::::"People online comparing..." does not seem like a reasonable or reliable source either. And many of your references are very far-fetched or directly also exist in Madrid and in other Spanish cities where Mesagoza is based.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::I agree with KryptonLion. There's no reason why Paldea is exclusively Spanish. On the top of the page, it says "This article contains fan speculation. There is no solid evidence for or against some parts of this article." But I agree, there shouldn't be sections with very little evidence/speculation that is out of left field,(the Andorra section). But when there's some relation, I think it should be added. There are sections of the page that makes even less sense (the desert in Unova as the world trade center cite as an example). <br />
::::::::Nemona's house definitely has some references to Gibraltar. Location wise, it fits perfectly. Also, the Great Ball is clearly a small nod to Great Britain. The only other great ball in the area is the one next to a tree behind the fence of your house.I don't think anyone (the devs or otherwise) would explicitly confirm nor deny small nods anyways.[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 20:40, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::Nobody said that Paldea is exclusively Spain. And the notes cannot be literally the first thing that comes to mind, they need clear references , nor can be huge texts, they are notes as the name indicates.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:47, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::I agree, that they shouldn't be huge texts, but I respectfully disagree with how the references need to be clear when a lot of the page gives locations that make less sense than Gibraltar (Join avenue as the empire state building and unova route 4 as the world trade center site with no references to interviews, in game dialogue etc) when location wise, Gibraltar fits perfectly. It's a really small nod (the great ball) but it fits. I really don't think the devs would put a "Nemona's house is owned by Galar" or anything explicit like that. <br />
::::::::::The North Paldean Sea/Llívia-Andorra makes even less sense as they are both in the Pyrenees and location wise would fit more with País Vasco and Navarra. [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 21:07, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::::::Yes, I agree that this about Andorra and Llivia is quite far-fetched, even so I think there are references to Andorra. I will look for references from Andorra when I can.<br />
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:::::::::::I don't think there are any references to Gibraltar. Poco Path in Spanish is Sendero Cahiz, a reference to Cadiz, so it is much more likely that it is the city of Algeciras, in Cadiz, which also coincides perfectly in geography. A "Great Ball" item as a reference to the United Kingdom seems very farfetched to me, I wouldn't take that as a reference, honestly. Cabo Poco is also a word in Spanish, and is a reference to a cape, which is really what the place is. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::::I agree that the Gibraltar reference should be added back. The location and topology match, unlike unfortunately Andorra. I will echo what has been said in an edit comment a while back: Gibraltar is disputed between Spain and the UK, so it's no surprise that the Spanish translation would rather reference Cadíz. Again, town names (apart from the French which are mostly on point), are very unreliable, such as Levincia being called Fermanca (from Salamanca, on the other side of the peninsula) in German. Ideally, we should be looking at geography first. If that doesn't match, then are there clear references such as in Mesagoza and Barcelona? Then, what other details can we take from the location, such as the theater from Mérida in Medali or the rose of winds from Lisbon in Mesagoza. The names can hint at specific places (Porto Marinada), the biggest city in the area (Frigao), or be completely off-base (Fermanca), so Cahiz shouldn't deter us for keeping the Gibraltar reference, especially with the potential Great Ball reference. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 21:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::::::::No, it's not just the Spanish version. No version of the game references Gibraltar, and all versions refer to Spanish words and places. Algeciras also match in location and has much more sense. <br />
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::::::::::::::A Great Ball is neither a reference to the UK nor a reasonable piece of evidence, let's be honest. The place is clearly a reference to southern Andalusia as all the names suggest.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:45, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: That same architecture can be found in Algarve, where the city matches geographically. The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable, especially German who calls the obviously inspired by Costa Nova "Puerto", and what everyone agrees to be "Plato", they call "Prato", the Portuguese word for it. Fornada is a batch of baked goods in Portuguese, and Al is the arabic definite article, which can also be found in Algarve (Al-Gharb) and other Moorish influced words and location names. Alfornada literally means "the batch". Also, in French, every town seems to reference a real-life geographic match much more closely, and in this case the name Alforneira comes from Albufeira, in Algarve. I think a note could be added about also resembling Andalusia, but it's overwhelmingly clear that this is a heavily inspired Moorish town with a lot of references to its real-life location in Algarve. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:56, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::"The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable"<br />
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::In fact, yes they are. The names of the cities in different languages refer to the inspirations they took. Its something pretty common in Pokémon.<br />
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::Fornada also literally means the same thing in Catalan and Galician (batch of baked goods), and Al is also an Arabic prefix in Spain, very present in Andalusia, formerly Al-Andalus, or even in the current Andalusian city of Almería.<br />
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::Taking into account that all the architecture of Alfornada also exists in Andalusia, I see obvious that it can also be based in Andalusia. In Italian, it's even "Las Brasas", a phrase entirely in the Spanish language.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::What you are saying may be true, but the "problem" with that is that Spain and Portugal have a lot in common... What I mean by this is that it would probably be possible to argue that both countries inspired almost all locations in the game. Therefore, unless we find some irrefutable evidence that suggests that a given place is indeed inspired by both countries (e.g., Mesagoza), it would be best to opt for the most obvious choice (in this case, Portugal). As KryptonLion has pointed out, the location, name, houses, and landmarks perfectly match with the Algarve region of Portugal (mainly Sagres). What seals the deal (at least to me) is that KryptonLion has also provided concrete examples of landmarks that are clearly inspired by Algarve. Thus, I think that Algarve is the way to go. Again, I think that we should consider that Alfornada is based solely on Portugal because, otherwise, this article would become a mess since every single location could be a reference to both countries (and maybe also Andorra). I just think that, in this case, Valentio's arguments simply pale in comparison to KryptonLion's.[[User:SleepySheep|SleepySheep]] ([[User talk:SleepySheep|talk]]) 22:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::I mean, you could hide better the fact that you are a new account to serve as sockpuppet of [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]]. At this rate, I'm going to have to report you for multi-account. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]])<br />
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:::::No, I'm not... Why would assume that? Just because I agree with KryptonLion? That's so sad... I am sorry, but I am just stating my opinion, and I don't agree with you in this case. You don't have to take it personally. I tried to be nice to you, I don't get why you are being so rude to me. For the record, I seriously doubt that making these kinds of accusations without proof is okay but whatever, keep crying about it. Also, what if that was my first post? Everyone has to make their first post eventually...[[User:SleepySheep|SleepySheep]] ([[User talk:SleepySheep|talk]]) 23:03, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::You are an account created right now, and your first contribution is to go to the Talk Page to agree with [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] when, coincidentally, a consensus is being sought with Alforno and Mesagoza. And not only that, but also your IP instead matches that of KryptonLion. Don't try to fool anyone, It's unfortunate what you are doing.<br />
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::::::I was thinking of turning a blind eye, but now you've definitely earned the report.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]])</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621927Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T22:33:07Z<p>Valentio: /* Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:30, 24 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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¿What do you think?<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
--[[User:Kirigayaray|Kirigayaray]] ([[User talk:Kirigayaray|talk]]) 05:06, 30 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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E.g.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those "references" are not reliable proofs but Original Research made by you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proofs.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish cities (Zaragoza, Toledo, Barcelona and Madrid), and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::I hope you can see the irony of saying that after removing the comparisons and preventing others from making their own judgement. Did you seek consensus? No, you went in and deleted everything because, in your opinion, "it's not even remotely based in Lisbon". When the first trailer released, you could see people online comparing it to Praça do Comércio and also noticing the rose of winds before we even knew if there were concrete references to Portugal at all in the game. At first, I wasn't convinced about Lisbon either and didn't even change the Mesagoza section until I found a good amount of evidence in the favor of that. You left the reference to the Puente de Alcántara, which was also part of that same research, but everything else is invalid? Why, because it's not Spain? If something looks very similar to a real life counterpart, shouldn't it be at the very least mentioned as a possible inspiration? Because that's your argument for Alfornada and Andalusia. - {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
:::::::::Alfornada has direct references to Spain and its language in its different versions. The same cannot be said of Mesagoza, which does not present evidence of Lisbon in any of its linguistic versions. That is the main difference.<br />
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:::::::::"People online comparing..." does not seem like a reasonable or reliable source either. And many of your references are very far-fetched or directly also exist in Madrid and in other Spanish cities where Mesagoza is based.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::I agree with KryptonLion. There's no reason why Paldea is exclusively Spanish. On the top of the page, it says "This article contains fan speculation. There is no solid evidence for or against some parts of this article." But I agree, there shouldn't be sections with very little evidence/speculation that is out of left field,(the Andorra section). But when there's some relation, I think it should be added. There are sections of the page that makes even less sense (the desert in Unova as the world trade center cite as an example). <br />
::::::::Nemona's house definitely has some references to Gibraltar. Location wise, it fits perfectly. Also, the Great Ball is clearly a small nod to Great Britain. The only other great ball in the area is the one next to a tree behind the fence of your house.I don't think anyone (the devs or otherwise) would explicitly confirm nor deny small nods anyways.[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 20:40, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::Nobody said that Paldea is exclusively Spain. And the notes cannot be literally the first thing that comes to mind, they need clear references , nor can be huge texts, they are notes as the name indicates.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:47, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::I agree, that they shouldn't be huge texts, but I respectfully disagree with how the references need to be clear when a lot of the page gives locations that make less sense than Gibraltar (Join avenue as the empire state building and unova route 4 as the world trade center site with no references to interviews, in game dialogue etc) when location wise, Gibraltar fits perfectly. It's a really small nod (the great ball) but it fits. I really don't think the devs would put a "Nemona's house is owned by Galar" or anything explicit like that. <br />
::::::::::The North Paldean Sea/Llívia-Andorra makes even less sense as they are both in the Pyrenees and location wise would fit more with País Vasco and Navarra. [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 21:07, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::::::Yes, I agree that this about Andorra and Llivia is quite far-fetched, even so I think there are references to Andorra. I will look for references from Andorra when I can.<br />
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:::::::::::I don't think there are any references to Gibraltar. Poco Path in Spanish is Sendero Cahiz, a reference to Cadiz, so it is much more likely that it is the city of Algeciras, in Cadiz, which also coincides perfectly in geography. A "Great Ball" item as a reference to the United Kingdom seems very farfetched to me, I wouldn't take that as a reference, honestly. Cabo Poco is also a word in Spanish, and is a reference to a cape, which is really what the place is. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::::I agree that the Gibraltar reference should be added back. The location and topology match, unlike unfortunately Andorra. I will echo what has been said in an edit comment a while back: Gibraltar is disputed between Spain and the UK, so it's no surprise that the Spanish translation would rather reference Cadíz. Again, town names (apart from the French which are mostly on point), are very unreliable, such as Levincia being called Fermanca (from Salamanca, on the other side of the peninsula) in German. Ideally, we should be looking at geography first. If that doesn't match, then are there clear references such as in Mesagoza and Barcelona? Then, what other details can we take from the location, such as the theater from Mérida in Medali or the rose of winds from Lisbon in Mesagoza. The names can hint at specific places (Porto Marinada), the biggest city in the area (Frigao), or be completely off-base (Fermanca), so Cahiz shouldn't deter us for keeping the Gibraltar reference, especially with the potential Great Ball reference. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 21:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::::::::No, it's not just the Spanish version. No version of the game references Gibraltar, and all versions refer to Spanish words and places. Algeciras also match in location and has much more sense. <br />
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::::::::::::::A Great Ball is neither a reference to the UK nor a reasonable piece of evidence, let's be honest. The place is clearly a reference to southern Andalusia as all the names suggest.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:45, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: That same architecture can be found in Algarve, where the city matches geographically. The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable, especially German who calls the obviously inspired by Costa Nova "Puerto", and what everyone agrees to be "Plato", they call "Prato", the Portuguese word for it. Fornada is a batch of baked goods in Portuguese, and Al is the arabic definite article, which can also be found in Algarve (Al-Gharb) and other Moorish influced words and location names. Alfornada literally means "the batch". Also, in French, every town seems to reference a real-life geographic match much more closely, and in this case the name Alforneira comes from Albufeira, in Algarve. I think a note could be added about also resembling Andalusia, but it's overwhelmingly clear that this is a heavily inspired Moorish town with a lot of references to its real-life location in Algarve. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:56, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::"The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable"<br />
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::In fact, yes they are. The names of the cities in different languages refer to the inspirations they took. Its something pretty common in Pokémon.<br />
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::Fornada also literally means the same thing in Catalan and Galician (batch of baked goods), and Al is also an Arabic prefix in Spain, very present in Andalusia, formerly Al-Andalus, or even in the current Andalusian city of Almería.<br />
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::Taking into account that all the architecture of Alfornada also exists in Andalusia, I see obvious that it can also be based in Andalusia. In Italian, it's even "Las Brasas", a phrase entirely in the Spanish language.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::What you are saying may be true, but the "problem" with that is that Spain and Portugal have a lot in common... What I mean by this is that it would probably be possible to argue that both countries inspired almost all locations in the game. Therefore, unless we find some irrefutable evidence that suggests that a given place is indeed inspired by both countries (e.g., Mesagoza), it would be best to opt for the most obvious choice (in this case, Portugal). As KryptonLion has pointed out, the location, name, houses, and landmarks perfectly match with the Algarve region of Portugal (mainly Sagres). What seals the deal (at least to me) is that KryptonLion has also provided concrete examples of landmarks that are clearly inspired by Algarve. Thus, I think that Algarve is the way to go. Again, I think that we should consider that Alfornada is based solely on Portugal because, otherwise, this article would become a mess since every single location could be a reference to both countries (and maybe also Andorra). I just think that, in this case, Valentio's arguments simply pale in comparison to KryptonLion's.[[User:SleepySheep|SleepySheep]] ([[User talk:SleepySheep|talk]]) 22:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::I mean, you could hide better the fact that you are a new account to serve as sockpuppet of [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]]. At this rate, I'm going to have to report you for multi-account. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]])</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621926Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T22:32:24Z<p>Valentio: /* Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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He is also the main reason to include many differents countries slangs to the whole Team Rocket, mostly mexican ones because of where the dub is translated. {{unsigned|Mephisto}}<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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'''English Wikipedia pages to add:'''<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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[[User:KameXros|KameXros]] 17:09, 16 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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¿What do you think?<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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E.g.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those "references" are not reliable proofs but Original Research made by you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proofs.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish cities (Zaragoza, Toledo, Barcelona and Madrid), and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::I hope you can see the irony of saying that after removing the comparisons and preventing others from making their own judgement. Did you seek consensus? No, you went in and deleted everything because, in your opinion, "it's not even remotely based in Lisbon". When the first trailer released, you could see people online comparing it to Praça do Comércio and also noticing the rose of winds before we even knew if there were concrete references to Portugal at all in the game. At first, I wasn't convinced about Lisbon either and didn't even change the Mesagoza section until I found a good amount of evidence in the favor of that. You left the reference to the Puente de Alcántara, which was also part of that same research, but everything else is invalid? Why, because it's not Spain? If something looks very similar to a real life counterpart, shouldn't it be at the very least mentioned as a possible inspiration? Because that's your argument for Alfornada and Andalusia. - {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
:::::::::Alfornada has direct references to Spain and its language in its different versions. The same cannot be said of Mesagoza, which does not present evidence of Lisbon in any of its linguistic versions. That is the main difference.<br />
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:::::::::"People online comparing..." does not seem like a reasonable or reliable source either. And many of your references are very far-fetched or directly also exist in Madrid and in other Spanish cities where Mesagoza is based.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::I agree with KryptonLion. There's no reason why Paldea is exclusively Spanish. On the top of the page, it says "This article contains fan speculation. There is no solid evidence for or against some parts of this article." But I agree, there shouldn't be sections with very little evidence/speculation that is out of left field,(the Andorra section). But when there's some relation, I think it should be added. There are sections of the page that makes even less sense (the desert in Unova as the world trade center cite as an example). <br />
::::::::Nemona's house definitely has some references to Gibraltar. Location wise, it fits perfectly. Also, the Great Ball is clearly a small nod to Great Britain. The only other great ball in the area is the one next to a tree behind the fence of your house.I don't think anyone (the devs or otherwise) would explicitly confirm nor deny small nods anyways.[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 20:40, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::Nobody said that Paldea is exclusively Spain. And the notes cannot be literally the first thing that comes to mind, they need clear references , nor can be huge texts, they are notes as the name indicates.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:47, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::I agree, that they shouldn't be huge texts, but I respectfully disagree with how the references need to be clear when a lot of the page gives locations that make less sense than Gibraltar (Join avenue as the empire state building and unova route 4 as the world trade center site with no references to interviews, in game dialogue etc) when location wise, Gibraltar fits perfectly. It's a really small nod (the great ball) but it fits. I really don't think the devs would put a "Nemona's house is owned by Galar" or anything explicit like that. <br />
::::::::::The North Paldean Sea/Llívia-Andorra makes even less sense as they are both in the Pyrenees and location wise would fit more with País Vasco and Navarra. [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 21:07, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::::::Yes, I agree that this about Andorra and Llivia is quite far-fetched, even so I think there are references to Andorra. I will look for references from Andorra when I can.<br />
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:::::::::::I don't think there are any references to Gibraltar. Poco Path in Spanish is Sendero Cahiz, a reference to Cadiz, so it is much more likely that it is the city of Algeciras, in Cadiz, which also coincides perfectly in geography. A "Great Ball" item as a reference to the United Kingdom seems very farfetched to me, I wouldn't take that as a reference, honestly. Cabo Poco is also a word in Spanish, and is a reference to a cape, which is really what the place is. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::::I agree that the Gibraltar reference should be added back. The location and topology match, unlike unfortunately Andorra. I will echo what has been said in an edit comment a while back: Gibraltar is disputed between Spain and the UK, so it's no surprise that the Spanish translation would rather reference Cadíz. Again, town names (apart from the French which are mostly on point), are very unreliable, such as Levincia being called Fermanca (from Salamanca, on the other side of the peninsula) in German. Ideally, we should be looking at geography first. If that doesn't match, then are there clear references such as in Mesagoza and Barcelona? Then, what other details can we take from the location, such as the theater from Mérida in Medali or the rose of winds from Lisbon in Mesagoza. The names can hint at specific places (Porto Marinada), the biggest city in the area (Frigao), or be completely off-base (Fermanca), so Cahiz shouldn't deter us for keeping the Gibraltar reference, especially with the potential Great Ball reference. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 21:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::::::::No, it's not just the Spanish version. No version of the game references Gibraltar, and all versions refer to Spanish words and places. Algeciras also match in location and has much more sense. <br />
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::::::::::::::English: Cabo Poco - From cabo (cape) and poco (little in Spanish)<br />
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::::::::::::::A Great Ball is neither a reference to the UK nor a reasonable piece of evidence, let's be honest. The place is clearly a reference to southern Andalusia as all the names suggest.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:45, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- The word "Forno", present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: That same architecture can be found in Algarve, where the city matches geographically. The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable, especially German who calls the obviously inspired by Costa Nova "Puerto", and what everyone agrees to be "Plato", they call "Prato", the Portuguese word for it. Fornada is a batch of baked goods in Portuguese, and Al is the arabic definite article, which can also be found in Algarve (Al-Gharb) and other Moorish influced words and location names. Alfornada literally means "the batch". Also, in French, every town seems to reference a real-life geographic match much more closely, and in this case the name Alforneira comes from Albufeira, in Algarve. I think a note could be added about also resembling Andalusia, but it's overwhelmingly clear that this is a heavily inspired Moorish town with a lot of references to its real-life location in Algarve. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:56, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::"The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable"<br />
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::In fact, yes they are. The names of the cities in different languages refer to the inspirations they took. Its something pretty common in Pokémon.<br />
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::Fornada also literally means the same thing in Catalan and Galician (batch of baked goods), and Al is also an Arabic prefix in Spain, very present in Andalusia, formerly Al-Andalus, or even in the current Andalusian city of Almería.<br />
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::Taking into account that all the architecture of Alfornada also exists in Andalusia, I see obvious that it can also be based in Andalusia. In Italian, it's even "Las Brasas", a phrase entirely in the Spanish language.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::What you are saying may be true, but the "problem" with that is that Spain and Portugal have a lot in common... What I mean by this is that it would probably be possible to argue that both countries inspired almost all locations in the game. Therefore, unless we find some irrefutable evidence that suggests that a given place is indeed inspired by both countries (e.g., Mesagoza), it would be best to opt for the most obvious choice (in this case, Portugal). As KryptonLion has pointed out, the location, name, houses, and landmarks perfectly match with the Algarve region of Portugal (mainly Sagres). What seals the deal (at least to me) is that KryptonLion has also provided concrete examples of landmarks that are clearly inspired by Algarve. Thus, I think that Algarve is the way to go. Again, I think that we should consider that Alfornada is based solely on Portugal because, otherwise, this article would become a mess since every single location could be a reference to both countries (and maybe also Andorra). I just think that, in this case, Valentio's arguments simply pale in comparison to KryptonLion's.[[User:SleepySheep|SleepySheep]] ([[User talk:SleepySheep|talk]]) 22:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::I mean, you could hide better the fact that you are a new account to serve as sockpuppet of [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]]. At this rate, I'm going to have to report you for multi-account.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]])</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world&diff=3621910Pokémon world in relation to the real world2022-12-03T22:14:11Z<p>Valentio: You are just Edit Warring. There is an open thread about the subject on Talk, just wait for more opinions to get a consensus. Undo revision 3621906 by KryptonLion (talk)</p>
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The designs of nine of the major Pokémon [[region]]s—[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]]/[[Hisui]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and they are sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions and the Hisui region are based on smaller regions in {{wp|Japan}}, Unova and Alola are based on parts of the {{wp|United States}}, Kalos is based on {{wp|France}}, Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}, and Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, consisting in the countries of {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}} and {{wp|Andorra}}. It is said the inspiration for [[Orre]] is {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}}.<br />
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===Kanto===<br />
The {{wp|Kantō region}} of Japan (関東地方, ''Kantō-chihō'', meaning "Region East to the Barrier", referring to the east of the Hakone checkpoint) is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the [[Pokémon world]], but is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of the game map corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chūbu region|Chūbu}} (中部地方, ''Chūbu-chihō'', meaning "Central region", also called 中部日本, ''Chūbu-nihon'', that means "Central Japan").<br />
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! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pallet Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|下田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimoda, Shizuoka|Shimoda City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Pallet Town is based on [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s hometown {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida City}} during his boyhood.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 1|Route 1]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Peninsula}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| A peninsula that connects Shimoda City to Mishima City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian City]]<br />
| {{jwp|三島市}} or {{jwp|箱根町}}<br />
| {{wp|Mishima, Shizuoka|Mishima City}} or {{wp|Hakone, Kanagawa|Hakone Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} or {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} or {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|奥秩父山塊}}<br />
| {{wp|Okuchichibu Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}、{{jwp|山梨県}}、{{jwp|長野県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}, {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, and {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]]<br />
| {{jwp|秩父市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichibu, Saitama|Chichibu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
| Viridian Forest being inside Route 2 is a reference to its real world counterpart's name Okuchichibu - meaning "interior of Chichibu".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pewter City]]<br />
| {{jwp|前橋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Maebashi, Gunma|Maebashi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Maebashi rests at the foot of Mount Akagi. It is the capital city of the Gunma Prefecture. The famous {{wp|Iwajuku}} archaeological site and the Iwajuku Museum are located in the city of {{wp|Midori, Gunma|Midori}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 3|Route 3]]<br />
| {{jwp|桐生市}} - {{jwp|足利市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiryū, Gunma|Kiryū City}} - {{wp|Ashikaga, Tochigi|Ashikaga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Moon]]<br />
| {{jwp|赤城山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Akagi}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Mt. Akagi features a crater lake near the summit<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 4|Route 4]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐野市}} - {{jwp|栃木市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sano, Tochigi|Sano City}} - {{wp|Tochigi (city)|Tochigi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean City]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇都宮市}}<br />
| {{wp|Utsunomiya|Utsunomiya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Utsunomiya City is the capital city of the Tochigi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|大谷資料館}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum - Subterranean Cave<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum used to be a quarry with a network of monumental underground chambers, and is located in Utsunomiya City. Could also be based on {{wp|Ashio Copper Mine}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 24|Routes 24]] & [[Kanto Route 25|25]]<br />
| {{jwp|日光国立公園}}, {{jwp|那須塩原市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nikkō National Park}} and {{wp|Nasushiobara|Nasushiobara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Cottage]]<br />
| {{jwp|北茨城市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki|Kitaibaraki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| It's known for Rokkakudō, a wooden retreat overlooking the sea along the Izura coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 9|Route 9]]<br />
| {{jwp|水戸線}}<br />
| {{wp|Mito Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}, {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Specifically, from Sakuragawa City to Ishioka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rock Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|筑波山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsukuba}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| A non-volcanic mountain renowned for its beautiful granite.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 6|Route 6]]<br />
| {{jwp|京葉線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keiyō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vermilion City]]<br />
| {{jwp|横浜市}}, {{jwp|横須賀市}}, {{jwp|千葉市}}<br />
| A hybrid of {{wp|Yokohama, Kanagawa|Yokohama City}}, {{wp|Yokosuka|Yokosuka City}} and {{wp|Chiba (city)|Chiba City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Geographically, it is based on Chiba City (capital city of the Chiba Prefecture). However, Yokohama (capital city of the Kanagawa Prefecture) is the largest and most luxurious seaport of the three. Yokosuka has a United States Navy base, a possible inspiration for Vermilion Gym and Lt. Surge as an "American" soldier.<br><br />
During the announcement for the 2023 [[Pokémon World Championships]], [[The Pokémon Company]] used a trailer with footage of Vermilion City taken from the [[Generation I]] games before announcing that the event would be held in Yokohama.<ref><br />
Play Pokémon (@playpokemon) on [https://twitter.com/playpokemon/status/1561383485323055109 Twitter]: Now announcing the destination for #PokemonWorlds 2023…</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|加曽利貝塚}}<br />
| {{wp|Kasori Shell Mound}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| The largest known shell mound found in Japan which can be viewed in a tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 11|Routes 11]], [[Kanto Route 13|13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]] & [[Kanto Route 15|15]]<br />
| {{jwp|外房線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sotobō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Route 11 is based on Midori-ku ward, Route 13 on Katsuura City, Route 14 on Kamogawa City (due to wind turbines), and Route 15 on Minamibōsō City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Power Plant]]<br />
| {{jwp|東海発電所}}<br />
| {{wp|Tōkai Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The first commercial nuclear power plant in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavender Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku, Ibaraki|Ushiku City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Geographically, it's more closer to be based on {{wp|Kashima, Ibaraki|Kashima City}}. However, Ushiku City contains Ushiku Jyoen - a large scale graveyard that allows people to bury passed away pets. It also contains a small animal park, where people can feed various animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久大仏}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku Daibutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The fifth tallest statue in the world, which is located near Ushiku Jyoen (a large scale graveyard). Could also be based on Kashima Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 8|Route 8]]<br />
| {{jwp|京成東成田線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keisei Higashi-Narita Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 12|Route 12]]<br />
| {{jwp|九十九里浜}}, {{jwp|銚子市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kujūkuri Beach}}, {{wp|Chōshi}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Chōshi City has one of the largest fish catches in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Underground Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京メトロ東西線}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Metro Tozai Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 7|Route 7]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿御苑}} or {{jwp|代々木公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Gyo-en}} or {{wp|Yoyogi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Gyo-en is the largest garden park in Shinjuku. Part of it and Yoyogi Park are in Shibuya, a ward located between Setagaya and Shinjuku wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celadon City]]<br />
| {{jwp|多摩ニュータウン}} or {{jwp|世田谷区}}<br />
| {{wp|Tama New Town}} or {{wp|Setagaya}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Tama New Town is the largest housing development in Japan, containing several retails and leisure complexes, indoor theme park (Sanrio Puroland) and hotels. Setagaya has the largest population of Tokyo's special wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 5|Route 5]]<br />
| {{jwp|さいたま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama (city)|Saitama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Saffron City]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|新宿区}} and {{jwp|千代田区}})<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Shinjuku}} and {{wp|Chiyoda, Tokyo|Chiyoda}} wards)<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku is a major commercial and administrative centre, housing the busiest railway station in the world. Chiyoda is an economical powerhouse of Tokyo, as well as all of Japan. Chiyoda is also the political center of Japan: the Imperial Palace, Prime Minister's Official Residence, the National Diet and the Supreme Court are located here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Magnet Train|Magnet Train station]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿駅}} or {{jwp|新大阪駅}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Station}} or {{wp|Tokyo Station}} and {{wp|Shin-Ōsaka Station}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Station is world's busiest train station. The {{wp|Tōkaidō Shinkansen}} bullet train line runs between Tokyo Station in Tokyo and Shin-Ōsaka Station in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fuchsia City]]<br />
| {{jwp|館山市}} or {{jwp|富津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Futtsu|Futtsu City}} or {{wp|Tateyama, Chiba|Tateyama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Futtsu City is located closer to the Quasi-National Park, while Tateyama City contains lots of historic buildings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}} ({{jwp|マザー牧場}})<br />
| {{wp|Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park}} (specifically Mother Farm)<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Mother Farm is an animal theme park located in the {{wp|Futtsu}} part of Quasi-National Park. Established in 1962, it's famous for its sheep shows and guests can interreact with various domesticated animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 16|Route 16]]<br />
| {{jwp|鎌倉市}} - {{jwp|平塚市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamakura|Kamakura City}} - {{wp|Hiratsuka|Hiratsuka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京湾アクアライン}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}、{{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}} and {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| It connects {{wp|Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki City}} and {{wp|Kisarazu, Chiba|Kisarazu City}} over Tokyo Bay. It was under construction when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were released.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafoam Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|江の島}}<br />
| {{wp|Enoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| A small offshore island. Home to the Iwaya Caves.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 19|Water Routes 19]], [[Kanto Route 20|20]], & [[Kanto Route 21|21]]<br />
| {{jwp|相模湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagami Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| Many small islands are scattered around this bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cinnabar Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Oshima|Izu-Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Oshima is famous for {{wp|Mount Mihara}}, an active volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 22|Route 22]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|静岡県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Indigo Plateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}, {{jwp|安中市}} or {{jwp|秩父多摩甲斐国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Northwestern Saitama}}, {{wp|Annaka, Gunma|Annaka City}} or {{wp|Chichibu Tama Kai National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Due to the confusing nature of the Kanto's map between Gen 1/3 and Gen 2/4, it's hard to pint-point the exact location. It's also possible the national park is the basis for [[Kanto Route 23|Route 23]] and [[Victory Road (Kanto)|Victory Road]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 28|Route 28]]<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| Mt. Fuji is located here. Could possibly also based on Fujinomiya City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 26|Route 26]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士市}} - {{jwp|静岡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji, Shizuoka|Fuji City}} - {{wp|Shizuoka (city)|Shizuoka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 27|Route 27]]<br />
| {{jwp|駿河湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Suruga Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Both {{wp|Shiraito Falls}} and {{wp|Otodome Falls}}, the real world [[Tohjo Falls]], are located close to the bay. Two waterfalls separated by a mere 600 feet, located southwest of {{wp|Mount Fuji}}.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Sevii Islands====<br />
The [[Sevii Islands]] are based on two archipelagos off the coast of Tokyo: the {{wp|Izu Islands}} ({{jwp|伊豆諸島}}, ''Izu-shoto'', meaning "Izu Archipelago") and the {{wp|Bonin Islands}} ({{jwp|小笠原諸島}}, ''Ogasawara-shoto'', meaning "Ogasawara Archipelago"), both archipelagos are administered by the Tokyo Metropolis (under Japanese law, the prefecture of Tokyo is designated as a to (都), translated as metropolis)<br />
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{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[One Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}、{{jwp|神津島}}、{{jwp|式根島}}、{{jwp|利島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}, {{wp|Kozushima|Kōzushima}}, {{wp|Shikinejima}} and {{wp|Toshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|大島支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture (Tokyo)|Oshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kindle Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Treasure Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|神津島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kozushima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Ember]]<br />
| {{jwp|利島}}宮塚山<br />
| Mt. Miyatsuka, {{wp|Toshima Island}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Two Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|三宅島}}、{{jwp|御蔵島}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyakejima}} and {{wp|Mikurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三宅支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyake Subprefecture|Miyake}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈島}}、{{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōjima}} and {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Isle Port]]<br />
| 底土港<br />
| Sokodo Port<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Four Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icefall Cave]]<br />
| 丸山, {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| Maruyama, {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Five Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|聟島列島}}<br />
| Mukojima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| All are uninhabited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Water Labyrinth]]<br />
| {{jwp|西之島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nishinoshima (Ogasawara)|Nishinoshima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Gorgeous]]<br />
| 中ノ島<br />
| Nakanoshima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Cave]]<br />
| 笹魚島<br />
| Sasauojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|媒島}}<br />
| Nakoudojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Six Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島列島}}<br />
| Chichijima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the north of Chichijima include Anijima ({{jwp|兄島}}) and Otōtojima ({{jwp|弟島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dotted Hole]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Green Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|兄島}}<br />
| Anijima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outcast Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟島}}<br />
| Otōtojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seven Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hahajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tanoby Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島列島}}<br />
| Hahajima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the south of Hahajima include Anejima ({{jwp|姉島}}) and Imōtojima ({{jwp|妹島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Navel Rock]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳥島}}<br />
| {{wp|Torishima (Izu Islands)|Torishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
| Known as the habitat of albatross.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Birth Island]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|南鳥島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Minami Torishima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The easternmost island belonging to Japan. It's also triangular in shape.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Johto===<br />
In Japan, the Kantō region is often contrasted with the {{wp|Kansai region}} (関西地方, ''Kansai-chihō'', meaning "Region West to the Tollgate", referring to the regions west to the Osaka Tollgate), also known as {{wp|Kinki region}} (近畿地方, ''Kinki-chihō'', meaning "Region Near the Capital", referring to the cities of Nara and Kyoto, Japan former capital cities), which like [[Johto]] is to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the Kansai region and the western {{wp|Chūbu region}} combined, as well as a small part of eastern {{wp|Shikoku region}} (四国地方 ''Shikoku-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Four Provinces", referring to the four historical provinces that made up the island).<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Silver]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} and {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} and {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| The encounter with [[Red (game)|Red]] at Mt. Silver may be a reference to {{wp|Kuninotokotachi}}. Waiting atop Mt. Silver as the series’ highest-level {{pkmn|Trainer}} opponent, Red was the player character with humble beginnings from the first Pokémon games; Kuninotokotachi is said to be the first Japanese deity, born of something resembling a reed following the creation of heaven and earth, who resides atop Mt. Fuji.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Bark Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜松市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamamatsu, Shizuoka|Hamamatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Could also be based on {{wp|Shizuoka, Shizuoka|Shizuoka City}} (capital city of the Shizuoka Prefecture), due to wind turbines added to New Bark Town in HGSS. At the same time construction was completed on a small wind-farm in Shizuoka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 29|Route 29]]<br />
| {{jwp|岡崎平野}}<br />
| Okazaki Plain<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cherrygrove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|半田市}} and {{jwp|南知多町}}<br />
| {{wp|Handa, Aichi|Handa City}} and {{wp|Minamichita|Minamichita Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
| Both residences are located in Chita Peninsula, which is famous for flower cultivation. Could possibly be based on {{wp|Nagoya|Nagoya City}}, the capital city of the Aichi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 31|Route 31]]<br />
| {{jwp|濃尾平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Nōbi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Violet City]]<br />
| {{jwp|奈良市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara, Nara|Nara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| Home to many historic buildings and monuments, Nara is where Japan was founded as a state. It was the capital of Japan from 710 CE to 794 CE as the seat of the Emperor before the capital was moved to Kyoto. Currently is the capital city of the Nara Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sprout Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|興福寺}} or {{jwp|法隆寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōfuku-ji}} or {{wp|Hōryū-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| A five-story pagoda, Kōfuku-ji is the second-largest pagoda in Japan, located on northeast of Nara City. Hōryū-ji is the oldest wooden building in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Alph]]<br />
| {{jwp|明日香村}}<br />
| {{wp|Asuka, Nara|Asuka Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| There are many archaeological sites in Nara such as Ishibutai Kofun ({{jwp|石舞台古墳}}) and {{wp|Takamatsuzuka Tomb}} ({{jwp|高松塚古墳}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 32|Route 32]]<br />
| {{jwp|松阪市}}, {{jwp|伊勢志摩}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsusaka|Matsusaka City}} and {{wp|Ise-Shima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| Ise-Shima is famous for fresh seafood and pearl cultivation.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Union Cave]]<br />
| 青の洞窟（がまの口）<br />
| Blue Grotto (Gama-no-kuchi)<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| The Blue Grotto of Kumano is a small sea cave in Tategasaki, the largest columnar rock formation in Nigishima Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 33|Route 33]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野市}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano, Mie|Kumano City}} and {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}, {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azalea Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|みなべ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Minabe, Wakayama|Minabe Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| Minabe is famous for its high-quality Japanese apricots, known as {{wp|ubame}}, and high-quality charcoal, known as {{wp|Binchōtan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slowpoke Well]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野本宮大社}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Hongū Taisha}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| A Shinto Shrine that was originally located on a sandbank by Kumano River. It was relocated to the mountain after being partially destroyed in the flood. The sandbank now contains the largest torii shrine gate in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ilex Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野古道}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Kodō}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| The Kumano Kodō is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes spread across the old-growth forest that connects various sacred shrines that have been sites for centuries of ascetic worship of natural phenomenon and natural wonders.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 34|Route 34]]<br />
| {{jwp|有田市}} - {{jwp|和歌山市}}<br />
| {{wp|Arida, Wakayama|Arida City}} - {{wp|Wakayama (city)|Wakayama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod City]]<br />
| {{jwp|大阪市}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka|Ōsaka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Ōsaka is the largest and most populous city in the Kansai region, serving as a major hub and financial center in the country. It is also the capital city of the Urban Prefecture of Osaka. Osaka Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Kyoto Prefecture. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|通天閣}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsūtenkaku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Tsūtenkaku is one of the most popular landmarks in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|梅田}}, {{jwp|心斎橋}}, and {{jwp|難波}} {{jwp|地下街}}<br />
| {{wp|Umeda}}, {{wp|Shinsaibashi}}, and {{wp|Namba}} Underground Shopping Malls<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Osaka’s districts of Umeda, Shinsaibashi, and Namba are famous for their large network of underground shopping malls and tunnels known as ''chikagai''. Examples include DIAMOR Osaka Umeda (42,977 m²), CRYSTA NAGAHORI Minamisenba Shinsaibashi (81,765 m²), and Namba Walk (37,881 m²), respectively, which have approximately 100 retail stores each.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 35|Route 35]]<br />
| {{jwp|服部緑地}}<br />
| {{wp|Hattori Ryokuchi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
|A green space in Northern Osaka. Located close to the Expo Commemoration Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[National Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|明治の森箕面国定公園}} or {{jwp|万博記念公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Meiji no Mori Minoo Quasi-National Park}} or {{wp|Expo Commemoration Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| In the Expo Park, there is a famous monument called the {{wp|Tower of the Sun}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéathlon Dome]]<br />
| {{jwp|京セラドーム大阪}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome Osaka}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| A baseball stadium located in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 36|Route 36]]<br />
| {{jwp|木津川市}} or {{jwp|京田辺市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kizugawa, Kyoto|Kizugawa City}} or {{wp|Kyōtanabe, Kyoto|Kyōtanabe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 37|Route 37]]<br />
| {{jwp|枚方市}} or {{jwp|伏見区}}<br />
| {{wp|Hirakata|Hirakata City}} - {{wp|Fushimi-ku, Kyoto|Fushimi-ku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}} - {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}} - {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ecruteak City]]<br />
| {{jwp|京都市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto|Kyōto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Having served as the seat of the imperial court for eleven centuries, Kyōto is considered to be the cultural capital of Japan. It is the capital city of the prefecture of the same name. The towers that inspired the [[Burned Tower]] and the [[Bell Tower]] are both located in Kyōto. Kyoto Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Osaka Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Burned Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|西寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Sai-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| The temple was burnt down in 1233 and to this day hasn't been rebuilt.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bell Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|金閣}} and {{jwp|東寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} and {{wp|Tō-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Kinkaku-ji was set on fire by a monk in 1950 ({{jwp|金閣寺放火事件}}). The wall is covered with gold leaf. Atop the Kinkaku temple sits a golden statue of a rooster or phoenix ({{p|Ho-Oh}}). Tō-ji was build alongside Sai-ji and, unlike the later temple, it still stands to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olivine City]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe, Hyogo|Kōbe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Kōbe is the major port city in the Kansai region. The city is also well known for ''wagyū'', or {{wp|Kobe beef}}. Is the capital city of the Hyogo Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 38|Route 38]] & [[Johto Route 39|39]]<br />
| {{jwp|六甲山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Rokkō}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|Home to Rokkosan Pasture - a public pasture farm.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glitter Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸ポートタワー}} & {{jwp|和田岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe Port Tower}} & Cape Wada<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 40|Water Route 40]]<br />
| {{jwp|明石海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Akashi Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whirl Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|淡路島}}<br />
| {{wp|Awaji Island|Awajishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| The {{wp|Naruto Strait}} between Awajishima and Shikoku is famous for the {{wp|Naruto whirlpools}}. Soul Silver describes {{p|Lugia}} splitting one island into the Whirl Islands to end a war; Awajishima was the epicenter of the {{wp|Great Hanshin earthquake}}, with a portion of the island's damaged fault zone preserved to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 41|Water Route 41]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cianwood City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門市}} or {{jwp|鳴門市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto, Tokushima|Naruto City}} or {{wp|Tokushima (city)|Tokushima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Naruto is where {{wp|Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co.}} began. Tokushima is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 42|Route 42]]<br />
| {{jwp|大津市}} - {{jwp|草津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōtsu|Ōtsu City}} - {{wp|Kusatsu, Shiga|Kusata City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Mortar]]<br />
| {{jwp|比叡山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hiei}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| “Marathon Monks” would undergo exhaustive exercises on Mount Hiei. [[Kiyo]] trains in isolation deep within Mt. Mortar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 44|Route 44]]<br />
| {{jwp|彦根市}} - {{jwp|東近江市}} & {{jwp|鈴鹿山脈}}<br />
| {{wp|Hikone, Shiga|Hikone City}} - {{wp|Higashiōmi|Higashiōmi City}} & {{wp|Suzuka Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahogany Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甲賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōka, Shiga|Kōka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Kōka is where the famous Kōga ninja were born and educated ({{wp|Kōga-ryū}}, {{jwp|甲賀流}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 43|Route 43]]<br />
| {{jwp|近江八幡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōmihachiman|Ōmihachiman City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of Rage]]<br />
| {{jwp|琵琶湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Biwa}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ice Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊吹山}} and {{jwp|両白山地}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibuki Mountains}} and {{wp|Ryōhaku Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} is an easy-to-climb mountain that is famous for receiving the world's heaviest recorded snowfall. The interiors could be based on {{wp|Narusawa Ice Cave|Narusawa Ice Cave}}, but geographically it's too far away from both mountains.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blackthorn City]]<br />
| {{jwp|白川郷}}, {{jwp|岐阜市}}<br />
| Hybrid of Shirakawa-go and {{wp|Gifu|Gifu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Shiragawa-go is a world heritage site in Shiragawa Village (near {{wp|Takayama, Gifu|Takayama City}}), which is located near Shō River. Geographically it is placed closer to Gifu City, near Nagara River.<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragon's Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|金華山}}<br />
| Hybrid of {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} and {{wp|Mount Kinka (Gifu)|Mount Kinka}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be two different mountains merged together. Mount Kinka is a symbol of Gifu City, known for {{wp|Gifu Castle}}. Could also be based on Shōhō-ji and its {{wp|Gifu Great Buddha}} Statue, located near said mountain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 45|Route 45]]<br />
| {{jwp|天竜川}}, near {{jwp|水窪ダム (静岡県)|水窪ダム}}<br />
| {{wp|Tenryū River}}, near {{wp|Misakubo Dam}}<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}} and {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}} and {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dark Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|美濃三河高原}}<br />
| Mino Mikawa Plateau<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cliff Edge Gate]]<br />
| {{jwp|那賀町}}<br />
| {{wp|Naka, Tokushima|Naka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 47|Routes 47]] & [[Johto Route 48|48]]<br />
| {{jwp|三好市}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyoshi, Tokushima|Miyoshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Oboke Gorge and Yoshino River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Embedded Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|剣山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)|Mount Tsurugi}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| An important site of Shugendō worship, a sect of mixture of Shintoism and Buddhism. On the top of the mountain, there is a small shrine called ‘Tsurugi Jinja’. There is also a theory that Yamatai, an ancient country that is argued to have settled in Kyūshū, was also located there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|丸亀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Marugame, Kagawa|Marugame City}}<br />
| {{jwp|香川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}<br />
| NEW REOMA WORLD amusement park is based here, which contains an animal park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frontier Access]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji|Himeji City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路セントラルパーク}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Central Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Himeji Castle is located exactly on the Battle Castle position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinjoh Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|立山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tate}}<br />
| {{jwp|富山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}<br />
| One of the Three Holy Mountains of Japan. Due to the heavy snowfalls, this mountain is famous for Yuki-no-Otani (Snow Walls), which can reach up to 20m. Inferred from the location of the callout display on the map. (Assuming that [[Ice Path]] is the {{wp|Hida Mountains}} and [[Blackthorn City]] is {{wp|Takayama City}}, Gifu Prefecture).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Hoenn===<br />
[[Hoenn]] is based on the southernmost parts of Japan—{{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū region}} (九州地方, ''Kyūshū-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Nine Provinces", referring to the nine historical provinces that made up the island, currently the region is divided in seven prefectures) and surrounding islands (including the {{wp|Okinawa island}}), with its main island flipped counter-clockwise ninety degrees with the smaller islands pushed close together and circulating around its southern side.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Littleroot Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里市}} or {{jwp|佐世保市}}<br />
| {{wp|Imari, Saga|Imari City}} or {{wp|Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 101|Route 101]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐世保線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasebo Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Sasebo City to Saga City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oldale Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga, Saga|Saga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 102|Route 102]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津線}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Saga City to Karatsu City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 103|Route 103]]<br />
| {{jwp|雲仙市}}, near {{jwp|有明海}}<br />
| {{wp|Unzen, Nagasaki|Unzen City}}, near {{wp|Ariake Sea}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Trackless Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|吉野ヶ里遺跡}}<br />
| {{wp|Yoshinogari site}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg City]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu, Saga|Karatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 104|Route 104]]<br />
| {{jwp|東松浦半島}}<br />
| Higashimatsūra Peninsula<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg Woods]]<br />
| 古窯の森公園<br />
| Koyohinomori Park<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rustboro City]]<br />
| {{jwp|福岡市}} and {{jwp|北九州市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka|Fukuoka City}} and {{wp|Kitakyushu, Fukuoka|Kitakyushu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
| Fukuoka is the sixth largest city in Japan and is famous for Kyushu University, a former Imperial University. Is also the capital city of the prefecture of same name. Kitakyushu's main industry is steelmaking. It is also home to {{wp|Zenrin}}, a company specializing in [[PokéNav|navigation software]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 116|Route 116]]<br />
| {{jwp|太宰府市}} - {{jwp|久留米市}}<br />
| {{wp|Dazaifu, Fukuoka|Dazaifu City}} - {{wp|Kurume|Kurume City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rusturf Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|耳納山地}} - {{jwp|筑肥山地}}<br />
| Minō Mountains - Chikuhi Mountains<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 105|Water Routes 105]] & [[Hoenn Route 106|106]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里湾}} - {{jwp|五島列島}}<br />
| Imari Bay - {{wp|Gotō Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 107|Water Routes 107]], [[Hoenn Route 108|108]] & [[Hoenn Route 109|109]]<br />
| {{jwp|五島灘}}<br />
| Gotō Nada<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dewford Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|対馬島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsushima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Island Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|壱岐古墳群}}<br />
| Iki Kofungun<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|A group of tumuli and historical site of Iki Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abandoned Ship]] / [[Sea Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|端島 (長崎県)}}<br />
| {{wp|Hashima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Hashima Island is known for being walled and for being used for the extraction of coal for cars.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slateport City]]<br />
| {{jwp|長崎市|長崎市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki, Nagasaki|Nagasaki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| The main industry is shipbuilding. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 110|Route 110]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本フェリー}} route & {{jwp|島原鉄道線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Ferry route & {{wp|Shimabara Railway Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mauville City]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto, Kumamoto|Kumamoto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|The city is undergoing a large-scale redevelopment. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本港}}<br />
| Port of Kumamoto<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fabled Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|天草諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Amakusa|Amakusa Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 117|Route 117]]<br />
| {{jwp|合志市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōshi, Kumamoto|Kōshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdanturf Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|菊池市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kikuchi, Kumamoto|Kikuchi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 111|Route 111 & Desert]]<br />
| {{jwp|豊後大野市}} - {{jwp|南阿蘇村}} + 南阿蘇村外牧<br />
| {{wp|Bungo-Ōno|Bungo-Ōno City}} - {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}} + Hokamaki<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|長目塚古墳}}<br />
| Nagamezuka Tomb<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| One of the Nakadori burial mounds, an important historical site to Kumamoto Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Tower]]<br />
| 阿蘇大御神御足跡石<br />
| Aso Omikami Footprint Stone<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| A large holy stone that is believed to be prayed by Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto, the guardian deity of the Aso Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gnarled Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|九重山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Kujū}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 112|Route 112]]<br />
| 南阿蘇村河陽<br />
| Kawayo, {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jagged Pass]] & [[Fiery Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県道111号阿蘇吉田線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Prefectural Road 111 Aso Yoshida Line<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|A mountaineering road that leads to Aso City and Minamiaso Village.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Chimney]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Aso}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavaridge Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇町}} and {{jwp|竹田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aso, Kumamoto|Aso Town}} and {{wp|Taketa, Ōita|Taketa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}} and {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}} and {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Aso and Taketa are home to Aso and Nagayu {{wp|onsen}}, or hot springs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Meteor Falls]]<br />
| {{jwp|羽門の滝}} or {{jwp|竜門の滝 (大分県)}}<br />
| Udo Falls or Ryumon Falls<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 114|Route 114]]<br />
| {{jwp|別府市}}<br />
| {{wp|Beppu|Beppu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|The rocky area near [[Meteor Falls]] is probably based on {{wp|Mount Yufu}}, while the waterside near [[Fallarbor Town]] is based on {{wp|Beppu Onsen}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fallarbor Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|大分市}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita, Oita|Ōita City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 119|Route 119]]<br />
| {{jwp|高千穂峡}}<br />
| Takachiho Gorge<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fortree City]]<br />
| {{jwp|日向市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyūga, Miyazaki|Hyūga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| Hyūga is famous for Nippō Kaigan Quasi-National Park, which contains Cape Hyūga and Myokokuji Garden. Could also be based on {{wp|Kobayashi, Miyazaki|Kobayashi City}}, which literally means ''Small forest'', and its appearance can be based on Sukimuland, an area with various bridges that overlook lush green landscapes and waterfalls. Kobayashi is famous for mountains, flower fields and parks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎市フェニックス自然動物園}}<br />
| Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scorched Slab]]<br />
| {{jwp|天岩戸神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Amanoiwato Shrine}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| In {{wp|Japanese mythology}}, Amano-Iwato is where {{wp|Amaterasu}} hid from her brother {{wp|Susanoo}}, who had gone on a rampage.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Tomb]]<br />
| {{jwp|高屋山上陵}}<br />
| Takaya Yamagami Mausoleum<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The tomb of the mythical Hoori-no-Mikoto, one of the ancestors of the Emperors of Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 120|Route 120]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 121|Route 121]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島市}} - {{jwp|垂水市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima, Kagoshima|Kirishima City}} - {{wp|Tarumizu, Kagoshima|Tarumizu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 122|Water Route 122]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Pyre]]<br />
| {{jwp|桜島}}<br />
| {{wp|Sakurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lilycove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿屋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanoya, Kagoshima|Kanoya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 118|Route 118]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇土市}} - {{jwp|八代市}}<br />
| {{wp|Uto, Kumamoto|Uto City}} - {{wp|Yatsushiro|Yatsushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 123|Route 123]]<br />
| {{jwp|出水市}} - {{jwp|南さつま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Izumi, Kagoshima|Izumi City}} - {{wp|Minamisatsuma|Minamisatsuma City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shoal Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬毛島}}<br />
| {{wp|Mageshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 124|Water Routes 124]] & [[Hoenn Route 125|125]] + [[Nameless Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|吐噶喇列島}} - {{jwp|奄美大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokara Islands}} - {{wp|Amami Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands are very similar to the reefs and smaller islands scattered around Mossdeep City. Kikaijima is possibly an inspiration for the villain team's hideout.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep City]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima|Tanegashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|Only covers Nakatane and Minamitane towns, as the Nishinoomote City part is missing in Mossdeep City geography.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep Space Center]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島宇宙センター}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima Space Center}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{jwp|屋久島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yakushima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Its caldera appearance was possibly inspired by Kikai Cladera, a massive yet submerged caldera north of Yakushima, while the architecture of Sootopolis City is based on {{wp|Santorini}}, {{wp|Greece}}. In ORAS, a large tree was added, similar to Jōmon Sugi found on Yakushima.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sky Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|口永良部島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuchinoerabu-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 127|Water Routes 127]] & [[Hoenn Route 128|128]] + [[Seafloor Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊平屋島}}, {{jwp|具志川島}}, {{jwp|伊江島}}, {{jwp|伊是名島}} & {{jwp|慶良間諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Iheya Island}}, Gushikawa Island, {{wp|Iejima}}, {{wp|Izena Island}} & {{wp|Kerama Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands found on these routes are similar in shape to their real world counterparts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Victory Road (Hoenn)|Victory Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|山原}}<br />
| {{wp|Yanbaru}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The most natural region of Okinawa Island, with lot's of flowering plants growing in its hinterland, such as tiger's claw and red spider lily.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ever Grande City]]<br />
| {{jwp|那覇市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naha|Naha City}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Could possibly be based on Amami Oshima due to being more geographically closer to Kyushu, or Nago City in Okinawa due to the waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hoenn Pokémon League<br />
| {{jwp|首里城}}<br />
| {{wp|Shuri Castle}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| The appearance of the Pokémon League building in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} resembles {{wp|Shuri Castle}}, the former official residence of the kings of the {{wp|Ryukyu Kingdom}}, that was anexed by Japan in 1879. The {{wp|Ryukyuan people}} inhabits the Kagoshima and Okinawa Prefectures.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 129|Water Route 129]] & [[Crescent Isle]]<br />
| {{jwp|渡名喜島}} & {{jwp|粟国島}}<br />
| Tonaki Island & {{wp|Aguni Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Island (Generation III)|Mirage Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八重干瀬}}<br />
| {{wp|Yabiji}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Yabiji appears above the sea on March 3 by the lunisolar calendar.<ref>[http://www.oceansatlas.org/subtopic/en/c/121/ UN Atlas of the Oceans]</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甑島列島}}<br />
| {{wp|Koshikijima Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Kamikoshiki-jima part geographically. Could also be inspired by Ishigaki Island, located in the Yaeyama Islands, which contains rare blue corals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 131|Water Routes 131]] & [[Hoenn Route 132|132]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇治群島}} & {{jwp|草垣群島}}<br />
| Uji Islands & {{wp|Kusagaki islets}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 133|Water Routes 133]] & [[Hoenn Route 134|134]]<br />
| {{jwp|東シナ海}} ({{jwp|久米島}}, {{jwp|大東諸島}} & {{jwp|先島諸島}})<br />
| {{wp|East China Sea}} ({{wp|Kume Island}}, {{wp|Daitō Islands}} & {{wp|Sakishima Islands}})<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life Okinawan islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pathless Plain]]<br />
| {{jwp|下甑島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokoshiki-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tower (Generation III)|Battle Tower]] & [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|黒島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuroshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sealed Chamber]]<br />
| {{jwp|与那国島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yonaguni}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Underneath the water's surface, natural rock formations were thought to be artificially created.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Southern Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|男女群島}}, {{jwp|五島市}}<br />
| {{wp|Danjo Islands}}, {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Uninhabited islands located 70km south-southwest of the {{wp|Gotō Islands}}. It is administratively part of {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Faraway Island]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Faraway Island may be based on the lush tropical rain forests of {{wp|Guyana}}, which is where {{p|Mew}} was discovered according to the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]].<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Sinnoh===<br />
[[Sinnoh]] has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}} (北海道, ''Hokkaidō'', literally "Northern Sea Circuit"), as well as parts of the {{wp|Kuril Islands}} (Japanese: 千島列島 ''Chishima Rettō'', meaning "Archipelago of Thousand Islands"; Russian: Кури́льские острова́, ''Kurilskiye ostrova'', Kuril Islands). {{wp|Kunashir Island}} (Japanese: 国後島 Kunashiri Tō; Russian: Кунаши́р, "Kunashír"), which is in {{wp|Kuril Islands dispute|dispute}} between Russia and Japan, is also included. The [[Battle Zone]] is based on {{wp|Sakhalin}} (Japanese: 樺太 ''Karafuto''; Russian: Сахали́н, "Sakhalín"), a Russian island whose southern part was controlled by Japan between 1905 and 1945.<br />
<br />
[[Hisui]] is the historical name of Sinnoh known during its discovery and settlement. The name change could be a reference to the fact that {{wp|Ezo|Ezochi}} (蝦夷地, ''Ezochi'', meaning "Land of the Ezo" or "Ezo-land", Ezo was the historical exonym that the Japanese used to the {{wp|Ainu}} people, the original inhabitants of Hokkaido) was renamed Hokkaido and established as a {{wp|Prefectures of Japan|prefecture}} after the {{wp|Meiji Restoration}}. Therefore, the Hisui region is likely based on Hokkaido in the late {{wp|Edo period|Edo}} and early {{wp|Meiji era|Meiji}} when large-scale development and modernization took place. The design of Hisui is heavily inspired by the physical geography of Hokkaido.<br />
<br />
====Sinnoh====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture / Raion<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twinleaf Town]]<br />
| From {{jwp|室蘭市}} to / or {{jwp|登別市}} to / or {{jwp|白老町}} <br />
| {{wp|Muroran|Muroran City}} to / or {{wp|Noboribetsu, Hokkaidō|Noboribetsu City}} to / or {{wp|Shiraoi, Hokkaido|Shiraoi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| The model appears to be based off Muroran City, but based geographically speaking around Noboribetsu City to the western part of Shiraoi Town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 201|Route 201]]<br />
| {{jwp|室蘭本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Muroran Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Around the Shiraoi Town section of the Muroran Main Line to be more specific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verity Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|壮瞥町}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōbetsu, Hokkaido|Sōbetsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| In Pokémon Platinum, snow sometimes falls here, as many trees are partly covered in a thin layer of ice, while the ground can sometimes be seen with patches of snow. Sōbetsu is home of the Showa Shinzan Yukigassen Tournament, a major Japanese snowball fight tournament.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Verity]]<br />
| {{jwp|洞爺湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Lake Tōya is a {{wp|volcanic crater lake|caldera lake}} with an {{wp|lake island|island}} located in {{wp|Shikotsu-Tōya National Park}}. [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} also suggest that Lake Verity was formed by volcano eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧市}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 219|Route 219]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧西港フェリーターミナル}}<br />
| Tomakomainishiko Ferry Terminal<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 220|Water Route 220]]<br />
| 苫小牧沖<br />
| Off Tomakomai<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 221|Route 221]]<br />
| {{jwp|日高町 (北海道)|日高町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka, Hokkaido|Hidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pal Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|新ひだか町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinhidaka, Hokkaido|Shinhidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 202|Route 202]]<br />
| {{jwp|千歳市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife City]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Sapporo is the capital and largest city of Hokkaido. The [[Jubilife TV]] building is a reference to the headquarters of {{wp|Sapporo Television Broadcasting|Sapporo TV}}, the clock of the Pokétch Company can be partially based in the {{wp|Sapporo Clock Tower}}, the oldest clock tower in Japan and builded in American style. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh City]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市}}<br />
| {{wp|Yubari, Hokkaido|Yūbari City}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|Used to be famous for coal mines and has a coal mining museum. In recent years, the city suffers from financial problems, due to the closure of the mines in 1980s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mine]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張炭鉱}}<br />
| Yūbari Coal Mine<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|In real life, the mine is not in working condition due to multiple gas explosion accidents in the past.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市石炭博物館}}<br />
| {{wp|Yūbari Coal Mine Museum}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|The museum documents the importance of coal mining to the local economy from the Meiji period to the Shōwa period.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 207|Route 207]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Yūbari}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 204|Route 204]]<br />
| {{jwp|札沼線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasshō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floaroma Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野市}}, {{jwp|当別町}}, {{jwp|当別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano, Hokkaido|Furano City}}, {{wp|Tōbetsu, Hokkaido|Tōbetsu Town}} or {{wp|Hokuryū, Hokkaido|Hokuryū Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|石狩振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}} or {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| All of these towns are famous for flower production. However, Furano City is too close to the in-game's Cycling Road geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valley Windworks]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomamae, Hokkaidō|Tomamae Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
| Tomamae is famous for its windmills in the countryside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 205|Route 205]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道4号旭川芦別線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 4 Asahikawa Ashibetsu Line<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居村}}<br />
| Kamui Village<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|A forested village located west of Asahikawa City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Chateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居古潭}}<br />
| Kamui Kotan<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|An area in the forest, west of Asahikawa City. There is a folklore that an evil kamui was killed there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna City]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭川市}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahikawa, Hokkaido|Asahikawa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野線}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 211|Route 211]]<br />
| {{jwp|石北本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sekihoku Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Coronet]]<br />
| 蝦夷山系, {{jwp|日高山脈}} or {{jwp|大雪山}}<br />
| Ezo Mountain Chain, {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} or {{wp|Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|日高振興局}}, {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}, {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| The Ezo Mountain Chain consists of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}} ({{jwp|天塩山地}}), the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}} ({{jwp|北見山地}}), the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}} ({{jwp|石狩山地}}), the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}} ({{jwp|夕張山地}}), and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} ({{jwp|日高山脈}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spear Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahi-dake}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Asahi-dake is the tallest mountain peak in Hokkaido, the region which Sinnoh is based on. Its native Ainu name is Kamui-mintara, which means "the playground of the gods".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hearthome City]]<br />
| {{jwp|帯広市}}<br />
| {{wp|Obihiro, Hokkaido|Obihiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Obihiro is considered a pleasant city for the Japanese, known for its festivals, shops, street restaurants and the horse track, from which the cheerful atmosphere of Hearthome and the contest hall take inspiration.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 208|Route 208]]<br />
| {{jwp|清水町}} or {{jwp|新得町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimizu, Hokkaido|Shizumu Town}} or {{wp|Shintoku, Hokkaido|Shintoku Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The river on this route is based of Tokachi River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Mansion (Sinnoh)|Pokémon Mansion]]<br />
| {{jwp|真鍋庭園}}<br />
| Manabe Garden<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|Founded by Manabe family in 1896, this botanical garden is known for rare conifer species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 212|Route 212]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝川}} & {{jwp|六花の森}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi River}} & Rokka Forest<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 209|Route 209]]<br />
| {{jwp|幕別町}} & {{jwp|本別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Makubetsu, Hokkaido|Makubetsu Town}} & {{wp|Honbetsu, Hokkaido|Honbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|常紋トンネル|常紋トンネルの近くにある殉職者追悼碑}}<br />
| Line of Duty Death Memorial by Tsunemon Tunnel<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The memorial is dedicated toward enslaved workers, who died building the Tsunemon Tunnel. The bodies of the forced labourers were buried inside said tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|足寄町}}<br />
| {{wp|Ashoro, Hokkaido|Ashoro Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| One of Ashoro's main industries is farming.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]] & [[Maniac Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒富士}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex|Akan Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone City]]<br />
| {{jwp|網走市}}, {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Abashiri, Hokkaido|Abashiri City}} & {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Both are major port and fishing settlements in Eastern Hokkaido (Japanese: {{jwp|道東}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 215|Route 215]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道334号中藻興部興部線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 334 Nakamo Kobu Okoppe Line<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 210|Route 210]]<br />
| {{jwp|サロマ湖}}, {{jwp|能取湖}}, {{jwp|網走湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Saroma}}, {{wp|Lake Notoro}}, {{wp|Lake Abashiri}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Geographically, it should be around Hokkaido Roads No. 239 Kumaushi Otofuke Line & No. 333 Engaru Stop Line<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestic Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|遠軽町}} & {{jwp|湧別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Engaru, Hokkaido|Engaru Town}} & {{wp|Yūbetsu, Hokkaido|Yūbetsu Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
|Both places are notable for archaeological sites, such as Shirataki Ruins and Shibunotsunai Pit-house Remains. Celestic Ruins could also be based on Tokoro Ruins, one of the important {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} sites, located in Kitami City (former Tokoro Town area). However, it is geographically a bit further away from matching up with Sinnoh map, unlike the former two towns.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 214|Route 214]]<br />
| {{jwp|清里町}}, {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiyosato, Hokkaido|Kiyosato Town}} & {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}, {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}, {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sendoff Spring]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Mashu, a crater lake, is known as a mysterious spot for the fog that covers its surface.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turnback Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖#カムイシュ島（中島）|カムイシュ島}}<br />
| Kamuishu Island<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valor Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Valor]]<br />
| {{jwp|屈斜路湖}} and/or {{jwp|阿寒湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kussharo}} and/or {{wp|Lake Akan}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Kussharo is the largest caldera lake with the largest lake island in Japan. [[Volo]]'s alternative theory of lake formation in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} could be inspired by a real-life {{wp|Ainu people|Ainu}} legend that Lake Kussharo is formed by the landslide during the fight between a giant {{wp|Salvelinus leucomaenis|whitespotted char}} and the {{wp|Kamuy|''kamuy''}} and {{wp|culture hero|hero}} {{wp|Ae-oyna-kamuy|Okikurmi}}. Lake Akan's southern shore is home to several hotels.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pastoria City]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro, Hokkaido|Kushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Kushiro is the largest city in Eastern Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 213|Route 213]]<br />
| {{jwp|厚岸町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akkeshi, Hokkaido|Akkeshi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Akkeshi Town is a famous tourist attraction.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Great Marsh]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路湿原}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|Kushiro Wetland}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The Kushiro Wetland is the largest marsh in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 218|Route 218]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Canalave City]]<br />
| {{jwp|小樽市}}<br />
| {{wp|Otaru, Hokkaido|Otaru City}}<br />
| {{jwp|後志総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}}<br />
| Otaru is a port city and has a canal<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 216|Route 216]]<br />
| {{jwp|下川町}}, {{jwp|ピヤシリ山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokawa, Hokkaido|Shimokawa Town}} & {{wp|Mount Piyashiri}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| There are many ski resorts in these areas.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 217|Route 217]]<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōya Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Somewhere around Toyotomi Town and Nayoro City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint City]]<br />
| {{jwp|稚内市}}, {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakkanai, Hokkaido|Wakkanai City}} & {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Two of the northernmost settlements in mainland Japan. Wakkanai is famous for its maritime trade with Russia, and {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}, a possible inspiration for [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Geographically, it is most likely Hamatonbetsu Town as the town is located immediately to the east of Lake Kutcharo (being the model for Lake Acuity) just as Snowpoint City is immediately to the east of Lake Acuity. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint Temple]]<br />
| {{jwp|北門神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| A Shinto shrine located in the northern portion of the Wakkanai City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Acuity]]<br />
| {{jwp|クッチャロ湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kutcharo}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Lake Kutcharo is not a caldera lake but a {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lake formed by the {{wp|Sea of Okhotsk}}. This is further hinted by [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The lake shares its etymology with the aforementioned Lake Kussharo, Ainu ''kut-caro'' ("marsh outlet").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 222|Route 222]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜中町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamanaka, Hokkaido|Hamanaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It's Ainu name "ota-noske" means "centre of the sandy beach".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sunyshore City]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro, Hokkaido|Nemuro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vista Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬灯台}}<br />
| {{wp|Nosappumisaki Lighthouse}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| Nosappumisaki Lighthouse is located on Cape Nosappu, Japan's easternmost spot open to the public.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iron Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|焼尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yagishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 223|Water Route 223]]<br />
| {{jwp|歯舞群島}} & {{jwp|色丹}}<br />
| {{wp|Habomai Islands}} & {{wp|Shikotan}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| The largest reef on this route resembles Shikotan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{si|Victory Road}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Головнина|Головнин}}<br />
| {{wp|Golovnin}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| One of the location on Kunashir Island, which has been disputed between Japan and Russia since the end of WWII due to ambiguities in the Treaty of San Francisco. Though both countries claim it, the island is controlled by Russia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Менделеева|Менделеева}}<br />
| {{wp|Mendeleyeva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The waterfall in front of the Pokémon League is probably based on the caldera lake in the central part of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 224|Route 224]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Тятя|Тятя}} & {{wp|ru:Маяк Ловцова|Маяк Ловцова}}<br />
| {{wp|Tyatya}} & Cape Lovtsova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The easternmost cape of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seabreak Path]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Курильские острова|Курильские острова}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuril Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Курильский район|Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Kurilsky District|Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| In real life, Kuril Islands are an archipelago, that forms a straight chain made of several smaller islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Flower Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Остров Атласова|Остров Атласова}}<br />
| {{wp|Atlasov Island}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| Both are the northernmost islands of their respective zones: the Flower Paradise is the northernmost zone in Sinnoh, much like Atlasov, the northernmost island of the Kuril Islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fight Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельск|Невельск}}, {{wp|ru:Холмск|Холмск}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsk}} or {{wp|Kholmsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельский городской округ|Невельский}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Nevelsky}}<br />
| Nevelsk town thrived on maritime transportation under Japanese control. It now relies on salmon fishery. Kholmsk used to be a military post and is now one of the largest and important transport centre in Sakhalin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Survival Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (город)|Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}<br />
| The town is located in a relatively warm area with fertile land suitable for agriculture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 230|Water Route 230]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Новиково (Сахалинская область)|Новиково}}<br />
| Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The village shared its Japanese name and etymology with a scenic {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula|peninsula}} in Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 229|Route 229]]<br />
| Бирюзовые озера и леса возле Новиково<br />
| Turquoise lakes and forests near Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, due to unusually blue coloured quarry lakes, a leftover of coal mining.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 228|Route 228]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Буссе (озеро)|Озеро Буссе}}<br />
| Lake Busse<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 227|Route 227]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Дачное (Сахалинская область)|Дачное}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| Dachnoe & {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| The black rocks found Route 227 could be based of red soil near Dachnoe.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stark Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Пик Чехова|Пик Чехова}}<br />
| Pik Chekhova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| This mountain near the Oblast capital {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}} (formerly {{jwp|豊原市|Toyohara}}) is named after {{wp|Anton Chekhov}}, who visited Sakhalin in 1890, in Russian. Unlike the game location, the real mountain is not a volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 226|Water Route 226]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The island in the middle of this route could be based of Moneron Island, but it is located west of Sakhalin, not in Aniva Bay itself.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fullmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|礼文島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rebun Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Rebun It is famous for its flowers and mountains, reflected in the geography of Fullmoon Island. Rebun It was a cult site for the god {{wp|Rep-un-kamuy}}, worshiped for offering food and guiding navigators, described as being generous, similar to Cresselia's peaceful demeanor, and offering help, in the form of the [[Lunar Feather]] to the player<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Newmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|利尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Hisui====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Prelude Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Both {{wp|Otaru}} and Sapporo developed from Japanese trading posts and early settlements around Ishikari Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Many locations within Jubilife Village appear to be based on historical landmarks of Sapporo. [[Galaxy Hall]] is based on the {{wp|Former Hokkaidō Government Office}}, an example of American {{wp|Baroque Revival architecture}} in Japan. [[Jubilife Village#Floaro Main Street|Floaro Main Street]] is based on the {{wp|Odori Park|Odori}} street (now an urban park). Canala Bridge is based on Sosei Bridge, both featuring {{wp|Giboshi}} on railings. The [[Jubilife Village#Farm|Farm]] and [[Pasture]] could correspond to the merged {{jwp|山鼻村|Yamana Village}} and {{jwp|札幌村|Sapporo Village}} (now {{wp|Higashi-ku, Sapporo|Higashi-ku}} or "east ward").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspiration Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|羊ケ丘}}<br />
| {{wp|Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill|Hitsujigaoka}}<br />
| The bronze statue of Dr. {{wp|William S. Clark}}, co-founder and President of the {{wp|Sapporo Agricultural College}} (later the {{wp|Hokkaido University}}), stands on the hill. The name "Aspiration" could be a reference to Dr. Clark's parting words to his Japanese students, "Boys, be ambitious!"<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Horseshoe Plains]]<br />
| {{jwp|道立自然公園野幌森林公園|野幌森林}}<br />
| {{wp|Nopporo Shinrin Kōen Prefectural Natural Park|Nopporo Forest}}<br />
| Now a {{wp|List of national parks of Japan#History|Prefectural Natural Park}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deertrack Heights]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬追丘陵}}<br />
| Maoi Hills<br />
| {{wp|Eniwa, Hokkaido|Eniwa}} and {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose}}, two satellite cities of Sapporo, are situated on the west slope of the Maoi Hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Flats]]<br />
| {{jwp|勇払平野}}<br />
| Yūfutsu Plain<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}} is located in the middle of the Yūfutsu Plain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Obsidian Falls]]<br />
| 千鳥ヶ滝<br />
| Chidori Falls<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| The {{wp|Yūbari River}} formed various cascades on the west boundary of the Yūbari City, collectively known as "Chidori".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Grueling Grove]]<br />
| {{jwp|栗山町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuriyama, Hokkaido|Kuriyama Town}}<br />
| The town is named after the dense chestnut forest on the site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Golden Lowlands]] and [[Gapejaw Bog]]<br />
| {{wp|十勝平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Japan's second largest plain and major crop production area is shaped by the {{wp|Tokachi River}}. The region also saw wetland restoration and indigenous cultural revival in recent years.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scarlet Bog]]<br />
| {{jwp|鶴居村}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsurui|Tsurui Village}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|wetland national park}} spans the administrative areas of Kushiro City, Tsurui Village, and Shibecha Town. The location of Scaelet Bog in Crimson Mireland is comparable to that of Tsurui in the Kushiro wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cottonsedge Prairie]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| The southern half of Teshikaga consists of the lower plains south of Lake Lake Kussharo and Lake Akan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Droning Meadow]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| The pond where wild [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|Turtwig]] is encountered may be based on {{jwp|シラルトロ沼|Lake Shirarutoro}} or {{jwp|塘路湖|Lake Tо̄ro}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sludge Mound]] and [[Ursa's Ring]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan, Hokkaido|Akan Town}}<br />
| The former Yūbestu Coal Mine (雄別炭鉱) and the Kushiro City Zoo are located in Akan Town, now part of Kushiro City. Following the closure of the coal mine in 1970, forests were restored and sightings of {{wp|Ussuri brown bear}} have become common in recent decades.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Bolderoll Slope]], and [[Diamond Heath]]<br />
| {{wp|阿寒岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The mountain in which the Solaceon Ruins are carved resembles Mount Akan-Fuji, and the ridges on its northwest resemble {{wp|Mount Meakan}}. The peak to the east of the settlement could be based on {{wp|Mount Oakan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diamond Settlement]]<br />
| 阿寒湖アイヌコタン<br />
| Lake Akan Ainu Kotan<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It is the largest Ainu settlement in Hokkaido with 120 inhabitants. Most of the ''Kotan'' have been converted into tourist attractions and cultural facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudpool Ridge]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧北峠}}<br />
| Senpoku Pass<br />
| This mountain pass through the watershed of the Kushiro River, the Tokachi River, and the {{wp|Abashiri River}} is part of an Ainu road leading to seaside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shrouded Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|津別峠}}<br />
| Tsubetsu Pass<br />
| Known for cloud view and dense mountain fog, this mountain pass is the site of an observation deck in a European-style castle that oversees Lake Kussharo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crossing Slope]]<br />
| {{jwp|中標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido|Nakashibetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | The player's encounter with the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|special]] [[Basculegion]] could be a reference to the predominant role of Shibetsu, Nemuro in salmon fishery.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ginkgo Landing]]<br />
| {{jwp|標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)|Shibetsu Town}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bathers' Lagoon]]<br />
| {{jwp|風蓮湖}} and {{jwp|温根沼}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Furen|Lake Fūren}} and Lake Onneto<br />
| These two adjacent {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lakes form a large lagoon in the Nemuro Bay. Lake Fūren is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deadwood Haunt]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Peninsula}}<br />
| The wrecked ships in this area could be a reference to the maritime archeological sites of the {{wp|Okhotsk culture}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sand's Reach]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Cape Nosappu}}<br />
| Cape Nosappu is more similar to a palm facing upwards than one spreading its five fingers.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hideaway Bay]]<br />
| {{jwp|落石岬|落石湾}}<br />
| Rakuseki Bay<br />
| Rakuseki Bay refers to the water body between Cape Ochiishi and Hanamatsu, Nemuro.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tombolo Walk]]<br />
| {{jwp|ユルリ島}} and {{jwp|モユルリ島}}<br />
| Yururi Island and Moyururi Island<br />
| These two uninhabited islands off the coast of Nemuro Peninsula have been designated as nature reserve since the late 1970s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castaway Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|羅臼町}}<br />
| {{wp|Rausu, Hokkaido|Rausu Town}}<br />
| Named after the {{wp|Mount Rausu|main peak}} of the Shiretoko volcanoes, the town occupies the southeastern half of the peninsula.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aipom Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|根釧台地}}<br />
| Konsen Plateau<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The lattice windbreak on its windward side is a {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tranquility Cove]]<br />
| {{jwp|野付湾}} and {{jwp|根室湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Notsuke Bay}} and {{wp|Nemuro Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The dry forest along the [[Cobalt Coastlands]] could be inspired by {{jwp|トドワラ|Todowara}}, forests of withered {{wp|Abies sachalinensis|Sakhalin fir}}s on the {{wp|Notsuke Peninsula}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Windbreak Stand]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里岳道立自然公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Sharidake Prefectural Natural Park}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| This natural park is named after {{wp|Mount Shari}}, whose montane forests form natural windbreaks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone Cape]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Shiretoko derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''sir-etok'' (land's end). The peninsula was registered as a UNESCO {{wp|World Heritage Site}} under the natural category in 2005.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lunker's Lair]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床岬}}<br />
| Cape Shiretoko<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| The northeastern-most portion of the Shiretoko Peninsula is under the administration of Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Islespy Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| The visitor center of the {{wp|Shiretoko National Park}} belongs to Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wayward Wood]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Furano}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Mt. Furano is a stratovolcano in the {{wp|Tokachi Volcanic Group}} with rich floral diversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Quarry]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tokachi (Daisetsuzan)|Mount Tokachi}}<br />
| Mt. Tokachi is known for its sulfur deposit and bogs, along with natural hot springs. Most sulfur quarries were destroyed by the 1962 eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Temple of Sinnoh]]<br />
| 旭岳<br />
| Mount Asahi<br />
| The Greek architecture of the Temple of Sinnoh may be inspired by the {{wp|Parthenon}}, which was critically damaged by an {{wp|Siege of the Acropolis (1687)|explosion}} in 1687.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudcap Pass]]<br />
| {{jwp|層雲峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōunkyō}}<br />
| The ridges and valleys to the east and south of Mt. Asahi was named Sōunkyō (lit. "cloudcap gorges") in 1921.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ishikari}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Mount Ishikari is the watershed of the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and the {{wp|Sea of Japan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whiteout Valley]]<br />
| {{jwp|音威子府村}}<br />
| {{wp|Otoineppu, Hokkaido|Otoineppu}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| The village is a tourist attraction known for Mt. Otoi-Fuji (音威富士) and ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalanche Slopes]]<br />
| {{jwp|中川町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakagawa, Hokkaido|Nakagawa Town}}<br />
| The large amount of {{wp|Ammonoidea|ammonites}} excavated in this village in the Meiji era earned it the nickname "Fossile Village".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalugg's Legacy]]<br />
| {{jwp|中頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Nakatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| The large ice formation may be inspired by Mount Pinneshiri (ピンネシリ岳), whose contour line resembles a tortoise shell on maps. The underground caves in this area could be based on the Nakatonbetsu Limestone Cave (中頓別鍾乳洞), which is the northernmost {{wp|Karst}} system of Japan and a nature park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pearl Settlement]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| The land was inhabited by an Ainu tribe named Nitat-nay (仁達内 ''Nitachinai''), whose name means "wetland river". First seen in 1670, the name "Tonbetsu" derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''to-un-pet'' (river running out of a lake), referring to its location at the confluence of the Tonbetsu River and Lake Kutcharo.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Unova===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Unova New York.png|thumb|A comparison of Unova to New York City and parts of eastern New Jersey]]<br />
[[Unova]] has been said to be significantly distant from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Instead of being based on an area of Japan, Unova is based on {{wp|New York City}} as well as parts of northwestern {{wp|New Jersey}}. Both states are part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | State (New York City borough/county)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nuvema Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Coney Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[P2 Laboratory]]<br />
| {{wp|Governors Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| While there were no laboratories when the games were created, in 2019 city officials proposed to build a climate change research facility here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Accumula Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Marine Park (Brooklyn park)|Marine Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Striaton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Canarsie, Brooklyn|Canarsie}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Striaton makes a multitude of references to the glaciers that formed Long Island, including its location compared to the central land. <!--Should be in a straight line with DUMBO and Manhattan Bridge--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dreamyard]]<br />
| {{wp|Floyd Bennett Field}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A historic place near Marine Park and part of Naval Air Station New York. Latios and Latias, who are available for capture in B2W2, could be a reference to airplanes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wellspring Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|McCarren Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Know for McCarren Play Centre, which contains bathhouse and a pool.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nacrene City]]<br />
| {{wp|Boerum Hill}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Used to be mostly populated by working class ironworker families, until the late 1990s gentrification, which made it popular among upper-class individiuals. The decommissioned railway and a museum in Nacrene City could be a reference to New York Transit Museum found near Boerum Hill. Also, in [[Pokémon Adventures]], the city is called "city of art" due to its avant-garde artists, a possible reference to Boerum Hill's own artists and their art galleries.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pinwheel Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Cadman Plaza|Cadman Plaza park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A park near the Brooklyn Bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castelia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Lower Manhattan is the business centre of New York City, as well as the United States. The New York City Hall is located here, this building contains the Office of the Mayor of New York City (executive branch) and the chambers of the New York City Council (legislative branch). The New York County Courthouse (judicial branch) is also located here. The central park of Castelia are partially based in {{wp|The Battery (Manhattan)|Battery Park}}, according to Satoshi Yamamoto, the Café Sonata was based in the {{wp|CBGB}} music club.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Join Avenue]]<br />
| {{wp|Empire State Building}} or {{wp|Times Square}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Skyarrow Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}} and {{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Also based on {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}} in Tokyo, Japan<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 4]]<br />
| {{wp|World Trade Center site}}?<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| In all versions of the route, it is shown that the road is being built; in some versions, the route is shown in a desolate and reconstructed form.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Chelsea, Manhattan|Chelsea}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Relic Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Holland Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nimbasa City]]<br />
| {{wp|Midtown Manhattan}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Midtown Manhattan is the zone where the headquarters of the New York subway, the main skyscrapers of the city and several embassies. Nimbasa's entertainment atmosphere is based on {{wp|Times Square}}, the main center of entertainment, food, sports, products etc, of New York. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Subway|Gear Station]]<br />
| {{wp|59th Street–Columbus Circle station}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| A subway station located at Columbus Circle. Could also be inspired by Grand Central Station and Penn Station as they bear architectural similarities to Gear Station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Stadium and Small Court]]<br />
| {{wp|West Side Stadium}} and {{wp|Madison Square Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| West Side Stadium was a proposed Olympic stadium that was cancelled in 2005. Considering American football, soccer, and baseball games are held at Big Stadium, it may also draw inspiration from {{wp|Polo Grounds}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater]]<br />
| {{wp|Broadway theatre|Broadway}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Like Broadway, Pokémon Musical is often visited in the city where dances and choreography are done with their own stories just like a real musical.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lostlorn Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|The Pond and Hallett Nature Sanctuary|Hallett Nature Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil City]]<br />
| {{wp|Union City, New Jersey|Union City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| Union City is known for its many mining companies. The Pokémon World Tournament stadium may reference the {{wp|MetLife Stadium}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]<br />
| {{wp|George Washington Bridge}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|Aesthetically, it was based of George Washington Bridge. However, geographically it is placed where the {{wp|Lincoln Tunnel}} should be, which is not a bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clay Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Interstate 95}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chargestone Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Freshkills Park}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Staten Island}})<br />
|While geographically it doesn't match, this proposed park is being build atop of a former landfill, with one of the purposes being utilising the land for renewable energy, such as building solar panels. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teterboro, New Jersey|Teterboro}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| The Mistralton City Airport's real-life counterpart is the {{wp|Teterboro Airport}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Snake Hill|Laurel Hill Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestial Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Park Cemetery (Hackensack, New Jersey)|Maple Grove Park Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twist Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey Meadowlands|Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation and Wildlife Area}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| For a long time, these wetlands where urbanized and environmentally abused, being a site of large landfills. Currently undergoing the restoration and conversation program.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icirrus City]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield, New Jersey|Ridgefield}} or {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| A town founded by Dutch settlers, recognizable by its small classical European style buildings (similar to the rural atmosphere of Icirrus).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Moor of Icirrus]]<br />
| {{wp|Overpeck County Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Known for Overpeck Creek. Could also possibly based on Teaneck Creek, which is located a bit further north.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragonspiral Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Despite being nowhere close to New Jersey, it is possible it took inspirations from {{wp|Washington Monument}}, as both location are related to the founding history and war. Another theory, it may have connections to {{wp|Field Station: Dinosaurs}}, as both locations has reptilian theme going on (dragons & dinosaurs). However, the New Jersey's theme park was opened in 2012, 2 years after the release of the original BW.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tubeline Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (2017–present)|Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Nyack, New York|Nyack}} ({{wp|New York}}) and {{wp|Tarrytown, New York|Tarrytown}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
| Based on the original incarnation of said bridge - {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (1955–2017)|Tappan Zee Bridge}} - before it got replaced with the current one in 2017. Also resembles the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}, which is found in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shopping Mall Nine]]<br />
| {{wp|Palisades Center|Palisades Center Mall}}<br />
| {{wp|West Nyack, New York}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
|Located on the opposite side of the bridge in real life. Could possibly based on Bridge Plaza in Tarrytown, which matches up with the position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenger's Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Blockhouse No. 1|The Blockhouse}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|A small fort built in the northern part of Central Park in 1814.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Opelucid City]]<br />
| {{wp|Harlem}} & {{wp|Washington Heights, Manhattan|Washington Heights}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|Hempstead House}} or {{wp|New York Botanical Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} ({{wp|Long Island}}) or {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|The cupolas of the Pokémon League are reminiscent of the domes of the enclosure's three main greenhouses. It's castle aesthetic is based of Hempstead House, while the desert environment is possibly a play on word of the real estate being located in Sands Point. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Village Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Robert F. Kennedy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}, {{wp|Queens}} and {{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|It also resembles {{wp|Ponte Vecchio}} bridge in Italy.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lacunosa Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Flushing, Queens|Flushing}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Flushing is the fourth largest central business district in New York City, and has one of the most diverse range in demographics, which is reflected in its architecture. Could also be based on Astoria, a neighbourhood that has been home to the largest Greek-American community in the United States since 1960, due to Lacunosa's towering blue and white houses resembling Santorini in Greece.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Giant Chasm]]<br />
| {{wp|Kissena Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Located in Flushing. In Chippewa language, Kissena means "cold place", a possible inspiration for Kyurem being placed here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Broad Channel, Queens|Broad Channel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Howard Beach, Queens|Howard Beach}} & {{wp|The Hamptons}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Geographically it fits in as Jamaica, Queens, however thematically it takes heavy inspiration from The Hamptons of Long Island, in that it is largely vacant for most of the year but fills up with vacationers and celebrities during the Summertime.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Jamaica Bay}} & {{wp|Great South Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
|[[Abyssal Ruins]] found here is based of Ancient Greek {{wp|Pavlopetri|Pavlopetri Ruins}}, which sank into Mediterranean Sea due to the earthquake and tsunami 3000 years ago.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abundant Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Highland Park (Brooklyn)|Highland Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marvelous Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensboro Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} and {{wp|Queens}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black City]]<br />
| {{wp|Long Island City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Long Island City, it houses multiple main headquarters of companies such as Eagle Electric, Wonton Foods, Amazon etc, in addition to having luxurious lofts, all this is reflected in the corporate and commercial atmosphere of Black City. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Skyline Tower (Queens)|Skyline Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| The tallest building in Queens and made entirely of blue glass. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[White Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensbridge Houses}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
|Geographically, it fits Queensbridge, a uniquely build public housing, that manages to harmonize urban buildings and natural trees together. However, it is possible that it takes elements from two of the largest parks in Queens: Alley Pond Park ([[White Treehollow]] resembles Queens Giant. The tallest and possibly oldest tulip poplar tree in New York and it has a hollow entrance) and Forest Park (a haven for native plants and wildlife in the midst of the city's sprawl).<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Poké Transfer Lab]]<br />
| {{wp|Cornell Tech}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Entralink]]<br />
| {{wp|Central Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| The Entralink also draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}.<br />
<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Liberty Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liberty Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} exclave)<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unity Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Headquarters of the United Nations}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Extraterritoriality|international territory}})<br />
|Geographically placed somewhere, where {{wp|Ellis Island}} should be.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéstar Studios]]<br />
| {{wp|Lincoln Park (Jersey City)|Lincoln Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
|Thematically, it is based of Hollywood in Los Angeles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|[[Anville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Morristown, New Jersey|Morristown}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Morris County, New Jersey|Morris County}})<br />
| Morristown has attempted to implement transit-oriented development and is one of the first "transit villages" to be designated in New Jersey.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspertia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Elizabeth, New Jersey|Elizabeth}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Union County, New Jersey|Union County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Newark, New Jersey|Newark}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Ranch]]<br />
| {{wp|Branch Brook Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cave of Being]]<br />
| {{wp|Weequahic Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|Known for its Weequahic Lake Trail.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Virbank City]]<br />
| {{wp|Jersey City, New Jersey|Jersey City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| [[Virbank Complex]] bears some resemblance to the oil refineries and tanker area located<!--between Exit 10 and Exit 13--> along the {{wp|New Jersey Turnpike}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lentimas Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Hills, Queens|Forest Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Forest Hills is densely populated with red-brick buildings, similar to [[Lentimas Town]]'s buildings. They also closely resemble those of {{wp|Santa Fe, New Mexico}}'s {{wp|Pueblo Revival architecture|Pueblo Revival}} style buildings. There is a theory, that it based on three neighbourhoods with the largest communities of Mexicans in Brooklyn, but none of them match geographically. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reversal Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Park (Queens)|Forest Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Besides it's status as a haven for wild life, Forest Park is also known for its Hiking Trails.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Strange House]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Cemetery (Queens)|Maple Grove Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Possibly took inspirations from Renwick Smallpox Hospital, but it's located on Roosevelt Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Humilau City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fire Island|Fire Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While map-wise it would fit in as part of Queens or eastern Nassau County, Humilau City strongly resembles the nautical backdrop of many Long Island villages. Specifically, its use of boardwalks is taken directly from many beach communities on Fire Island, such as {{wp|Davis Park, New York|Davis Park}} or {{wp|Cherry Grove, New York|Cherry Grove}} which consist almost entirely of boardwalks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaside Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lawrence, Nassau County, New York|Lawrence}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marine Tube]]<br />
| {{wp|Ocean Parkway (Long Island)|Ocean Parkway}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While the New York City area has no underwater tunnels akin to Marine Tube, the closest comparison both geographically and thematically is Ocean Parkway, a beachside highway which is known by locals for its beautiful views of wildlife and the ocean.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Kalos===<br />
[[File:FranceKalosComparison.png|thumb|A comparison of Kalos to France]]<br />
[[Kalos]] is based on the northern half of {{wp|Metropolitan France}} and {{wp|Alderney}}, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Administrative region<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vaniville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Moulins, Allier|Moulins}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Moulins had various old terraced houses, in Vaniville, the houses of the town are all terraced. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aquacorde Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nevers}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The great bridge is probably based on a bridge on the river {{wp|Loire}} in Nevers. The central square of Aquacorde is based in the ''Place de la République'' (Republic square), a square surrounded by various french-style row houses and with two separated gardens, like the square of Aquacorde. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The fountain on the central plaza might be based on the ''fontaine de Diane''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| It is the most touristic forest in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 22|Détourner Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Rhyhorn race track is based in this circuit, shared for the cities of Nevers and Magny Cours. The route itself is based in the observation zones of the circuit. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 4|Parterre Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Seine-et-Marne}} and the gardens of the region<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The aspect of the route is modeled after the impressive Parterre gardens of the {{wp|Palace of Fontainebleau}}, located in Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne. The region of Marne is famous for its palaces with parterres, also, the route can be based in the gardens of the palace of {{wp|Vaux-le-Vicomte}}, where the parterre are in the sides of the garden, like the route 4.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose City]]<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<ref name=Honedge>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pG-q-WIYTs Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed!] (YouTube)</ref><br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The largest city in Kalos, the [[Lumiose Museum]] is based on {{wp|the Louvre}}. The streets of Lumiose are based on the ''Place de l'Étoile'' (square of the star and current {{wp|Place Charles de Gaulle}}), in which there is the Arc de Triomphe. The modern buildings that surround the city may be a reference to the buildings of {{wp|La Défense}}, the most important business district in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<br />
| Both are lattice towers. The Eiffel Tower is the most emblematic monument in all of France and a symbol of modernity in Paris. The prism tower reflects this by being a modern building made of glass.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 5|Versant Road]] <br />
| {{wp|Sèvres}} <br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A commune on the outskirts of Paris that houses a Skate Park, in addition, the commune is in an elevated area of the Seine, similar to the mountainous aspect of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Camphrier Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| During the Renaissance, Blois was the official residence of the King of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shabboneau Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Château of Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Used to be the residence for the Counts of Blois and some French Kings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 7|Rivière Walk]]<br />
| {{wp|Loire Valley}} and its surroundings<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}} and {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''Garden of France'', it is a region known for its vineyards and vegetable crops, as well as its châteaus and castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 6|Palais Lane]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Avenue de Paris (Versailles)|Avenue de Paris}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A route located in the city of Versailles, decorated with trees and parterres that are the main road to the Palace of Versailles. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Parfum Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Versailles}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The king who ordered the construction of the palace and who is mentioned several times, is a reference to {{wp|Louis XIV of France}}. The second floor and hallway of the Parfum Palace is based in the {{wp|Hall of Mirrors|Galerie des Glaces}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Chateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chenonceau}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''castle of the ladies'', in reference to the noble women who financed its reconstruction and for the parties they held. This is referenced in the fact that [[Diantha]] is the top trainer in the chateau. The façade of the Battle Chateau reminiscent of the high-ceilinged, round towers of Chambord. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Connecting Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Grand-Lieu}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 8|Muraille Coast]]<br />
| {{wp|La Pointe du Chay}}, <br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An elevated maritime and rocky areaa, cloistered in the mountains and composed of prehistoric deposits and rocks. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 9|Spikes Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Périgord}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| A mountainous and elevated area in south-central France. In real life, it is a fertile area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ambrette Town]]<br />
| {{wp|La Rochelle}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An aquarium lies in La Rochelle. The city is famous in France for the geologic deposits from the Jurassic, that constitute great part of the coast of the city. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glittering Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lascaux|Lascaux Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| Lascaux is a network of caves famous for prehistoric parietal wall paintings. [[Junichi Masuda]] said in an interview that they relied on the {{wp|Catacombs of Paris}}.{{fact}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cyllage City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Nazaire}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Saint-Nazaire has a major harbour and a long tradition of fishing and shipbuilding. Could possibly be also based on {{wp|Saint-Brevin-les-Pins}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 10|Menhir Trail]] and [[Geosenge Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Carnac}} and the {{wp|Carnac stones}}<ref name=Honedge/><br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| Notable for its standing stones. In the games, the [[ultimate weapon]] turned various Pokémon into stones, possibly referencing a legend which stated that the Carnac stones were pagan soldiers who were turned into stone by Pope Cornelius, or Roman soldiers turned into stone by the magician Merlin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reflection Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Armorican Massif}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| The massif is composed of metamorphic and magmatic rocks that were metamorphosed and/or deformed during the Hercynian or Variscan orogeny and the earlier Cadomian orogeny. The competent old rocks of the Armorican Massif have been eroded to a plateaulike peneplain. The concept could also be based on the legends of the Britons called ''Miroirs aux fées'' (fairies mirrors). Fairy mirrors are usually caves with bright quartz veins or lakes where they are said to live fairies and like to see themselves in them like a mirror.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shalour City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Malo}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| In the anime, the city has a walled aspect; Saint-Malo is known for its fortresses and for being walled.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Mastery]]<br />
| {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A island-city in the coast, the summit of the island is crowned with a gothic abbey since the early Middle Ages. This match with the tower of mastery being a solemn site related with the megaevolution and the statue of Lucario, in reference to the statue of the angel Gabriel in the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azure Bay]]<br />
| The {{wp|English Channel}}<br />
| &mdash;<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Spirit's Den]]<br />
| {{wp|Channel Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Bailiwick of Guernsey}}<br />
| Specifically based on Alderney, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 12|Fourrage Road]]<br />
| Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin and the {{wp|Pays d'Auge}} region<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A natural reserve in the Cotentin peninsula in the north of France. The Pays d'Auge is a farmer region in Normandy, famous for its cheese, dairy, apples and cider production in France, this is reflexed in the Baa de Mer ranch of Kalos and the tall grass of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Coumarine City]]<br />
| {{wp|Le Havre}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| The city has a monorail and several trams, in addition, like the game, the coastal part is a large tourist area and the north is residential.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 13|Lumiose Badlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Pays de Bray}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy (administrative region)|Normandy}}<br />
| A fertile area near Paris, thanks to the clay soil.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
|Saint-Laurent is located close to Paris and is surrounded by sunflowers (in reference to Kalos Power Plant's solar power). Could also be based on Crucey Solar Park, an actual Solar Power Plant, which is also close to Paris, although it lacks any buildings that the former has.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 14|Laverre Nature Trail]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Hortillonnages d'Amiens|Hortillonnages d'Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| From vulgar Latin ''Hortellus'' that means little garden, are a series of swamps in the east of Amiens, built in the Gallo-Roman era of France and used as agricultural fields and are now an ecological and landscape park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre City]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais}} and {{wp|Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Geographically, it is closer to be based of Calais - a major port city with old part of town being surrounded by canals. Thematically, it is most likely based of Amiens, as it won awards for rich wooded heritage and being one of the greenest French cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre Gym]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais City Hall|Hôtel de ville de Calais}} or Belfry of Amiens <br />
| {{wp|Calais}}, {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Both belfries are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as part of a set of Belfries of Belgium and France. The gym's clock is based on the imposing bell towers in their respective cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 16|Mélancolie Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Canal de l'Ourcq}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Canal de l'Ourcq was built to provide drinking water to Paris and is currently used as a recreational area for fishing and boating. This is reflected in the fishing club on the route and the fact that the river ends artificially.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Hotel]]<br />
| {{wp|Abbey of St. Jean des Vignes}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| An old abbey in {{wp|Soissons}} near Paris, which was destroyed during the French revolution and only the facade is left standing.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frost Cavern]]<br />
| {{wp|Ardennes}} <br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Ardennes is a zone that had a rocky landscape and various hills with forests and rough terrain, is located in the frontier with Belgium and Luxembourg, this match with the Frost Cavern located in the north of Kalos, like the Ardennes are near Belgium in the north. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dendemille Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Charleville-Mézières}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Charleville's region is known for its windmills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Terminus Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Anistar City]]<br />
| {{wp|Strasbourg}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| The sundial may be a reference to {{wp|Strasbourg astronomical clock}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Couriway Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Molsheim}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Molsheim is located close to several waterfalls, such as Nideck Waterfall, Casscade de la Serva and Cascade de l'Andlau. Couriway train station also somewhat resembles Molsheim station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 19|Grande Vallée Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Lispach}}<br />
| The {{wp|Vosges (department)|Vosgues}} in {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| A boggy lake and forestal region in the mountains near the Alps. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowbelle City]]<br />
| {{wp|Besançon}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The nearby {{wp|Jura Mountains}} are known for cold temperatures and sometimes nicknamed "Little Siberia".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] and [[Kalos Route 21|Dernière Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Plateau des Mille Étangs}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| A extensiveforest and mountainous landscape in the west of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Victory Road|Victory Road}} <br />
| {{wp|Bibracte|Mont Beuvray}}<br />
| {{wp|Burgundy}}<br />
| Mont Beuvray is generally identified as ancient Bibracte, a fortified settlement. Used to be capital of the Aedui and one of the most important hillforts in Gaul. Nowadays, it is an archaeological park at the centre of a protected forest.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Pokémon League}} building<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chambord}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Should be located somewhere in Burgundy, but the place itself resembles Château de Chambord more, the largest château in the Loire Valley. It was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I and ended up being one the most influential architectures, inspiring the design of several European castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kiloude City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Lyon is located in the south, connected via train to Paris like Lumiose and has a open air zoo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Maison]]<br />
| {{wp|Hôtel de Ville, Lyon|Hôtel de Ville de Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| <br />
|}<br />
{{clear}}<br />
<br />
===Alola===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Alola Hawaii.png|thumb|A comparison of Alola to Hawaii]]<br />
[[Alola]] is based on {{wp|Hawaii}},<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sun_moon/ Pokémon Sun and Moon Japanese official site]</ref> one of the states that is a part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Island<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Houses the state capital and the former monarchy of Hawaii. Its designated island color is yellow (''melemele'' in Hawaiian) and its designated island flower is the {{wp|Sida fallax|ʻilima}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli City]]<br />
| {{wp|Honolulu|Honolulu}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The state capital of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Beachfront<br />
| {{wp|Waikiki|Waikīkī}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Waikiki and its beaches are a notable tourist destination in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Shopping District<br />
| {{wp|Ala Moana Center|Ala Moana Center}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Ala Moana Center is the largest shopping mall in Hawaiʻi.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Marina<br />
| {{wp|Ala Wai Harbor}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|The largest small boat and yacht harbor in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Outskirts<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Kai, Hawaii|Hawaiʻi Kai}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| One of the largest residential areas in O'ahu.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iki Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Wahiawa, Hawaii|Wahiawā}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry fields (Alola)|Berry fields]]<br />
| Dole Plantation<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest currently operating pineapple plantation in the state.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli Cemetery]]<br />
| Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahalo Trail]]<br />
| ʻAiea Loop Trail<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdant Cavern]]<br />
| Kaneana Cave (Makua Cave)<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Meadow]]<br />
| Kaipapau Forest Reserve<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Could also be based on National Wildlife Refuge, which is dedicated to preserving and restoring populations of endangered honeycreepers, but it doesn't match geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ten Carat Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Diamond Head, Hawaii|Diamond Head (Lēʻahi)}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| {{p|Necrozma}}'s appearance here in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] references the historical belief by western sailors that the calcite crystals near the mountain were diamonds.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaward Cave]]<br />
| Mermaid Cave<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kala'e Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Hanauma Bay|Hanauma Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|A popular tourist attraction on Oʻahu, the bay is a nature sanctuary is well known for its efforts for preserving native marine life.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Conflict]]<br />
| {{wp|Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument|Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Oahu. It contains a luakini, a sacrificial altar meant to bring success during times of war.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Sea]]<br />
| Kaiwi Channel<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| An ocean channel that separates Oahu from {{wp|Molokai|Molokaʻi}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Wave Beach]]<br />
| Turtle Bay Resort<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| A resort area located near the surfing beach.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandy Cave]]<br />
| Turtle Cove<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Akala Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Its designated island color is pink (''ʻākala'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea City]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahului, Hawaii|Kahului}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Brooklet Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pikachu Valley]]<br />
| {{wp|Iao Valley|ʻIao Valley}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea Beach]]<br />
| Kahului Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Makawao, Hawaii|Makawao}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A community on Maui known to be dominated by agriculture and ranch lands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Ranch]]<br />
| Haleakala Ranch<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Largest ranch on Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Royal Avenue]]<br />
| The Shops at {{wp|Wailea, Hawaii|Wailea}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Mall with more than 70 shops, restaurants & art galleries, with regular evening entertainment.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Route 30|Olowalu Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A long road tunnel that connects Lahaina to Wailuku. Located on Honoapi'ilani Highway. It could also be based on Olowalu Shaft, which is located close to Olowalu Tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Konikoni City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lahaina, Hawaii|Lāhainā}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Lahaina is one of numerous locations of Hawaii where Chinese immigrants immigrated to work on local sugar cane plantations. Lahaina houses the only two Chinese Society Halls that exist and are maintained in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Grand Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Wailea Resort}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The most prominent hotel in the Wailea area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Beach]]<br />
| Makena Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wela Volcano Park]]<br />
| {{wp|Haleakalā_National_Park|Haleakalā National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The tallest volcano on Maui and is currently inactive. Terrain is closer to {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dividing Peak Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana Highway}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Hana Lava Tube is located around this stretch.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lush Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana, Hawaii|Hana Forest Reserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| It is the largest tropical forest on the island of Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Hill]]<br />
| Olowalu Petroglyphs<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Life]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahanu Garden|Piʻilanihale Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} in the State of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest island in the archipelago. Its designated island color is red (''ʻulaʻula'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie City]]<br />
| {{wp|Hilo, Hawaii|Hilo}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Largest settlement on Hawaii Island. Noted locally for its particularly rainy climate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Designed like an Edo-style Japanese garden, having numerous structures such as pagodas, {{wp|torii}} (traditional Japanese gate), and a Japanese teahouse.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Hokulani]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Kea is the second highest peak in the world when measured from its base below sea level. Currently a dormant volcano. Mauna Loa is a the largest subaerial volcano in the world and it is still active.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hokulani Observatory]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa Observatory}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea Observatories}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A number of {{wp|observatory|observatories}} located on the summits of Mauna Loa & Mauna Kea due to its ideal conditions for atmospheric & astronomy research.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A currently active volcano. A power plant in the {{wp|Puna, Hawaii|Puna}} district of Hawaii used the {{wp|Geothermal energy|geothermal}} vents from Kilauea to generate electricity until the 2018 eruptions caused its temporary shutdown.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain|Geothermal Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Puna Geothermal Venture}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A geothermal energy power plant that was shut down shortly after the start of the May 2018 lower Puna eruption, and resumed power generation in November 2020.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Beach|Secluded Shore]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Ula'ula Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}}<br />
| Ahalanui Park - {{wp|Isaac Hale Beach Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Both are black sand beaches. Ahalanui Park was destroyed by lava due to 2018 Volcanic Eruption of Kīlauea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]] - [[Aether House]]<br />
| {{wp|Kau, Hawaii|Kau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Kau district is known for South Point (Ka Lae) and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Heiau|Heiau Ruins}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The most closest locations would be Kalalea Heiau and Kohaikalani Heiau. Tapu Village could be based on Kalapana, a former inhabited town that was destroyed by a Kīlauea lava flow in 1986, believed to be caused by {{wp|Pele (deity)|Pele}}, Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. However, it is located in the far east Puna district, thus not matching up geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]<br />
| {{wp|Pahala, Hawaii|Pahala}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| There used to be sugar cane mills in Pahala, but they were all closed by the late 90s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haina Desert]]<br />
| {{wp|Kaʻū Desert|Kaʻū Desert}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Although not a true desert, the sulfur dioxide from Kīlauea's sulfuric lava plumes creates enough acid rain that plant growth is severely inhibited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of the Sunne]]/[[Lake of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake Waiau|Lake Waiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest lake in Hawaii, located on Mauna Kea<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
|The most notable of many locations in Hawaii where people who broke Kapu could escape to. Such sites are difficult to enter and heavily protected, but once entered, a Kahuna on site could bless the individual, pardoning their crime. Many native plants, including red plumeria grow near the location.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Po Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawi, Hawaii|Hawi}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Hawi is a town in Kohala mountain, in the northwest part Hawaii Island. It once was a busy commercial centre during the operation of the Kohala Sugar plantation. However, just like with other sugar mills, it was closed down.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Lanakila]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Loa is the largest shield volcano on earth; it is currently active. Mauna Loa is one of two locations to annually have snow in Hawaii, the other being Mauna Kea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii|Ocean View}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 15|Routes 15]] & [[Alola Route 16|16]]<br />
| {{wp|Captain Cook, Hawaii|Captain Cook}} & {{wp|Miloliʻi, Hawaii|Miloliʻi}} beaches. {{wp|Molokai}}, {{wp|Lanai}}, {{wp|Kahoolawe}} & {{wp|Johnston Atoll}} islands.<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The small islets on Route 15 resemble the real life islands, only smaller, tighter and closer to Hawaii Island, the real life basis for Ula'ula Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Abundance]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site|Puʻukoholā Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Hawaii Island, and the last heiau ever built.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Its designated island color is purple (''poni'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafolk Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea, Kauai County, Hawaii|Waimea}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|The site where the first western contact to the Hawaiian islands were made by {{wp|James Cook}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Wilds]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea Canyon State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| A large canyon carved by the abundant rainfall from Mount Wai'ale'ale, it is nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Beach]]<br />
| Polihale State Park<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Breaker Coast]]<br />
| Kawailoa Bay, Haula Bay & Nawiliwili Bay<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Could also be based on Po'ipū, which is famous for the geological {{wp|Blowhole (geology)|blowhole}} known locally as {{wp|Spouting Horn}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Poni Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Kalaheo, Hawaii|Kalaheo}} & {{wp|Koloa, Hawaii|Koloa}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Koloa is known for Old Koloa Town, which preserves Koloa history and traditions.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vast Poni Canyon]]<br />
| {{wp|Kawaikini}} & {{wp|Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Kawaikini is the tallest peak of the mountain. It is hard to reach due to high annual rains and steep wet cliffs. Also not helped by the fact that on west side of it Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve is located. Its miles of dense, swampy forest limits the access to the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altar of the Sunne]]/[[Altar of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Waialeale|Mount Waiʻaleʻale}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Mount Wai'ale'ale is the main volcano of Kauaʻi and is currently extinct. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Grove]]<br />
| {{wp|Wailua River State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|An area of Kauaʻi containing several important {{wp|heiau}}. Malae is the largest heiau on Kaua'i.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Plains]]<br />
| Kawaihau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Coast]]<br />
| Paliku Beach, Papa'a Bay Beach & Moloa'a Beach<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Fern Grotto}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resolution Cave]]<br />
| Maniniholo Dry Cave<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| It was believed to once house a malicious spirit deep in the cave.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Gauntlet]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea, Hawaii|Kīlauea Town}} & {{wp|Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tree]]<br />
| Princeville Resort<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Hope]]<br />
| Poli'ahu Heiau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Poliʻahu is the most important heiau in Kaua'i lore.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Exeggutor Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Niihau|Niʻihau}} & {{wp|Kahoolawe|Kahoʻolawe}}<br />
|<br />
| Geographically located as Niʻihau to Kauaʻi, though the lack of human inhabitants is similar to Kahoʻolawe. Both require boats and special permission to travel to.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aether Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument}}<br />
|<br />
| Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument consists of all the islands located northwest of Niʻihau in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is a {{wp|U.S. National Monument}} and nature preserve dedicated to preserving and protecting numerous Hawaiʻi endemic endangered species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poké Pelago]]<br />
| {{wp|Northwestern Hawaiian Islands}}<br />
|<br />
| Small, uninhabited islands and atolls northwest of the main eight Hawaiian islands. Many native endemic Hawaiian organisms inhabit these islands.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Galar===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Galar United Kingdom.png|thumb|A comparison of Galar to the United Kingdom]]<br />
[[Galar]] is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ Interview with Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori on the official Pokémon website]</ref> with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on {{wp|England and Wales}}, while the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}. The [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, which is a self-governing {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref><ref name=Brochure>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/video-game/sword-shield/Galar_Tour_Brochure_US.pdf Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide]</ref><br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | County/Shire<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Postwick]]<br />
| {{wp|Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick}}<ref name=Brochure /><br>{{wp|Windermere, Cumbria (town)|Windermere}}<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/gallery/2019/10/04/exclusive-pokemon-sword-and-shield-concept-art-gallery Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery]</ref><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| One of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District, located close to {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}} on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|1|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Windermere|New Road}}/{{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere|Lake Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The main {{wp|link road}} between {{wp|Windermere}} and {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wedgehurst]]<br />
| {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Located on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|2|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Near and Far Sawrey}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two villages that act as one tourist attraction because of {{wp|Hill Top Farm}}, the home of ''{{wp|The Tale of Peter Rabbit}}'' author {{wp|Beatrix Potter}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slumbering Weald]]<br />
| {{wp|Grizedale Forest}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A forest area located within the Lake District. It is famous for its magic- and poetry-themed statues. The altar dedicated to {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} is similar to the Forest Fugue sculpture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wild Area]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake District National Park}}<ref name=Brochure />/{{wp|Peak District National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two of the most popular national parks in England. The {{wp|Lake District}}, the inspiration for the southern section of the Wild Area, is known for its mountains and inland lakes, whilst the Peak District, the inspiration for the northern section of the Wild Area, is known for its peaks and rolling hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The third-largest city in the United Kingdom, known for its industrial and railway past. The many structures were inspired from the {{wp|Castlefield}} area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester Town Hall}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A {{wp|Gothic Revival architecture|Victorian Neo-Gothic}} building situated within the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|3|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Astley Green Colliery}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A former coal mine that is now a {{wp|Astley Green Colliery Museum|museum}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine]]<br />
| {{wp|North York Moors|North York Moors National Park}}<br>{{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br>{{wp|Greater Manchester}}/{{wp|West Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be closer to be based of North York Moors, but aesthetically it looks similar to {{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}, a trans-{{wp|Pennines|Pennine}} route for both rail and canal.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|4|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Yorkshire Wolds}}<br />
| {{wp|East Riding of Yorkshire}}/{{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Low-lying hills that are situated east from the city of York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turffield]]<br />
| {{wp|York}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Aesthetically, it was heavily inspired by {{wp|Amesbury}}<ref name=Brochure />, a town located nearby the prehistoric {{wp|Stonehenge}}. The fact that Turffield is situated within the standing stones was also inspired by {{wp|Avebury}}. Geographically, it is closer to be based on York with the village aesthetic being a reference to {{wp|York Green Belt}}, an environmental and planning policy that regulates the rural space. The hill figure is a reference to the {{wp|Kilburn White Horse}}, located in {{wp|Kilburn, North Yorkshire|Kilburn}}, a village near York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|5|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Ribblehead Viaduct}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic railway viaduct that carries the {{wp|Settle-Carlisle Railway}} over the {{wp|River Ribble}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hulbury]]<br />
| {{wp|Liverpool}}<br />
| {{wp|Merseyside}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A major seaport that is known for the {{wp|Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool|Albert Dock}} and {{wp|Liver Building}}. It is also the birthplace of {{wp|The Beatles}}. The houses built on a slope may have been inspired by {{wp|St Ives, Cornwall}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine No. 2]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Bowland}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| From a geographical standpoint, it seems to be based on caves found in Forest of Bowland, such as Hell Hole, Whitewell Cave and Whitewell Pot. It is also located between Manchester and Liverpool, albeit much norther. It could've been inspired by {{wp|Mersey Tunnels}}, major tunnels that cross under the {{wp|River Mersey}}, but then it misses the mark of being located between real life Motostoke and Hulbury.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Outskirts]]<br />
| {{wp|Runcorn Railway Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A railway bridge that crosses the {{wp|River Mersey}} between {{wp|Runcorn}} and {{wp|Widnes}}. It is parallel to the {{wp|Silver Jubilee Bridge}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke]]<br />
| {{wp|Birmingham}}<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The second-largest city in the United Kingdom. It is known for its vast canal network, which gives it the nickname the {{wp|Venice of the North}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Warwick Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A medieval castle with over a thousand years of history.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Energy Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower|Chamberlain Clock tower}} (Body) and {{wp|BT Tower (Birmingham)|BT Tower}} (summit)<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Both are the tallest buildings in Birmingham and constitute heritage of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|6|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cat and Fiddle Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic and dangerous road in the United Kingdom that passes over the Peak District between {{wp|Macclesfield}} and {{wp|Buxton}}. The route is named after a pub located at its summit. The desert theme may also be based on {{wp|Dungeness (headland)|Dungeness}}, which is known to be the only desert in the United Kingdom.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stow-on-Side]]<br />
| {{wp|Buxton}}<br />
| {{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A spa town that is described as "''The Gateway to the {{wp|Peak District National Park}}''". It is home to {{wp|Poole's Cavern}} and is also known for its spring water. Its name, as well as its potteries, may have been a reference to {{wp|Stoke-on-Trent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glimwood Tangle]]<br />
| {{wp|Sherwood Forest}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A well-known forest in the East Midlands that is said to be the home to the famous folklore character, {{wp|Robin Hood}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ballonlea]]<br />
| {{wp|Nottingham}} or {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}}<br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}} or {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Nottingham fits due to being surrounded by Sherwood Forest in the north, much like Ballonlea is surrounded by Glimwood Tangle. {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}} is a heavy aesthetical inspiration, due to Tudor architecture and being a birthplace of {{wp|William Shakespeare}}, who wrote many plays including the one about fairies — ''{{wp|A Midsummer Night's Dream}}''. Another possible inspiration is a more geographically correct {{wp|Lavenham}}, a village famous for its legends about witches and was used for filming ''{{wp|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1}}''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|7|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Severn Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Gloucestershire}}/{{wp|Monmouthshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}/{{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A railway tunnel that goes under the {{wp|Severn Estuary}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|8|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Known for The Ironbridge Gorge area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was formed by glacial overflow during last ice age. {{wp|Glastonbury Abbey}} could have inspired the ruins found on this route, but it doesn't match geographically in its relation to Bath (real-life Circhester).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Circhester]]<br />
| {{wp|Bath, Somerset|Bath}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Somerset}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A Roman spa city famous for its Georgian style buildings, geothermal hot springs, and the rows of houses such as the {{wp|Circus (Bath)|Circus}} and {{wp|Royal Crescent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|9|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cardigan Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Dyfed}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A large inlet in the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that makes up most of Wales' coastline.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spikemuth]]<br />
| {{wp|Llandudno}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A seaside resort known for its parade rows of houses and the {{wp|Great Orme}} headland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Route 9 Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|A55 road|Conwy Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| An underwater road tunnel that goes under the {{wp|River Conwy}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|10|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Snowdonia}} and {{wp|Chiltern Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}/{{wp|Hertfordshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A mountain range in Wales and National Park, with its highest mountain being {{wp|Mount Snowdon}}. Chiltren is a hill escarpment in the north of London.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon]]<br />
| {{wp|London}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest city and the capital of the United Kingdom. Home to {{wp|Big Ben}}, {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}, the {{wp|London Eye}}, and {{wp|Piccadilly Circus}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Rose of the Rondelands<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}/{{wp|Big Ben}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| While not a hotel, it is a popular tourist destination due to its neo-Gothic looking clock tower, which inspired the Rose of the Rondelands' own clock tower. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Wembley Stadium}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest and most important stadium in the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rose Tower]]/{{gal|Battle Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}}/{{wp|The Shard}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}} was built for the {{wp|2012 Olympic Games}} and is now a slide attraction. The Shard is the tallest building in the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Isle of Armor]]<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| An island in the middle of the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that is a {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}. It has its own culture, including myths and legends connected to fairies, and is world-famous for its {{wp|Manx Grand Prix}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenge Road]]<br />
| {{wp|Peel, Isle of Man|Peel}}<br />
| {{wp|Glenfaba}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A seaside town that is home to the replica of the {{wp|Odin's Raven}} {{wp|Gokstad ship|Longboat}} in the {{wp|House of Manannan}} Museum; and {{wp|Peel Castle}}, which is said to be haunted by a {{wp|Black Dog (ghost)|Black Dog}} called {{wp|Moddey Dhoo}}. Its location atop a mountain may also be a reference to {{wp|Snaefell}}, the highest mountain on the island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Waters|Challenge Beach]]<br />
| {{wp|Douglas, Isle of Man|Douglas}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| The capital of the Isle of Man, which is home to many railways such as the {{wp|Douglas Bay Horse Tram}}, the {{wp|Isle of Man Railway}}, and the {{wp|Snaefell Mountain Railway}}. It is the only ferry port on the island that connects to {{wp|Great Britain|the mainland}} and {{wp|Ireland}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Forest of Focus]]<br />
| {{wp|Fairy Bridge (Isle of Man)|Fairy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A famous parish boundary bridge where fairies are said to dwell. People would say "Hello Fairies" when they cross and often leave wishes and notes beside the tree for good luck.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf of Man}}<br />
| {{wp|Bride (parish)|Bride}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A small islet located off the south coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Sea]] and [[Insular Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf Sound}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A body of water with various islets, which separate the Calf of Man.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Loop Lagoon]]<br />
| {{wp|Ramsey Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Rushen (sheading)|Rushen}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A bay that was designated as a nature reserve.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Tundra]]<br />
| {{wp|Scottish Highlands}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A vast mountain range in the northern parts of Scotland, home to the famous {{wp|Loch Ness}} and {{wp|Ben Nevis}}, the highest mountain in the island of {{wp|Great Britain}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Freezington]]<br />
| {{wp|Ballater}}<br />
| {{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Ballater is a small town, famous for its connection with the royal family, as it has certified shops for the nobility, which supply the royal family when they are on vacation in the area. The town also has a train station. All this is related to the adoration of the inhabitants towards Calyrex.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Path to the Peak]]<br />
| {{wp|Ben Nevis}}<br />
| {{wp|Grampian Mountains}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The tallest mountain in Scotland and tallest of the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh Castle}}/{{wp|Balmoral Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh}}/{{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| An immense medieval castle that was home to kings in the past, which may be referred to by Calyrex being once worshiped in the Crown Shrine. The Balmoral castle is a private rest residence of the royal family in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Roaring-Sea Caves]] <br />
| {{wp|Fingal's Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Staffa}}, {{wp|Inner Hebrides}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A coastal cave famous for its basalt columns and the resonant acoustics inside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Old Cemetery]] and [[Giant's Bed]]<br />
| {{wp|Crosbie Castle and the Fullarton estate}}<br />
| {{wp|Troon}}, {{wp|South Ayrshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The ruins of an old royal chapel, famous for the old graveyard.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Ballimere Lake]] and [[Dyna Tree Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Loch Lomond}}<br />
| {{wp|Stirlingshire}}/{{wp|Dunbartonshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The largest Loch in Scotland. The name literally means ''Lake of the Elms'', which may be the inspiration for the Dynamax Tree resembling an elm.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Paldea===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Paldea-Iberian Peninsula.png|thumb|A comparison of Paldea to the Iberian Peninsula]]<br />
<br />
[[Paldea]] is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}}, and {{wp|Andorra}}, and its shared culture. It draws inspiration primarily from {{wp|Culture_of_Spain|Spain}}, as can be seen in its {{wp|Spanish cuisine|gastronomy}}, the {{wp|toponomy}} of most settlements, the designs and names of some new Pokémon, as well as the sporadic use of {{wp|Spanish language}} by the locals of Paldea, despite geographically encompassing the entire peninsula. Some references to Portugal and Andorra can also be found, mainly on the western and northern side of the region respectively.<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Administrative division<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cabo Poco]]<br />
| {{wp|Algeciras}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The player's house is based on the province of Cadiz, probably in Algeciras as is the southern tip of Iberia. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poco Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| In the Spanish version, this path is known as ''Sendero de Cahíz'', a reference to the city of {{wp|Cádiz}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Inlet Grotto]]<br />
| {{wp|Caves of Nerja}}/{{wp|La Caleta, Spain|La Caleta}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Málaga}}, {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A system of grottoes and caves in the south of Spain. In the Spanish version It is called ''Gruta Caleta'' in reference to La Caleta, a popular beach located also in the city of Cádiz.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Strait of Gibraltar}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| The strait of Gibraltar is the body of water directly south of Iberia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff" {{roundybl|5px}}" <br />
| [[Mesagoza]]<br />
| {{wp|Madrid}}/{{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}}/{{wp|Barcelona}}/{{wp|Zaragoza}}<br />
| {{wp|Community of Madrid}}/{{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}/{{wp|Catalonia}}/{{wp|Aragón}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It draws inspiration from the the old town of Zaragoza and Toledo. The bridges that lead to the city resemble the {{wp|Puente de Alcántara}} in Toledo. The central plaza is based on {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}} in Madrid. There are also influences from Barcelona, with the [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} being similar to the {{wp|Sagrada Família}} as well as parts of the city based on {{wp|Park Güell}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagrada Família}}<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}, {{wp|Catalonia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The largest unfinished Catholic church in the world. Construction began in 1882 and continues to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Artazon]]<br />
| {{wp|Murcia}}<br>{{wp|Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena}}<br />
| {{wp|Region of Murcia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Both cities are located in the Region of Murcia, a region that plays an important role in Spain's horticulture. Artazon has a hedge maze that resembles the hedge maze found in Tentegorra Park, located in Cartagena. Its Spanish name, Pueblo Altamía, may reference the {{wp|Cave of Altamira}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Levincia]]<br />
| {{wp|Valencia}}<br />
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A Mediterranean coastal city, famous for the City of Arts and Sciences, a complex of museums and institutions with a futuristic appearance. The skyscrapers in Levincia resemble the {{wp|Cuatro Torres}} found in Madrid.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[East Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Mallorca}}/{{wp|Menorca}}/{{wp|Ibiza}}/{{wp|Formentera}}<br />
| {{wp|Balearic Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The islands to the east likely represent the {{wp|Balearic Islands}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Zapapico]]<br />
| {{wp|Cuenca, Spain|Cuenca}}<br />
| {{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Zapapico being surrounded and built upon large plateaus is similar to Cuenca. Cuenca was also originally built as a defensive city during the medieval period, and the player obtains the armour necessary to evolve [[Charcadet]] in this town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Aneto}}<br />
| {{wp|Aragon}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Aneto is the tallest mountain in the {{wp|Pyrenees}} range. In the Spanish version, Glaseado is called Sierra Napada, which may reference the {{wp|Sierra Nevada (Spain)|Sierra Nevada}}, a long mountainous chain in the south of Spain. Both the Aneto and the Sierra Nevada have snow-covered peaks.<!--The town of Glaseado is a ski resort, the ski is one of the main attraction in Andorra.--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Montenevera]]<br />
| {{wp|Ezcaray}}<br />
| {{wp|La Rioja}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| La Rioja is famed for its many mountain ranges and valleys, which dot Montenevera and its surrounding area. Not only are the buildings in Montenevera a similar style to those found in Ezcaray, but Ezcaray’s largest tourist attraction is its ski resort.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Province (Area Three)]]<br />
| {{wp|Santander}}/{{wp|Gozón}}<br />
| {{wp|Cantabria}}/{{wp|Asturias}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It coincides geographically with the regions of Cantabria and Asturias. Cantabria also has a green lighthouse at Cabo Mayor which is the influence of the green tower in the north cape of Paldea.[https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/white-lighthouse-asturias-spain-beautiful-cantabrian-sea-behind-green-field-foreground-located-lastres-north-42709143.jpg]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Paldean Sea]]<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country}}/{{wp|Navarre}}/{{wp|Andorra}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The position of the eastern islands mirror the autonomous communities of the Basque Country and Navarre. The largest island is shaped similar to the microstate of Andorra.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Casseroya Lake]]<br />
| {{wp|es:Ribeira Sacra|Ribeira Sacra}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia (Spain)|Galicia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A wooded and mountainous area of Galicia, famous for being where several rivers are born.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Medali]]<br />
| {{wp|León, Spain|León}}/{{wp|Mérida,_Spain|Mérida}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of León}}, {{wp|Castile and León}}/{{wp|Province of Badajoz}}, {{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The streets of Medali and its white and yellow buildings could be lifted from León and Mérida. The roman theather in Medali is a clear reference to the famous one in Mérida.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cascarrafa]]<br />
| {{wp|Almendra Dam|Almendra Dam, Salamanca}}/{{wp|Porto Covo}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Salamanca}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The location and its towering walls seem to be a reference to the Almendra Dam in Salamanca. Its blue and white houses seem to be inspired by Portuguese coastal towns, [https://i.imgur.com/uRc3ljs.png such as Porto Covo]. The floor patterns are inspired by the [https://i.imgur.com/YI2qgxP.png traditional Portuguese pavement] style. The oasis theme might also be a reference to the {{wp|Alqueva Dam}}, which provides water to the drier southern Alentejo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Porto Marinada]]<br />
| [https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Nova_do_Prado Costa Nova]/{{wp|Nazaré,_Portugal|Nazaré}}<br />
| {{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The main inspiration is the coastal town of Costa Nova, as seen in its [https://i.imgur.com/tNpUjC1.png typical striped houses] and the [https://i.imgur.com/hl8pghX.png market's facade]. The layout of the town also matches [https://i.imgur.com/ZJA6obu.png Nazaré, with the lighthouse on a cliff] and a beach to the north. [https://i.imgur.com/IZLkJOK.png Ponta do Sol in Madeira Island] is also similar. The lighthouse might be inspired by the {{wp|Lighthouse of Praia da Barra}}. The market's interior resembles the [https://i.imgur.com/9j2EYFQ.png Mercado da Ribeira] in Lisbon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Islas Cíes}}/{{wp|Islas Ons}}/{{wp|Islas Sálvora}}/{{wp|Berlengas}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia}}/{{wp|Oeste_(intermunicipal_community)|Oeste}} Region<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| Archipelagos of small Atlantic islands, mostly uninhabited, off the coast of Galicia and {{wp|Peniche,_Portugal|Peniche}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Province (Area One)]]<br />
| {{wp|Arrábida_Natural_Park|Serra da Arrábida}}/{{wp|Serras_de_Aire_e_Candeeiros_Natural_Park|Serra d'Aire}}/{{wp|Consuegra}}<br />
| {{wp|Lisbon Region}}/{{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}/{{wp|Castille-La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}<br />
| This area appears to be a mix of [https://i.imgur.com/hxa8eTh.png Serra da Arrábida with its coastal mountains and low vegetation] and [https://i.imgur.com/hy8buPC.png Serra d'Aire with its traditional windmills next to modern wind farms.] The windmills are also likely inspired by the ones from La Mancha, popularized by {{wp|Don Quixote}}, [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinos_de_Consuegra such as in Consuegra.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alfornada]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres_(Vila_do_Bispo)|Sagres}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The city's theme is inspired by the Moorish influence in southern Iberia, as seen in its architecture. Its location matches the {{wp|Sagres Point}}. The decorative dishes are a reference to [https://i.imgur.com/BvcTpJr.png Artesanato A Mó], also in Sagres. [https://i.imgur.com/dvsOLJ3.png The chimneys are based on Algarvian chimneys]. The square panels with mosaics look like [https://i.imgur.com/pw8esz6.png the logo frames in Algarve Shopping]. The top of the tower looks like an {{wp|Armillary Sphere}}, possibly related to the {{wp|Sagres school}} or [https://i.imgur.com/JMN1t7x.png the one in Albufeira.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Six)]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres Point}}/{{wp|Praia da Marinha}}/{{wp|Roman Ruins of Milreu}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| This area's [https://i.imgur.com/wn5uwXI.png semi-arid plateau reflects that of the Sagres Point.] The path leading to Alfornada is inspired by the cliffs, arches and caves of the [https://i.imgur.com/s8BrYfW.png western Algarve coast.] The ruins match the [https://i.imgur.com/bg3qrw9.png Roman ruins of Milreu, near Faro.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Two)]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}/{{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| All of these regions are known for their olive groves and characteristic landscape, perfectly matching geographically with Paldea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cortondo]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A southern town that is famed for both its dry conditions and its olive oil production, which is reflected in its gym challenge. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Side regions==<br />
===Orre===<br />
[[File:Pokemon to real world Orre Arizona.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Orre to Phoenix, Arizona]]<br />
[[Orre]] is based on {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}, {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}},<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0311/soft/interv01.html</ref> and part of {{wp|Baja California}}, {{wp|Mexico}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | State<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Phenac City]]<br />
| {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Both cities were founded when a man brought water to the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pyrite Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Sonoyta|Sonoyta}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Likely inspired by former mining town, {{wp|Sonoyta|Sonoyta}}, commonly used to illegally cross the border, and local smuggling routes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[The Under]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Agate Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Yuma, Arizona|Yuma}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Yuma, the "Sunniest City on Earth," is built along a river, allowing for lush greenery, contrasting the arid desert at its borders. Additionally, the elders of Agate may be inspired by the reservations in Yuma, where the Native Americans, who founded the city, currently live.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gateon Port]]<br />
| {{wp|San Felipe, Baja California|San Felipe}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| Both port towns on the gulf coast, opposite respective capitols. San Felipe's Fondeport also includes a square dock, not unlike Gateon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Battle]]<br />
| {{wp|Kofa National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A mountainous region located just east of Phoenix. May also be based on {{wp|San Francisco volcanic field}}, given room for artistic liberty.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outskirt Stand]]<br />
| {{wp|Black Canyon City, Arizona}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. The home of two of the first inhabitants still stands, as a historical site, that bear a passing resemblance to the rubble behind the traincar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Citadark Isle]]<br />
| {{wp|Isla Ángel de la Guarda}}, and {{wp|Isla San Luis}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Isla San Luis seems to be the primary inspiration for the design of the island, including the large volcanic center. Isla Ángel de la Guarda is home to unique species' of snake and mouse, as well as a diverse range of other animal life, which may have inspired the amount of [[Shadow Pokémon]] encountered on the island.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Spin-off regions==<br />
===Fiore===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Fiore Okayama Hyōgo Shodo Island.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Fiore to Okayama and Hyōgo Prefectures, and Shōdo Island]]<br />
[[Fiore]] appears to be based on {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}} and {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}s, as well as {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}} in {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}, in {{wp|Japan}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ringtown]]<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
| Both have a nearby river on the west, forests on the opposite side, and are close to the coast. Unlike Kurashiki, however, Ringtown doesn't have a port and the river doesn't traverse the settlement.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Summerland]]<br />
| {{jwp|福田港 (香川県)|Fukuda Port}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima, Kagawa|Shōdoshima}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| In-game, a tourist references how the S.S. Fiore ferries to Summerland. Similarly, there is a ferry route connecting Fukuda to Himeji. A resort in Summerland is also referenced, and present in Fukuda.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fall City]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| A port city lying east from Kurashiki. Similarly to Fall City, it has water streams running through.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wintown]]<br />
| {{wp|Mimasaka}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fiore Temple]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| The best known of the Japanese castles<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olive Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, this island saw the first successful olive cultivation in Japan, hence its nickname Olive Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lyra Forest]]<br />
| Forest areas neighboring {{wp|Asakuchi}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sekra Range]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hyōno}}/{{wp|Hiruzen}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kisara Plain]]<br />
| {{wp|Yoshiokakawakita Park}}, possibly also other parks.<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Kalakka Desert (Unused)<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Sand Dunes}}<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Prefecture}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Vast desert dunes in the north of Kurashiki and Okayama that make up the only desert badland in Japan.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Almia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Almia Oshima.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Almia to Oshima and northern Honshu]]<br />
[[Almia]] appears to be based on {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}} and {{wp|Hiyama Subprefectures}} within the {{wp|Oshima Peninsula}} in {{wp|Hokkaido}} and the very northern part of {{wp|Honshu}} in Japan.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture (subprefecture)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chicole Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|松前町 (北海道)|松前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsumae, Hokkaido|Matsumae}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vientown]]<br />
| {{jwp|江差町}}<br />
| {{wp|Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama)|Esashi}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|檜山振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Hiyama Subprefecture|Hiyama}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vien Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Mount Hakodate attracts tourists for its view of Hakodate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pueltown]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Hakodate and Pueltown are both port cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭|五稜郭公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Goryōkaku|Goryōkaku Park}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The Goryōkaku Tower overlooks Goryōkaku Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Building]]<br>[[Altru Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭タワー}}<br />
| Goryōkaku Tower<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The observation tower, which overlooks Goryōkaku Park, was rebuilt from 2004 to 2006.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Boyleland]]<br />
| {{jwp|むつ市}}<br />
| {{wp|Mutsu, Aomori|Mutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Volcano Cave|Boyleland Volcano]]<br />
| {{jwp|恐山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Osore}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shiver Camp]]<br />
| {{jwp|ニセコ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Niseko, Hokkaido|Niseko}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|後志総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}})<br />
| Niseko is home to multiple ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haruba Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|青森市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori, Aomori|Aomori}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
| The Port of Aomori operates ferries to {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Capture Arena]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|渡島大島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Oshima (Hokkaido)|Ōshima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The uninhabited island is also a nature preserve.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Oblivia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Oblivia Oki Islands.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Oblivia to the Oki Islands]]<br />
[[Oblivia]] may be based on the {{wp|Oki Islands}} in {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dolce Island]]<br />
| Kamijima Island<br />
| 神島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Renbow Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Chiburijima}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫里島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cocona Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Chibu, Shimane|Chibu Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫村}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mitonga Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Nakanoshima (Shimane)|Nakanoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|中ノ島 (島根県)|中ノ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Faldera Island]]<br />
| Matsushima Island<br />
| 松島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sophian Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Dōgojima|Dōgojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|島後}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| It is the largest island of the Oki archipelago and the one that contains the capital of the islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aqua Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Okinoshima, Shimane|Okinoshima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|隠岐の島町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the largest and most populated cities of their islands. Both are port cities.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Sorbet]]<br />
| Mt. Daimanji<br />
| {{jwp|大満寺山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the tallest mountains in the islands.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tilikule Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Takeshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|竹島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
| <br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Lental===<br />
[[Lental]] may be based on the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}} in {{wp|Ecuador}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Florio Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Floreana Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Belusylva Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Isabela Island (Galápagos)|Isabela Island}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Ferrum===<br />
[[Ferrum]] may be based on {{wp|Iriomote Island}}, the largest of the {{wp|Yaeyama Islands}} in {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture}}, Japan. Alternatively, it may also be derived from {{wp|Sardinia}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Ferrum Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nuxis}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Techne City]]<br />
| {{wp|Cagliari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tellur Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Dolianova}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ferrum Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Pineta di Musei}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Selen Island]]<br />
| {{wp|San Pietro Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Neos City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teulada, Sardinia|Teulada}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haunted House]]<br />
| Villaggio Minerario Asproni<br />
| An old mining village outside the city of {{wp|Iglesias, Sardinia|Iglesias}}, now an open-air museum.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thalia Beach]]<br />
| Cavoli Island<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Landscape==<br />
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing notes}}<br />
While the above locations are meant to correspond to the different regions around the real-life world, great liberties were taken with the design of their landscapes. Some of the designers have admitted to drawing inspiration from real-world locations outside their stated real-world counterparts, especially with locations depicted in [[Pokémon movie]]s.<br />
<br />
===In the anime===<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
! [[File:Porta Vista.png|Porta Vista|200px]]<br />
| [[Porta Vista]]<br />
| {{wp|Acapulco}}<br />
| {{wp|Guerrero}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Neon Town.png|Neon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Neon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Las Vegas}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Hollywood.png|Hollywood|230px]]<br />
| [[Hollywood]]<br />
| {{wp|Hollywood}}, {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Pummelo Island.png|Pummelo Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Pummelo Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Oban}}<br />
| {{wp|Argyll and Bute}}, {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Both are resort towns in an island, the houses of Pummelo had the same English architecture of Oban. The [[Pummelo Stadium]] is modeled after the {{wp|McCaig's Tower}}, a folly colosseum in a hill of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Big Town.png|Big Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Big Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Boston}}<br />
| {{wp|Massachusetts}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Whitestone.png|Whitestone|230px]]<br />
| [[Whitestone]]<br />
| {{wp|Ostuni}}<br />
| {{wp|Apulia}}, {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| The white façade of Whitestone's buildings is reminiscent of the medieval town of Ostuni. Domed buildings in the background draw inspiration from Byzantine architecture, and flat-roofed structures mirror those of the city's real-world counterpart.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Sootopolis City anime.png|Sootopolis City|230px]]<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{wp|Santorini}}<br />
| {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Like its name suggests, Sootopolis City was created in the wake of a volcanic eruption (per {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}). Similarly, Santorini, Greece, was formed as a result of the {{wp|Minoan eruption}}, which left a large {{wp|caldera}} that filled with water and became the current bay in the center of the island of Santorini (Thera). Both cities boast landscapes dotted with vivid blue domed roofs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Solaceon Ruins anime.png|Solaceon Ruins|230px]]<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]]<br />
| {{wp|Ziggurat of Ur}}<br />
| {{wp|Dhi Qar Governorate}}, {{wp|Iraq}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Area 28.png|Area 28|230px]]<br />
| [[Area 28]]<br />
| {{wp|Area 51}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Odyssey Village.png|Odyssey Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Odyssey Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Kalos Canyon.png|Kalos Canyon|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Kalos Canyon]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Grand Canyon}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" |<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Fleurrh Showcase theater.png|Fleurrh City|230px]]<br />
| [[Fleurrh City]] showcase theater<br />
| {{wp|Metz}} and the Pompidou<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The modernist and undulating design of the theater could be based on that of the {{wp|Centre Pompidou-Metz}}, which also operates as a theater and show room.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Gloire City.png|Gloire City|230px]]<br />
| [[Gloire City]]<br />
| {{wp|Menthon-Saint-Bernard}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| A coastal city located on Lake Annecy, famous for its medieval {{wp|Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard|Château}} perched above on a 660-foot-tall rock.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Eclipse Castle.png|Eclipse Castle|230px]]<br />
| [[Eclipse Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hikone Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Mega Island.png|Mega Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Mega Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Bé}} and {{wp|Petit Bé}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The first island is located on the outskirts of Saint-Malo but not as far out to sea as in the anime, Petit Bé houses a fort from the year 1667, which may inspire the structures of the Mega Island.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===In the movies===<br />
<br />
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! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Movie<br />
! colspan="2" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 5<br />
| [[File:Alto Mare sunrise.png|Alto Mare|230px]]<br />
| [[Alto Mare]]<br />
| {{wp|Venice}}<br />
| {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| Venice's canals were likely an inspiration for the canals of Alto Mare.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 6<br />
| [[File:Forina.png|Forina|230px]]<br />
| [[Forina]]<br />
| {{wp|Wulingyuan}}<br />
| {{wp|Hunan}}, {{wp|China}}<br />
| Wulingyuan is famed for its {{wp|karst}} formation of quartzite sandstone pillars. Along with its ravines and gorges, the site also features a lush forest, several caves, natural bridges, and waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 7<br />
| [[File:LaRousse City from above.png|LaRousse City|230px]]<br />
| [[LaRousse City]]<br />
| {{wp|Vancouver}}<br />
| {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| Vancouver is the city with the best quality of life in Canada and like the movie, it is a very ecological city with many scientific facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 8<br />
| [[File:Cameran Palace.png|Cameran Palace|230px]]<br />
| [[Cameran Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Neuschwanstein Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Bavaria}}, {{wp|Germany}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 9<br />
| [[File:Samiya.png|Samiya|230px]]<br />
| [[Samiya]]<br />
| {{wp|Atlantis}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 10<br />
| [[File:Alamos Town closer view.png|Alamos Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Alamos Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}<br />
| {{wp|Catalonia}}, {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Space-Time Towers are based on the uncompleted church of {{wp|Sagrada Familia}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 11<br />
| [[File:Teni Village.png|Ten'i Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Ten'i Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Geiranger}}<br />
| {{wp|Sunnmøre}}, {{wp|Norway}}<br />
| A village that was nearly destroyed by a {{wp|glacier}}. It is based on a town in Norway, which is threatened by the possibility of the mountain Åkerneset eroding into the {{wp|fjord}}, causing a {{wp|Tsunami#Landslides|landslide-induced tsunami}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 12<br />
|[[File:Michina Town.png|Michina Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Michina Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Meteora}}<br />
| {{wp|Thessaly}}, {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Its landscape, which is filled with towering rock formations, resembles Meteora. Also, the architecture of the temples resembles that of ancient Greek temples.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 13<br />
| [[File:Crown City.png|Crown City|230px]]<br />
| [[Crown City]]<br />
| {{wp|Amsterdam}}<br />
| {{wp|The Netherlands}}<br />
| Its modern buildings are based on the many new buildings in parts of Amsterdam, and the [[Pokémon Baccer World Cup|Pokémon Baccer]] stadium is based on the {{wp|Amsterdam Arena|Arena}}, the city's local football stadium.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 14<br />
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|Eindoak Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Eindoak Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Gourdon, Alpes-Maritimes|Gourdon}}, {{wp|Tourrettes-sur-Loup}} and {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 15<br />
| [[File:Roshan City.png|Roshan City|230px]]<br />
| [[Roshan City]]<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku, Tokyo|Shinjuku}}, {{wp|Shinagawa, Tokyo|Shinagawa}}, and Tennouzu Isle<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| The Roshan tower is inspired by the {{wp|Tokyo Skytree}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 16<br />
| [[File:New Tork City.png|New Tork City|230px]]<br />
| [[New Tork City]]<br />
| {{wp|New York City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| A giant sprawling city with many skyscrapers, a large park in the middle of the city resembling {{wp|Central Park}}, and a similar name. New Tork City as seen from above also resembles New York City's shape.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Avignon Town.png|Avignon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Avignon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Avignon}} and {{wp|Quebec City}}<br />
| {{wp|France}} and {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in the south of France. The castle of Avignon Town, however, is based on the {{wp|Château Frontenac}}, a large hotel that overlooks {{wp|Quebec City}} much like Avignon Town's castle overlooks the town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Orsay City.png|Orsay City|230px]]<br />
| [[Orsay City]]<br />
| {{wp|Toronto}}<br />
| {{wp|Ontario}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in southern Ontario famous for its port and city skylines. Like Toronto, Orsay City has a large port as well. The large mall in the city is based on the Toronto Eaton Centre, a large mall in the center of city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Diamond Domain.png|Diamond Domain|230px]]<br />
| [[Diamond Domain]]<br />
| {{wp|Cave of the Crystals|Naica crystal cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
| Colossal cave of several white crystals of Selenite in {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, and many of them are the largest in the whole world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Allearth Forest.png|Allearth Forest|230px]]<br />
| [[Allearth Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Niagara Falls}}<br />
| {{wp|Canada}} and {{wp|United States}}<br />
| Like several elements of the movie based in Canada, the design of the waterfalls is quite similar to the Niagara Falls which are recognizable as vertical falls and two large walls of water.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 18<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Dahara City.png|Dahara City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Dahara City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Dubai}} and {{wp|Abu Dhabi}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|United Arab Emirates}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | Dubai is located within the {{wp|Arabian Desert}} and houses some of the world's tallest skyscrapers. The highest skyscraper is based on the {{wp|Burj Khalifa}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Azoth Kingdom.png|Azoth Kingdom|230px]]<br />
| [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br />
| {{wp|Carcassonne}}<br />
| {{wp|Occitanie}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| Occitanie is an ancient city famous for being the meeting point between the Mediterranean and the towns of the Massif Central (the inspiration for the Nebel Plateau). It is also recognizable by its enormous walls of the citadel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Nebel Plateau.png|Nebel Plateau|230px]]<br />
| [[Nebel Plateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Massif Central}} and {{wp|Chaîne des Puys}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
| This area is similar to the Auvergne volcanoes in the {{wp|Massif Central}}, which is a highland region containing large mountain ranges and vast plateaus full of greenery and rich biodiversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 21<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Fula City.png|Fula City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Fula City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|San Francisco}} and {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The eternal flame complex is reminiscent of the {{wp|Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum}}, while Fula City's carnival pier is similar to the {{wp|Santa Monica Pier}}, both located in the state of California.<br />
|}<br />
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==Real-world locations mentioned==<br />
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|thumb|260px|Mewtwo overlooking a "faraway city" at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']]<br />
[[File:AG145 noodles.png|thumb|200px|Chinese noodles]]<br />
* Prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], [[Lt. Surge]] was known as "The Lightning {{wp|United States|American}}!". In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Pokémon Journal entries state that he "is rumored to have been a pilot while home in America."<br />
* [[Game Freak]]'s offices are present in the [[Celadon Condominiums]], the equivalent location of their former real-world office in {{wp|Carrot Tower}}. Likewise, they have a building in [[Castelia City]], and are found on 22F, the same floor that their former offices were on in Carrot Tower.<br />
* In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{tc|Scientist}} Taylor in the [[Silph Co.]] building mentions an international branch of Silph Co. In English, he states that the {{wp|Tiksi}} branch of the company is "in {{wp|Russia}}n no-man's-land". In the Japanese version, he states that the Ponaya Tunguska (Japanese: ポナヤツングスカ) branch is located "deep in Russia". Ponaya Tunguska appears to be a shortened form of the transliterated name of {{wp|Podkamennaya Tunguska (rural locality)|Podkamennaya Tunguska}} in Japanese (ポドカメンナヤツングースカ).<br />
* {{p|Mew}} was originally discovered in the jungles of the {{wp|South America}}n country [[Guyana]]. This is mentioned in logs inside of Cinnabar Island's {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}.<br />
* In Gold, Silver, {{v2|Crystal}}, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, {{jo|Webster}}, the guard in the [[gate]] north of [[Goldenrod City]], will give the player a {{p|Spearow}} holding mail to deliver. The Spearow is nicknamed {{wp|Kenya}}, the name of a country in {{wp|Africa}}.<br />
* In the original Japanese version of FireRed and LeafGreen, Blaine refers to {{wp|Kyoto}}.<br />
* Upon defeating Fisherman Bronson in the [[Sinnoh]] {{si|Battle Tower}}, he will say, "Why the emperor of fishing? It's an ancient Chinese legend...".<br />
* A {{tc|Guitarist}} that can be battled in [[Generation IV]]'s {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} mentions that his guitar is actually a {{wp|Shamisen|Japanese instrument}}.<br />
* Among the exhibits of the Nacrene museum, there is an African mask, referring to a place in the real world, in addition to being different from other exhibitions, which are related to the history of the Pokémon.<br />
* {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Beartic}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, and {{p|Arctovish}}'s names are derived from a real-world location, the {{wp|Arctic}}.<br />
* {{p|Arcanine}}'s {{game|Yellow}}, {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold]] [[Pokédex]] entries state that it is mentioned in {{wp|China|Chinese}} legends.<br />
* {{p|Parasect}}'s Stadium and FireRed Pokédex entries mention that its spores are used in medicine in China.<br />
* {{p|Ponyta}}'s Stadium Pokédex entry mentions that it can clear the Eiffel Tower ({{wp|Tokyo Tower}} in the original Japanese version) in one leap, and its FireRed entry says that it can clear {{wp|Uluru|Ayers Rock}} in one leap.<br />
* {{p|Poliwrath}}'s Gold, [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, HeartGold, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]] and [[Pokémon X and Y|X]] Pokédex entries mention its ability to swim the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}. Also, the direction of a Poliwrath's spirals depends on its geographical location. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], it instead refers to "the ocean".<br />
* {{p|Xatu}}'s Silver, FireRed, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries mention that South Americans say that it can see both the future and past.<br />
* {{p|Delibird}}'s Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Pokédex entries explain that a Delibird helped a famous explorer reach the top of {{wp|Mt. Everest}}. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it instead refers to "world's highest mountain," which is what Mt. Everest is to Earth.<br />
* {{p|Regice}}'s Emerald Pokédex entry mentions {{wp|Antarctica|Antarctic}} ice.<br />
* [[Regional form#Galarian Form|Galarian]] {{p|Meowth}} are implied to have been raised by Vikings in ancient times, and share many similarities with them.<br />
* In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', {{an|Misty}} fantasizes about {{wp|Paris}} and the {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', James says that the [[Fuchsia Gym]] looks like a {{wp|Japan|Japanese}} restaurant.<br />
* In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', Melvin says he wanted to make it to {{wp|Las Vegas}}. In the Japanese version, he said that he wanted to make it to {{wp|Broadway}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', Meowth says, "Keep digging till you hit China!" to Jessie and James, who were digging for clam shells.<br />
* In the {{wp|William Shakespeare}}-inspired episode ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', Misty described the town as like being in "merry old {{wp|England}}".<br />
* In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Team Rocket are disguised as {{wp|Vikings}}. In the English dub, [[Brock]] says that he didn't know that Vikings still existed and {{Ash}} replies that they "mostly live in {{wp|Minnesota}}". This is a reference to the Minnesota Vikings, a football team in the area.<br />
:*In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish dub}} of the movie, Ash says that they come from {{wp|Norway}}, a reference to the Norse Vikings who lived from the 8th to the 11th century.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Denmark|Danish dub}} of the movie, Ash tells Brock that the Vikings are mostly on trips in {{wp|Sweden}}, again referring to the Norse Vikings, but may also refer to {{wp|Vikingarna (band)|Vikingarna}}, a Swedish {{wp|dansband}}.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish dub}} of the movie, Ash quips that Vikings still live in the {{wp|Sipoo}} archipelago, referring to the fact that Sipoo was at the time mostly inhabited by Swedish-speaking Finns (another reference to Norse Vikings).<br />
* At the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', Mewtwo is shown overlooking a "faraway city" that greatly resembles New York City. Buildings similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the {{wp|MetLife Building}} are visible in the distance.<br />
* In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', Misty makes a direct reference to the Earth, saying, "The Earth is so pretty." However, she may be referring to the landscape rather than the literal planet.<br />
* In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Normally, a cloudy globe can be seen, but this time the Pacific Ocean and {{wp|Australia}} are prominent. This also happens in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'' and the introduction to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.<br />
* In the English dub of ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Jessie]] talks about Antarctica, the place where their next assignment is located.<br />
* In ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', an ad in {{an|May}}'s food guidebook mentions "Chinese noodles".<br />
* A map of the Pokémon world seen in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'' centered on Unova features several landmasses resembling Europe and Scandinavia, with some of them either being rotated or flipped.<br />
* In the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} dub of ''[[BW28|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]'', while [[Ash's Oshawott]] was perfecting {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{an|Cilan}} states "{{tt|जाना था जापान पर पहुंच गए चाइना|We wanted to go to Japan, but ended up in China}}" (lit. ''Jānā thā Japan, par pahunch gaye China''), which refers to the real-world countries of {{wp|Japan}} and {{wp|China}}. The phrase itself can be interpreted roughly as "The aim and the result were different".<br />
* In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', the Eiffel Tower and the {{wp|Arc de Triomphe}} were seen on a movie poster.<br />
* In the Hindi dub of ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'' , {{MTR}} says "{{tt|हम सब जानते हैं कश्मीर से कन्याकुमारी तक|We know everything, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari}}" (lit. ''Ham sab jānte hain, Kashmīr se Kanyākumāri tak''). This is a common Indian saying, roughly translating to "Our knowledge is supreme", which refers to the Indian subcontinent's northernmost region, {{wp|Kashmir}}, and its southernmost city, {{wp|Kanyakumari}}.<br />
* Starting with [[M16|the sixteenth movie]], each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
* In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', a holographic globe can be seen inside Lysandre Labs. The globe features continents similar to the real Earth, implying that the planet's continents may probably look very similar to that of the real Earth, and that all of the known regions in the Pokémon world may actually in fact be smaller parts of a much larger landmass.<br />
* In the TCG [[Secret Mission (Gym Heroes 118)]] card, the map in the background shows German occupied Poland during World War II: Warsaw is located right above Raichu's right ear, Białystok and Brest-Litowsk behind Lt. Surge, and the Silesian Border between Andreashütte and Festenberg right below Raichu's binoculars. The rivers Weichsel, Narew and Bug are also depicted.<br />
* In the TCG [[Lucky Stadium (Neo Destiny 100)]] card, there is a promotional {{wp|New York City}} print with a {{p|Pichu}} and a {{p|Pikachu}} flying on a {{p|Charizard}} in New York City, with the {{wp|Empire State Building}} visible in the background.<br />
* In the planetarium special ''[[Celestial Debris]]'', a map of the Pokémon world can be seen on a computer monitor. The map texture looks very similar to the one used to represent the planet in later Pokémon films, with three landmasses resembling North America, Europe, and eastern Russia all appearing upside down.<br />
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==Real-world people and cultures mentioned==<br />
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} are explicitly named after martial artists {{wp|Bruce Lee}} and {{wp|Jackie Chan}}, respectively. In other languages where their names are different, those names are likewise derived from real people.<br />
* {{p|Snorlax}}'s design and Japanese name ''Kabigon'' are derived from [[Game Freak]] programmer [[Kōji Nishino]] and his nickname of "Kirby" (Japanese: カービィ ''Kābī''), which in turn is derived from {{wk|Kirby|the video game character of the same name}}.<ref name=GameInformer>Shea, Brian (October 24, 2019). "[https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series More Burning Questions For The Pokémon Series]." ''Game Informer''. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220523044442/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series archived])</ref> This is referenced in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, in which Nishino appears as a battleable NPC and his highest-leveled Pokémon is Snorlax.<br />
* The core series games have featured staff members of [[Game Freak]] that typically [[Diploma|reward]] the player for completing the [[National Pokédex]], or occasionally through alternative methods. [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled in the [[Generation V]], {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}} games; in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, he is fought in a Double Battle that also features director [[Kazumasa Iwao]].<br />
* In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Brock directly refers to the tale of {{wp|Noah}} who sent a {{wp|Columbidae|dove}} to find dry land after a {{wp|Flood myth|great flood}}, according to most Abrahamic religions.<br />
* The Japanese version of the song [[Team Rocket Forever]] includes the lines 「ムサシ!/コジロウ!/関門海峡/門司/下関」"''Musashi!/Kojirō!/Kanmon Straits.../Moji.../Shimonoseki...''", referencing the famous duel that {{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}} and {{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}} (the name basis for [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s Japanese names, Musashi and Kojirō) fought on an island in the {{wp|Kanmon Straits}}, which is located between {{wp|Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū|Moji}} and {{wp|Shimonoseki}}.<br />
* The Japanese holiday ''{{wp|Hinamatsuri}}'' (means Doll Festival, but sometimes referred to as Girls' Day) is featured in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (dubbed as the [[Princess Festival]]).<br />
* The Japanese holiday {{wp|Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} (''Kodomo no Hi'') is featured in ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' (dubbed as [[Kids Day]]).<br />
* [[Christmas]] is mentioned several times in the anime and manga. [[Santa Claus]] is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]] who first appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''. In the dub, Santa's home is called the [[North Pole]].<br />
* In ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'', James mentions the presence of {{wp|Pablo Picasso|Picasso}} and {{wp|Rembrandt}}'s paintings at his home.<br />
* In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', Meowth asks if they saw the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] in a {{wp|Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling}} movie.<br />
* In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', Jessie says that {{wp|Albert Einstein}} created the {{wp|Incandescent light bulb|light bulb}}. Max corrects her, saying that {{wp|Thomas Edison}} was the creator.<br />
* NPCs in the [[core series]] games are regularly named after real-world people.<br />
** In the [[Generation IV]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, one of the potential NPC opponents is {{tc|Guitarist}} Iggy, a reference to {{wp|Iggy Pop}}.<br />
** [[Johto Route 35]], [[Connecting Cave]], [[Hau'oli Cemetery]], and [[Viridian Forest]] (in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]) each contain a Trainer whose Japanese name is ''Ikue'' (in the latter two cases, this name was preserved in other languages as well) and who uses a Pikachu. [[Ikue Ohtani]] is the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]].<br />
** [[Alola Route 5]] contains a [[Double Battle]] against trainers named Isa and Nico, named in honor of the daughters of [[Eric Medalle]], a Pokémon creative director who was killed in an accident during the time [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] were in development.<ref>[https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/03/21/pokemon-eric-medalle-seattle-weather-falling-tree/82094134/ Falling tree kills Pokémon designer and Detroit native Eric Medalle - Detroit Free Press]</ref><br />
** In {{game|Sword and Shield|s}}, an [[Artist]] NPC named Kapoor can [[In-game trade|trade]] with the player, a reference to British artist Anish Kapoor.<br />
** In {{game|Crystal}}, several Trainers in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} are references to [[Staff of Pokémon Crystal|people involved in the creation of the game]].<ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/tower-references/ iimarck.us - Battle Tower In‐Jokes]</ref><br />
*** {{tc|Guitarist}} Masuda is a reference to [[Junichi Masuda]], Crystal's music director.<br />
*** {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Tajiri is a reference to Pokémon's creator, [[Satoshi Tajiri]], and his childhood fixation with bug catching.<br />
*** {{tc|Scientist}} Mori is a reference to Akito Mori, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
*** {{tc|Teacher}} Kawakami is a reference to Naoko Kawakami, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} mentions the {{wp|hula}} dance to a [[Kimono Girl]] while in the [[Ecruteak City#Kimono Dance Theater|Kimono Dance Theater]].<br />
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, six of the [[Seven Sages]] quote proverbs from several Chinese philosophers.<br />
** [[Zinzolin]] quotes a proverb from ''{{wp|Mencius (book)|Mencius}}'' and a line from ''{{wp|Tao Te Ching}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Gorm]] quotes a proverb from {{wp|Sun Tzu}}'s ''{{wp|The Art of War}}'' in Pinwheel Forest, and a line from both The {{wp|Analects}} and ''{{wp|Huainanzi}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Bronius]] quotes another line from ''Tao Te Ching'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Giallo]] quotes another line from ''Mencius'' at N's Castle.<br />
** In the Japanese version, [[Ryoku]] quotes a line from ''{{wp|Zhuangzi (book)|Zhuangzi}}'' at N's Castle. In both versions, he also quotes a proverb by {{wp|Song Dynasty}} philosopher Hu Yin at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Rood]] quotes another proverb from the Analects and made a reference to a Chinese idiom at N's Castle.<br />
* In {{4v|Black|White}}, the woman in [[Mistralton City]] who normally gives a [[Heart Scale]] in exchange for ten [[Sweet Heart]]s will trade a Heart Scale for only five Sweet Hearts on {{wp|Valentine's Day}} and {{wp|White Day}}.<br />
* {{p|Archeops}}'s name is possibly derived from ''Cheops'', the Greek name for Egyptian pharaoh {{wp|Khufu}}.<br />
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==Other references to the real world==<br />
* In all of the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} and some [[Spin-off Pokémon games|side series]] games, there is a [[Nintendo]] gaming console in the {{player}}'s [[Player's house|bedroom]]. This is a reference to the real-world gaming company that owns the [[Pokémon|franchise]].<br />
* An old man at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] says that the first manned flight to the moon was in 1969, same as in the real world.<br />
* {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] [[Pokédex]] entries mention both Pokémon being able to easily knock out an {{wp|Indian Elephant}}, an [[Animals in the Pokémon world|actual animal]]. However, in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], Raichu's entry instead mentions {{p|Copperajah}}.<br />
* The {{p|Arceus}} event that takes place in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} includes real life pictures in the game.<br />
* {{p|Porygon}}'s [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] Pokédex entries mentions it was created "20 years ago", referencing the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green.<br />
* In ''[[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]]'', a painting within the resort created by {{p|Beheeyem}} bears a striking resemblance to ''{{wp|Relativity (M. C. Escher)|Relativity}}'' by {{wp|M. C. Escher}}.<br />
* One of the hotels Ash and his group tried to stay at and ultimately failed to do so in the episode ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This!]]'' featured a painting of a tiger near grass, mirroring a similar painting found at {{wp|Azuchi Castle}}.<br />
* The nameless movie May describes in ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' is a reference to the movie ''{{wp|Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic}}''.<br />
* In {{an|Dawn}}'s flashback in ''[[DP161|Yes In Dee Dee, It's Dawn]]'', a teacher tells her students a tale about {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Turtwig}}, which is similar to "{{wp|The Tortoise and the Hare}}".<br />
* In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', Ash dreams about being in an alternate reality where no Pokémon exist and children attend regular school.<br />
* Multiple references to the geographical relations between the real world locations the in-game regions are based on have been made throughout the games; for example, a {{tc|Swimmer}} on [[Galar Route 9]] says people have {{wp|List of successful English Channel swimmers|successfully swum}} between [[Kalos]] and [[Galar]].<br />
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[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|250px|The map of Japan showing the four main Japanese Pokémon regions.]]<br />
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|250px|The map of Europe showing the three main European Pokémon regions.]]<br />
The designs of nine of the major Pokémon [[region]]s—[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]]/[[Hisui]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and they are sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions and the Hisui region are based on smaller regions in {{wp|Japan}}, Unova and Alola are based on parts of the {{wp|United States}}, Kalos is based on {{wp|France}}, Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}, and Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, consisting in the countries of {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}} and {{wp|Andorra}}. It is said the inspiration for [[Orre]] is {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}}.<br />
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==Core regions==<br />
===Kanto===<br />
The {{wp|Kantō region}} of Japan (関東地方, ''Kantō-chihō'', meaning "Region East to the Barrier", referring to the east of the Hakone checkpoint) is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the [[Pokémon world]], but is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of the game map corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chūbu region|Chūbu}} (中部地方, ''Chūbu-chihō'', meaning "Central region", also called 中部日本, ''Chūbu-nihon'', that means "Central Japan").<br />
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{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pallet Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|下田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimoda, Shizuoka|Shimoda City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Pallet Town is based on [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s hometown {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida City}} during his boyhood.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 1|Route 1]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Peninsula}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| A peninsula that connects Shimoda City to Mishima City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian City]]<br />
| {{jwp|三島市}} or {{jwp|箱根町}}<br />
| {{wp|Mishima, Shizuoka|Mishima City}} or {{wp|Hakone, Kanagawa|Hakone Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} or {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} or {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|奥秩父山塊}}<br />
| {{wp|Okuchichibu Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}、{{jwp|山梨県}}、{{jwp|長野県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}, {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, and {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]]<br />
| {{jwp|秩父市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichibu, Saitama|Chichibu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
| Viridian Forest being inside Route 2 is a reference to its real world counterpart's name Okuchichibu - meaning "interior of Chichibu".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pewter City]]<br />
| {{jwp|前橋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Maebashi, Gunma|Maebashi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Maebashi rests at the foot of Mount Akagi. It is the capital city of the Gunma Prefecture. The famous {{wp|Iwajuku}} archaeological site and the Iwajuku Museum are located in the city of {{wp|Midori, Gunma|Midori}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 3|Route 3]]<br />
| {{jwp|桐生市}} - {{jwp|足利市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiryū, Gunma|Kiryū City}} - {{wp|Ashikaga, Tochigi|Ashikaga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Moon]]<br />
| {{jwp|赤城山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Akagi}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Mt. Akagi features a crater lake near the summit<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 4|Route 4]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐野市}} - {{jwp|栃木市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sano, Tochigi|Sano City}} - {{wp|Tochigi (city)|Tochigi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean City]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇都宮市}}<br />
| {{wp|Utsunomiya|Utsunomiya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Utsunomiya City is the capital city of the Tochigi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|大谷資料館}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum - Subterranean Cave<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum used to be a quarry with a network of monumental underground chambers, and is located in Utsunomiya City. Could also be based on {{wp|Ashio Copper Mine}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 24|Routes 24]] & [[Kanto Route 25|25]]<br />
| {{jwp|日光国立公園}}, {{jwp|那須塩原市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nikkō National Park}} and {{wp|Nasushiobara|Nasushiobara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Cottage]]<br />
| {{jwp|北茨城市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki|Kitaibaraki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| It's known for Rokkakudō, a wooden retreat overlooking the sea along the Izura coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 9|Route 9]]<br />
| {{jwp|水戸線}}<br />
| {{wp|Mito Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}, {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Specifically, from Sakuragawa City to Ishioka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rock Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|筑波山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsukuba}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| A non-volcanic mountain renowned for its beautiful granite.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 6|Route 6]]<br />
| {{jwp|京葉線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keiyō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vermilion City]]<br />
| {{jwp|横浜市}}, {{jwp|横須賀市}}, {{jwp|千葉市}}<br />
| A hybrid of {{wp|Yokohama, Kanagawa|Yokohama City}}, {{wp|Yokosuka|Yokosuka City}} and {{wp|Chiba (city)|Chiba City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Geographically, it is based on Chiba City (capital city of the Chiba Prefecture). However, Yokohama (capital city of the Kanagawa Prefecture) is the largest and most luxurious seaport of the three. Yokosuka has a United States Navy base, a possible inspiration for Vermilion Gym and Lt. Surge as an "American" soldier.<br><br />
During the announcement for the 2023 [[Pokémon World Championships]], [[The Pokémon Company]] used a trailer with footage of Vermilion City taken from the [[Generation I]] games before announcing that the event would be held in Yokohama.<ref><br />
Play Pokémon (@playpokemon) on [https://twitter.com/playpokemon/status/1561383485323055109 Twitter]: Now announcing the destination for #PokemonWorlds 2023…</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|加曽利貝塚}}<br />
| {{wp|Kasori Shell Mound}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| The largest known shell mound found in Japan which can be viewed in a tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 11|Routes 11]], [[Kanto Route 13|13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]] & [[Kanto Route 15|15]]<br />
| {{jwp|外房線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sotobō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Route 11 is based on Midori-ku ward, Route 13 on Katsuura City, Route 14 on Kamogawa City (due to wind turbines), and Route 15 on Minamibōsō City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Power Plant]]<br />
| {{jwp|東海発電所}}<br />
| {{wp|Tōkai Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The first commercial nuclear power plant in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavender Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku, Ibaraki|Ushiku City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Geographically, it's more closer to be based on {{wp|Kashima, Ibaraki|Kashima City}}. However, Ushiku City contains Ushiku Jyoen - a large scale graveyard that allows people to bury passed away pets. It also contains a small animal park, where people can feed various animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久大仏}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku Daibutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The fifth tallest statue in the world, which is located near Ushiku Jyoen (a large scale graveyard). Could also be based on Kashima Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 8|Route 8]]<br />
| {{jwp|京成東成田線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keisei Higashi-Narita Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 12|Route 12]]<br />
| {{jwp|九十九里浜}}, {{jwp|銚子市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kujūkuri Beach}}, {{wp|Chōshi}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Chōshi City has one of the largest fish catches in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Underground Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京メトロ東西線}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Metro Tozai Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 7|Route 7]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿御苑}} or {{jwp|代々木公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Gyo-en}} or {{wp|Yoyogi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Gyo-en is the largest garden park in Shinjuku. Part of it and Yoyogi Park are in Shibuya, a ward located between Setagaya and Shinjuku wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celadon City]]<br />
| {{jwp|多摩ニュータウン}} or {{jwp|世田谷区}}<br />
| {{wp|Tama New Town}} or {{wp|Setagaya}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Tama New Town is the largest housing development in Japan, containing several retails and leisure complexes, indoor theme park (Sanrio Puroland) and hotels. Setagaya has the largest population of Tokyo's special wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 5|Route 5]]<br />
| {{jwp|さいたま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama (city)|Saitama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Saffron City]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|新宿区}} and {{jwp|千代田区}})<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Shinjuku}} and {{wp|Chiyoda, Tokyo|Chiyoda}} wards)<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku is a major commercial and administrative centre, housing the busiest railway station in the world. Chiyoda is an economical powerhouse of Tokyo, as well as all of Japan. Chiyoda is also the political center of Japan: the Imperial Palace, Prime Minister's Official Residence, the National Diet and the Supreme Court are located here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Magnet Train|Magnet Train station]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿駅}} or {{jwp|新大阪駅}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Station}} or {{wp|Tokyo Station}} and {{wp|Shin-Ōsaka Station}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Station is world's busiest train station. The {{wp|Tōkaidō Shinkansen}} bullet train line runs between Tokyo Station in Tokyo and Shin-Ōsaka Station in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fuchsia City]]<br />
| {{jwp|館山市}} or {{jwp|富津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Futtsu|Futtsu City}} or {{wp|Tateyama, Chiba|Tateyama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Futtsu City is located closer to the Quasi-National Park, while Tateyama City contains lots of historic buildings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}} ({{jwp|マザー牧場}})<br />
| {{wp|Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park}} (specifically Mother Farm)<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Mother Farm is an animal theme park located in the {{wp|Futtsu}} part of Quasi-National Park. Established in 1962, it's famous for its sheep shows and guests can interreact with various domesticated animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 16|Route 16]]<br />
| {{jwp|鎌倉市}} - {{jwp|平塚市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamakura|Kamakura City}} - {{wp|Hiratsuka|Hiratsuka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京湾アクアライン}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}、{{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}} and {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| It connects {{wp|Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki City}} and {{wp|Kisarazu, Chiba|Kisarazu City}} over Tokyo Bay. It was under construction when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were released.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafoam Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|江の島}}<br />
| {{wp|Enoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| A small offshore island. Home to the Iwaya Caves.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 19|Water Routes 19]], [[Kanto Route 20|20]], & [[Kanto Route 21|21]]<br />
| {{jwp|相模湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagami Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| Many small islands are scattered around this bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cinnabar Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Oshima|Izu-Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Oshima is famous for {{wp|Mount Mihara}}, an active volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 22|Route 22]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|静岡県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Indigo Plateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}, {{jwp|安中市}} or {{jwp|秩父多摩甲斐国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Northwestern Saitama}}, {{wp|Annaka, Gunma|Annaka City}} or {{wp|Chichibu Tama Kai National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Due to the confusing nature of the Kanto's map between Gen 1/3 and Gen 2/4, it's hard to pint-point the exact location. It's also possible the national park is the basis for [[Kanto Route 23|Route 23]] and [[Victory Road (Kanto)|Victory Road]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 28|Route 28]]<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| Mt. Fuji is located here. Could possibly also based on Fujinomiya City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 26|Route 26]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士市}} - {{jwp|静岡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji, Shizuoka|Fuji City}} - {{wp|Shizuoka (city)|Shizuoka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 27|Route 27]]<br />
| {{jwp|駿河湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Suruga Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Both {{wp|Shiraito Falls}} and {{wp|Otodome Falls}}, the real world [[Tohjo Falls]], are located close to the bay. Two waterfalls separated by a mere 600 feet, located southwest of {{wp|Mount Fuji}}.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Sevii Islands====<br />
The [[Sevii Islands]] are based on two archipelagos off the coast of Tokyo: the {{wp|Izu Islands}} ({{jwp|伊豆諸島}}, ''Izu-shoto'', meaning "Izu Archipelago") and the {{wp|Bonin Islands}} ({{jwp|小笠原諸島}}, ''Ogasawara-shoto'', meaning "Ogasawara Archipelago"), both archipelagos are administered by the Tokyo Metropolis (under Japanese law, the prefecture of Tokyo is designated as a to (都), translated as metropolis)<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[One Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}、{{jwp|神津島}}、{{jwp|式根島}}、{{jwp|利島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}, {{wp|Kozushima|Kōzushima}}, {{wp|Shikinejima}} and {{wp|Toshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|大島支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture (Tokyo)|Oshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kindle Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Treasure Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|神津島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kozushima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Ember]]<br />
| {{jwp|利島}}宮塚山<br />
| Mt. Miyatsuka, {{wp|Toshima Island}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Two Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|三宅島}}、{{jwp|御蔵島}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyakejima}} and {{wp|Mikurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三宅支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyake Subprefecture|Miyake}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈島}}、{{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōjima}} and {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Isle Port]]<br />
| 底土港<br />
| Sokodo Port<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Four Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icefall Cave]]<br />
| 丸山, {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| Maruyama, {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Five Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|聟島列島}}<br />
| Mukojima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| All are uninhabited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Water Labyrinth]]<br />
| {{jwp|西之島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nishinoshima (Ogasawara)|Nishinoshima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Gorgeous]]<br />
| 中ノ島<br />
| Nakanoshima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Cave]]<br />
| 笹魚島<br />
| Sasauojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|媒島}}<br />
| Nakoudojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Six Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島列島}}<br />
| Chichijima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the north of Chichijima include Anijima ({{jwp|兄島}}) and Otōtojima ({{jwp|弟島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dotted Hole]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Green Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|兄島}}<br />
| Anijima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outcast Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟島}}<br />
| Otōtojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seven Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hahajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tanoby Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島列島}}<br />
| Hahajima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the south of Hahajima include Anejima ({{jwp|姉島}}) and Imōtojima ({{jwp|妹島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Navel Rock]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳥島}}<br />
| {{wp|Torishima (Izu Islands)|Torishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
| Known as the habitat of albatross.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Birth Island]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|南鳥島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Minami Torishima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The easternmost island belonging to Japan. It's also triangular in shape.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Johto===<br />
In Japan, the Kantō region is often contrasted with the {{wp|Kansai region}} (関西地方, ''Kansai-chihō'', meaning "Region West to the Tollgate", referring to the regions west to the Osaka Tollgate), also known as {{wp|Kinki region}} (近畿地方, ''Kinki-chihō'', meaning "Region Near the Capital", referring to the cities of Nara and Kyoto, Japan former capital cities), which like [[Johto]] is to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the Kansai region and the western {{wp|Chūbu region}} combined, as well as a small part of eastern {{wp|Shikoku region}} (四国地方 ''Shikoku-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Four Provinces", referring to the four historical provinces that made up the island).<br />
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! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Silver]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} and {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} and {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| The encounter with [[Red (game)|Red]] at Mt. Silver may be a reference to {{wp|Kuninotokotachi}}. Waiting atop Mt. Silver as the series’ highest-level {{pkmn|Trainer}} opponent, Red was the player character with humble beginnings from the first Pokémon games; Kuninotokotachi is said to be the first Japanese deity, born of something resembling a reed following the creation of heaven and earth, who resides atop Mt. Fuji.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Bark Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜松市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamamatsu, Shizuoka|Hamamatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Could also be based on {{wp|Shizuoka, Shizuoka|Shizuoka City}} (capital city of the Shizuoka Prefecture), due to wind turbines added to New Bark Town in HGSS. At the same time construction was completed on a small wind-farm in Shizuoka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 29|Route 29]]<br />
| {{jwp|岡崎平野}}<br />
| Okazaki Plain<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cherrygrove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|半田市}} and {{jwp|南知多町}}<br />
| {{wp|Handa, Aichi|Handa City}} and {{wp|Minamichita|Minamichita Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
| Both residences are located in Chita Peninsula, which is famous for flower cultivation. Could possibly be based on {{wp|Nagoya|Nagoya City}}, the capital city of the Aichi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 31|Route 31]]<br />
| {{jwp|濃尾平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Nōbi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Violet City]]<br />
| {{jwp|奈良市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara, Nara|Nara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| Home to many historic buildings and monuments, Nara is where Japan was founded as a state. It was the capital of Japan from 710 CE to 794 CE as the seat of the Emperor before the capital was moved to Kyoto. Currently is the capital city of the Nara Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sprout Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|興福寺}} or {{jwp|法隆寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōfuku-ji}} or {{wp|Hōryū-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| A five-story pagoda, Kōfuku-ji is the second-largest pagoda in Japan, located on northeast of Nara City. Hōryū-ji is the oldest wooden building in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Alph]]<br />
| {{jwp|明日香村}}<br />
| {{wp|Asuka, Nara|Asuka Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| There are many archaeological sites in Nara such as Ishibutai Kofun ({{jwp|石舞台古墳}}) and {{wp|Takamatsuzuka Tomb}} ({{jwp|高松塚古墳}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 32|Route 32]]<br />
| {{jwp|松阪市}}, {{jwp|伊勢志摩}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsusaka|Matsusaka City}} and {{wp|Ise-Shima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| Ise-Shima is famous for fresh seafood and pearl cultivation.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Union Cave]]<br />
| 青の洞窟（がまの口）<br />
| Blue Grotto (Gama-no-kuchi)<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| The Blue Grotto of Kumano is a small sea cave in Tategasaki, the largest columnar rock formation in Nigishima Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 33|Route 33]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野市}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano, Mie|Kumano City}} and {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}, {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azalea Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|みなべ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Minabe, Wakayama|Minabe Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| Minabe is famous for its high-quality Japanese apricots, known as {{wp|ubame}}, and high-quality charcoal, known as {{wp|Binchōtan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slowpoke Well]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野本宮大社}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Hongū Taisha}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| A Shinto Shrine that was originally located on a sandbank by Kumano River. It was relocated to the mountain after being partially destroyed in the flood. The sandbank now contains the largest torii shrine gate in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ilex Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野古道}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Kodō}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| The Kumano Kodō is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes spread across the old-growth forest that connects various sacred shrines that have been sites for centuries of ascetic worship of natural phenomenon and natural wonders.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 34|Route 34]]<br />
| {{jwp|有田市}} - {{jwp|和歌山市}}<br />
| {{wp|Arida, Wakayama|Arida City}} - {{wp|Wakayama (city)|Wakayama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod City]]<br />
| {{jwp|大阪市}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka|Ōsaka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Ōsaka is the largest and most populous city in the Kansai region, serving as a major hub and financial center in the country. It is also the capital city of the Urban Prefecture of Osaka. Osaka Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Kyoto Prefecture. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|通天閣}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsūtenkaku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Tsūtenkaku is one of the most popular landmarks in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|梅田}}, {{jwp|心斎橋}}, and {{jwp|難波}} {{jwp|地下街}}<br />
| {{wp|Umeda}}, {{wp|Shinsaibashi}}, and {{wp|Namba}} Underground Shopping Malls<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Osaka’s districts of Umeda, Shinsaibashi, and Namba are famous for their large network of underground shopping malls and tunnels known as ''chikagai''. Examples include DIAMOR Osaka Umeda (42,977 m²), CRYSTA NAGAHORI Minamisenba Shinsaibashi (81,765 m²), and Namba Walk (37,881 m²), respectively, which have approximately 100 retail stores each.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 35|Route 35]]<br />
| {{jwp|服部緑地}}<br />
| {{wp|Hattori Ryokuchi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
|A green space in Northern Osaka. Located close to the Expo Commemoration Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[National Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|明治の森箕面国定公園}} or {{jwp|万博記念公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Meiji no Mori Minoo Quasi-National Park}} or {{wp|Expo Commemoration Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| In the Expo Park, there is a famous monument called the {{wp|Tower of the Sun}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéathlon Dome]]<br />
| {{jwp|京セラドーム大阪}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome Osaka}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| A baseball stadium located in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 36|Route 36]]<br />
| {{jwp|木津川市}} or {{jwp|京田辺市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kizugawa, Kyoto|Kizugawa City}} or {{wp|Kyōtanabe, Kyoto|Kyōtanabe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 37|Route 37]]<br />
| {{jwp|枚方市}} or {{jwp|伏見区}}<br />
| {{wp|Hirakata|Hirakata City}} - {{wp|Fushimi-ku, Kyoto|Fushimi-ku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}} - {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}} - {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ecruteak City]]<br />
| {{jwp|京都市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto|Kyōto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Having served as the seat of the imperial court for eleven centuries, Kyōto is considered to be the cultural capital of Japan. It is the capital city of the prefecture of the same name. The towers that inspired the [[Burned Tower]] and the [[Bell Tower]] are both located in Kyōto. Kyoto Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Osaka Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Burned Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|西寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Sai-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| The temple was burnt down in 1233 and to this day hasn't been rebuilt.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bell Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|金閣}} and {{jwp|東寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} and {{wp|Tō-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Kinkaku-ji was set on fire by a monk in 1950 ({{jwp|金閣寺放火事件}}). The wall is covered with gold leaf. Atop the Kinkaku temple sits a golden statue of a rooster or phoenix ({{p|Ho-Oh}}). Tō-ji was build alongside Sai-ji and, unlike the later temple, it still stands to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olivine City]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe, Hyogo|Kōbe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Kōbe is the major port city in the Kansai region. The city is also well known for ''wagyū'', or {{wp|Kobe beef}}. Is the capital city of the Hyogo Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 38|Route 38]] & [[Johto Route 39|39]]<br />
| {{jwp|六甲山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Rokkō}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|Home to Rokkosan Pasture - a public pasture farm.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glitter Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸ポートタワー}} & {{jwp|和田岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe Port Tower}} & Cape Wada<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 40|Water Route 40]]<br />
| {{jwp|明石海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Akashi Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whirl Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|淡路島}}<br />
| {{wp|Awaji Island|Awajishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| The {{wp|Naruto Strait}} between Awajishima and Shikoku is famous for the {{wp|Naruto whirlpools}}. Soul Silver describes {{p|Lugia}} splitting one island into the Whirl Islands to end a war; Awajishima was the epicenter of the {{wp|Great Hanshin earthquake}}, with a portion of the island's damaged fault zone preserved to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 41|Water Route 41]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cianwood City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門市}} or {{jwp|鳴門市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto, Tokushima|Naruto City}} or {{wp|Tokushima (city)|Tokushima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Naruto is where {{wp|Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co.}} began. Tokushima is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 42|Route 42]]<br />
| {{jwp|大津市}} - {{jwp|草津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōtsu|Ōtsu City}} - {{wp|Kusatsu, Shiga|Kusata City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Mortar]]<br />
| {{jwp|比叡山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hiei}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| “Marathon Monks” would undergo exhaustive exercises on Mount Hiei. [[Kiyo]] trains in isolation deep within Mt. Mortar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 44|Route 44]]<br />
| {{jwp|彦根市}} - {{jwp|東近江市}} & {{jwp|鈴鹿山脈}}<br />
| {{wp|Hikone, Shiga|Hikone City}} - {{wp|Higashiōmi|Higashiōmi City}} & {{wp|Suzuka Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahogany Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甲賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōka, Shiga|Kōka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Kōka is where the famous Kōga ninja were born and educated ({{wp|Kōga-ryū}}, {{jwp|甲賀流}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 43|Route 43]]<br />
| {{jwp|近江八幡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōmihachiman|Ōmihachiman City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of Rage]]<br />
| {{jwp|琵琶湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Biwa}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ice Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊吹山}} and {{jwp|両白山地}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibuki Mountains}} and {{wp|Ryōhaku Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} is an easy-to-climb mountain that is famous for receiving the world's heaviest recorded snowfall. The interiors could be based on {{wp|Narusawa Ice Cave|Narusawa Ice Cave}}, but geographically it's too far away from both mountains.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blackthorn City]]<br />
| {{jwp|白川郷}}, {{jwp|岐阜市}}<br />
| Hybrid of Shirakawa-go and {{wp|Gifu|Gifu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Shiragawa-go is a world heritage site in Shiragawa Village (near {{wp|Takayama, Gifu|Takayama City}}), which is located near Shō River. Geographically it is placed closer to Gifu City, near Nagara River.<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragon's Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|金華山}}<br />
| Hybrid of {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} and {{wp|Mount Kinka (Gifu)|Mount Kinka}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be two different mountains merged together. Mount Kinka is a symbol of Gifu City, known for {{wp|Gifu Castle}}. Could also be based on Shōhō-ji and its {{wp|Gifu Great Buddha}} Statue, located near said mountain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 45|Route 45]]<br />
| {{jwp|天竜川}}, near {{jwp|水窪ダム (静岡県)|水窪ダム}}<br />
| {{wp|Tenryū River}}, near {{wp|Misakubo Dam}}<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}} and {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}} and {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dark Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|美濃三河高原}}<br />
| Mino Mikawa Plateau<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cliff Edge Gate]]<br />
| {{jwp|那賀町}}<br />
| {{wp|Naka, Tokushima|Naka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 47|Routes 47]] & [[Johto Route 48|48]]<br />
| {{jwp|三好市}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyoshi, Tokushima|Miyoshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Oboke Gorge and Yoshino River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Embedded Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|剣山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)|Mount Tsurugi}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| An important site of Shugendō worship, a sect of mixture of Shintoism and Buddhism. On the top of the mountain, there is a small shrine called ‘Tsurugi Jinja’. There is also a theory that Yamatai, an ancient country that is argued to have settled in Kyūshū, was also located there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|丸亀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Marugame, Kagawa|Marugame City}}<br />
| {{jwp|香川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}<br />
| NEW REOMA WORLD amusement park is based here, which contains an animal park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frontier Access]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji|Himeji City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路セントラルパーク}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Central Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Himeji Castle is located exactly on the Battle Castle position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinjoh Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|立山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tate}}<br />
| {{jwp|富山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}<br />
| One of the Three Holy Mountains of Japan. Due to the heavy snowfalls, this mountain is famous for Yuki-no-Otani (Snow Walls), which can reach up to 20m. Inferred from the location of the callout display on the map. (Assuming that [[Ice Path]] is the {{wp|Hida Mountains}} and [[Blackthorn City]] is {{wp|Takayama City}}, Gifu Prefecture).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Hoenn===<br />
[[Hoenn]] is based on the southernmost parts of Japan—{{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū region}} (九州地方, ''Kyūshū-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Nine Provinces", referring to the nine historical provinces that made up the island, currently the region is divided in seven prefectures) and surrounding islands (including the {{wp|Okinawa island}}), with its main island flipped counter-clockwise ninety degrees with the smaller islands pushed close together and circulating around its southern side.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Littleroot Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里市}} or {{jwp|佐世保市}}<br />
| {{wp|Imari, Saga|Imari City}} or {{wp|Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 101|Route 101]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐世保線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasebo Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Sasebo City to Saga City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oldale Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga, Saga|Saga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 102|Route 102]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津線}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Saga City to Karatsu City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 103|Route 103]]<br />
| {{jwp|雲仙市}}, near {{jwp|有明海}}<br />
| {{wp|Unzen, Nagasaki|Unzen City}}, near {{wp|Ariake Sea}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Trackless Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|吉野ヶ里遺跡}}<br />
| {{wp|Yoshinogari site}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg City]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu, Saga|Karatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 104|Route 104]]<br />
| {{jwp|東松浦半島}}<br />
| Higashimatsūra Peninsula<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg Woods]]<br />
| 古窯の森公園<br />
| Koyohinomori Park<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rustboro City]]<br />
| {{jwp|福岡市}} and {{jwp|北九州市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka|Fukuoka City}} and {{wp|Kitakyushu, Fukuoka|Kitakyushu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
| Fukuoka is the sixth largest city in Japan and is famous for Kyushu University, a former Imperial University. Is also the capital city of the prefecture of same name. Kitakyushu's main industry is steelmaking. It is also home to {{wp|Zenrin}}, a company specializing in [[PokéNav|navigation software]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 116|Route 116]]<br />
| {{jwp|太宰府市}} - {{jwp|久留米市}}<br />
| {{wp|Dazaifu, Fukuoka|Dazaifu City}} - {{wp|Kurume|Kurume City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rusturf Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|耳納山地}} - {{jwp|筑肥山地}}<br />
| Minō Mountains - Chikuhi Mountains<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 105|Water Routes 105]] & [[Hoenn Route 106|106]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里湾}} - {{jwp|五島列島}}<br />
| Imari Bay - {{wp|Gotō Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 107|Water Routes 107]], [[Hoenn Route 108|108]] & [[Hoenn Route 109|109]]<br />
| {{jwp|五島灘}}<br />
| Gotō Nada<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dewford Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|対馬島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsushima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Island Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|壱岐古墳群}}<br />
| Iki Kofungun<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|A group of tumuli and historical site of Iki Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abandoned Ship]] / [[Sea Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|端島 (長崎県)}}<br />
| {{wp|Hashima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Hashima Island is known for being walled and for being used for the extraction of coal for cars.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slateport City]]<br />
| {{jwp|長崎市|長崎市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki, Nagasaki|Nagasaki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| The main industry is shipbuilding. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 110|Route 110]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本フェリー}} route & {{jwp|島原鉄道線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Ferry route & {{wp|Shimabara Railway Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mauville City]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto, Kumamoto|Kumamoto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|The city is undergoing a large-scale redevelopment. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本港}}<br />
| Port of Kumamoto<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fabled Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|天草諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Amakusa|Amakusa Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 117|Route 117]]<br />
| {{jwp|合志市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōshi, Kumamoto|Kōshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdanturf Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|菊池市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kikuchi, Kumamoto|Kikuchi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 111|Route 111 & Desert]]<br />
| {{jwp|豊後大野市}} - {{jwp|南阿蘇村}} + 南阿蘇村外牧<br />
| {{wp|Bungo-Ōno|Bungo-Ōno City}} - {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}} + Hokamaki<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|長目塚古墳}}<br />
| Nagamezuka Tomb<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| One of the Nakadori burial mounds, an important historical site to Kumamoto Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Tower]]<br />
| 阿蘇大御神御足跡石<br />
| Aso Omikami Footprint Stone<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| A large holy stone that is believed to be prayed by Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto, the guardian deity of the Aso Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gnarled Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|九重山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Kujū}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 112|Route 112]]<br />
| 南阿蘇村河陽<br />
| Kawayo, {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jagged Pass]] & [[Fiery Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県道111号阿蘇吉田線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Prefectural Road 111 Aso Yoshida Line<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|A mountaineering road that leads to Aso City and Minamiaso Village.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Chimney]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Aso}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavaridge Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇町}} and {{jwp|竹田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aso, Kumamoto|Aso Town}} and {{wp|Taketa, Ōita|Taketa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}} and {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}} and {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Aso and Taketa are home to Aso and Nagayu {{wp|onsen}}, or hot springs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Meteor Falls]]<br />
| {{jwp|羽門の滝}} or {{jwp|竜門の滝 (大分県)}}<br />
| Udo Falls or Ryumon Falls<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 114|Route 114]]<br />
| {{jwp|別府市}}<br />
| {{wp|Beppu|Beppu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|The rocky area near [[Meteor Falls]] is probably based on {{wp|Mount Yufu}}, while the waterside near [[Fallarbor Town]] is based on {{wp|Beppu Onsen}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fallarbor Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|大分市}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita, Oita|Ōita City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 119|Route 119]]<br />
| {{jwp|高千穂峡}}<br />
| Takachiho Gorge<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fortree City]]<br />
| {{jwp|日向市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyūga, Miyazaki|Hyūga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| Hyūga is famous for Nippō Kaigan Quasi-National Park, which contains Cape Hyūga and Myokokuji Garden. Could also be based on {{wp|Kobayashi, Miyazaki|Kobayashi City}}, which literally means ''Small forest'', and its appearance can be based on Sukimuland, an area with various bridges that overlook lush green landscapes and waterfalls. Kobayashi is famous for mountains, flower fields and parks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎市フェニックス自然動物園}}<br />
| Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scorched Slab]]<br />
| {{jwp|天岩戸神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Amanoiwato Shrine}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| In {{wp|Japanese mythology}}, Amano-Iwato is where {{wp|Amaterasu}} hid from her brother {{wp|Susanoo}}, who had gone on a rampage.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Tomb]]<br />
| {{jwp|高屋山上陵}}<br />
| Takaya Yamagami Mausoleum<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The tomb of the mythical Hoori-no-Mikoto, one of the ancestors of the Emperors of Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 120|Route 120]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 121|Route 121]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島市}} - {{jwp|垂水市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima, Kagoshima|Kirishima City}} - {{wp|Tarumizu, Kagoshima|Tarumizu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 122|Water Route 122]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Pyre]]<br />
| {{jwp|桜島}}<br />
| {{wp|Sakurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lilycove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿屋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanoya, Kagoshima|Kanoya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 118|Route 118]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇土市}} - {{jwp|八代市}}<br />
| {{wp|Uto, Kumamoto|Uto City}} - {{wp|Yatsushiro|Yatsushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 123|Route 123]]<br />
| {{jwp|出水市}} - {{jwp|南さつま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Izumi, Kagoshima|Izumi City}} - {{wp|Minamisatsuma|Minamisatsuma City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shoal Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬毛島}}<br />
| {{wp|Mageshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 124|Water Routes 124]] & [[Hoenn Route 125|125]] + [[Nameless Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|吐噶喇列島}} - {{jwp|奄美大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokara Islands}} - {{wp|Amami Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands are very similar to the reefs and smaller islands scattered around Mossdeep City. Kikaijima is possibly an inspiration for the villain team's hideout.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep City]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima|Tanegashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|Only covers Nakatane and Minamitane towns, as the Nishinoomote City part is missing in Mossdeep City geography.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep Space Center]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島宇宙センター}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima Space Center}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{jwp|屋久島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yakushima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Its caldera appearance was possibly inspired by Kikai Cladera, a massive yet submerged caldera north of Yakushima, while the architecture of Sootopolis City is based on {{wp|Santorini}}, {{wp|Greece}}. In ORAS, a large tree was added, similar to Jōmon Sugi found on Yakushima.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sky Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|口永良部島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuchinoerabu-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 127|Water Routes 127]] & [[Hoenn Route 128|128]] + [[Seafloor Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊平屋島}}, {{jwp|具志川島}}, {{jwp|伊江島}}, {{jwp|伊是名島}} & {{jwp|慶良間諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Iheya Island}}, Gushikawa Island, {{wp|Iejima}}, {{wp|Izena Island}} & {{wp|Kerama Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands found on these routes are similar in shape to their real world counterparts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Victory Road (Hoenn)|Victory Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|山原}}<br />
| {{wp|Yanbaru}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The most natural region of Okinawa Island, with lot's of flowering plants growing in its hinterland, such as tiger's claw and red spider lily.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ever Grande City]]<br />
| {{jwp|那覇市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naha|Naha City}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Could possibly be based on Amami Oshima due to being more geographically closer to Kyushu, or Nago City in Okinawa due to the waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hoenn Pokémon League<br />
| {{jwp|首里城}}<br />
| {{wp|Shuri Castle}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| The appearance of the Pokémon League building in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} resembles {{wp|Shuri Castle}}, the former official residence of the kings of the {{wp|Ryukyu Kingdom}}, that was anexed by Japan in 1879. The {{wp|Ryukyuan people}} inhabits the Kagoshima and Okinawa Prefectures.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 129|Water Route 129]] & [[Crescent Isle]]<br />
| {{jwp|渡名喜島}} & {{jwp|粟国島}}<br />
| Tonaki Island & {{wp|Aguni Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Island (Generation III)|Mirage Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八重干瀬}}<br />
| {{wp|Yabiji}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Yabiji appears above the sea on March 3 by the lunisolar calendar.<ref>[http://www.oceansatlas.org/subtopic/en/c/121/ UN Atlas of the Oceans]</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甑島列島}}<br />
| {{wp|Koshikijima Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Kamikoshiki-jima part geographically. Could also be inspired by Ishigaki Island, located in the Yaeyama Islands, which contains rare blue corals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 131|Water Routes 131]] & [[Hoenn Route 132|132]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇治群島}} & {{jwp|草垣群島}}<br />
| Uji Islands & {{wp|Kusagaki islets}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 133|Water Routes 133]] & [[Hoenn Route 134|134]]<br />
| {{jwp|東シナ海}} ({{jwp|久米島}}, {{jwp|大東諸島}} & {{jwp|先島諸島}})<br />
| {{wp|East China Sea}} ({{wp|Kume Island}}, {{wp|Daitō Islands}} & {{wp|Sakishima Islands}})<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life Okinawan islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pathless Plain]]<br />
| {{jwp|下甑島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokoshiki-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tower (Generation III)|Battle Tower]] & [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|黒島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuroshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sealed Chamber]]<br />
| {{jwp|与那国島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yonaguni}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Underneath the water's surface, natural rock formations were thought to be artificially created.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Southern Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|男女群島}}, {{jwp|五島市}}<br />
| {{wp|Danjo Islands}}, {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Uninhabited islands located 70km south-southwest of the {{wp|Gotō Islands}}. It is administratively part of {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Faraway Island]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Faraway Island may be based on the lush tropical rain forests of {{wp|Guyana}}, which is where {{p|Mew}} was discovered according to the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]].<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Sinnoh===<br />
[[Sinnoh]] has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}} (北海道, ''Hokkaidō'', literally "Northern Sea Circuit"), as well as parts of the {{wp|Kuril Islands}} (Japanese: 千島列島 ''Chishima Rettō'', meaning "Archipelago of Thousand Islands"; Russian: Кури́льские острова́, ''Kurilskiye ostrova'', Kuril Islands). {{wp|Kunashir Island}} (Japanese: 国後島 Kunashiri Tō; Russian: Кунаши́р, "Kunashír"), which is in {{wp|Kuril Islands dispute|dispute}} between Russia and Japan, is also included. The [[Battle Zone]] is based on {{wp|Sakhalin}} (Japanese: 樺太 ''Karafuto''; Russian: Сахали́н, "Sakhalín"), a Russian island whose southern part was controlled by Japan between 1905 and 1945.<br />
<br />
[[Hisui]] is the historical name of Sinnoh known during its discovery and settlement. The name change could be a reference to the fact that {{wp|Ezo|Ezochi}} (蝦夷地, ''Ezochi'', meaning "Land of the Ezo" or "Ezo-land", Ezo was the historical exonym that the Japanese used to the {{wp|Ainu}} people, the original inhabitants of Hokkaido) was renamed Hokkaido and established as a {{wp|Prefectures of Japan|prefecture}} after the {{wp|Meiji Restoration}}. Therefore, the Hisui region is likely based on Hokkaido in the late {{wp|Edo period|Edo}} and early {{wp|Meiji era|Meiji}} when large-scale development and modernization took place. The design of Hisui is heavily inspired by the physical geography of Hokkaido.<br />
<br />
====Sinnoh====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture / Raion<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twinleaf Town]]<br />
| From {{jwp|室蘭市}} to / or {{jwp|登別市}} to / or {{jwp|白老町}} <br />
| {{wp|Muroran|Muroran City}} to / or {{wp|Noboribetsu, Hokkaidō|Noboribetsu City}} to / or {{wp|Shiraoi, Hokkaido|Shiraoi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| The model appears to be based off Muroran City, but based geographically speaking around Noboribetsu City to the western part of Shiraoi Town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 201|Route 201]]<br />
| {{jwp|室蘭本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Muroran Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Around the Shiraoi Town section of the Muroran Main Line to be more specific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verity Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|壮瞥町}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōbetsu, Hokkaido|Sōbetsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| In Pokémon Platinum, snow sometimes falls here, as many trees are partly covered in a thin layer of ice, while the ground can sometimes be seen with patches of snow. Sōbetsu is home of the Showa Shinzan Yukigassen Tournament, a major Japanese snowball fight tournament.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Verity]]<br />
| {{jwp|洞爺湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Lake Tōya is a {{wp|volcanic crater lake|caldera lake}} with an {{wp|lake island|island}} located in {{wp|Shikotsu-Tōya National Park}}. [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} also suggest that Lake Verity was formed by volcano eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧市}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 219|Route 219]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧西港フェリーターミナル}}<br />
| Tomakomainishiko Ferry Terminal<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 220|Water Route 220]]<br />
| 苫小牧沖<br />
| Off Tomakomai<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 221|Route 221]]<br />
| {{jwp|日高町 (北海道)|日高町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka, Hokkaido|Hidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pal Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|新ひだか町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinhidaka, Hokkaido|Shinhidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 202|Route 202]]<br />
| {{jwp|千歳市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife City]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Sapporo is the capital and largest city of Hokkaido. The [[Jubilife TV]] building is a reference to the headquarters of {{wp|Sapporo Television Broadcasting|Sapporo TV}}, the clock of the Pokétch Company can be partially based in the {{wp|Sapporo Clock Tower}}, the oldest clock tower in Japan and builded in American style. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh City]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市}}<br />
| {{wp|Yubari, Hokkaido|Yūbari City}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|Used to be famous for coal mines and has a coal mining museum. In recent years, the city suffers from financial problems, due to the closure of the mines in 1980s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mine]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張炭鉱}}<br />
| Yūbari Coal Mine<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|In real life, the mine is not in working condition due to multiple gas explosion accidents in the past.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市石炭博物館}}<br />
| {{wp|Yūbari Coal Mine Museum}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|The museum documents the importance of coal mining to the local economy from the Meiji period to the Shōwa period.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 207|Route 207]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Yūbari}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 204|Route 204]]<br />
| {{jwp|札沼線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasshō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floaroma Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野市}}, {{jwp|当別町}}, {{jwp|当別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano, Hokkaido|Furano City}}, {{wp|Tōbetsu, Hokkaido|Tōbetsu Town}} or {{wp|Hokuryū, Hokkaido|Hokuryū Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|石狩振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}} or {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| All of these towns are famous for flower production. However, Furano City is too close to the in-game's Cycling Road geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valley Windworks]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomamae, Hokkaidō|Tomamae Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
| Tomamae is famous for its windmills in the countryside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 205|Route 205]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道4号旭川芦別線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 4 Asahikawa Ashibetsu Line<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居村}}<br />
| Kamui Village<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|A forested village located west of Asahikawa City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Chateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居古潭}}<br />
| Kamui Kotan<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|An area in the forest, west of Asahikawa City. There is a folklore that an evil kamui was killed there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna City]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭川市}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahikawa, Hokkaido|Asahikawa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野線}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 211|Route 211]]<br />
| {{jwp|石北本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sekihoku Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Coronet]]<br />
| 蝦夷山系, {{jwp|日高山脈}} or {{jwp|大雪山}}<br />
| Ezo Mountain Chain, {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} or {{wp|Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|日高振興局}}, {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}, {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| The Ezo Mountain Chain consists of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}} ({{jwp|天塩山地}}), the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}} ({{jwp|北見山地}}), the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}} ({{jwp|石狩山地}}), the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}} ({{jwp|夕張山地}}), and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} ({{jwp|日高山脈}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spear Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahi-dake}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Asahi-dake is the tallest mountain peak in Hokkaido, the region which Sinnoh is based on. Its native Ainu name is Kamui-mintara, which means "the playground of the gods".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hearthome City]]<br />
| {{jwp|帯広市}}<br />
| {{wp|Obihiro, Hokkaido|Obihiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Obihiro is considered a pleasant city for the Japanese, known for its festivals, shops, street restaurants and the horse track, from which the cheerful atmosphere of Hearthome and the contest hall take inspiration.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 208|Route 208]]<br />
| {{jwp|清水町}} or {{jwp|新得町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimizu, Hokkaido|Shizumu Town}} or {{wp|Shintoku, Hokkaido|Shintoku Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The river on this route is based of Tokachi River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Mansion (Sinnoh)|Pokémon Mansion]]<br />
| {{jwp|真鍋庭園}}<br />
| Manabe Garden<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|Founded by Manabe family in 1896, this botanical garden is known for rare conifer species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 212|Route 212]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝川}} & {{jwp|六花の森}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi River}} & Rokka Forest<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 209|Route 209]]<br />
| {{jwp|幕別町}} & {{jwp|本別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Makubetsu, Hokkaido|Makubetsu Town}} & {{wp|Honbetsu, Hokkaido|Honbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|常紋トンネル|常紋トンネルの近くにある殉職者追悼碑}}<br />
| Line of Duty Death Memorial by Tsunemon Tunnel<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The memorial is dedicated toward enslaved workers, who died building the Tsunemon Tunnel. The bodies of the forced labourers were buried inside said tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|足寄町}}<br />
| {{wp|Ashoro, Hokkaido|Ashoro Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| One of Ashoro's main industries is farming.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]] & [[Maniac Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒富士}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex|Akan Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone City]]<br />
| {{jwp|網走市}}, {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Abashiri, Hokkaido|Abashiri City}} & {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Both are major port and fishing settlements in Eastern Hokkaido (Japanese: {{jwp|道東}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 215|Route 215]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道334号中藻興部興部線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 334 Nakamo Kobu Okoppe Line<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 210|Route 210]]<br />
| {{jwp|サロマ湖}}, {{jwp|能取湖}}, {{jwp|網走湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Saroma}}, {{wp|Lake Notoro}}, {{wp|Lake Abashiri}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Geographically, it should be around Hokkaido Roads No. 239 Kumaushi Otofuke Line & No. 333 Engaru Stop Line<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestic Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|遠軽町}} & {{jwp|湧別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Engaru, Hokkaido|Engaru Town}} & {{wp|Yūbetsu, Hokkaido|Yūbetsu Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
|Both places are notable for archaeological sites, such as Shirataki Ruins and Shibunotsunai Pit-house Remains. Celestic Ruins could also be based on Tokoro Ruins, one of the important {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} sites, located in Kitami City (former Tokoro Town area). However, it is geographically a bit further away from matching up with Sinnoh map, unlike the former two towns.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 214|Route 214]]<br />
| {{jwp|清里町}}, {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiyosato, Hokkaido|Kiyosato Town}} & {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}, {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}, {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sendoff Spring]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Mashu, a crater lake, is known as a mysterious spot for the fog that covers its surface.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turnback Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖#カムイシュ島（中島）|カムイシュ島}}<br />
| Kamuishu Island<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valor Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Valor]]<br />
| {{jwp|屈斜路湖}} and/or {{jwp|阿寒湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kussharo}} and/or {{wp|Lake Akan}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Kussharo is the largest caldera lake with the largest lake island in Japan. [[Volo]]'s alternative theory of lake formation in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} could be inspired by a real-life {{wp|Ainu people|Ainu}} legend that Lake Kussharo is formed by the landslide during the fight between a giant {{wp|Salvelinus leucomaenis|whitespotted char}} and the {{wp|Kamuy|''kamuy''}} and {{wp|culture hero|hero}} {{wp|Ae-oyna-kamuy|Okikurmi}}. Lake Akan's southern shore is home to several hotels.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pastoria City]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro, Hokkaido|Kushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Kushiro is the largest city in Eastern Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 213|Route 213]]<br />
| {{jwp|厚岸町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akkeshi, Hokkaido|Akkeshi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Akkeshi Town is a famous tourist attraction.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Great Marsh]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路湿原}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|Kushiro Wetland}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The Kushiro Wetland is the largest marsh in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 218|Route 218]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Canalave City]]<br />
| {{jwp|小樽市}}<br />
| {{wp|Otaru, Hokkaido|Otaru City}}<br />
| {{jwp|後志総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}}<br />
| Otaru is a port city and has a canal<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 216|Route 216]]<br />
| {{jwp|下川町}}, {{jwp|ピヤシリ山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokawa, Hokkaido|Shimokawa Town}} & {{wp|Mount Piyashiri}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| There are many ski resorts in these areas.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 217|Route 217]]<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōya Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Somewhere around Toyotomi Town and Nayoro City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint City]]<br />
| {{jwp|稚内市}}, {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakkanai, Hokkaido|Wakkanai City}} & {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Two of the northernmost settlements in mainland Japan. Wakkanai is famous for its maritime trade with Russia, and {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}, a possible inspiration for [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Geographically, it is most likely Hamatonbetsu Town as the town is located immediately to the east of Lake Kutcharo (being the model for Lake Acuity) just as Snowpoint City is immediately to the east of Lake Acuity. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint Temple]]<br />
| {{jwp|北門神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| A Shinto shrine located in the northern portion of the Wakkanai City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Acuity]]<br />
| {{jwp|クッチャロ湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kutcharo}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Lake Kutcharo is not a caldera lake but a {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lake formed by the {{wp|Sea of Okhotsk}}. This is further hinted by [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The lake shares its etymology with the aforementioned Lake Kussharo, Ainu ''kut-caro'' ("marsh outlet").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 222|Route 222]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜中町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamanaka, Hokkaido|Hamanaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It's Ainu name "ota-noske" means "centre of the sandy beach".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sunyshore City]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro, Hokkaido|Nemuro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vista Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬灯台}}<br />
| {{wp|Nosappumisaki Lighthouse}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| Nosappumisaki Lighthouse is located on Cape Nosappu, Japan's easternmost spot open to the public.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iron Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|焼尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yagishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 223|Water Route 223]]<br />
| {{jwp|歯舞群島}} & {{jwp|色丹}}<br />
| {{wp|Habomai Islands}} & {{wp|Shikotan}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| The largest reef on this route resembles Shikotan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{si|Victory Road}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Головнина|Головнин}}<br />
| {{wp|Golovnin}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| One of the location on Kunashir Island, which has been disputed between Japan and Russia since the end of WWII due to ambiguities in the Treaty of San Francisco. Though both countries claim it, the island is controlled by Russia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Менделеева|Менделеева}}<br />
| {{wp|Mendeleyeva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The waterfall in front of the Pokémon League is probably based on the caldera lake in the central part of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 224|Route 224]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Тятя|Тятя}} & {{wp|ru:Маяк Ловцова|Маяк Ловцова}}<br />
| {{wp|Tyatya}} & Cape Lovtsova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The easternmost cape of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seabreak Path]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Курильские острова|Курильские острова}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuril Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Курильский район|Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Kurilsky District|Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| In real life, Kuril Islands are an archipelago, that forms a straight chain made of several smaller islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Flower Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Остров Атласова|Остров Атласова}}<br />
| {{wp|Atlasov Island}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| Both are the northernmost islands of their respective zones: the Flower Paradise is the northernmost zone in Sinnoh, much like Atlasov, the northernmost island of the Kuril Islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fight Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельск|Невельск}}, {{wp|ru:Холмск|Холмск}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsk}} or {{wp|Kholmsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельский городской округ|Невельский}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Nevelsky}}<br />
| Nevelsk town thrived on maritime transportation under Japanese control. It now relies on salmon fishery. Kholmsk used to be a military post and is now one of the largest and important transport centre in Sakhalin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Survival Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (город)|Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}<br />
| The town is located in a relatively warm area with fertile land suitable for agriculture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 230|Water Route 230]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Новиково (Сахалинская область)|Новиково}}<br />
| Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The village shared its Japanese name and etymology with a scenic {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula|peninsula}} in Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 229|Route 229]]<br />
| Бирюзовые озера и леса возле Новиково<br />
| Turquoise lakes and forests near Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, due to unusually blue coloured quarry lakes, a leftover of coal mining.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 228|Route 228]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Буссе (озеро)|Озеро Буссе}}<br />
| Lake Busse<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 227|Route 227]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Дачное (Сахалинская область)|Дачное}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| Dachnoe & {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| The black rocks found Route 227 could be based of red soil near Dachnoe.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stark Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Пик Чехова|Пик Чехова}}<br />
| Pik Chekhova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| This mountain near the Oblast capital {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}} (formerly {{jwp|豊原市|Toyohara}}) is named after {{wp|Anton Chekhov}}, who visited Sakhalin in 1890, in Russian. Unlike the game location, the real mountain is not a volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 226|Water Route 226]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The island in the middle of this route could be based of Moneron Island, but it is located west of Sakhalin, not in Aniva Bay itself.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fullmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|礼文島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rebun Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Rebun It is famous for its flowers and mountains, reflected in the geography of Fullmoon Island. Rebun It was a cult site for the god {{wp|Rep-un-kamuy}}, worshiped for offering food and guiding navigators, described as being generous, similar to Cresselia's peaceful demeanor, and offering help, in the form of the [[Lunar Feather]] to the player<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Newmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|利尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Hisui====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Prelude Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Both {{wp|Otaru}} and Sapporo developed from Japanese trading posts and early settlements around Ishikari Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Many locations within Jubilife Village appear to be based on historical landmarks of Sapporo. [[Galaxy Hall]] is based on the {{wp|Former Hokkaidō Government Office}}, an example of American {{wp|Baroque Revival architecture}} in Japan. [[Jubilife Village#Floaro Main Street|Floaro Main Street]] is based on the {{wp|Odori Park|Odori}} street (now an urban park). Canala Bridge is based on Sosei Bridge, both featuring {{wp|Giboshi}} on railings. The [[Jubilife Village#Farm|Farm]] and [[Pasture]] could correspond to the merged {{jwp|山鼻村|Yamana Village}} and {{jwp|札幌村|Sapporo Village}} (now {{wp|Higashi-ku, Sapporo|Higashi-ku}} or "east ward").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspiration Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|羊ケ丘}}<br />
| {{wp|Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill|Hitsujigaoka}}<br />
| The bronze statue of Dr. {{wp|William S. Clark}}, co-founder and President of the {{wp|Sapporo Agricultural College}} (later the {{wp|Hokkaido University}}), stands on the hill. The name "Aspiration" could be a reference to Dr. Clark's parting words to his Japanese students, "Boys, be ambitious!"<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Horseshoe Plains]]<br />
| {{jwp|道立自然公園野幌森林公園|野幌森林}}<br />
| {{wp|Nopporo Shinrin Kōen Prefectural Natural Park|Nopporo Forest}}<br />
| Now a {{wp|List of national parks of Japan#History|Prefectural Natural Park}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deertrack Heights]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬追丘陵}}<br />
| Maoi Hills<br />
| {{wp|Eniwa, Hokkaido|Eniwa}} and {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose}}, two satellite cities of Sapporo, are situated on the west slope of the Maoi Hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Flats]]<br />
| {{jwp|勇払平野}}<br />
| Yūfutsu Plain<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}} is located in the middle of the Yūfutsu Plain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Obsidian Falls]]<br />
| 千鳥ヶ滝<br />
| Chidori Falls<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| The {{wp|Yūbari River}} formed various cascades on the west boundary of the Yūbari City, collectively known as "Chidori".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Grueling Grove]]<br />
| {{jwp|栗山町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuriyama, Hokkaido|Kuriyama Town}}<br />
| The town is named after the dense chestnut forest on the site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Golden Lowlands]] and [[Gapejaw Bog]]<br />
| {{wp|十勝平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Japan's second largest plain and major crop production area is shaped by the {{wp|Tokachi River}}. The region also saw wetland restoration and indigenous cultural revival in recent years.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scarlet Bog]]<br />
| {{jwp|鶴居村}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsurui|Tsurui Village}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|wetland national park}} spans the administrative areas of Kushiro City, Tsurui Village, and Shibecha Town. The location of Scaelet Bog in Crimson Mireland is comparable to that of Tsurui in the Kushiro wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cottonsedge Prairie]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| The southern half of Teshikaga consists of the lower plains south of Lake Lake Kussharo and Lake Akan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Droning Meadow]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| The pond where wild [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|Turtwig]] is encountered may be based on {{jwp|シラルトロ沼|Lake Shirarutoro}} or {{jwp|塘路湖|Lake Tо̄ro}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sludge Mound]] and [[Ursa's Ring]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan, Hokkaido|Akan Town}}<br />
| The former Yūbestu Coal Mine (雄別炭鉱) and the Kushiro City Zoo are located in Akan Town, now part of Kushiro City. Following the closure of the coal mine in 1970, forests were restored and sightings of {{wp|Ussuri brown bear}} have become common in recent decades.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Bolderoll Slope]], and [[Diamond Heath]]<br />
| {{wp|阿寒岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The mountain in which the Solaceon Ruins are carved resembles Mount Akan-Fuji, and the ridges on its northwest resemble {{wp|Mount Meakan}}. The peak to the east of the settlement could be based on {{wp|Mount Oakan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diamond Settlement]]<br />
| 阿寒湖アイヌコタン<br />
| Lake Akan Ainu Kotan<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It is the largest Ainu settlement in Hokkaido with 120 inhabitants. Most of the ''Kotan'' have been converted into tourist attractions and cultural facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudpool Ridge]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧北峠}}<br />
| Senpoku Pass<br />
| This mountain pass through the watershed of the Kushiro River, the Tokachi River, and the {{wp|Abashiri River}} is part of an Ainu road leading to seaside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shrouded Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|津別峠}}<br />
| Tsubetsu Pass<br />
| Known for cloud view and dense mountain fog, this mountain pass is the site of an observation deck in a European-style castle that oversees Lake Kussharo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crossing Slope]]<br />
| {{jwp|中標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido|Nakashibetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | The player's encounter with the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|special]] [[Basculegion]] could be a reference to the predominant role of Shibetsu, Nemuro in salmon fishery.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ginkgo Landing]]<br />
| {{jwp|標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)|Shibetsu Town}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bathers' Lagoon]]<br />
| {{jwp|風蓮湖}} and {{jwp|温根沼}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Furen|Lake Fūren}} and Lake Onneto<br />
| These two adjacent {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lakes form a large lagoon in the Nemuro Bay. Lake Fūren is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deadwood Haunt]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Peninsula}}<br />
| The wrecked ships in this area could be a reference to the maritime archeological sites of the {{wp|Okhotsk culture}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sand's Reach]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Cape Nosappu}}<br />
| Cape Nosappu is more similar to a palm facing upwards than one spreading its five fingers.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hideaway Bay]]<br />
| {{jwp|落石岬|落石湾}}<br />
| Rakuseki Bay<br />
| Rakuseki Bay refers to the water body between Cape Ochiishi and Hanamatsu, Nemuro.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tombolo Walk]]<br />
| {{jwp|ユルリ島}} and {{jwp|モユルリ島}}<br />
| Yururi Island and Moyururi Island<br />
| These two uninhabited islands off the coast of Nemuro Peninsula have been designated as nature reserve since the late 1970s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castaway Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|羅臼町}}<br />
| {{wp|Rausu, Hokkaido|Rausu Town}}<br />
| Named after the {{wp|Mount Rausu|main peak}} of the Shiretoko volcanoes, the town occupies the southeastern half of the peninsula.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aipom Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|根釧台地}}<br />
| Konsen Plateau<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The lattice windbreak on its windward side is a {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tranquility Cove]]<br />
| {{jwp|野付湾}} and {{jwp|根室湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Notsuke Bay}} and {{wp|Nemuro Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The dry forest along the [[Cobalt Coastlands]] could be inspired by {{jwp|トドワラ|Todowara}}, forests of withered {{wp|Abies sachalinensis|Sakhalin fir}}s on the {{wp|Notsuke Peninsula}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Windbreak Stand]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里岳道立自然公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Sharidake Prefectural Natural Park}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| This natural park is named after {{wp|Mount Shari}}, whose montane forests form natural windbreaks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone Cape]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Shiretoko derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''sir-etok'' (land's end). The peninsula was registered as a UNESCO {{wp|World Heritage Site}} under the natural category in 2005.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lunker's Lair]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床岬}}<br />
| Cape Shiretoko<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| The northeastern-most portion of the Shiretoko Peninsula is under the administration of Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Islespy Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| The visitor center of the {{wp|Shiretoko National Park}} belongs to Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wayward Wood]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Furano}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Mt. Furano is a stratovolcano in the {{wp|Tokachi Volcanic Group}} with rich floral diversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Quarry]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tokachi (Daisetsuzan)|Mount Tokachi}}<br />
| Mt. Tokachi is known for its sulfur deposit and bogs, along with natural hot springs. Most sulfur quarries were destroyed by the 1962 eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Temple of Sinnoh]]<br />
| 旭岳<br />
| Mount Asahi<br />
| The Greek architecture of the Temple of Sinnoh may be inspired by the {{wp|Parthenon}}, which was critically damaged by an {{wp|Siege of the Acropolis (1687)|explosion}} in 1687.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudcap Pass]]<br />
| {{jwp|層雲峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōunkyō}}<br />
| The ridges and valleys to the east and south of Mt. Asahi was named Sōunkyō (lit. "cloudcap gorges") in 1921.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ishikari}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Mount Ishikari is the watershed of the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and the {{wp|Sea of Japan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whiteout Valley]]<br />
| {{jwp|音威子府村}}<br />
| {{wp|Otoineppu, Hokkaido|Otoineppu}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| The village is a tourist attraction known for Mt. Otoi-Fuji (音威富士) and ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalanche Slopes]]<br />
| {{jwp|中川町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakagawa, Hokkaido|Nakagawa Town}}<br />
| The large amount of {{wp|Ammonoidea|ammonites}} excavated in this village in the Meiji era earned it the nickname "Fossile Village".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalugg's Legacy]]<br />
| {{jwp|中頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Nakatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| The large ice formation may be inspired by Mount Pinneshiri (ピンネシリ岳), whose contour line resembles a tortoise shell on maps. The underground caves in this area could be based on the Nakatonbetsu Limestone Cave (中頓別鍾乳洞), which is the northernmost {{wp|Karst}} system of Japan and a nature park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pearl Settlement]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| The land was inhabited by an Ainu tribe named Nitat-nay (仁達内 ''Nitachinai''), whose name means "wetland river". First seen in 1670, the name "Tonbetsu" derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''to-un-pet'' (river running out of a lake), referring to its location at the confluence of the Tonbetsu River and Lake Kutcharo.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Unova===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Unova New York.png|thumb|A comparison of Unova to New York City and parts of eastern New Jersey]]<br />
[[Unova]] has been said to be significantly distant from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Instead of being based on an area of Japan, Unova is based on {{wp|New York City}} as well as parts of northwestern {{wp|New Jersey}}. Both states are part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | State (New York City borough/county)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nuvema Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Coney Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[P2 Laboratory]]<br />
| {{wp|Governors Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| While there were no laboratories when the games were created, in 2019 city officials proposed to build a climate change research facility here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Accumula Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Marine Park (Brooklyn park)|Marine Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Striaton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Canarsie, Brooklyn|Canarsie}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Striaton makes a multitude of references to the glaciers that formed Long Island, including its location compared to the central land. <!--Should be in a straight line with DUMBO and Manhattan Bridge--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dreamyard]]<br />
| {{wp|Floyd Bennett Field}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A historic place near Marine Park and part of Naval Air Station New York. Latios and Latias, who are available for capture in B2W2, could be a reference to airplanes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wellspring Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|McCarren Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Know for McCarren Play Centre, which contains bathhouse and a pool.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nacrene City]]<br />
| {{wp|Boerum Hill}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Used to be mostly populated by working class ironworker families, until the late 1990s gentrification, which made it popular among upper-class individiuals. The decommissioned railway and a museum in Nacrene City could be a reference to New York Transit Museum found near Boerum Hill. Also, in [[Pokémon Adventures]], the city is called "city of art" due to its avant-garde artists, a possible reference to Boerum Hill's own artists and their art galleries.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pinwheel Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Cadman Plaza|Cadman Plaza park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A park near the Brooklyn Bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castelia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Lower Manhattan is the business centre of New York City, as well as the United States. The New York City Hall is located here, this building contains the Office of the Mayor of New York City (executive branch) and the chambers of the New York City Council (legislative branch). The New York County Courthouse (judicial branch) is also located here. The central park of Castelia are partially based in {{wp|The Battery (Manhattan)|Battery Park}}, according to Satoshi Yamamoto, the Café Sonata was based in the {{wp|CBGB}} music club.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Join Avenue]]<br />
| {{wp|Empire State Building}} or {{wp|Times Square}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Skyarrow Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}} and {{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Also based on {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}} in Tokyo, Japan<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 4]]<br />
| {{wp|World Trade Center site}}?<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| In all versions of the route, it is shown that the road is being built; in some versions, the route is shown in a desolate and reconstructed form.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Chelsea, Manhattan|Chelsea}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Relic Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Holland Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nimbasa City]]<br />
| {{wp|Midtown Manhattan}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Midtown Manhattan is the zone where the headquarters of the New York subway, the main skyscrapers of the city and several embassies. Nimbasa's entertainment atmosphere is based on {{wp|Times Square}}, the main center of entertainment, food, sports, products etc, of New York. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Subway|Gear Station]]<br />
| {{wp|59th Street–Columbus Circle station}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| A subway station located at Columbus Circle. Could also be inspired by Grand Central Station and Penn Station as they bear architectural similarities to Gear Station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Stadium and Small Court]]<br />
| {{wp|West Side Stadium}} and {{wp|Madison Square Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| West Side Stadium was a proposed Olympic stadium that was cancelled in 2005. Considering American football, soccer, and baseball games are held at Big Stadium, it may also draw inspiration from {{wp|Polo Grounds}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater]]<br />
| {{wp|Broadway theatre|Broadway}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Like Broadway, Pokémon Musical is often visited in the city where dances and choreography are done with their own stories just like a real musical.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lostlorn Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|The Pond and Hallett Nature Sanctuary|Hallett Nature Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil City]]<br />
| {{wp|Union City, New Jersey|Union City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| Union City is known for its many mining companies. The Pokémon World Tournament stadium may reference the {{wp|MetLife Stadium}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]<br />
| {{wp|George Washington Bridge}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|Aesthetically, it was based of George Washington Bridge. However, geographically it is placed where the {{wp|Lincoln Tunnel}} should be, which is not a bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clay Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Interstate 95}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chargestone Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Freshkills Park}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Staten Island}})<br />
|While geographically it doesn't match, this proposed park is being build atop of a former landfill, with one of the purposes being utilising the land for renewable energy, such as building solar panels. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teterboro, New Jersey|Teterboro}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| The Mistralton City Airport's real-life counterpart is the {{wp|Teterboro Airport}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Snake Hill|Laurel Hill Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestial Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Park Cemetery (Hackensack, New Jersey)|Maple Grove Park Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twist Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey Meadowlands|Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation and Wildlife Area}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| For a long time, these wetlands where urbanized and environmentally abused, being a site of large landfills. Currently undergoing the restoration and conversation program.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icirrus City]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield, New Jersey|Ridgefield}} or {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| A town founded by Dutch settlers, recognizable by its small classical European style buildings (similar to the rural atmosphere of Icirrus).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Moor of Icirrus]]<br />
| {{wp|Overpeck County Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Known for Overpeck Creek. Could also possibly based on Teaneck Creek, which is located a bit further north.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragonspiral Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Despite being nowhere close to New Jersey, it is possible it took inspirations from {{wp|Washington Monument}}, as both location are related to the founding history and war. Another theory, it may have connections to {{wp|Field Station: Dinosaurs}}, as both locations has reptilian theme going on (dragons & dinosaurs). However, the New Jersey's theme park was opened in 2012, 2 years after the release of the original BW.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tubeline Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (2017–present)|Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Nyack, New York|Nyack}} ({{wp|New York}}) and {{wp|Tarrytown, New York|Tarrytown}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
| Based on the original incarnation of said bridge - {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (1955–2017)|Tappan Zee Bridge}} - before it got replaced with the current one in 2017. Also resembles the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}, which is found in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shopping Mall Nine]]<br />
| {{wp|Palisades Center|Palisades Center Mall}}<br />
| {{wp|West Nyack, New York}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
|Located on the opposite side of the bridge in real life. Could possibly based on Bridge Plaza in Tarrytown, which matches up with the position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenger's Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Blockhouse No. 1|The Blockhouse}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|A small fort built in the northern part of Central Park in 1814.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Opelucid City]]<br />
| {{wp|Harlem}} & {{wp|Washington Heights, Manhattan|Washington Heights}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|Hempstead House}} or {{wp|New York Botanical Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} ({{wp|Long Island}}) or {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|The cupolas of the Pokémon League are reminiscent of the domes of the enclosure's three main greenhouses. It's castle aesthetic is based of Hempstead House, while the desert environment is possibly a play on word of the real estate being located in Sands Point. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Village Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Robert F. Kennedy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}, {{wp|Queens}} and {{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|It also resembles {{wp|Ponte Vecchio}} bridge in Italy.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lacunosa Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Flushing, Queens|Flushing}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Flushing is the fourth largest central business district in New York City, and has one of the most diverse range in demographics, which is reflected in its architecture. Could also be based on Astoria, a neighbourhood that has been home to the largest Greek-American community in the United States since 1960, due to Lacunosa's towering blue and white houses resembling Santorini in Greece.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Giant Chasm]]<br />
| {{wp|Kissena Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Located in Flushing. In Chippewa language, Kissena means "cold place", a possible inspiration for Kyurem being placed here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Broad Channel, Queens|Broad Channel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Howard Beach, Queens|Howard Beach}} & {{wp|The Hamptons}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Geographically it fits in as Jamaica, Queens, however thematically it takes heavy inspiration from The Hamptons of Long Island, in that it is largely vacant for most of the year but fills up with vacationers and celebrities during the Summertime.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Jamaica Bay}} & {{wp|Great South Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
|[[Abyssal Ruins]] found here is based of Ancient Greek {{wp|Pavlopetri|Pavlopetri Ruins}}, which sank into Mediterranean Sea due to the earthquake and tsunami 3000 years ago.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abundant Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Highland Park (Brooklyn)|Highland Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marvelous Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensboro Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} and {{wp|Queens}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black City]]<br />
| {{wp|Long Island City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Long Island City, it houses multiple main headquarters of companies such as Eagle Electric, Wonton Foods, Amazon etc, in addition to having luxurious lofts, all this is reflected in the corporate and commercial atmosphere of Black City. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Skyline Tower (Queens)|Skyline Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| The tallest building in Queens and made entirely of blue glass. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[White Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensbridge Houses}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
|Geographically, it fits Queensbridge, a uniquely build public housing, that manages to harmonize urban buildings and natural trees together. However, it is possible that it takes elements from two of the largest parks in Queens: Alley Pond Park ([[White Treehollow]] resembles Queens Giant. The tallest and possibly oldest tulip poplar tree in New York and it has a hollow entrance) and Forest Park (a haven for native plants and wildlife in the midst of the city's sprawl).<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Poké Transfer Lab]]<br />
| {{wp|Cornell Tech}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Entralink]]<br />
| {{wp|Central Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| The Entralink also draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}.<br />
<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Liberty Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liberty Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} exclave)<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unity Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Headquarters of the United Nations}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Extraterritoriality|international territory}})<br />
|Geographically placed somewhere, where {{wp|Ellis Island}} should be.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéstar Studios]]<br />
| {{wp|Lincoln Park (Jersey City)|Lincoln Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
|Thematically, it is based of Hollywood in Los Angeles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|[[Anville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Morristown, New Jersey|Morristown}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Morris County, New Jersey|Morris County}})<br />
| Morristown has attempted to implement transit-oriented development and is one of the first "transit villages" to be designated in New Jersey.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspertia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Elizabeth, New Jersey|Elizabeth}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Union County, New Jersey|Union County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Newark, New Jersey|Newark}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Ranch]]<br />
| {{wp|Branch Brook Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cave of Being]]<br />
| {{wp|Weequahic Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|Known for its Weequahic Lake Trail.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Virbank City]]<br />
| {{wp|Jersey City, New Jersey|Jersey City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| [[Virbank Complex]] bears some resemblance to the oil refineries and tanker area located<!--between Exit 10 and Exit 13--> along the {{wp|New Jersey Turnpike}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lentimas Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Hills, Queens|Forest Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Forest Hills is densely populated with red-brick buildings, similar to [[Lentimas Town]]'s buildings. They also closely resemble those of {{wp|Santa Fe, New Mexico}}'s {{wp|Pueblo Revival architecture|Pueblo Revival}} style buildings. There is a theory, that it based on three neighbourhoods with the largest communities of Mexicans in Brooklyn, but none of them match geographically. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reversal Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Park (Queens)|Forest Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Besides it's status as a haven for wild life, Forest Park is also known for its Hiking Trails.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Strange House]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Cemetery (Queens)|Maple Grove Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Possibly took inspirations from Renwick Smallpox Hospital, but it's located on Roosevelt Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Humilau City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fire Island|Fire Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While map-wise it would fit in as part of Queens or eastern Nassau County, Humilau City strongly resembles the nautical backdrop of many Long Island villages. Specifically, its use of boardwalks is taken directly from many beach communities on Fire Island, such as {{wp|Davis Park, New York|Davis Park}} or {{wp|Cherry Grove, New York|Cherry Grove}} which consist almost entirely of boardwalks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaside Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lawrence, Nassau County, New York|Lawrence}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marine Tube]]<br />
| {{wp|Ocean Parkway (Long Island)|Ocean Parkway}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While the New York City area has no underwater tunnels akin to Marine Tube, the closest comparison both geographically and thematically is Ocean Parkway, a beachside highway which is known by locals for its beautiful views of wildlife and the ocean.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Kalos===<br />
[[File:FranceKalosComparison.png|thumb|A comparison of Kalos to France]]<br />
[[Kalos]] is based on the northern half of {{wp|Metropolitan France}} and {{wp|Alderney}}, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Administrative region<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vaniville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Moulins, Allier|Moulins}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Moulins had various old terraced houses, in Vaniville, the houses of the town are all terraced. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aquacorde Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nevers}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The great bridge is probably based on a bridge on the river {{wp|Loire}} in Nevers. The central square of Aquacorde is based in the ''Place de la République'' (Republic square), a square surrounded by various french-style row houses and with two separated gardens, like the square of Aquacorde. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The fountain on the central plaza might be based on the ''fontaine de Diane''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| It is the most touristic forest in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 22|Détourner Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Rhyhorn race track is based in this circuit, shared for the cities of Nevers and Magny Cours. The route itself is based in the observation zones of the circuit. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 4|Parterre Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Seine-et-Marne}} and the gardens of the region<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The aspect of the route is modeled after the impressive Parterre gardens of the {{wp|Palace of Fontainebleau}}, located in Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne. The region of Marne is famous for its palaces with parterres, also, the route can be based in the gardens of the palace of {{wp|Vaux-le-Vicomte}}, where the parterre are in the sides of the garden, like the route 4.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose City]]<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<ref name=Honedge>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pG-q-WIYTs Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed!] (YouTube)</ref><br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The largest city in Kalos, the [[Lumiose Museum]] is based on {{wp|the Louvre}}. The streets of Lumiose are based on the ''Place de l'Étoile'' (square of the star and current {{wp|Place Charles de Gaulle}}), in which there is the Arc de Triomphe. The modern buildings that surround the city may be a reference to the buildings of {{wp|La Défense}}, the most important business district in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<br />
| Both are lattice towers. The Eiffel Tower is the most emblematic monument in all of France and a symbol of modernity in Paris. The prism tower reflects this by being a modern building made of glass.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 5|Versant Road]] <br />
| {{wp|Sèvres}} <br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A commune on the outskirts of Paris that houses a Skate Park, in addition, the commune is in an elevated area of the Seine, similar to the mountainous aspect of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Camphrier Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| During the Renaissance, Blois was the official residence of the King of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shabboneau Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Château of Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Used to be the residence for the Counts of Blois and some French Kings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 7|Rivière Walk]]<br />
| {{wp|Loire Valley}} and its surroundings<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}} and {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''Garden of France'', it is a region known for its vineyards and vegetable crops, as well as its châteaus and castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 6|Palais Lane]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Avenue de Paris (Versailles)|Avenue de Paris}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A route located in the city of Versailles, decorated with trees and parterres that are the main road to the Palace of Versailles. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Parfum Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Versailles}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The king who ordered the construction of the palace and who is mentioned several times, is a reference to {{wp|Louis XIV of France}}. The second floor and hallway of the Parfum Palace is based in the {{wp|Hall of Mirrors|Galerie des Glaces}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Chateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chenonceau}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''castle of the ladies'', in reference to the noble women who financed its reconstruction and for the parties they held. This is referenced in the fact that [[Diantha]] is the top trainer in the chateau. The façade of the Battle Chateau reminiscent of the high-ceilinged, round towers of Chambord. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Connecting Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Grand-Lieu}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 8|Muraille Coast]]<br />
| {{wp|La Pointe du Chay}}, <br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An elevated maritime and rocky areaa, cloistered in the mountains and composed of prehistoric deposits and rocks. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 9|Spikes Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Périgord}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| A mountainous and elevated area in south-central France. In real life, it is a fertile area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ambrette Town]]<br />
| {{wp|La Rochelle}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An aquarium lies in La Rochelle. The city is famous in France for the geologic deposits from the Jurassic, that constitute great part of the coast of the city. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glittering Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lascaux|Lascaux Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| Lascaux is a network of caves famous for prehistoric parietal wall paintings. [[Junichi Masuda]] said in an interview that they relied on the {{wp|Catacombs of Paris}}.{{fact}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cyllage City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Nazaire}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Saint-Nazaire has a major harbour and a long tradition of fishing and shipbuilding. Could possibly be also based on {{wp|Saint-Brevin-les-Pins}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 10|Menhir Trail]] and [[Geosenge Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Carnac}} and the {{wp|Carnac stones}}<ref name=Honedge/><br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| Notable for its standing stones. In the games, the [[ultimate weapon]] turned various Pokémon into stones, possibly referencing a legend which stated that the Carnac stones were pagan soldiers who were turned into stone by Pope Cornelius, or Roman soldiers turned into stone by the magician Merlin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reflection Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Armorican Massif}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| The massif is composed of metamorphic and magmatic rocks that were metamorphosed and/or deformed during the Hercynian or Variscan orogeny and the earlier Cadomian orogeny. The competent old rocks of the Armorican Massif have been eroded to a plateaulike peneplain. The concept could also be based on the legends of the Britons called ''Miroirs aux fées'' (fairies mirrors). Fairy mirrors are usually caves with bright quartz veins or lakes where they are said to live fairies and like to see themselves in them like a mirror.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shalour City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Malo}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| In the anime, the city has a walled aspect; Saint-Malo is known for its fortresses and for being walled.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Mastery]]<br />
| {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A island-city in the coast, the summit of the island is crowned with a gothic abbey since the early Middle Ages. This match with the tower of mastery being a solemn site related with the megaevolution and the statue of Lucario, in reference to the statue of the angel Gabriel in the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azure Bay]]<br />
| The {{wp|English Channel}}<br />
| &mdash;<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Spirit's Den]]<br />
| {{wp|Channel Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Bailiwick of Guernsey}}<br />
| Specifically based on Alderney, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 12|Fourrage Road]]<br />
| Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin and the {{wp|Pays d'Auge}} region<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A natural reserve in the Cotentin peninsula in the north of France. The Pays d'Auge is a farmer region in Normandy, famous for its cheese, dairy, apples and cider production in France, this is reflexed in the Baa de Mer ranch of Kalos and the tall grass of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Coumarine City]]<br />
| {{wp|Le Havre}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| The city has a monorail and several trams, in addition, like the game, the coastal part is a large tourist area and the north is residential.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 13|Lumiose Badlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Pays de Bray}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy (administrative region)|Normandy}}<br />
| A fertile area near Paris, thanks to the clay soil.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
|Saint-Laurent is located close to Paris and is surrounded by sunflowers (in reference to Kalos Power Plant's solar power). Could also be based on Crucey Solar Park, an actual Solar Power Plant, which is also close to Paris, although it lacks any buildings that the former has.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 14|Laverre Nature Trail]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Hortillonnages d'Amiens|Hortillonnages d'Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| From vulgar Latin ''Hortellus'' that means little garden, are a series of swamps in the east of Amiens, built in the Gallo-Roman era of France and used as agricultural fields and are now an ecological and landscape park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre City]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais}} and {{wp|Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Geographically, it is closer to be based of Calais - a major port city with old part of town being surrounded by canals. Thematically, it is most likely based of Amiens, as it won awards for rich wooded heritage and being one of the greenest French cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre Gym]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais City Hall|Hôtel de ville de Calais}} or Belfry of Amiens <br />
| {{wp|Calais}}, {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Both belfries are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as part of a set of Belfries of Belgium and France. The gym's clock is based on the imposing bell towers in their respective cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 16|Mélancolie Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Canal de l'Ourcq}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Canal de l'Ourcq was built to provide drinking water to Paris and is currently used as a recreational area for fishing and boating. This is reflected in the fishing club on the route and the fact that the river ends artificially.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Hotel]]<br />
| {{wp|Abbey of St. Jean des Vignes}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| An old abbey in {{wp|Soissons}} near Paris, which was destroyed during the French revolution and only the facade is left standing.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frost Cavern]]<br />
| {{wp|Ardennes}} <br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Ardennes is a zone that had a rocky landscape and various hills with forests and rough terrain, is located in the frontier with Belgium and Luxembourg, this match with the Frost Cavern located in the north of Kalos, like the Ardennes are near Belgium in the north. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dendemille Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Charleville-Mézières}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Charleville's region is known for its windmills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Terminus Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Anistar City]]<br />
| {{wp|Strasbourg}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| The sundial may be a reference to {{wp|Strasbourg astronomical clock}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Couriway Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Molsheim}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Molsheim is located close to several waterfalls, such as Nideck Waterfall, Casscade de la Serva and Cascade de l'Andlau. Couriway train station also somewhat resembles Molsheim station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 19|Grande Vallée Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Lispach}}<br />
| The {{wp|Vosges (department)|Vosgues}} in {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| A boggy lake and forestal region in the mountains near the Alps. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowbelle City]]<br />
| {{wp|Besançon}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The nearby {{wp|Jura Mountains}} are known for cold temperatures and sometimes nicknamed "Little Siberia".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] and [[Kalos Route 21|Dernière Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Plateau des Mille Étangs}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| A extensiveforest and mountainous landscape in the west of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Victory Road|Victory Road}} <br />
| {{wp|Bibracte|Mont Beuvray}}<br />
| {{wp|Burgundy}}<br />
| Mont Beuvray is generally identified as ancient Bibracte, a fortified settlement. Used to be capital of the Aedui and one of the most important hillforts in Gaul. Nowadays, it is an archaeological park at the centre of a protected forest.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Pokémon League}} building<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chambord}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Should be located somewhere in Burgundy, but the place itself resembles Château de Chambord more, the largest château in the Loire Valley. It was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I and ended up being one the most influential architectures, inspiring the design of several European castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kiloude City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Lyon is located in the south, connected via train to Paris like Lumiose and has a open air zoo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Maison]]<br />
| {{wp|Hôtel de Ville, Lyon|Hôtel de Ville de Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| <br />
|}<br />
{{clear}}<br />
<br />
===Alola===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Alola Hawaii.png|thumb|A comparison of Alola to Hawaii]]<br />
[[Alola]] is based on {{wp|Hawaii}},<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sun_moon/ Pokémon Sun and Moon Japanese official site]</ref> one of the states that is a part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
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{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Island<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Houses the state capital and the former monarchy of Hawaii. Its designated island color is yellow (''melemele'' in Hawaiian) and its designated island flower is the {{wp|Sida fallax|ʻilima}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli City]]<br />
| {{wp|Honolulu|Honolulu}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The state capital of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Beachfront<br />
| {{wp|Waikiki|Waikīkī}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Waikiki and its beaches are a notable tourist destination in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Shopping District<br />
| {{wp|Ala Moana Center|Ala Moana Center}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Ala Moana Center is the largest shopping mall in Hawaiʻi.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Marina<br />
| {{wp|Ala Wai Harbor}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|The largest small boat and yacht harbor in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Outskirts<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Kai, Hawaii|Hawaiʻi Kai}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| One of the largest residential areas in O'ahu.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iki Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Wahiawa, Hawaii|Wahiawā}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry fields (Alola)|Berry fields]]<br />
| Dole Plantation<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest currently operating pineapple plantation in the state.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli Cemetery]]<br />
| Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahalo Trail]]<br />
| ʻAiea Loop Trail<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdant Cavern]]<br />
| Kaneana Cave (Makua Cave)<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Meadow]]<br />
| Kaipapau Forest Reserve<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Could also be based on National Wildlife Refuge, which is dedicated to preserving and restoring populations of endangered honeycreepers, but it doesn't match geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ten Carat Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Diamond Head, Hawaii|Diamond Head (Lēʻahi)}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| {{p|Necrozma}}'s appearance here in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] references the historical belief by western sailors that the calcite crystals near the mountain were diamonds.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaward Cave]]<br />
| Mermaid Cave<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kala'e Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Hanauma Bay|Hanauma Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|A popular tourist attraction on Oʻahu, the bay is a nature sanctuary is well known for its efforts for preserving native marine life.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Conflict]]<br />
| {{wp|Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument|Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Oahu. It contains a luakini, a sacrificial altar meant to bring success during times of war.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Sea]]<br />
| Kaiwi Channel<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| An ocean channel that separates Oahu from {{wp|Molokai|Molokaʻi}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Wave Beach]]<br />
| Turtle Bay Resort<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| A resort area located near the surfing beach.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandy Cave]]<br />
| Turtle Cove<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Akala Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Its designated island color is pink (''ʻākala'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea City]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahului, Hawaii|Kahului}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Brooklet Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pikachu Valley]]<br />
| {{wp|Iao Valley|ʻIao Valley}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea Beach]]<br />
| Kahului Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Makawao, Hawaii|Makawao}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A community on Maui known to be dominated by agriculture and ranch lands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Ranch]]<br />
| Haleakala Ranch<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Largest ranch on Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Royal Avenue]]<br />
| The Shops at {{wp|Wailea, Hawaii|Wailea}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Mall with more than 70 shops, restaurants & art galleries, with regular evening entertainment.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Route 30|Olowalu Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A long road tunnel that connects Lahaina to Wailuku. Located on Honoapi'ilani Highway. It could also be based on Olowalu Shaft, which is located close to Olowalu Tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Konikoni City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lahaina, Hawaii|Lāhainā}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Lahaina is one of numerous locations of Hawaii where Chinese immigrants immigrated to work on local sugar cane plantations. Lahaina houses the only two Chinese Society Halls that exist and are maintained in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Grand Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Wailea Resort}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The most prominent hotel in the Wailea area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Beach]]<br />
| Makena Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wela Volcano Park]]<br />
| {{wp|Haleakalā_National_Park|Haleakalā National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The tallest volcano on Maui and is currently inactive. Terrain is closer to {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dividing Peak Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana Highway}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Hana Lava Tube is located around this stretch.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lush Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana, Hawaii|Hana Forest Reserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| It is the largest tropical forest on the island of Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Hill]]<br />
| Olowalu Petroglyphs<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Life]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahanu Garden|Piʻilanihale Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} in the State of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest island in the archipelago. Its designated island color is red (''ʻulaʻula'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie City]]<br />
| {{wp|Hilo, Hawaii|Hilo}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Largest settlement on Hawaii Island. Noted locally for its particularly rainy climate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Designed like an Edo-style Japanese garden, having numerous structures such as pagodas, {{wp|torii}} (traditional Japanese gate), and a Japanese teahouse.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Hokulani]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Kea is the second highest peak in the world when measured from its base below sea level. Currently a dormant volcano. Mauna Loa is a the largest subaerial volcano in the world and it is still active.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hokulani Observatory]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa Observatory}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea Observatories}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A number of {{wp|observatory|observatories}} located on the summits of Mauna Loa & Mauna Kea due to its ideal conditions for atmospheric & astronomy research.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A currently active volcano. A power plant in the {{wp|Puna, Hawaii|Puna}} district of Hawaii used the {{wp|Geothermal energy|geothermal}} vents from Kilauea to generate electricity until the 2018 eruptions caused its temporary shutdown.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain|Geothermal Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Puna Geothermal Venture}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A geothermal energy power plant that was shut down shortly after the start of the May 2018 lower Puna eruption, and resumed power generation in November 2020.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Beach|Secluded Shore]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Ula'ula Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}}<br />
| Ahalanui Park - {{wp|Isaac Hale Beach Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Both are black sand beaches. Ahalanui Park was destroyed by lava due to 2018 Volcanic Eruption of Kīlauea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]] - [[Aether House]]<br />
| {{wp|Kau, Hawaii|Kau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Kau district is known for South Point (Ka Lae) and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Heiau|Heiau Ruins}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The most closest locations would be Kalalea Heiau and Kohaikalani Heiau. Tapu Village could be based on Kalapana, a former inhabited town that was destroyed by a Kīlauea lava flow in 1986, believed to be caused by {{wp|Pele (deity)|Pele}}, Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. However, it is located in the far east Puna district, thus not matching up geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]<br />
| {{wp|Pahala, Hawaii|Pahala}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| There used to be sugar cane mills in Pahala, but they were all closed by the late 90s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haina Desert]]<br />
| {{wp|Kaʻū Desert|Kaʻū Desert}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Although not a true desert, the sulfur dioxide from Kīlauea's sulfuric lava plumes creates enough acid rain that plant growth is severely inhibited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of the Sunne]]/[[Lake of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake Waiau|Lake Waiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest lake in Hawaii, located on Mauna Kea<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
|The most notable of many locations in Hawaii where people who broke Kapu could escape to. Such sites are difficult to enter and heavily protected, but once entered, a Kahuna on site could bless the individual, pardoning their crime. Many native plants, including red plumeria grow near the location.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Po Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawi, Hawaii|Hawi}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Hawi is a town in Kohala mountain, in the northwest part Hawaii Island. It once was a busy commercial centre during the operation of the Kohala Sugar plantation. However, just like with other sugar mills, it was closed down.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Lanakila]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Loa is the largest shield volcano on earth; it is currently active. Mauna Loa is one of two locations to annually have snow in Hawaii, the other being Mauna Kea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii|Ocean View}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 15|Routes 15]] & [[Alola Route 16|16]]<br />
| {{wp|Captain Cook, Hawaii|Captain Cook}} & {{wp|Miloliʻi, Hawaii|Miloliʻi}} beaches. {{wp|Molokai}}, {{wp|Lanai}}, {{wp|Kahoolawe}} & {{wp|Johnston Atoll}} islands.<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The small islets on Route 15 resemble the real life islands, only smaller, tighter and closer to Hawaii Island, the real life basis for Ula'ula Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Abundance]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site|Puʻukoholā Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Hawaii Island, and the last heiau ever built.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Its designated island color is purple (''poni'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafolk Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea, Kauai County, Hawaii|Waimea}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|The site where the first western contact to the Hawaiian islands were made by {{wp|James Cook}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Wilds]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea Canyon State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| A large canyon carved by the abundant rainfall from Mount Wai'ale'ale, it is nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Beach]]<br />
| Polihale State Park<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Breaker Coast]]<br />
| Kawailoa Bay, Haula Bay & Nawiliwili Bay<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Could also be based on Po'ipū, which is famous for the geological {{wp|Blowhole (geology)|blowhole}} known locally as {{wp|Spouting Horn}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Poni Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Kalaheo, Hawaii|Kalaheo}} & {{wp|Koloa, Hawaii|Koloa}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Koloa is known for Old Koloa Town, which preserves Koloa history and traditions.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vast Poni Canyon]]<br />
| {{wp|Kawaikini}} & {{wp|Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Kawaikini is the tallest peak of the mountain. It is hard to reach due to high annual rains and steep wet cliffs. Also not helped by the fact that on west side of it Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve is located. Its miles of dense, swampy forest limits the access to the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altar of the Sunne]]/[[Altar of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Waialeale|Mount Waiʻaleʻale}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Mount Wai'ale'ale is the main volcano of Kauaʻi and is currently extinct. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Grove]]<br />
| {{wp|Wailua River State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|An area of Kauaʻi containing several important {{wp|heiau}}. Malae is the largest heiau on Kaua'i.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Plains]]<br />
| Kawaihau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Coast]]<br />
| Paliku Beach, Papa'a Bay Beach & Moloa'a Beach<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Fern Grotto}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resolution Cave]]<br />
| Maniniholo Dry Cave<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| It was believed to once house a malicious spirit deep in the cave.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Gauntlet]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea, Hawaii|Kīlauea Town}} & {{wp|Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tree]]<br />
| Princeville Resort<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Hope]]<br />
| Poli'ahu Heiau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Poliʻahu is the most important heiau in Kaua'i lore.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Exeggutor Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Niihau|Niʻihau}} & {{wp|Kahoolawe|Kahoʻolawe}}<br />
|<br />
| Geographically located as Niʻihau to Kauaʻi, though the lack of human inhabitants is similar to Kahoʻolawe. Both require boats and special permission to travel to.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aether Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument}}<br />
|<br />
| Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument consists of all the islands located northwest of Niʻihau in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is a {{wp|U.S. National Monument}} and nature preserve dedicated to preserving and protecting numerous Hawaiʻi endemic endangered species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poké Pelago]]<br />
| {{wp|Northwestern Hawaiian Islands}}<br />
|<br />
| Small, uninhabited islands and atolls northwest of the main eight Hawaiian islands. Many native endemic Hawaiian organisms inhabit these islands.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Galar===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Galar United Kingdom.png|thumb|A comparison of Galar to the United Kingdom]]<br />
[[Galar]] is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ Interview with Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori on the official Pokémon website]</ref> with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on {{wp|England and Wales}}, while the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}. The [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, which is a self-governing {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref><ref name=Brochure>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/video-game/sword-shield/Galar_Tour_Brochure_US.pdf Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide]</ref><br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | County/Shire<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Postwick]]<br />
| {{wp|Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick}}<ref name=Brochure /><br>{{wp|Windermere, Cumbria (town)|Windermere}}<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/gallery/2019/10/04/exclusive-pokemon-sword-and-shield-concept-art-gallery Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery]</ref><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| One of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District, located close to {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}} on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|1|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Windermere|New Road}}/{{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere|Lake Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The main {{wp|link road}} between {{wp|Windermere}} and {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wedgehurst]]<br />
| {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Located on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|2|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Near and Far Sawrey}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two villages that act as one tourist attraction because of {{wp|Hill Top Farm}}, the home of ''{{wp|The Tale of Peter Rabbit}}'' author {{wp|Beatrix Potter}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slumbering Weald]]<br />
| {{wp|Grizedale Forest}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A forest area located within the Lake District. It is famous for its magic- and poetry-themed statues. The altar dedicated to {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} is similar to the Forest Fugue sculpture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wild Area]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake District National Park}}<ref name=Brochure />/{{wp|Peak District National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two of the most popular national parks in England. The {{wp|Lake District}}, the inspiration for the southern section of the Wild Area, is known for its mountains and inland lakes, whilst the Peak District, the inspiration for the northern section of the Wild Area, is known for its peaks and rolling hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The third-largest city in the United Kingdom, known for its industrial and railway past. The many structures were inspired from the {{wp|Castlefield}} area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester Town Hall}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A {{wp|Gothic Revival architecture|Victorian Neo-Gothic}} building situated within the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|3|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Astley Green Colliery}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A former coal mine that is now a {{wp|Astley Green Colliery Museum|museum}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine]]<br />
| {{wp|North York Moors|North York Moors National Park}}<br>{{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br>{{wp|Greater Manchester}}/{{wp|West Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be closer to be based of North York Moors, but aesthetically it looks similar to {{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}, a trans-{{wp|Pennines|Pennine}} route for both rail and canal.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|4|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Yorkshire Wolds}}<br />
| {{wp|East Riding of Yorkshire}}/{{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Low-lying hills that are situated east from the city of York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turffield]]<br />
| {{wp|York}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Aesthetically, it was heavily inspired by {{wp|Amesbury}}<ref name=Brochure />, a town located nearby the prehistoric {{wp|Stonehenge}}. The fact that Turffield is situated within the standing stones was also inspired by {{wp|Avebury}}. Geographically, it is closer to be based on York with the village aesthetic being a reference to {{wp|York Green Belt}}, an environmental and planning policy that regulates the rural space. The hill figure is a reference to the {{wp|Kilburn White Horse}}, located in {{wp|Kilburn, North Yorkshire|Kilburn}}, a village near York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|5|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Ribblehead Viaduct}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic railway viaduct that carries the {{wp|Settle-Carlisle Railway}} over the {{wp|River Ribble}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hulbury]]<br />
| {{wp|Liverpool}}<br />
| {{wp|Merseyside}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A major seaport that is known for the {{wp|Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool|Albert Dock}} and {{wp|Liver Building}}. It is also the birthplace of {{wp|The Beatles}}. The houses built on a slope may have been inspired by {{wp|St Ives, Cornwall}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine No. 2]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Bowland}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| From a geographical standpoint, it seems to be based on caves found in Forest of Bowland, such as Hell Hole, Whitewell Cave and Whitewell Pot. It is also located between Manchester and Liverpool, albeit much norther. It could've been inspired by {{wp|Mersey Tunnels}}, major tunnels that cross under the {{wp|River Mersey}}, but then it misses the mark of being located between real life Motostoke and Hulbury.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Outskirts]]<br />
| {{wp|Runcorn Railway Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A railway bridge that crosses the {{wp|River Mersey}} between {{wp|Runcorn}} and {{wp|Widnes}}. It is parallel to the {{wp|Silver Jubilee Bridge}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke]]<br />
| {{wp|Birmingham}}<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The second-largest city in the United Kingdom. It is known for its vast canal network, which gives it the nickname the {{wp|Venice of the North}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Warwick Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A medieval castle with over a thousand years of history.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Energy Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower|Chamberlain Clock tower}} (Body) and {{wp|BT Tower (Birmingham)|BT Tower}} (summit)<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Both are the tallest buildings in Birmingham and constitute heritage of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|6|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cat and Fiddle Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic and dangerous road in the United Kingdom that passes over the Peak District between {{wp|Macclesfield}} and {{wp|Buxton}}. The route is named after a pub located at its summit. The desert theme may also be based on {{wp|Dungeness (headland)|Dungeness}}, which is known to be the only desert in the United Kingdom.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stow-on-Side]]<br />
| {{wp|Buxton}}<br />
| {{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A spa town that is described as "''The Gateway to the {{wp|Peak District National Park}}''". It is home to {{wp|Poole's Cavern}} and is also known for its spring water. Its name, as well as its potteries, may have been a reference to {{wp|Stoke-on-Trent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glimwood Tangle]]<br />
| {{wp|Sherwood Forest}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A well-known forest in the East Midlands that is said to be the home to the famous folklore character, {{wp|Robin Hood}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ballonlea]]<br />
| {{wp|Nottingham}} or {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}}<br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}} or {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Nottingham fits due to being surrounded by Sherwood Forest in the north, much like Ballonlea is surrounded by Glimwood Tangle. {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}} is a heavy aesthetical inspiration, due to Tudor architecture and being a birthplace of {{wp|William Shakespeare}}, who wrote many plays including the one about fairies — ''{{wp|A Midsummer Night's Dream}}''. Another possible inspiration is a more geographically correct {{wp|Lavenham}}, a village famous for its legends about witches and was used for filming ''{{wp|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1}}''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|7|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Severn Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Gloucestershire}}/{{wp|Monmouthshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}/{{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A railway tunnel that goes under the {{wp|Severn Estuary}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|8|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Known for The Ironbridge Gorge area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was formed by glacial overflow during last ice age. {{wp|Glastonbury Abbey}} could have inspired the ruins found on this route, but it doesn't match geographically in its relation to Bath (real-life Circhester).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Circhester]]<br />
| {{wp|Bath, Somerset|Bath}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Somerset}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A Roman spa city famous for its Georgian style buildings, geothermal hot springs, and the rows of houses such as the {{wp|Circus (Bath)|Circus}} and {{wp|Royal Crescent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|9|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cardigan Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Dyfed}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A large inlet in the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that makes up most of Wales' coastline.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spikemuth]]<br />
| {{wp|Llandudno}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A seaside resort known for its parade rows of houses and the {{wp|Great Orme}} headland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Route 9 Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|A55 road|Conwy Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| An underwater road tunnel that goes under the {{wp|River Conwy}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|10|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Snowdonia}} and {{wp|Chiltern Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}/{{wp|Hertfordshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A mountain range in Wales and National Park, with its highest mountain being {{wp|Mount Snowdon}}. Chiltren is a hill escarpment in the north of London.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon]]<br />
| {{wp|London}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest city and the capital of the United Kingdom. Home to {{wp|Big Ben}}, {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}, the {{wp|London Eye}}, and {{wp|Piccadilly Circus}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Rose of the Rondelands<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}/{{wp|Big Ben}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| While not a hotel, it is a popular tourist destination due to its neo-Gothic looking clock tower, which inspired the Rose of the Rondelands' own clock tower. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Wembley Stadium}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest and most important stadium in the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rose Tower]]/{{gal|Battle Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}}/{{wp|The Shard}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}} was built for the {{wp|2012 Olympic Games}} and is now a slide attraction. The Shard is the tallest building in the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Isle of Armor]]<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| An island in the middle of the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that is a {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}. It has its own culture, including myths and legends connected to fairies, and is world-famous for its {{wp|Manx Grand Prix}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenge Road]]<br />
| {{wp|Peel, Isle of Man|Peel}}<br />
| {{wp|Glenfaba}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A seaside town that is home to the replica of the {{wp|Odin's Raven}} {{wp|Gokstad ship|Longboat}} in the {{wp|House of Manannan}} Museum; and {{wp|Peel Castle}}, which is said to be haunted by a {{wp|Black Dog (ghost)|Black Dog}} called {{wp|Moddey Dhoo}}. Its location atop a mountain may also be a reference to {{wp|Snaefell}}, the highest mountain on the island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Waters|Challenge Beach]]<br />
| {{wp|Douglas, Isle of Man|Douglas}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| The capital of the Isle of Man, which is home to many railways such as the {{wp|Douglas Bay Horse Tram}}, the {{wp|Isle of Man Railway}}, and the {{wp|Snaefell Mountain Railway}}. It is the only ferry port on the island that connects to {{wp|Great Britain|the mainland}} and {{wp|Ireland}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Forest of Focus]]<br />
| {{wp|Fairy Bridge (Isle of Man)|Fairy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A famous parish boundary bridge where fairies are said to dwell. People would say "Hello Fairies" when they cross and often leave wishes and notes beside the tree for good luck.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf of Man}}<br />
| {{wp|Bride (parish)|Bride}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A small islet located off the south coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Sea]] and [[Insular Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf Sound}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A body of water with various islets, which separate the Calf of Man.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Loop Lagoon]]<br />
| {{wp|Ramsey Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Rushen (sheading)|Rushen}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A bay that was designated as a nature reserve.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Tundra]]<br />
| {{wp|Scottish Highlands}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A vast mountain range in the northern parts of Scotland, home to the famous {{wp|Loch Ness}} and {{wp|Ben Nevis}}, the highest mountain in the island of {{wp|Great Britain}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Freezington]]<br />
| {{wp|Ballater}}<br />
| {{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Ballater is a small town, famous for its connection with the royal family, as it has certified shops for the nobility, which supply the royal family when they are on vacation in the area. The town also has a train station. All this is related to the adoration of the inhabitants towards Calyrex.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Path to the Peak]]<br />
| {{wp|Ben Nevis}}<br />
| {{wp|Grampian Mountains}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The tallest mountain in Scotland and tallest of the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh Castle}}/{{wp|Balmoral Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh}}/{{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| An immense medieval castle that was home to kings in the past, which may be referred to by Calyrex being once worshiped in the Crown Shrine. The Balmoral castle is a private rest residence of the royal family in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Roaring-Sea Caves]] <br />
| {{wp|Fingal's Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Staffa}}, {{wp|Inner Hebrides}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A coastal cave famous for its basalt columns and the resonant acoustics inside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Old Cemetery]] and [[Giant's Bed]]<br />
| {{wp|Crosbie Castle and the Fullarton estate}}<br />
| {{wp|Troon}}, {{wp|South Ayrshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The ruins of an old royal chapel, famous for the old graveyard.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Ballimere Lake]] and [[Dyna Tree Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Loch Lomond}}<br />
| {{wp|Stirlingshire}}/{{wp|Dunbartonshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The largest Loch in Scotland. The name literally means ''Lake of the Elms'', which may be the inspiration for the Dynamax Tree resembling an elm.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Paldea===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Paldea-Iberian Peninsula.png|thumb|A comparison of Paldea to the Iberian Peninsula]]<br />
<br />
[[Paldea]] is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}}, and {{wp|Andorra}}, and its shared culture. It draws inspiration primarily from {{wp|Culture_of_Spain|Spain}}, as can be seen in its {{wp|Spanish cuisine|gastronomy}}, the {{wp|toponomy}} of most settlements, the designs and names of some new Pokémon, as well as the sporadic use of {{wp|Spanish language}} by the locals of Paldea, despite geographically encompassing the entire peninsula. Some references to Portugal and Andorra can also be found, mainly on the western and northern side of the region respectively.<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Administrative division<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cabo Poco]]<br />
| {{wp|Algeciras}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The player's house is based on the province of Cadiz, probably in Algeciras as is the southern tip of Iberia. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poco Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| In the Spanish version, this path is known as ''Sendero de Cahíz'', a reference to the city of {{wp|Cádiz}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Inlet Grotto]]<br />
| {{wp|Caves of Nerja}}/{{wp|La Caleta, Spain|La Caleta}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Málaga}}, {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A system of grottoes and caves in the south of Spain. In the Spanish version It is called ''Gruta Caleta'' in reference to La Caleta, a popular beach located also in the city of Cádiz.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Strait of Gibraltar}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| The strait of Gibraltar is the body of water directly south of Iberia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff" {{roundybl|5px}}" <br />
| [[Mesagoza]]<br />
| {{wp|Madrid}}/{{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}}/{{wp|Barcelona}}/{{wp|Zaragoza}}<br />
| {{wp|Community of Madrid}}/{{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}/{{wp|Catalonia}}/{{wp|Aragón}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It draws inspiration from the the old town of Zaragoza and Toledo. The bridges that lead to the city resemble the {{wp|Puente de Alcántara}} in Toledo. The central plaza is based on {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}} in Madrid. There are also influences from Barcelona, with the [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} being similar to the {{wp|Sagrada Família}} as well as parts of the city based on {{wp|Park Güell}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagrada Família}}<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}, {{wp|Catalonia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The largest unfinished Catholic church in the world. Construction began in 1882 and continues to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Artazon]]<br />
| {{wp|Murcia}}<br>{{wp|Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena}}<br />
| {{wp|Region of Murcia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Both cities are located in the Region of Murcia, a region that plays an important role in Spain's horticulture. Artazon has a hedge maze that resembles the hedge maze found in Tentegorra Park, located in Cartagena. Its Spanish name, Pueblo Altamía, may reference the {{wp|Cave of Altamira}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Levincia]]<br />
| {{wp|Valencia}}<br />
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A Mediterranean coastal city, famous for the City of Arts and Sciences, a complex of museums and institutions with a futuristic appearance. The skyscrapers in Levincia resemble the {{wp|Cuatro Torres}} found in Madrid.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[East Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Mallorca}}/{{wp|Menorca}}/{{wp|Ibiza}}/{{wp|Formentera}}<br />
| {{wp|Balearic Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The islands to the east likely represent the {{wp|Balearic Islands}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Zapapico]]<br />
| {{wp|Cuenca, Spain|Cuenca}}<br />
| {{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Zapapico being surrounded and built upon large plateaus is similar to Cuenca. Cuenca was also originally built as a defensive city during the medieval period, and the player obtains the armour necessary to evolve [[Charcadet]] in this town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Aneto}}<br />
| {{wp|Aragon}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Aneto is the tallest mountain in the {{wp|Pyrenees}} range. In the Spanish version, Glaseado is called Sierra Napada, which may reference the {{wp|Sierra Nevada (Spain)|Sierra Nevada}}, a long mountainous chain in the south of Spain. Both the Aneto and the Sierra Nevada have snow-covered peaks.<!--The town of Glaseado is a ski resort, the ski is one of the main attraction in Andorra.--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Montenevera]]<br />
| {{wp|Ezcaray}}<br />
| {{wp|La Rioja}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| La Rioja is famed for its many mountain ranges and valleys, which dot Montenevera and its surrounding area. Not only are the buildings in Montenevera a similar style to those found in Ezcaray, but Ezcaray’s largest tourist attraction is its ski resort.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Province (Area Three)]]<br />
| {{wp|Santander}}/{{wp|Gozón}}<br />
| {{wp|Cantabria}}/{{wp|Asturias}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It coincides geographically with the regions of Cantabria and Asturias. Cantabria also has a green lighthouse at Cabo Mayor which is the influence of the green tower in the north cape of Paldea.[https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/white-lighthouse-asturias-spain-beautiful-cantabrian-sea-behind-green-field-foreground-located-lastres-north-42709143.jpg]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Paldean Sea]]<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country}}/{{wp|Navarre}}/{{wp|Andorra}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The position of the eastern islands mirror the autonomous communities of the Basque Country and Navarre. The largest island is shaped similar to the microstate of Andorra.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Casseroya Lake]]<br />
| {{wp|es:Ribeira Sacra|Ribeira Sacra}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia (Spain)|Galicia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A wooded and mountainous area of Galicia, famous for being where several rivers are born.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Medali]]<br />
| {{wp|León, Spain|León}}/{{wp|Mérida,_Spain|Mérida}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of León}}, {{wp|Castile and León}}/{{wp|Province of Badajoz}}, {{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The streets of Medali and its white and yellow buildings could be lifted from León and Mérida. The roman theather in Medali is a clear reference to the famous one in Mérida.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cascarrafa]]<br />
| {{wp|Almendra Dam|Almendra Dam, Salamanca}}/{{wp|Porto Covo}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Salamanca}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The location and its towering walls seem to be a reference to the Almendra Dam in Salamanca. Its blue and white houses seem to be inspired by Portuguese coastal towns, [https://i.imgur.com/uRc3ljs.png such as Porto Covo]. The floor patterns are inspired by the [https://i.imgur.com/YI2qgxP.png traditional Portuguese pavement] style. The oasis theme might also be a reference to the {{wp|Alqueva Dam}}, which provides water to the drier southern Alentejo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Porto Marinada]]<br />
| [https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Nova_do_Prado Costa Nova]/{{wp|Nazaré,_Portugal|Nazaré}}<br />
| {{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The main inspiration is the coastal town of Costa Nova, as seen in its [https://i.imgur.com/tNpUjC1.png typical striped houses] and the [https://i.imgur.com/hl8pghX.png market's facade]. The layout of the town also matches [https://i.imgur.com/ZJA6obu.png Nazaré, with the lighthouse on a cliff] and a beach to the north. [https://i.imgur.com/IZLkJOK.png Ponta do Sol in Madeira Island] is also similar. The lighthouse might be inspired by the {{wp|Lighthouse of Praia da Barra}}. The market's interior resembles the [https://i.imgur.com/9j2EYFQ.png Mercado da Ribeira] in Lisbon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Islas Cíes}}/{{wp|Islas Ons}}/{{wp|Islas Sálvora}}/{{wp|Berlengas}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia}}/{{wp|Oeste_(intermunicipal_community)|Oeste}} Region<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| Archipelagos of small Atlantic islands, mostly uninhabited, off the coast of Galicia and {{wp|Peniche,_Portugal|Peniche}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Province (Area One)]]<br />
| {{wp|Arrábida_Natural_Park|Serra da Arrábida}}/{{wp|Serras_de_Aire_e_Candeeiros_Natural_Park|Serra d'Aire}}/{{wp|Consuegra}}<br />
| {{wp|Lisbon Region}}/{{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}/{{wp|Castille-La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}<br />
| This area appears to be a mix of [https://i.imgur.com/hxa8eTh.png Serra da Arrábida with its coastal mountains and low vegetation] and [https://i.imgur.com/hy8buPC.png Serra d'Aire with its traditional windmills next to modern wind farms.] The windmills are also likely inspired by the ones from La Mancha, popularized by {{wp|Don Quixote}}, [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinos_de_Consuegra such as in Consuegra.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alfornada]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres_(Vila_do_Bispo)|Sagres}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The city's theme is inspired by the Moorish influence in southern Iberia, as seen in its architecture. Its location matches the {{wp|Sagres Point}}. The decorative dishes are a reference to [https://i.imgur.com/BvcTpJr.png Artesanato A Mó], also in Sagres. [https://i.imgur.com/dvsOLJ3.png The chimneys are based on Algarvian chimneys]. The square panels with mosaics look like [https://i.imgur.com/pw8esz6.png the logo frames in Algarve Shopping]. The top of the tower looks like an {{wp|Armillary Sphere}}, possibly related to the {{wp|Sagres school}} or [https://i.imgur.com/JMN1t7x.png the one in Albufeira.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Six)]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres Point}}/{{wp|Praia da Marinha}}/{{wp|Roman Ruins of Milreu}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| This area's [https://i.imgur.com/wn5uwXI.png semi-arid plateau reflects that of the Sagres Point.] The path leading to Alfornada is inspired by the cliffs, arches and caves of the [https://i.imgur.com/s8BrYfW.png western Algarve coast.] The ruins match the [https://i.imgur.com/bg3qrw9.png Roman ruins of Milreu, near Faro.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Two)]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}/{{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| All of these regions are known for their olive groves and characteristic landscape, perfectly matching geographically with Paldea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cortondo]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A southern town that is famed for both its dry conditions and its olive oil production, which is reflected in its gym challenge. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Side regions==<br />
===Orre===<br />
[[File:Pokemon to real world Orre Arizona.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Orre to Phoenix, Arizona]]<br />
[[Orre]] is based on {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}, {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}},<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0311/soft/interv01.html</ref> and part of {{wp|Baja California}}, {{wp|Mexico}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | State<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Phenac City]]<br />
| {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Both cities were founded when a man brought water to the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pyrite Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Sonoyta|Sonoyta}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Likely inspired by former mining town, {{wp|Sonoyta|Sonoyta}}, commonly used to illegally cross the border, and local smuggling routes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[The Under]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Agate Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Yuma, Arizona|Yuma}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Yuma, the "Sunniest City on Earth," is built along a river, allowing for lush greenery, contrasting the arid desert at its borders. Additionally, the elders of Agate may be inspired by the reservations in Yuma, where the Native Americans, who founded the city, currently live.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gateon Port]]<br />
| {{wp|San Felipe, Baja California|San Felipe}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| Both port towns on the gulf coast, opposite respective capitols. San Felipe's Fondeport also includes a square dock, not unlike Gateon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Battle]]<br />
| {{wp|Kofa National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A mountainous region located just east of Phoenix. May also be based on {{wp|San Francisco volcanic field}}, given room for artistic liberty.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outskirt Stand]]<br />
| {{wp|Black Canyon City, Arizona}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. The home of two of the first inhabitants still stands, as a historical site, that bear a passing resemblance to the rubble behind the traincar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Citadark Isle]]<br />
| {{wp|Isla Ángel de la Guarda}}, and {{wp|Isla San Luis}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Isla San Luis seems to be the primary inspiration for the design of the island, including the large volcanic center. Isla Ángel de la Guarda is home to unique species' of snake and mouse, as well as a diverse range of other animal life, which may have inspired the amount of [[Shadow Pokémon]] encountered on the island.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Spin-off regions==<br />
===Fiore===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Fiore Okayama Hyōgo Shodo Island.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Fiore to Okayama and Hyōgo Prefectures, and Shōdo Island]]<br />
[[Fiore]] appears to be based on {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}} and {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}s, as well as {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}} in {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}, in {{wp|Japan}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ringtown]]<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
| Both have a nearby river on the west, forests on the opposite side, and are close to the coast. Unlike Kurashiki, however, Ringtown doesn't have a port and the river doesn't traverse the settlement.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Summerland]]<br />
| {{jwp|福田港 (香川県)|Fukuda Port}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima, Kagawa|Shōdoshima}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| In-game, a tourist references how the S.S. Fiore ferries to Summerland. Similarly, there is a ferry route connecting Fukuda to Himeji. A resort in Summerland is also referenced, and present in Fukuda.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fall City]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| A port city lying east from Kurashiki. Similarly to Fall City, it has water streams running through.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wintown]]<br />
| {{wp|Mimasaka}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fiore Temple]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| The best known of the Japanese castles<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olive Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, this island saw the first successful olive cultivation in Japan, hence its nickname Olive Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lyra Forest]]<br />
| Forest areas neighboring {{wp|Asakuchi}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sekra Range]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hyōno}}/{{wp|Hiruzen}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kisara Plain]]<br />
| {{wp|Yoshiokakawakita Park}}, possibly also other parks.<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Kalakka Desert (Unused)<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Sand Dunes}}<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Prefecture}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Vast desert dunes in the north of Kurashiki and Okayama that make up the only desert badland in Japan.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Almia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Almia Oshima.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Almia to Oshima and northern Honshu]]<br />
[[Almia]] appears to be based on {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}} and {{wp|Hiyama Subprefectures}} within the {{wp|Oshima Peninsula}} in {{wp|Hokkaido}} and the very northern part of {{wp|Honshu}} in Japan.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture (subprefecture)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chicole Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|松前町 (北海道)|松前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsumae, Hokkaido|Matsumae}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vientown]]<br />
| {{jwp|江差町}}<br />
| {{wp|Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama)|Esashi}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|檜山振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Hiyama Subprefecture|Hiyama}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vien Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Mount Hakodate attracts tourists for its view of Hakodate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pueltown]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Hakodate and Pueltown are both port cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭|五稜郭公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Goryōkaku|Goryōkaku Park}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The Goryōkaku Tower overlooks Goryōkaku Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Building]]<br>[[Altru Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭タワー}}<br />
| Goryōkaku Tower<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The observation tower, which overlooks Goryōkaku Park, was rebuilt from 2004 to 2006.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Boyleland]]<br />
| {{jwp|むつ市}}<br />
| {{wp|Mutsu, Aomori|Mutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Volcano Cave|Boyleland Volcano]]<br />
| {{jwp|恐山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Osore}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shiver Camp]]<br />
| {{jwp|ニセコ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Niseko, Hokkaido|Niseko}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|後志総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}})<br />
| Niseko is home to multiple ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haruba Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|青森市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori, Aomori|Aomori}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
| The Port of Aomori operates ferries to {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Capture Arena]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|渡島大島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Oshima (Hokkaido)|Ōshima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The uninhabited island is also a nature preserve.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Oblivia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Oblivia Oki Islands.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Oblivia to the Oki Islands]]<br />
[[Oblivia]] may be based on the {{wp|Oki Islands}} in {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dolce Island]]<br />
| Kamijima Island<br />
| 神島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Renbow Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Chiburijima}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫里島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cocona Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Chibu, Shimane|Chibu Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫村}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mitonga Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Nakanoshima (Shimane)|Nakanoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|中ノ島 (島根県)|中ノ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Faldera Island]]<br />
| Matsushima Island<br />
| 松島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sophian Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Dōgojima|Dōgojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|島後}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| It is the largest island of the Oki archipelago and the one that contains the capital of the islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aqua Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Okinoshima, Shimane|Okinoshima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|隠岐の島町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the largest and most populated cities of their islands. Both are port cities.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Sorbet]]<br />
| Mt. Daimanji<br />
| {{jwp|大満寺山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the tallest mountains in the islands.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tilikule Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Takeshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|竹島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
| <br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Lental===<br />
[[Lental]] may be based on the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}} in {{wp|Ecuador}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Florio Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Floreana Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Belusylva Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Isabela Island (Galápagos)|Isabela Island}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Ferrum===<br />
[[Ferrum]] may be based on {{wp|Iriomote Island}}, the largest of the {{wp|Yaeyama Islands}} in {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture}}, Japan. Alternatively, it may also be derived from {{wp|Sardinia}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Ferrum Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nuxis}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Techne City]]<br />
| {{wp|Cagliari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tellur Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Dolianova}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ferrum Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Pineta di Musei}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Selen Island]]<br />
| {{wp|San Pietro Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Neos City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teulada, Sardinia|Teulada}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haunted House]]<br />
| Villaggio Minerario Asproni<br />
| An old mining village outside the city of {{wp|Iglesias, Sardinia|Iglesias}}, now an open-air museum.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thalia Beach]]<br />
| Cavoli Island<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Landscape==<br />
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing notes}}<br />
While the above locations are meant to correspond to the different regions around the real-life world, great liberties were taken with the design of their landscapes. Some of the designers have admitted to drawing inspiration from real-world locations outside their stated real-world counterparts, especially with locations depicted in [[Pokémon movie]]s.<br />
<br />
===In the anime===<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
! [[File:Porta Vista.png|Porta Vista|200px]]<br />
| [[Porta Vista]]<br />
| {{wp|Acapulco}}<br />
| {{wp|Guerrero}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Neon Town.png|Neon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Neon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Las Vegas}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Hollywood.png|Hollywood|230px]]<br />
| [[Hollywood]]<br />
| {{wp|Hollywood}}, {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Pummelo Island.png|Pummelo Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Pummelo Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Oban}}<br />
| {{wp|Argyll and Bute}}, {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Both are resort towns in an island, the houses of Pummelo had the same English architecture of Oban. The [[Pummelo Stadium]] is modeled after the {{wp|McCaig's Tower}}, a folly colosseum in a hill of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Big Town.png|Big Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Big Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Boston}}<br />
| {{wp|Massachusetts}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Whitestone.png|Whitestone|230px]]<br />
| [[Whitestone]]<br />
| {{wp|Ostuni}}<br />
| {{wp|Apulia}}, {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| The white façade of Whitestone's buildings is reminiscent of the medieval town of Ostuni. Domed buildings in the background draw inspiration from Byzantine architecture, and flat-roofed structures mirror those of the city's real-world counterpart.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Sootopolis City anime.png|Sootopolis City|230px]]<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{wp|Santorini}}<br />
| {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Like its name suggests, Sootopolis City was created in the wake of a volcanic eruption (per {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}). Similarly, Santorini, Greece, was formed as a result of the {{wp|Minoan eruption}}, which left a large {{wp|caldera}} that filled with water and became the current bay in the center of the island of Santorini (Thera). Both cities boast landscapes dotted with vivid blue domed roofs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Solaceon Ruins anime.png|Solaceon Ruins|230px]]<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]]<br />
| {{wp|Ziggurat of Ur}}<br />
| {{wp|Dhi Qar Governorate}}, {{wp|Iraq}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Area 28.png|Area 28|230px]]<br />
| [[Area 28]]<br />
| {{wp|Area 51}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Odyssey Village.png|Odyssey Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Odyssey Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Kalos Canyon.png|Kalos Canyon|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Kalos Canyon]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Grand Canyon}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" |<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Fleurrh Showcase theater.png|Fleurrh City|230px]]<br />
| [[Fleurrh City]] showcase theater<br />
| {{wp|Metz}} and the Pompidou<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The modernist and undulating design of the theater could be based on that of the {{wp|Centre Pompidou-Metz}}, which also operates as a theater and show room.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Gloire City.png|Gloire City|230px]]<br />
| [[Gloire City]]<br />
| {{wp|Menthon-Saint-Bernard}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| A coastal city located on Lake Annecy, famous for its medieval {{wp|Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard|Château}} perched above on a 660-foot-tall rock.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Eclipse Castle.png|Eclipse Castle|230px]]<br />
| [[Eclipse Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hikone Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Mega Island.png|Mega Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Mega Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Bé}} and {{wp|Petit Bé}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The first island is located on the outskirts of Saint-Malo but not as far out to sea as in the anime, Petit Bé houses a fort from the year 1667, which may inspire the structures of the Mega Island.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===In the movies===<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Movie<br />
! colspan="2" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 5<br />
| [[File:Alto Mare sunrise.png|Alto Mare|230px]]<br />
| [[Alto Mare]]<br />
| {{wp|Venice}}<br />
| {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| Venice's canals were likely an inspiration for the canals of Alto Mare.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 6<br />
| [[File:Forina.png|Forina|230px]]<br />
| [[Forina]]<br />
| {{wp|Wulingyuan}}<br />
| {{wp|Hunan}}, {{wp|China}}<br />
| Wulingyuan is famed for its {{wp|karst}} formation of quartzite sandstone pillars. Along with its ravines and gorges, the site also features a lush forest, several caves, natural bridges, and waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 7<br />
| [[File:LaRousse City from above.png|LaRousse City|230px]]<br />
| [[LaRousse City]]<br />
| {{wp|Vancouver}}<br />
| {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| Vancouver is the city with the best quality of life in Canada and like the movie, it is a very ecological city with many scientific facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 8<br />
| [[File:Cameran Palace.png|Cameran Palace|230px]]<br />
| [[Cameran Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Neuschwanstein Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Bavaria}}, {{wp|Germany}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 9<br />
| [[File:Samiya.png|Samiya|230px]]<br />
| [[Samiya]]<br />
| {{wp|Atlantis}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 10<br />
| [[File:Alamos Town closer view.png|Alamos Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Alamos Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}<br />
| {{wp|Catalonia}}, {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Space-Time Towers are based on the uncompleted church of {{wp|Sagrada Familia}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 11<br />
| [[File:Teni Village.png|Ten'i Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Ten'i Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Geiranger}}<br />
| {{wp|Sunnmøre}}, {{wp|Norway}}<br />
| A village that was nearly destroyed by a {{wp|glacier}}. It is based on a town in Norway, which is threatened by the possibility of the mountain Åkerneset eroding into the {{wp|fjord}}, causing a {{wp|Tsunami#Landslides|landslide-induced tsunami}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 12<br />
|[[File:Michina Town.png|Michina Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Michina Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Meteora}}<br />
| {{wp|Thessaly}}, {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Its landscape, which is filled with towering rock formations, resembles Meteora. Also, the architecture of the temples resembles that of ancient Greek temples.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 13<br />
| [[File:Crown City.png|Crown City|230px]]<br />
| [[Crown City]]<br />
| {{wp|Amsterdam}}<br />
| {{wp|The Netherlands}}<br />
| Its modern buildings are based on the many new buildings in parts of Amsterdam, and the [[Pokémon Baccer World Cup|Pokémon Baccer]] stadium is based on the {{wp|Amsterdam Arena|Arena}}, the city's local football stadium.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 14<br />
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|Eindoak Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Eindoak Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Gourdon, Alpes-Maritimes|Gourdon}}, {{wp|Tourrettes-sur-Loup}} and {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 15<br />
| [[File:Roshan City.png|Roshan City|230px]]<br />
| [[Roshan City]]<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku, Tokyo|Shinjuku}}, {{wp|Shinagawa, Tokyo|Shinagawa}}, and Tennouzu Isle<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| The Roshan tower is inspired by the {{wp|Tokyo Skytree}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 16<br />
| [[File:New Tork City.png|New Tork City|230px]]<br />
| [[New Tork City]]<br />
| {{wp|New York City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| A giant sprawling city with many skyscrapers, a large park in the middle of the city resembling {{wp|Central Park}}, and a similar name. New Tork City as seen from above also resembles New York City's shape.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Avignon Town.png|Avignon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Avignon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Avignon}} and {{wp|Quebec City}}<br />
| {{wp|France}} and {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in the south of France. The castle of Avignon Town, however, is based on the {{wp|Château Frontenac}}, a large hotel that overlooks {{wp|Quebec City}} much like Avignon Town's castle overlooks the town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Orsay City.png|Orsay City|230px]]<br />
| [[Orsay City]]<br />
| {{wp|Toronto}}<br />
| {{wp|Ontario}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in southern Ontario famous for its port and city skylines. Like Toronto, Orsay City has a large port as well. The large mall in the city is based on the Toronto Eaton Centre, a large mall in the center of city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Diamond Domain.png|Diamond Domain|230px]]<br />
| [[Diamond Domain]]<br />
| {{wp|Cave of the Crystals|Naica crystal cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
| Colossal cave of several white crystals of Selenite in {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, and many of them are the largest in the whole world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Allearth Forest.png|Allearth Forest|230px]]<br />
| [[Allearth Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Niagara Falls}}<br />
| {{wp|Canada}} and {{wp|United States}}<br />
| Like several elements of the movie based in Canada, the design of the waterfalls is quite similar to the Niagara Falls which are recognizable as vertical falls and two large walls of water.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 18<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Dahara City.png|Dahara City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Dahara City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Dubai}} and {{wp|Abu Dhabi}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|United Arab Emirates}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | Dubai is located within the {{wp|Arabian Desert}} and houses some of the world's tallest skyscrapers. The highest skyscraper is based on the {{wp|Burj Khalifa}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Azoth Kingdom.png|Azoth Kingdom|230px]]<br />
| [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br />
| {{wp|Carcassonne}}<br />
| {{wp|Occitanie}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| Occitanie is an ancient city famous for being the meeting point between the Mediterranean and the towns of the Massif Central (the inspiration for the Nebel Plateau). It is also recognizable by its enormous walls of the citadel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Nebel Plateau.png|Nebel Plateau|230px]]<br />
| [[Nebel Plateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Massif Central}} and {{wp|Chaîne des Puys}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
| This area is similar to the Auvergne volcanoes in the {{wp|Massif Central}}, which is a highland region containing large mountain ranges and vast plateaus full of greenery and rich biodiversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 21<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Fula City.png|Fula City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Fula City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|San Francisco}} and {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The eternal flame complex is reminiscent of the {{wp|Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum}}, while Fula City's carnival pier is similar to the {{wp|Santa Monica Pier}}, both located in the state of California.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Real-world locations mentioned==<br />
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|thumb|260px|Mewtwo overlooking a "faraway city" at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']]<br />
[[File:AG145 noodles.png|thumb|200px|Chinese noodles]]<br />
* Prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], [[Lt. Surge]] was known as "The Lightning {{wp|United States|American}}!". In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Pokémon Journal entries state that he "is rumored to have been a pilot while home in America."<br />
* [[Game Freak]]'s offices are present in the [[Celadon Condominiums]], the equivalent location of their former real-world office in {{wp|Carrot Tower}}. Likewise, they have a building in [[Castelia City]], and are found on 22F, the same floor that their former offices were on in Carrot Tower.<br />
* In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{tc|Scientist}} Taylor in the [[Silph Co.]] building mentions an international branch of Silph Co. In English, he states that the {{wp|Tiksi}} branch of the company is "in {{wp|Russia}}n no-man's-land". In the Japanese version, he states that the Ponaya Tunguska (Japanese: ポナヤツングスカ) branch is located "deep in Russia". Ponaya Tunguska appears to be a shortened form of the transliterated name of {{wp|Podkamennaya Tunguska (rural locality)|Podkamennaya Tunguska}} in Japanese (ポドカメンナヤツングースカ).<br />
* {{p|Mew}} was originally discovered in the jungles of the {{wp|South America}}n country [[Guyana]]. This is mentioned in logs inside of Cinnabar Island's {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}.<br />
* In Gold, Silver, {{v2|Crystal}}, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, {{jo|Webster}}, the guard in the [[gate]] north of [[Goldenrod City]], will give the player a {{p|Spearow}} holding mail to deliver. The Spearow is nicknamed {{wp|Kenya}}, the name of a country in {{wp|Africa}}.<br />
* In the original Japanese version of FireRed and LeafGreen, Blaine refers to {{wp|Kyoto}}.<br />
* Upon defeating Fisherman Bronson in the [[Sinnoh]] {{si|Battle Tower}}, he will say, "Why the emperor of fishing? It's an ancient Chinese legend...".<br />
* A {{tc|Guitarist}} that can be battled in [[Generation IV]]'s {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} mentions that his guitar is actually a {{wp|Shamisen|Japanese instrument}}.<br />
* Among the exhibits of the Nacrene museum, there is an African mask, referring to a place in the real world, in addition to being different from other exhibitions, which are related to the history of the Pokémon.<br />
* {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Beartic}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, and {{p|Arctovish}}'s names are derived from a real-world location, the {{wp|Arctic}}.<br />
* {{p|Arcanine}}'s {{game|Yellow}}, {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold]] [[Pokédex]] entries state that it is mentioned in {{wp|China|Chinese}} legends.<br />
* {{p|Parasect}}'s Stadium and FireRed Pokédex entries mention that its spores are used in medicine in China.<br />
* {{p|Ponyta}}'s Stadium Pokédex entry mentions that it can clear the Eiffel Tower ({{wp|Tokyo Tower}} in the original Japanese version) in one leap, and its FireRed entry says that it can clear {{wp|Uluru|Ayers Rock}} in one leap.<br />
* {{p|Poliwrath}}'s Gold, [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, HeartGold, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]] and [[Pokémon X and Y|X]] Pokédex entries mention its ability to swim the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}. Also, the direction of a Poliwrath's spirals depends on its geographical location. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], it instead refers to "the ocean".<br />
* {{p|Xatu}}'s Silver, FireRed, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries mention that South Americans say that it can see both the future and past.<br />
* {{p|Delibird}}'s Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Pokédex entries explain that a Delibird helped a famous explorer reach the top of {{wp|Mt. Everest}}. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it instead refers to "world's highest mountain," which is what Mt. Everest is to Earth.<br />
* {{p|Regice}}'s Emerald Pokédex entry mentions {{wp|Antarctica|Antarctic}} ice.<br />
* [[Regional form#Galarian Form|Galarian]] {{p|Meowth}} are implied to have been raised by Vikings in ancient times, and share many similarities with them.<br />
* In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', {{an|Misty}} fantasizes about {{wp|Paris}} and the {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', James says that the [[Fuchsia Gym]] looks like a {{wp|Japan|Japanese}} restaurant.<br />
* In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', Melvin says he wanted to make it to {{wp|Las Vegas}}. In the Japanese version, he said that he wanted to make it to {{wp|Broadway}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', Meowth says, "Keep digging till you hit China!" to Jessie and James, who were digging for clam shells.<br />
* In the {{wp|William Shakespeare}}-inspired episode ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', Misty described the town as like being in "merry old {{wp|England}}".<br />
* In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Team Rocket are disguised as {{wp|Vikings}}. In the English dub, [[Brock]] says that he didn't know that Vikings still existed and {{Ash}} replies that they "mostly live in {{wp|Minnesota}}". This is a reference to the Minnesota Vikings, a football team in the area.<br />
:*In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish dub}} of the movie, Ash says that they come from {{wp|Norway}}, a reference to the Norse Vikings who lived from the 8th to the 11th century.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Denmark|Danish dub}} of the movie, Ash tells Brock that the Vikings are mostly on trips in {{wp|Sweden}}, again referring to the Norse Vikings, but may also refer to {{wp|Vikingarna (band)|Vikingarna}}, a Swedish {{wp|dansband}}.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish dub}} of the movie, Ash quips that Vikings still live in the {{wp|Sipoo}} archipelago, referring to the fact that Sipoo was at the time mostly inhabited by Swedish-speaking Finns (another reference to Norse Vikings).<br />
* At the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', Mewtwo is shown overlooking a "faraway city" that greatly resembles New York City. Buildings similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the {{wp|MetLife Building}} are visible in the distance.<br />
* In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', Misty makes a direct reference to the Earth, saying, "The Earth is so pretty." However, she may be referring to the landscape rather than the literal planet.<br />
* In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Normally, a cloudy globe can be seen, but this time the Pacific Ocean and {{wp|Australia}} are prominent. This also happens in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'' and the introduction to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.<br />
* In the English dub of ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Jessie]] talks about Antarctica, the place where their next assignment is located.<br />
* In ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', an ad in {{an|May}}'s food guidebook mentions "Chinese noodles".<br />
* A map of the Pokémon world seen in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'' centered on Unova features several landmasses resembling Europe and Scandinavia, with some of them either being rotated or flipped.<br />
* In the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} dub of ''[[BW28|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]'', while [[Ash's Oshawott]] was perfecting {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{an|Cilan}} states "{{tt|जाना था जापान पर पहुंच गए चाइना|We wanted to go to Japan, but ended up in China}}" (lit. ''Jānā thā Japan, par pahunch gaye China''), which refers to the real-world countries of {{wp|Japan}} and {{wp|China}}. The phrase itself can be interpreted roughly as "The aim and the result were different".<br />
* In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', the Eiffel Tower and the {{wp|Arc de Triomphe}} were seen on a movie poster.<br />
* In the Hindi dub of ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'' , {{MTR}} says "{{tt|हम सब जानते हैं कश्मीर से कन्याकुमारी तक|We know everything, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari}}" (lit. ''Ham sab jānte hain, Kashmīr se Kanyākumāri tak''). This is a common Indian saying, roughly translating to "Our knowledge is supreme", which refers to the Indian subcontinent's northernmost region, {{wp|Kashmir}}, and its southernmost city, {{wp|Kanyakumari}}.<br />
* Starting with [[M16|the sixteenth movie]], each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
* In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', a holographic globe can be seen inside Lysandre Labs. The globe features continents similar to the real Earth, implying that the planet's continents may probably look very similar to that of the real Earth, and that all of the known regions in the Pokémon world may actually in fact be smaller parts of a much larger landmass.<br />
* In the TCG [[Secret Mission (Gym Heroes 118)]] card, the map in the background shows German occupied Poland during World War II: Warsaw is located right above Raichu's right ear, Białystok and Brest-Litowsk behind Lt. Surge, and the Silesian Border between Andreashütte and Festenberg right below Raichu's binoculars. The rivers Weichsel, Narew and Bug are also depicted.<br />
* In the TCG [[Lucky Stadium (Neo Destiny 100)]] card, there is a promotional {{wp|New York City}} print with a {{p|Pichu}} and a {{p|Pikachu}} flying on a {{p|Charizard}} in New York City, with the {{wp|Empire State Building}} visible in the background.<br />
* In the planetarium special ''[[Celestial Debris]]'', a map of the Pokémon world can be seen on a computer monitor. The map texture looks very similar to the one used to represent the planet in later Pokémon films, with three landmasses resembling North America, Europe, and eastern Russia all appearing upside down.<br />
<br />
==Real-world people and cultures mentioned==<br />
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} are explicitly named after martial artists {{wp|Bruce Lee}} and {{wp|Jackie Chan}}, respectively. In other languages where their names are different, those names are likewise derived from real people.<br />
* {{p|Snorlax}}'s design and Japanese name ''Kabigon'' are derived from [[Game Freak]] programmer [[Kōji Nishino]] and his nickname of "Kirby" (Japanese: カービィ ''Kābī''), which in turn is derived from {{wk|Kirby|the video game character of the same name}}.<ref name=GameInformer>Shea, Brian (October 24, 2019). "[https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series More Burning Questions For The Pokémon Series]." ''Game Informer''. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220523044442/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series archived])</ref> This is referenced in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, in which Nishino appears as a battleable NPC and his highest-leveled Pokémon is Snorlax.<br />
* The core series games have featured staff members of [[Game Freak]] that typically [[Diploma|reward]] the player for completing the [[National Pokédex]], or occasionally through alternative methods. [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled in the [[Generation V]], {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}} games; in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, he is fought in a Double Battle that also features director [[Kazumasa Iwao]].<br />
* In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Brock directly refers to the tale of {{wp|Noah}} who sent a {{wp|Columbidae|dove}} to find dry land after a {{wp|Flood myth|great flood}}, according to most Abrahamic religions.<br />
* The Japanese version of the song [[Team Rocket Forever]] includes the lines 「ムサシ!/コジロウ!/関門海峡/門司/下関」"''Musashi!/Kojirō!/Kanmon Straits.../Moji.../Shimonoseki...''", referencing the famous duel that {{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}} and {{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}} (the name basis for [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s Japanese names, Musashi and Kojirō) fought on an island in the {{wp|Kanmon Straits}}, which is located between {{wp|Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū|Moji}} and {{wp|Shimonoseki}}.<br />
* The Japanese holiday ''{{wp|Hinamatsuri}}'' (means Doll Festival, but sometimes referred to as Girls' Day) is featured in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (dubbed as the [[Princess Festival]]).<br />
* The Japanese holiday {{wp|Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} (''Kodomo no Hi'') is featured in ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' (dubbed as [[Kids Day]]).<br />
* [[Christmas]] is mentioned several times in the anime and manga. [[Santa Claus]] is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]] who first appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''. In the dub, Santa's home is called the [[North Pole]].<br />
* In ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'', James mentions the presence of {{wp|Pablo Picasso|Picasso}} and {{wp|Rembrandt}}'s paintings at his home.<br />
* In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', Meowth asks if they saw the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] in a {{wp|Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling}} movie.<br />
* In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', Jessie says that {{wp|Albert Einstein}} created the {{wp|Incandescent light bulb|light bulb}}. Max corrects her, saying that {{wp|Thomas Edison}} was the creator.<br />
* NPCs in the [[core series]] games are regularly named after real-world people.<br />
** In the [[Generation IV]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, one of the potential NPC opponents is {{tc|Guitarist}} Iggy, a reference to {{wp|Iggy Pop}}.<br />
** [[Johto Route 35]], [[Connecting Cave]], [[Hau'oli Cemetery]], and [[Viridian Forest]] (in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]) each contain a Trainer whose Japanese name is ''Ikue'' (in the latter two cases, this name was preserved in other languages as well) and who uses a Pikachu. [[Ikue Ohtani]] is the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]].<br />
** [[Alola Route 5]] contains a [[Double Battle]] against trainers named Isa and Nico, named in honor of the daughters of [[Eric Medalle]], a Pokémon creative director who was killed in an accident during the time [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] were in development.<ref>[https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/03/21/pokemon-eric-medalle-seattle-weather-falling-tree/82094134/ Falling tree kills Pokémon designer and Detroit native Eric Medalle - Detroit Free Press]</ref><br />
** In {{game|Sword and Shield|s}}, an [[Artist]] NPC named Kapoor can [[In-game trade|trade]] with the player, a reference to British artist Anish Kapoor.<br />
** In {{game|Crystal}}, several Trainers in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} are references to [[Staff of Pokémon Crystal|people involved in the creation of the game]].<ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/tower-references/ iimarck.us - Battle Tower In‐Jokes]</ref><br />
*** {{tc|Guitarist}} Masuda is a reference to [[Junichi Masuda]], Crystal's music director.<br />
*** {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Tajiri is a reference to Pokémon's creator, [[Satoshi Tajiri]], and his childhood fixation with bug catching.<br />
*** {{tc|Scientist}} Mori is a reference to Akito Mori, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
*** {{tc|Teacher}} Kawakami is a reference to Naoko Kawakami, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} mentions the {{wp|hula}} dance to a [[Kimono Girl]] while in the [[Ecruteak City#Kimono Dance Theater|Kimono Dance Theater]].<br />
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, six of the [[Seven Sages]] quote proverbs from several Chinese philosophers.<br />
** [[Zinzolin]] quotes a proverb from ''{{wp|Mencius (book)|Mencius}}'' and a line from ''{{wp|Tao Te Ching}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Gorm]] quotes a proverb from {{wp|Sun Tzu}}'s ''{{wp|The Art of War}}'' in Pinwheel Forest, and a line from both The {{wp|Analects}} and ''{{wp|Huainanzi}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Bronius]] quotes another line from ''Tao Te Ching'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Giallo]] quotes another line from ''Mencius'' at N's Castle.<br />
** In the Japanese version, [[Ryoku]] quotes a line from ''{{wp|Zhuangzi (book)|Zhuangzi}}'' at N's Castle. In both versions, he also quotes a proverb by {{wp|Song Dynasty}} philosopher Hu Yin at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Rood]] quotes another proverb from the Analects and made a reference to a Chinese idiom at N's Castle.<br />
* In {{4v|Black|White}}, the woman in [[Mistralton City]] who normally gives a [[Heart Scale]] in exchange for ten [[Sweet Heart]]s will trade a Heart Scale for only five Sweet Hearts on {{wp|Valentine's Day}} and {{wp|White Day}}.<br />
* {{p|Archeops}}'s name is possibly derived from ''Cheops'', the Greek name for Egyptian pharaoh {{wp|Khufu}}.<br />
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==Other references to the real world==<br />
* In all of the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} and some [[Spin-off Pokémon games|side series]] games, there is a [[Nintendo]] gaming console in the {{player}}'s [[Player's house|bedroom]]. This is a reference to the real-world gaming company that owns the [[Pokémon|franchise]].<br />
* An old man at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] says that the first manned flight to the moon was in 1969, same as in the real world.<br />
* {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] [[Pokédex]] entries mention both Pokémon being able to easily knock out an {{wp|Indian Elephant}}, an [[Animals in the Pokémon world|actual animal]]. However, in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], Raichu's entry instead mentions {{p|Copperajah}}.<br />
* The {{p|Arceus}} event that takes place in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} includes real life pictures in the game.<br />
* {{p|Porygon}}'s [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] Pokédex entries mentions it was created "20 years ago", referencing the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green.<br />
* In ''[[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]]'', a painting within the resort created by {{p|Beheeyem}} bears a striking resemblance to ''{{wp|Relativity (M. C. Escher)|Relativity}}'' by {{wp|M. C. Escher}}.<br />
* One of the hotels Ash and his group tried to stay at and ultimately failed to do so in the episode ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This!]]'' featured a painting of a tiger near grass, mirroring a similar painting found at {{wp|Azuchi Castle}}.<br />
* The nameless movie May describes in ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' is a reference to the movie ''{{wp|Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic}}''.<br />
* In {{an|Dawn}}'s flashback in ''[[DP161|Yes In Dee Dee, It's Dawn]]'', a teacher tells her students a tale about {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Turtwig}}, which is similar to "{{wp|The Tortoise and the Hare}}".<br />
* In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', Ash dreams about being in an alternate reality where no Pokémon exist and children attend regular school.<br />
* Multiple references to the geographical relations between the real world locations the in-game regions are based on have been made throughout the games; for example, a {{tc|Swimmer}} on [[Galar Route 9]] says people have {{wp|List of successful English Channel swimmers|successfully swum}} between [[Kalos]] and [[Galar]].<br />
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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--[[User:Joshuamanimtim2|Snorlax]] 06:18, 21 May 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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He is also the main reason to include many differents countries slangs to the whole Team Rocket, mostly mexican ones because of where the dub is translated. {{unsigned|Mephisto}}<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:30, 24 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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¿What do you think?<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
--[[User:Kirigayaray|Kirigayaray]] ([[User talk:Kirigayaray|talk]]) 05:06, 30 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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E.g.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those "references" are not reliable proofs but Original Research made by you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proofs.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish cities (Zaragoza, Toledo, Barcelona and Madrid), and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::I hope you can see the irony of saying that after removing the comparisons and preventing others from making their own judgement. Did you seek consensus? No, you went in and deleted everything because, in your opinion, "it's not even remotely based in Lisbon". When the first trailer released, you could see people online comparing it to Praça do Comércio and also noticing the rose of winds before we even knew if there were concrete references to Portugal at all in the game. At first, I wasn't convinced about Lisbon either and didn't even change the Mesagoza section until I found a good amount of evidence in the favor of that. You left the reference to the Puente de Alcántara, which was also part of that same research, but everything else is invalid? Why, because it's not Spain? If something looks very similar to a real life counterpart, shouldn't it be at the very least mentioned as a possible inspiration? Because that's your argument for Alfornada and Andalusia. - {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
:::::::::Alfornada has direct references to Spain and its language in its different versions. The same cannot be said of Mesagoza, which does not present evidence of Lisbon in any of its linguistic versions. That is the main difference.<br />
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:::::::::"People online comparing..." does not seem like a reasonable or reliable source either. And many of your references are very far-fetched or directly also exist in Madrid and in other Spanish cities where Mesagoza is based.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::I agree with KryptonLion. There's no reason why Paldea is exclusively Spanish. On the top of the page, it says "This article contains fan speculation. There is no solid evidence for or against some parts of this article." But I agree, there shouldn't be sections with very little evidence/speculation that is out of left field,(the Andorra section). But when there's some relation, I think it should be added. There are sections of the page that makes even less sense (the desert in Unova as the world trade center cite as an example). <br />
::::::::Nemona's house definitely has some references to Gibraltar. Location wise, it fits perfectly. Also, the Great Ball is clearly a small nod to Great Britain. The only other great ball in the area is the one next to a tree behind the fence of your house.I don't think anyone (the devs or otherwise) would explicitly confirm nor deny small nods anyways.[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 20:40, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::Nobody said that Paldea is exclusively Spain. And the notes cannot be literally the first thing that comes to mind, they need clear references , nor can be huge texts, they are notes as the name indicates.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:47, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::I agree, that they shouldn't be huge texts, but I respectfully disagree with how the references need to be clear when a lot of the page gives locations that make less sense than Gibraltar (Join avenue as the empire state building and unova route 4 as the world trade center site with no references to interviews, in game dialogue etc) when location wise, Gibraltar fits perfectly. It's a really small nod (the great ball) but it fits. I really don't think the devs would put a "Nemona's house is owned by Galar" or anything explicit like that. <br />
::::::::::The North Paldean Sea/Llívia-Andorra makes even less sense as they are both in the Pyrenees and location wise would fit more with País Vasco and Navarra. [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 21:07, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::::::Yes, I agree that this about Andorra and Llivia is quite far-fetched, even so I think there are references to Andorra. I will look for references from Andorra when I can.<br />
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:::::::::::I don't think there are any references to Gibraltar. Poco Path in Spanish is Sendero Cahiz, a reference to Cadiz, so it is much more likely that it is the city of Algeciras, in Cadiz, which also coincides perfectly in geography. A "Great Ball" item as a reference to the United Kingdom seems very farfetched to me, I wouldn't take that as a reference, honestly. Cabo Poco is also a word in Spanish, and is a reference to a cape, which is really what the place is. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::::I agree that the Gibraltar reference should be added back. The location and topology match, unlike unfortunately Andorra. I will echo what has been said in an edit comment a while back: Gibraltar is disputed between Spain and the UK, so it's no surprise that the Spanish translation would rather reference Cadíz. Again, town names (apart from the French which are mostly on point), are very unreliable, such as Levincia being called Fermanca (from Salamanca, on the other side of the peninsula) in German. Ideally, we should be looking at geography first. If that doesn't match, then are there clear references such as in Mesagoza and Barcelona? Then, what other details can we take from the location, such as the theater from Mérida in Medali or the rose of winds from Lisbon in Mesagoza. The names can hint at specific places (Porto Marinada), the biggest city in the area (Frigao), or be completely off-base (Fermanca), so Cahiz shouldn't deter us for keeping the Gibraltar reference, especially with the potential Great Ball reference. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 21:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::::::::No, it's not just the Spanish version. No version of the game references Gibraltar, and all versions refer to Spanish words and places. Algeciras also match in location and has much more sense. <br />
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::::::::::::::A Great Ball is neither a reference to the UK nor a reasonable piece of evidence, let's be honest. The place is clearly a reference to southern Andalusia as all the names suggest.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:45, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: That same architecture can be found in Algarve, where the city matches geographically. The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable, especially German who calls the obviously inspired by Costa Nova "Puerto", and what everyone agrees to be "Plato", they call "Prato", the Portuguese word for it. Fornada is a batch of baked goods in Portuguese, and Al is the arabic definite article, which can also be found in Algarve (Al-Gharb) and other Moorish influced words and location names. Alfornada literally means "the batch". Also, in French, every town seems to reference a real-life geographic match much more closely, and in this case the name Alforneira comes from Albufeira, in Algarve. I think a note could be added about also resembling Andalusia, but it's overwhelmingly clear that this is a heavily inspired Moorish town with a lot of references to its real-life location in Algarve. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:56, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::"The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable"<br />
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::In fact, yes they are. The names of the cities in different languages refer to the inspirations they took. Its something pretty common in Pokémon.<br />
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::Fornada also literally means the same thing in Catalan and Galician (batch of baked goods), and Al is also an Arabic prefix in Spain, very present in Andalusia, formerly Al-Andalus, or even in the current Andalusian city of Almería.<br />
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::Taking into account that all the architecture of Alfornada also exists in Andalusia, I see obvious that it can also be based in Andalusia. In Italian, it's even "Las Brasas", a phrase entirely in the Spanish language.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621858Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T21:46:13Z<p>Valentio: /* Paldea section */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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He is also the main reason to include many differents countries slangs to the whole Team Rocket, mostly mexican ones because of where the dub is translated. {{unsigned|Mephisto}}<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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'''English Wikipedia pages to add:'''<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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[[User:KameXros|KameXros]] 17:09, 16 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those "references" are not reliable proofs but Original Research made by you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proofs.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish cities (Zaragoza, Toledo, Barcelona and Madrid), and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::I hope you can see the irony of saying that after removing the comparisons and preventing others from making their own judgement. Did you seek consensus? No, you went in and deleted everything because, in your opinion, "it's not even remotely based in Lisbon". When the first trailer released, you could see people online comparing it to Praça do Comércio and also noticing the rose of winds before we even knew if there were concrete references to Portugal at all in the game. At first, I wasn't convinced about Lisbon either and didn't even change the Mesagoza section until I found a good amount of evidence in the favor of that. You left the reference to the Puente de Alcántara, which was also part of that same research, but everything else is invalid? Why, because it's not Spain? If something looks very similar to a real life counterpart, shouldn't it be at the very least mentioned as a possible inspiration? Because that's your argument for Alfornada and Andalusia. - {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
:::::::::Alfornada has direct references to Spain and its language in its different versions. The same cannot be said of Mesagoza, which does not present evidence of Lisbon in any of its linguistic versions. That is the main difference.<br />
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:::::::::"People online comparing..." does not seem like a reasonable or reliable source either. And many of your references are very far-fetched or directly also exist in Madrid and in other Spanish cities where Mesagoza is based.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::I agree with KryptonLion. There's no reason why Paldea is exclusively Spanish. On the top of the page, it says "This article contains fan speculation. There is no solid evidence for or against some parts of this article." But I agree, there shouldn't be sections with very little evidence/speculation that is out of left field,(the Andorra section). But when there's some relation, I think it should be added. There are sections of the page that makes even less sense (the desert in Unova as the world trade center cite as an example). <br />
::::::::Nemona's house definitely has some references to Gibraltar. Location wise, it fits perfectly. Also, the Great Ball is clearly a small nod to Great Britain. The only other great ball in the area is the one next to a tree behind the fence of your house.I don't think anyone (the devs or otherwise) would explicitly confirm nor deny small nods anyways.[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 20:40, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::Nobody said that Paldea is exclusively Spain. And the notes cannot be literally the first thing that comes to mind, they need clear references , nor can be huge texts, they are notes as the name indicates.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:47, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::I agree, that they shouldn't be huge texts, but I respectfully disagree with how the references need to be clear when a lot of the page gives locations that make less sense than Gibraltar (Join avenue as the empire state building and unova route 4 as the world trade center site with no references to interviews, in game dialogue etc) when location wise, Gibraltar fits perfectly. It's a really small nod (the great ball) but it fits. I really don't think the devs would put a "Nemona's house is owned by Galar" or anything explicit like that. <br />
::::::::::The North Paldean Sea/Llívia-Andorra makes even less sense as they are both in the Pyrenees and location wise would fit more with País Vasco and Navarra. [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 21:07, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::::::Yes, I agree that this about Andorra and Llivia is quite far-fetched, even so I think there are references to Andorra. I will look for references from Andorra when I can.<br />
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:::::::::::I don't think there are any references to Gibraltar. Poco Path in Spanish is Sendero Cahiz, a reference to Cadiz, so it is much more likely that it is the city of Algeciras, in Cadiz, which also coincides perfectly in geography. A "Great Ball" item as a reference to the United Kingdom seems very farfetched to me, I wouldn't take that as a reference, honestly. Cabo Poco is also a word in Spanish, and is a reference to a cape, which is really what the place is. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::::I agree that the Gibraltar reference should be added back. The location and topology match, unlike unfortunately Andorra. I will echo what has been said in an edit comment a while back: Gibraltar is disputed between Spain and the UK, so it's no surprise that the Spanish translation would rather reference Cadíz. Again, town names (apart from the French which are mostly on point), are very unreliable, such as Levincia being called Fermanca (from Salamanca, on the other side of the peninsula) in German. Ideally, we should be looking at geography first. If that doesn't match, then are there clear references such as in Mesagoza and Barcelona? Then, what other details can we take from the location, such as the theater from Mérida in Medali or the rose of winds from Lisbon in Mesagoza. The names can hint at specific places (Porto Marinada), the biggest city in the area (Frigao), or be completely off-base (Fermanca), so Cahiz shouldn't deter us for keeping the Gibraltar reference, especially with the potential Great Ball reference. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 21:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::::::::No, it's not just the Spanish version. No version of the game references Gibraltar, and all versions refer to Spanish words and places. Algeciras also match in location and has much more sense. <br />
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::::::::::::::English: Cabo Poco - From cabo (cape) and poco (little)<br />
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::::::::::::::Italian: Dosilla - From dosis (Spanish for dose), -illa (Spanish diminutive suffix), and possibly Sevilla<br />
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::::::::::::::A Great Ball is neither a reference to the UK nor a reasonable piece of evidence, let's be honest. The place is clearly a reference to southern Andalusia.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:45, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- The word "Forno", present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: That same architecture can be found in Algarve, where the city matches geographically. The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable, especially German who calls the obviously inspired by Costa Nova "Puerto", and what everyone agrees to be "Plato", they call "Prato", the Portuguese word for it. Fornada is a batch of baked goods in Portuguese, and Al is the arabic definite article, which can also be found in Algarve (Al-Gharb) and other Moorish influced words and location names. Alfornada literally means "the batch". Also, in French, every town seems to reference a real-life geographic match much more closely, and in this case the name Alforneira comes from Albufeira, in Algarve. I think a note could be added about also resembling Andalusia, but it's overwhelmingly clear that this is a heavily inspired Moorish town with a lot of references to its real-life location in Algarve. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:56, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::"The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable"<br />
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::In fact, yes they are. The names of the cities in different languages refer to the inspirations they took. Its something pretty common in Pokémon.<br />
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::Fornada also literally means the same thing in Catalan and Galician (batch of baked goods), and Al is also an Arabic prefix in Spain, very present in Andalusia, formerly Al-Andalus, or even in the current Andalusian city of Almería.<br />
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::Taking into account that all the architecture of Alfornada also exists in Andalusia, I see obvious that it can also be based in Andalusia. In Italian, it's even "Las Brasas", a phrase entirely in the Spanish language.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621856Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T21:45:27Z<p>Valentio: /* Paldea section */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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'''English Wikipedia pages to add:'''<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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[[User:KameXros|KameXros]] 17:09, 16 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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[[User:ILoveArceus|ILoveArceus]] ([[User talk:ILoveArceus|talk]]) 21:33, 5 June 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those "references" are not reliable proofs but Original Research made by you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proofs.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish cities (Zaragoza, Toledo, Barcelona and Madrid), and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::I hope you can see the irony of saying that after removing the comparisons and preventing others from making their own judgement. Did you seek consensus? No, you went in and deleted everything because, in your opinion, "it's not even remotely based in Lisbon". When the first trailer released, you could see people online comparing it to Praça do Comércio and also noticing the rose of winds before we even knew if there were concrete references to Portugal at all in the game. At first, I wasn't convinced about Lisbon either and didn't even change the Mesagoza section until I found a good amount of evidence in the favor of that. You left the reference to the Puente de Alcántara, which was also part of that same research, but everything else is invalid? Why, because it's not Spain? If something looks very similar to a real life counterpart, shouldn't it be at the very least mentioned as a possible inspiration? Because that's your argument for Alfornada and Andalusia. - {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
:::::::::Alfornada has direct references to Spain and its language in its different versions. The same cannot be said of Mesagoza, which does not present evidence of Lisbon in any of its linguistic versions. That is the main difference.<br />
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:::::::::"People online comparing..." does not seem like a reasonable or reliable source either. And many of your references are very far-fetched or directly also exist in Madrid and in other Spanish cities where Mesagoza is based.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::I agree with KryptonLion. There's no reason why Paldea is exclusively Spanish. On the top of the page, it says "This article contains fan speculation. There is no solid evidence for or against some parts of this article." But I agree, there shouldn't be sections with very little evidence/speculation that is out of left field,(the Andorra section). But when there's some relation, I think it should be added. There are sections of the page that makes even less sense (the desert in Unova as the world trade center cite as an example). <br />
::::::::Nemona's house definitely has some references to Gibraltar. Location wise, it fits perfectly. Also, the Great Ball is clearly a small nod to Great Britain. The only other great ball in the area is the one next to a tree behind the fence of your house.I don't think anyone (the devs or otherwise) would explicitly confirm nor deny small nods anyways.[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 20:40, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::Nobody said that Paldea is exclusively Spain. And the notes cannot be literally the first thing that comes to mind, they need clear references , nor can be huge texts, they are notes as the name indicates.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:47, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::I agree, that they shouldn't be huge texts, but I respectfully disagree with how the references need to be clear when a lot of the page gives locations that make less sense than Gibraltar (Join avenue as the empire state building and unova route 4 as the world trade center site with no references to interviews, in game dialogue etc) when location wise, Gibraltar fits perfectly. It's a really small nod (the great ball) but it fits. I really don't think the devs would put a "Nemona's house is owned by Galar" or anything explicit like that. <br />
::::::::::The North Paldean Sea/Llívia-Andorra makes even less sense as they are both in the Pyrenees and location wise would fit more with País Vasco and Navarra. [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 21:07, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::::::Yes, I agree that this about Andorra and Llivia is quite far-fetched, even so I think there are references to Andorra. I will look for references from Andorra when I can.<br />
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:::::::::::I don't think there are any references to Gibraltar. Poco Path in Spanish is Sendero Cahiz, a reference to Cadiz, so it is much more likely that it is the city of Algeciras, in Cadiz, which also coincides perfectly in geography. A "Great Ball" item as a reference to the United Kingdom seems very farfetched to me, I wouldn't take that as a reference, honestly. Cabo Poco is also a word in Spanish, and is a reference to a cape, which is really what the place is. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::::I agree that the Gibraltar reference should be added back. The location and topology match, unlike unfortunately Andorra. I will echo what has been said in an edit comment a while back: Gibraltar is disputed between Spain and the UK, so it's no surprise that the Spanish translation would rather reference Cadíz. Again, town names (apart from the French which are mostly on point), are very unreliable, such as Levincia being called Fermanca (from Salamanca, on the other side of the peninsula) in German. Ideally, we should be looking at geography first. If that doesn't match, then are there clear references such as in Mesagoza and Barcelona? Then, what other details can we take from the location, such as the theater from Mérida in Medali or the rose of winds from Lisbon in Mesagoza. The names can hint at specific places (Porto Marinada), the biggest city in the area (Frigao), or be completely off-base (Fermanca), so Cahiz shouldn't deter us for keeping the Gibraltar reference, especially with the potential Great Ball reference. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 21:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::::::::::No, it's not just the Spanish version. No version of the game references Gibraltar, and all versions refer to Spanish words and places. Algeciras also match and has much more sense. <br />
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::::::::::::::English: Cabo Poco - From cabo (cape) and poco (little)<br />
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::::::::::::::French: Cuchalaga - From cuchara (Spanish for spoon) and Málaga<br />
::::::::::::::Italian: Dosilla - From dosis (Spanish for dose), -illa (Spanish diminutive suffix), and possibly Sevilla<br />
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::::::::::::::A Great Ball is neither a reference to the UK nor a reasonable piece of evidence, let's be honest. The place is clearly a reference to southern Andalusia.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:45, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- The word "Forno", present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: That same architecture can be found in Algarve, where the city matches geographically. The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable, especially German who calls the obviously inspired by Costa Nova "Puerto", and what everyone agrees to be "Plato", they call "Prato", the Portuguese word for it. Fornada is a batch of baked goods in Portuguese, and Al is the arabic definite article, which can also be found in Algarve (Al-Gharb) and other Moorish influced words and location names. Alfornada literally means "the batch". Also, in French, every town seems to reference a real-life geographic match much more closely, and in this case the name Alforneira comes from Albufeira, in Algarve. I think a note could be added about also resembling Andalusia, but it's overwhelmingly clear that this is a heavily inspired Moorish town with a lot of references to its real-life location in Algarve. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:56, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::"The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable"<br />
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::In fact, yes they are. The names of the cities in different languages refer to the inspirations they took. Its something pretty common in Pokémon.<br />
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::Fornada also literally means the same thing in Catalan and Galician (batch of baked goods), and Al is also an Arabic prefix in Spain, very present in Andalusia, formerly Al-Andalus, or even in the current Andalusian city of Almería.<br />
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::Taking into account that all the architecture of Alfornada also exists in Andalusia, I see obvious that it can also be based in Andalusia. In Italian, it's even "Las Brasas", a phrase entirely in the Spanish language.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621812Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T21:25:50Z<p>Valentio: /* Paldea section */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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--[[User:Joshuamanimtim2|Snorlax]] 06:18, 21 May 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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[[User:KameXros|KameXros]] 17:09, 16 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those "references" are not reliable proofs but Original Research made by you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proofs.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish cities (Zaragoza, Toledo, Barcelona and Madrid), and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::I hope you can see the irony of saying that after removing the comparisons and preventing others from making their own judgement. Did you seek consensus? No, you went in and deleted everything because, in your opinion, "it's not even remotely based in Lisbon". When the first trailer released, you could see people online comparing it to Praça do Comércio and also noticing the rose of winds before we even knew if there were concrete references to Portugal at all in the game. At first, I wasn't convinced about Lisbon either and didn't even change the Mesagoza section until I found a good amount of evidence in the favor of that. You left the reference to the Puente de Alcántara, which was also part of that same research, but everything else is invalid? Why, because it's not Spain? If something looks very similar to a real life counterpart, shouldn't it be at the very least mentioned as a possible inspiration? Because that's your argument for Alfornada and Andalusia. - {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
:::::::::Alfornada has direct references to Spain and its language in its different versions. The same cannot be said of Mesagoza, which does not present evidence of Lisbon in any of its linguistic versions. That is the main difference.<br />
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:::::::::"People online comparing..." does not seem like a reasonable or reliable source either. And many of your references are very far-fetched or directly also exist in Madrid and in other Spanish cities where Mesagoza is based.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::I agree with KryptonLion. There's no reason why Paldea is exclusively Spanish. On the top of the page, it says "This article contains fan speculation. There is no solid evidence for or against some parts of this article." But I agree, there shouldn't be sections with very little evidence/speculation that is out of left field,(the Andorra section). But when there's some relation, I think it should be added. There are sections of the page that makes even less sense (the desert in Unova as the world trade center cite as an example). <br />
::::::::Nemona's house definitely has some references to Gibraltar. Location wise, it fits perfectly. Also, the Great Ball is clearly a small nod to Great Britain. The only other great ball in the area is the one next to a tree behind the fence of your house.I don't think anyone (the devs or otherwise) would explicitly confirm nor deny small nods anyways.[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 20:40, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::Nobody said that Paldea is exclusively Spain. And the notes cannot be literally the first thing that comes to mind, they need clear references , nor can be huge texts, they are notes as the name indicates.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:47, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::I agree, that they shouldn't be huge texts, but I respectfully disagree with how the references need to be clear when a lot of the page gives locations that make less sense than Gibraltar (Join avenue as the empire state building and unova route 4 as the world trade center site with no references to interviews, in game dialogue etc) when location wise, Gibraltar fits perfectly. It's a really small nod (the great ball) but it fits. I really don't think the devs would put a "Nemona's house is owned by Galar" or anything explicit like that. <br />
::::::::::The North Paldean Sea/Llívia-Andorra makes even less sense as they are both in the Pyrenees and location wise would fit more with País Vasco and Navarra. [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 21:07, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::::::Yes, I agree that this about Andorra and Llivia is quite far-fetched, even so I think there are references to Andorra. I will look for references from Andorra when I can.<br />
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:::::::::::I don't think there are any references to Gibraltar. Poco Path in Spanish is Sendero Cahiz, a reference to Cadiz, so it is much more likely that it is the city of Algeciras, in Cadiz, which also coincides perfectly in geography. A "Great Ball" item as a reference to the United Kingdom seems very farfetched to me, I wouldn't take that as a reference, honestly. Cabo Poco is also a word in Spanish, and is a reference to a cape, which is really what the place is. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- The word "Forno", present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: That same architecture can be found in Algarve, where the city matches geographically. The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable, especially German who calls the obviously inspired by Costa Nova "Puerto", and what everyone agrees to be "Plato", they call "Prato", the Portuguese word for it. Fornada is a batch of baked goods in Portuguese, and Al is the arabic definite article, which can also be found in Algarve (Al-Gharb) and other Moorish influced words and location names. Alfornada literally means "the batch". Also, in French, every town seems to reference a real-life geographic match much more closely, and in this case the name Alforneira comes from Albufeira, in Algarve. I think a note could be added about also resembling Andalusia, but it's overwhelmingly clear that this is a heavily inspired Moorish town with a lot of references to its real-life location in Algarve. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:56, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::"The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable"<br />
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::In fact, yes they are. The names of the cities in different languages refer to the inspirations they took. Its something pretty common in Pokémon.<br />
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::Fornada also literally means the same thing in Catalan and Galician (batch of baked goods), and Al is also an Arabic prefix in Spain, very present in Andalusia, formerly Al-Andalus, or even in the current Andalusian city of Almería.<br />
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::Taking into account that all the architecture of Alfornada also exists in Andalusia, I see obvious that it can also be based in Andalusia. In Italian, it's even "Las Brasas", a phrase entirely in the Spanish language.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621801Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T21:19:31Z<p>Valentio: /* Paldea section */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
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::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:30, 24 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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¿What do you think?<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
--[[User:Kirigayaray|Kirigayaray]] ([[User talk:Kirigayaray|talk]]) 05:06, 30 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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E.g.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those "references" are not reliable proofs but Original Research made by you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proofs.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish cities (Zaragoza, Toledo, Barcelona and Madrid), and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::I hope you can see the irony of saying that after removing the comparisons and preventing others from making their own judgement. Did you seek consensus? No, you went in and deleted everything because, in your opinion, "it's not even remotely based in Lisbon". When the first trailer released, you could see people online comparing it to Praça do Comércio and also noticing the rose of winds before we even knew if there were concrete references to Portugal at all in the game. At first, I wasn't convinced about Lisbon either and didn't even change the Mesagoza section until I found a good amount of evidence in the favor of that. You left the reference to the Puente de Alcántara, which was also part of that same research, but everything else is invalid? Why, because it's not Spain? If something looks very similar to a real life counterpart, shouldn't it be at the very least mentioned as a possible inspiration? Because that's your argument for Alfornada and Andalusia. - {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
:::::::::Alfornada has direct references to Spain and its language in its different versions. The same cannot be said of Mesagoza, which does not present evidence of Lisbon in any of its linguistic versions. That is the main difference.<br />
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:::::::::"People online comparing..." does not seem like a reasonable or reliable source either. And many of your references are very far-fetched or directly also exist in Madrid and in other Spanish cities where Mesagoza is based.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::I agree with KryptonLion. There's no reason why Paldea is exclusively Spanish. On the top of the page, it says "This article contains fan speculation. There is no solid evidence for or against some parts of this article." But I agree, there shouldn't be sections with very little evidence/speculation that is out of left field,(the Andorra section). But when there's some relation, I think it should be added. There are sections of the page that makes even less sense (the desert in Unova as the world trade center cite as an example). <br />
::::::::Nemona's house definitely has some references to Gibraltar. Location wise, it fits perfectly. Also, the Great Ball is clearly a small nod to Great Britain. The only other great ball in the area is the one next to a tree behind the fence of your house.I don't think anyone (the devs or otherwise) would explicitly confirm nor deny small nods anyways.[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 20:40, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::Nobody said that Paldea is exclusively Spain. And the notes cannot be literally the first thing that comes to mind, they need clear references , nor can be huge texts, they are notes as the name indicates.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:47, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::::I agree, that they shouldn't be huge texts, but I respectfully disagree with how the references need to be clear when a lot of the page gives locations that make less sense than Gibraltar (Join avenue as the empire state building and unova route 4 as the world trade center site with no references to interviews, in game dialogue etc) when location wise, Gibraltar fits perfectly. It's a really small nod (the great ball) but it fits. I really don't think the devs would put a "Nemona's house is owned by Galar" or anything explicit like that. <br />
::::::::::The North Paldean Sea/Llívia-Andorra makes even less sense as they are both in the Pyrenees and location wise would fit more with País Vasco and Navarra. [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 21:07, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::::::Yes, I agree that this about Andorra and Llivia is quite far-fetched, even so I think there are references to Andorra. I will look for references from Andorra when I can.<br />
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:::::::::::I don't think there are any references to Gibraltar. Poco Path in Spanish is Sendero Cahiz, a reference to Cadiz, so it is much more likely that it is the city of Algeciras, in Cadiz, which also coincides perfectly in geography. A "Great Ball" item as a reference to the United Kingdom seems very farfetched to me, I wouldn't take that as a reference, honestly. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 21:19, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- The word "Forno", present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: That same architecture can be found in Algarve, where the city matches geographically. The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable, especially German who calls the obviously inspired by Costa Nova "Puerto", and what everyone agrees to be "Plato", they call "Prato", the Portuguese word for it. Fornada is a batch of baked goods in Portuguese, and Al is the arabic definite article, which can also be found in Algarve (Al-Gharb) and other Moorish influced words and location names. Alfornada literally means "the batch". Also, in French, every town seems to reference a real-life geographic match much more closely, and in this case the name Alforneira comes from Albufeira, in Algarve. I think a note could be added about also resembling Andalusia, but it's overwhelmingly clear that this is a heavily inspired Moorish town with a lot of references to its real-life location in Algarve. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:56, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::"The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable"<br />
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::In fact, yes they are. The names of the cities in different languages refer to the inspirations they took. Its something pretty common in Pokémon.<br />
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::Fornada also literally means the same thing in Catalan and Galician (batch of baked goods), and Al is also an Arabic prefix in Spain, very present in Andalusia, formerly Al-Andalus, or even in the current Andalusian city of Almería.<br />
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::Taking into account that all the architecture of Alfornada also exists in Andalusia, I see obvious that it can also be based in Andalusia. In Italian, it's even "Las Brasas", a phrase entirely in the Spanish language.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world&diff=3621757Pokémon world in relation to the real world2022-12-03T21:03:06Z<p>Valentio: </p>
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[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|250px|The map of Japan showing the four main Japanese Pokémon regions.]]<br />
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|250px|The map of Europe showing the three main European Pokémon regions.]]<br />
The designs of nine of the major Pokémon [[region]]s—[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]]/[[Hisui]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and they are sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions and the Hisui region are based on smaller regions in {{wp|Japan}}, Unova and Alola are based on parts of the {{wp|United States}}, Kalos is based on {{wp|France}}, Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}, and Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, consisting in the countries of {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}} and {{wp|Andorra}}. It is said the inspiration for [[Orre]] is {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}}.<br />
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==Core regions==<br />
===Kanto===<br />
The {{wp|Kantō region}} of Japan (関東地方, ''Kantō-chihō'', meaning "Region East to the Barrier", referring to the east of the Hakone checkpoint) is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the [[Pokémon world]], but is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of the game map corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chūbu region|Chūbu}} (中部地方, ''Chūbu-chihō'', meaning "Central region", also called 中部日本, ''Chūbu-nihon'', that means "Central Japan").<br />
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{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
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! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pallet Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|下田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimoda, Shizuoka|Shimoda City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Pallet Town is based on [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s hometown {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida City}} during his boyhood.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 1|Route 1]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Peninsula}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| A peninsula that connects Shimoda City to Mishima City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian City]]<br />
| {{jwp|三島市}} or {{jwp|箱根町}}<br />
| {{wp|Mishima, Shizuoka|Mishima City}} or {{wp|Hakone, Kanagawa|Hakone Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} or {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} or {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|奥秩父山塊}}<br />
| {{wp|Okuchichibu Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}、{{jwp|山梨県}}、{{jwp|長野県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}, {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, and {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]]<br />
| {{jwp|秩父市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichibu, Saitama|Chichibu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
| Viridian Forest being inside Route 2 is a reference to its real world counterpart's name Okuchichibu - meaning "interior of Chichibu".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pewter City]]<br />
| {{jwp|前橋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Maebashi, Gunma|Maebashi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Maebashi rests at the foot of Mount Akagi. It is the capital city of the Gunma Prefecture. The famous {{wp|Iwajuku}} archaeological site and the Iwajuku Museum are located in the city of {{wp|Midori, Gunma|Midori}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 3|Route 3]]<br />
| {{jwp|桐生市}} - {{jwp|足利市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiryū, Gunma|Kiryū City}} - {{wp|Ashikaga, Tochigi|Ashikaga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Moon]]<br />
| {{jwp|赤城山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Akagi}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Mt. Akagi features a crater lake near the summit<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 4|Route 4]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐野市}} - {{jwp|栃木市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sano, Tochigi|Sano City}} - {{wp|Tochigi (city)|Tochigi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean City]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇都宮市}}<br />
| {{wp|Utsunomiya|Utsunomiya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Utsunomiya City is the capital city of the Tochigi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|大谷資料館}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum - Subterranean Cave<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum used to be a quarry with a network of monumental underground chambers, and is located in Utsunomiya City. Could also be based on {{wp|Ashio Copper Mine}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 24|Routes 24]] & [[Kanto Route 25|25]]<br />
| {{jwp|日光国立公園}}, {{jwp|那須塩原市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nikkō National Park}} and {{wp|Nasushiobara|Nasushiobara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Cottage]]<br />
| {{jwp|北茨城市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki|Kitaibaraki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| It's known for Rokkakudō, a wooden retreat overlooking the sea along the Izura coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 9|Route 9]]<br />
| {{jwp|水戸線}}<br />
| {{wp|Mito Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}, {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Specifically, from Sakuragawa City to Ishioka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rock Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|筑波山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsukuba}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| A non-volcanic mountain renowned for its beautiful granite.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 6|Route 6]]<br />
| {{jwp|京葉線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keiyō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vermilion City]]<br />
| {{jwp|横浜市}}, {{jwp|横須賀市}}, {{jwp|千葉市}}<br />
| A hybrid of {{wp|Yokohama, Kanagawa|Yokohama City}}, {{wp|Yokosuka|Yokosuka City}} and {{wp|Chiba (city)|Chiba City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Geographically, it is based on Chiba City (capital city of the Chiba Prefecture). However, Yokohama (capital city of the Kanagawa Prefecture) is the largest and most luxurious seaport of the three. Yokosuka has a United States Navy base, a possible inspiration for Vermilion Gym and Lt. Surge as an "American" soldier.<br><br />
During the announcement for the 2023 [[Pokémon World Championships]], [[The Pokémon Company]] used a trailer with footage of Vermilion City taken from the [[Generation I]] games before announcing that the event would be held in Yokohama.<ref><br />
Play Pokémon (@playpokemon) on [https://twitter.com/playpokemon/status/1561383485323055109 Twitter]: Now announcing the destination for #PokemonWorlds 2023…</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|加曽利貝塚}}<br />
| {{wp|Kasori Shell Mound}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| The largest known shell mound found in Japan which can be viewed in a tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 11|Routes 11]], [[Kanto Route 13|13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]] & [[Kanto Route 15|15]]<br />
| {{jwp|外房線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sotobō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Route 11 is based on Midori-ku ward, Route 13 on Katsuura City, Route 14 on Kamogawa City (due to wind turbines), and Route 15 on Minamibōsō City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Power Plant]]<br />
| {{jwp|東海発電所}}<br />
| {{wp|Tōkai Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The first commercial nuclear power plant in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavender Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku, Ibaraki|Ushiku City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Geographically, it's more closer to be based on {{wp|Kashima, Ibaraki|Kashima City}}. However, Ushiku City contains Ushiku Jyoen - a large scale graveyard that allows people to bury passed away pets. It also contains a small animal park, where people can feed various animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久大仏}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku Daibutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The fifth tallest statue in the world, which is located near Ushiku Jyoen (a large scale graveyard). Could also be based on Kashima Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 8|Route 8]]<br />
| {{jwp|京成東成田線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keisei Higashi-Narita Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 12|Route 12]]<br />
| {{jwp|九十九里浜}}, {{jwp|銚子市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kujūkuri Beach}}, {{wp|Chōshi}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Chōshi City has one of the largest fish catches in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Underground Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京メトロ東西線}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Metro Tozai Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 7|Route 7]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿御苑}} or {{jwp|代々木公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Gyo-en}} or {{wp|Yoyogi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Gyo-en is the largest garden park in Shinjuku. Part of it and Yoyogi Park are in Shibuya, a ward located between Setagaya and Shinjuku wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celadon City]]<br />
| {{jwp|多摩ニュータウン}} or {{jwp|世田谷区}}<br />
| {{wp|Tama New Town}} or {{wp|Setagaya}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Tama New Town is the largest housing development in Japan, containing several retails and leisure complexes, indoor theme park (Sanrio Puroland) and hotels. Setagaya has the largest population of Tokyo's special wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 5|Route 5]]<br />
| {{jwp|さいたま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama (city)|Saitama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Saffron City]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|新宿区}} and {{jwp|千代田区}})<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Shinjuku}} and {{wp|Chiyoda, Tokyo|Chiyoda}} wards)<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku is a major commercial and administrative centre, housing the busiest railway station in the world. Chiyoda is an economical powerhouse of Tokyo, as well as all of Japan. Chiyoda is also the political center of Japan: the Imperial Palace, Prime Minister's Official Residence, the National Diet and the Supreme Court are located here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Magnet Train|Magnet Train station]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿駅}} or {{jwp|新大阪駅}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Station}} or {{wp|Tokyo Station}} and {{wp|Shin-Ōsaka Station}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Station is world's busiest train station. The {{wp|Tōkaidō Shinkansen}} bullet train line runs between Tokyo Station in Tokyo and Shin-Ōsaka Station in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fuchsia City]]<br />
| {{jwp|館山市}} or {{jwp|富津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Futtsu|Futtsu City}} or {{wp|Tateyama, Chiba|Tateyama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Futtsu City is located closer to the Quasi-National Park, while Tateyama City contains lots of historic buildings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}} ({{jwp|マザー牧場}})<br />
| {{wp|Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park}} (specifically Mother Farm)<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Mother Farm is an animal theme park located in the {{wp|Futtsu}} part of Quasi-National Park. Established in 1962, it's famous for its sheep shows and guests can interreact with various domesticated animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 16|Route 16]]<br />
| {{jwp|鎌倉市}} - {{jwp|平塚市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamakura|Kamakura City}} - {{wp|Hiratsuka|Hiratsuka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京湾アクアライン}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}、{{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}} and {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| It connects {{wp|Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki City}} and {{wp|Kisarazu, Chiba|Kisarazu City}} over Tokyo Bay. It was under construction when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were released.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafoam Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|江の島}}<br />
| {{wp|Enoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| A small offshore island. Home to the Iwaya Caves.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 19|Water Routes 19]], [[Kanto Route 20|20]], & [[Kanto Route 21|21]]<br />
| {{jwp|相模湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagami Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| Many small islands are scattered around this bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cinnabar Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Oshima|Izu-Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Oshima is famous for {{wp|Mount Mihara}}, an active volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 22|Route 22]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|静岡県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Indigo Plateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}, {{jwp|安中市}} or {{jwp|秩父多摩甲斐国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Northwestern Saitama}}, {{wp|Annaka, Gunma|Annaka City}} or {{wp|Chichibu Tama Kai National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Due to the confusing nature of the Kanto's map between Gen 1/3 and Gen 2/4, it's hard to pint-point the exact location. It's also possible the national park is the basis for [[Kanto Route 23|Route 23]] and [[Victory Road (Kanto)|Victory Road]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 28|Route 28]]<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| Mt. Fuji is located here. Could possibly also based on Fujinomiya City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 26|Route 26]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士市}} - {{jwp|静岡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji, Shizuoka|Fuji City}} - {{wp|Shizuoka (city)|Shizuoka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 27|Route 27]]<br />
| {{jwp|駿河湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Suruga Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Both {{wp|Shiraito Falls}} and {{wp|Otodome Falls}}, the real world [[Tohjo Falls]], are located close to the bay. Two waterfalls separated by a mere 600 feet, located southwest of {{wp|Mount Fuji}}.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Sevii Islands====<br />
The [[Sevii Islands]] are based on two archipelagos off the coast of Tokyo: the {{wp|Izu Islands}} ({{jwp|伊豆諸島}}, ''Izu-shoto'', meaning "Izu Archipelago") and the {{wp|Bonin Islands}} ({{jwp|小笠原諸島}}, ''Ogasawara-shoto'', meaning "Ogasawara Archipelago"), both archipelagos are administered by the Tokyo Metropolis (under Japanese law, the prefecture of Tokyo is designated as a to (都), translated as metropolis)<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[One Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}、{{jwp|神津島}}、{{jwp|式根島}}、{{jwp|利島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}, {{wp|Kozushima|Kōzushima}}, {{wp|Shikinejima}} and {{wp|Toshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|大島支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture (Tokyo)|Oshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kindle Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Treasure Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|神津島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kozushima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Ember]]<br />
| {{jwp|利島}}宮塚山<br />
| Mt. Miyatsuka, {{wp|Toshima Island}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Two Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|三宅島}}、{{jwp|御蔵島}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyakejima}} and {{wp|Mikurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三宅支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyake Subprefecture|Miyake}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈島}}、{{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōjima}} and {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Isle Port]]<br />
| 底土港<br />
| Sokodo Port<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Four Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icefall Cave]]<br />
| 丸山, {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| Maruyama, {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Five Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|聟島列島}}<br />
| Mukojima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| All are uninhabited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Water Labyrinth]]<br />
| {{jwp|西之島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nishinoshima (Ogasawara)|Nishinoshima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Gorgeous]]<br />
| 中ノ島<br />
| Nakanoshima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Cave]]<br />
| 笹魚島<br />
| Sasauojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|媒島}}<br />
| Nakoudojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Six Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島列島}}<br />
| Chichijima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the north of Chichijima include Anijima ({{jwp|兄島}}) and Otōtojima ({{jwp|弟島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dotted Hole]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Green Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|兄島}}<br />
| Anijima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outcast Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟島}}<br />
| Otōtojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seven Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hahajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tanoby Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島列島}}<br />
| Hahajima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the south of Hahajima include Anejima ({{jwp|姉島}}) and Imōtojima ({{jwp|妹島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Navel Rock]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳥島}}<br />
| {{wp|Torishima (Izu Islands)|Torishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
| Known as the habitat of albatross.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Birth Island]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|南鳥島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Minami Torishima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The easternmost island belonging to Japan. It's also triangular in shape.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Johto===<br />
In Japan, the Kantō region is often contrasted with the {{wp|Kansai region}} (関西地方, ''Kansai-chihō'', meaning "Region West to the Tollgate", referring to the regions west to the Osaka Tollgate), also known as {{wp|Kinki region}} (近畿地方, ''Kinki-chihō'', meaning "Region Near the Capital", referring to the cities of Nara and Kyoto, Japan former capital cities), which like [[Johto]] is to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the Kansai region and the western {{wp|Chūbu region}} combined, as well as a small part of eastern {{wp|Shikoku region}} (四国地方 ''Shikoku-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Four Provinces", referring to the four historical provinces that made up the island).<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Silver]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} and {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} and {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| The encounter with [[Red (game)|Red]] at Mt. Silver may be a reference to {{wp|Kuninotokotachi}}. Waiting atop Mt. Silver as the series’ highest-level {{pkmn|Trainer}} opponent, Red was the player character with humble beginnings from the first Pokémon games; Kuninotokotachi is said to be the first Japanese deity, born of something resembling a reed following the creation of heaven and earth, who resides atop Mt. Fuji.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Bark Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜松市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamamatsu, Shizuoka|Hamamatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Could also be based on {{wp|Shizuoka, Shizuoka|Shizuoka City}} (capital city of the Shizuoka Prefecture), due to wind turbines added to New Bark Town in HGSS. At the same time construction was completed on a small wind-farm in Shizuoka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 29|Route 29]]<br />
| {{jwp|岡崎平野}}<br />
| Okazaki Plain<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cherrygrove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|半田市}} and {{jwp|南知多町}}<br />
| {{wp|Handa, Aichi|Handa City}} and {{wp|Minamichita|Minamichita Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
| Both residences are located in Chita Peninsula, which is famous for flower cultivation. Could possibly be based on {{wp|Nagoya|Nagoya City}}, the capital city of the Aichi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 31|Route 31]]<br />
| {{jwp|濃尾平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Nōbi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Violet City]]<br />
| {{jwp|奈良市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara, Nara|Nara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| Home to many historic buildings and monuments, Nara is where Japan was founded as a state. It was the capital of Japan from 710 CE to 794 CE as the seat of the Emperor before the capital was moved to Kyoto. Currently is the capital city of the Nara Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sprout Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|興福寺}} or {{jwp|法隆寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōfuku-ji}} or {{wp|Hōryū-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| A five-story pagoda, Kōfuku-ji is the second-largest pagoda in Japan, located on northeast of Nara City. Hōryū-ji is the oldest wooden building in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Alph]]<br />
| {{jwp|明日香村}}<br />
| {{wp|Asuka, Nara|Asuka Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| There are many archaeological sites in Nara such as Ishibutai Kofun ({{jwp|石舞台古墳}}) and {{wp|Takamatsuzuka Tomb}} ({{jwp|高松塚古墳}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 32|Route 32]]<br />
| {{jwp|松阪市}}, {{jwp|伊勢志摩}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsusaka|Matsusaka City}} and {{wp|Ise-Shima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| Ise-Shima is famous for fresh seafood and pearl cultivation.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Union Cave]]<br />
| 青の洞窟（がまの口）<br />
| Blue Grotto (Gama-no-kuchi)<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| The Blue Grotto of Kumano is a small sea cave in Tategasaki, the largest columnar rock formation in Nigishima Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 33|Route 33]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野市}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano, Mie|Kumano City}} and {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}, {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azalea Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|みなべ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Minabe, Wakayama|Minabe Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| Minabe is famous for its high-quality Japanese apricots, known as {{wp|ubame}}, and high-quality charcoal, known as {{wp|Binchōtan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slowpoke Well]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野本宮大社}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Hongū Taisha}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| A Shinto Shrine that was originally located on a sandbank by Kumano River. It was relocated to the mountain after being partially destroyed in the flood. The sandbank now contains the largest torii shrine gate in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ilex Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野古道}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Kodō}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| The Kumano Kodō is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes spread across the old-growth forest that connects various sacred shrines that have been sites for centuries of ascetic worship of natural phenomenon and natural wonders.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 34|Route 34]]<br />
| {{jwp|有田市}} - {{jwp|和歌山市}}<br />
| {{wp|Arida, Wakayama|Arida City}} - {{wp|Wakayama (city)|Wakayama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod City]]<br />
| {{jwp|大阪市}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka|Ōsaka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Ōsaka is the largest and most populous city in the Kansai region, serving as a major hub and financial center in the country. It is also the capital city of the Urban Prefecture of Osaka. Osaka Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Kyoto Prefecture. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|通天閣}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsūtenkaku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Tsūtenkaku is one of the most popular landmarks in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|梅田}}, {{jwp|心斎橋}}, and {{jwp|難波}} {{jwp|地下街}}<br />
| {{wp|Umeda}}, {{wp|Shinsaibashi}}, and {{wp|Namba}} Underground Shopping Malls<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Osaka’s districts of Umeda, Shinsaibashi, and Namba are famous for their large network of underground shopping malls and tunnels known as ''chikagai''. Examples include DIAMOR Osaka Umeda (42,977 m²), CRYSTA NAGAHORI Minamisenba Shinsaibashi (81,765 m²), and Namba Walk (37,881 m²), respectively, which have approximately 100 retail stores each.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 35|Route 35]]<br />
| {{jwp|服部緑地}}<br />
| {{wp|Hattori Ryokuchi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
|A green space in Northern Osaka. Located close to the Expo Commemoration Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[National Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|明治の森箕面国定公園}} or {{jwp|万博記念公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Meiji no Mori Minoo Quasi-National Park}} or {{wp|Expo Commemoration Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| In the Expo Park, there is a famous monument called the {{wp|Tower of the Sun}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéathlon Dome]]<br />
| {{jwp|京セラドーム大阪}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome Osaka}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| A baseball stadium located in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 36|Route 36]]<br />
| {{jwp|木津川市}} or {{jwp|京田辺市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kizugawa, Kyoto|Kizugawa City}} or {{wp|Kyōtanabe, Kyoto|Kyōtanabe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 37|Route 37]]<br />
| {{jwp|枚方市}} or {{jwp|伏見区}}<br />
| {{wp|Hirakata|Hirakata City}} - {{wp|Fushimi-ku, Kyoto|Fushimi-ku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}} - {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}} - {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ecruteak City]]<br />
| {{jwp|京都市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto|Kyōto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Having served as the seat of the imperial court for eleven centuries, Kyōto is considered to be the cultural capital of Japan. It is the capital city of the prefecture of the same name. The towers that inspired the [[Burned Tower]] and the [[Bell Tower]] are both located in Kyōto. Kyoto Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Osaka Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Burned Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|西寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Sai-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| The temple was burnt down in 1233 and to this day hasn't been rebuilt.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bell Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|金閣}} and {{jwp|東寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} and {{wp|Tō-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Kinkaku-ji was set on fire by a monk in 1950 ({{jwp|金閣寺放火事件}}). The wall is covered with gold leaf. Atop the Kinkaku temple sits a golden statue of a rooster or phoenix ({{p|Ho-Oh}}). Tō-ji was build alongside Sai-ji and, unlike the later temple, it still stands to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olivine City]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe, Hyogo|Kōbe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Kōbe is the major port city in the Kansai region. The city is also well known for ''wagyū'', or {{wp|Kobe beef}}. Is the capital city of the Hyogo Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 38|Route 38]] & [[Johto Route 39|39]]<br />
| {{jwp|六甲山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Rokkō}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|Home to Rokkosan Pasture - a public pasture farm.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glitter Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸ポートタワー}} & {{jwp|和田岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe Port Tower}} & Cape Wada<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 40|Water Route 40]]<br />
| {{jwp|明石海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Akashi Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whirl Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|淡路島}}<br />
| {{wp|Awaji Island|Awajishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| The {{wp|Naruto Strait}} between Awajishima and Shikoku is famous for the {{wp|Naruto whirlpools}}. Soul Silver describes {{p|Lugia}} splitting one island into the Whirl Islands to end a war; Awajishima was the epicenter of the {{wp|Great Hanshin earthquake}}, with a portion of the island's damaged fault zone preserved to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 41|Water Route 41]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cianwood City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門市}} or {{jwp|鳴門市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto, Tokushima|Naruto City}} or {{wp|Tokushima (city)|Tokushima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Naruto is where {{wp|Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co.}} began. Tokushima is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 42|Route 42]]<br />
| {{jwp|大津市}} - {{jwp|草津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōtsu|Ōtsu City}} - {{wp|Kusatsu, Shiga|Kusata City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Mortar]]<br />
| {{jwp|比叡山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hiei}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| “Marathon Monks” would undergo exhaustive exercises on Mount Hiei. [[Kiyo]] trains in isolation deep within Mt. Mortar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 44|Route 44]]<br />
| {{jwp|彦根市}} - {{jwp|東近江市}} & {{jwp|鈴鹿山脈}}<br />
| {{wp|Hikone, Shiga|Hikone City}} - {{wp|Higashiōmi|Higashiōmi City}} & {{wp|Suzuka Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahogany Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甲賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōka, Shiga|Kōka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Kōka is where the famous Kōga ninja were born and educated ({{wp|Kōga-ryū}}, {{jwp|甲賀流}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 43|Route 43]]<br />
| {{jwp|近江八幡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōmihachiman|Ōmihachiman City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of Rage]]<br />
| {{jwp|琵琶湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Biwa}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ice Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊吹山}} and {{jwp|両白山地}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibuki Mountains}} and {{wp|Ryōhaku Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} is an easy-to-climb mountain that is famous for receiving the world's heaviest recorded snowfall. The interiors could be based on {{wp|Narusawa Ice Cave|Narusawa Ice Cave}}, but geographically it's too far away from both mountains.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blackthorn City]]<br />
| {{jwp|白川郷}}, {{jwp|岐阜市}}<br />
| Hybrid of Shirakawa-go and {{wp|Gifu|Gifu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Shiragawa-go is a world heritage site in Shiragawa Village (near {{wp|Takayama, Gifu|Takayama City}}), which is located near Shō River. Geographically it is placed closer to Gifu City, near Nagara River.<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragon's Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|金華山}}<br />
| Hybrid of {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} and {{wp|Mount Kinka (Gifu)|Mount Kinka}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be two different mountains merged together. Mount Kinka is a symbol of Gifu City, known for {{wp|Gifu Castle}}. Could also be based on Shōhō-ji and its {{wp|Gifu Great Buddha}} Statue, located near said mountain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 45|Route 45]]<br />
| {{jwp|天竜川}}, near {{jwp|水窪ダム (静岡県)|水窪ダム}}<br />
| {{wp|Tenryū River}}, near {{wp|Misakubo Dam}}<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}} and {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}} and {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dark Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|美濃三河高原}}<br />
| Mino Mikawa Plateau<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cliff Edge Gate]]<br />
| {{jwp|那賀町}}<br />
| {{wp|Naka, Tokushima|Naka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 47|Routes 47]] & [[Johto Route 48|48]]<br />
| {{jwp|三好市}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyoshi, Tokushima|Miyoshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Oboke Gorge and Yoshino River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Embedded Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|剣山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)|Mount Tsurugi}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| An important site of Shugendō worship, a sect of mixture of Shintoism and Buddhism. On the top of the mountain, there is a small shrine called ‘Tsurugi Jinja’. There is also a theory that Yamatai, an ancient country that is argued to have settled in Kyūshū, was also located there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|丸亀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Marugame, Kagawa|Marugame City}}<br />
| {{jwp|香川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}<br />
| NEW REOMA WORLD amusement park is based here, which contains an animal park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frontier Access]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji|Himeji City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路セントラルパーク}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Central Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Himeji Castle is located exactly on the Battle Castle position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinjoh Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|立山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tate}}<br />
| {{jwp|富山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}<br />
| One of the Three Holy Mountains of Japan. Due to the heavy snowfalls, this mountain is famous for Yuki-no-Otani (Snow Walls), which can reach up to 20m. Inferred from the location of the callout display on the map. (Assuming that [[Ice Path]] is the {{wp|Hida Mountains}} and [[Blackthorn City]] is {{wp|Takayama City}}, Gifu Prefecture).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Hoenn===<br />
[[Hoenn]] is based on the southernmost parts of Japan—{{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū region}} (九州地方, ''Kyūshū-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Nine Provinces", referring to the nine historical provinces that made up the island, currently the region is divided in seven prefectures) and surrounding islands (including the {{wp|Okinawa island}}), with its main island flipped counter-clockwise ninety degrees with the smaller islands pushed close together and circulating around its southern side.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Littleroot Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里市}} or {{jwp|佐世保市}}<br />
| {{wp|Imari, Saga|Imari City}} or {{wp|Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 101|Route 101]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐世保線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasebo Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Sasebo City to Saga City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oldale Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga, Saga|Saga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 102|Route 102]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津線}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Saga City to Karatsu City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 103|Route 103]]<br />
| {{jwp|雲仙市}}, near {{jwp|有明海}}<br />
| {{wp|Unzen, Nagasaki|Unzen City}}, near {{wp|Ariake Sea}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Trackless Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|吉野ヶ里遺跡}}<br />
| {{wp|Yoshinogari site}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg City]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu, Saga|Karatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 104|Route 104]]<br />
| {{jwp|東松浦半島}}<br />
| Higashimatsūra Peninsula<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg Woods]]<br />
| 古窯の森公園<br />
| Koyohinomori Park<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rustboro City]]<br />
| {{jwp|福岡市}} and {{jwp|北九州市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka|Fukuoka City}} and {{wp|Kitakyushu, Fukuoka|Kitakyushu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
| Fukuoka is the sixth largest city in Japan and is famous for Kyushu University, a former Imperial University. Is also the capital city of the prefecture of same name. Kitakyushu's main industry is steelmaking. It is also home to {{wp|Zenrin}}, a company specializing in [[PokéNav|navigation software]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 116|Route 116]]<br />
| {{jwp|太宰府市}} - {{jwp|久留米市}}<br />
| {{wp|Dazaifu, Fukuoka|Dazaifu City}} - {{wp|Kurume|Kurume City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rusturf Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|耳納山地}} - {{jwp|筑肥山地}}<br />
| Minō Mountains - Chikuhi Mountains<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 105|Water Routes 105]] & [[Hoenn Route 106|106]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里湾}} - {{jwp|五島列島}}<br />
| Imari Bay - {{wp|Gotō Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 107|Water Routes 107]], [[Hoenn Route 108|108]] & [[Hoenn Route 109|109]]<br />
| {{jwp|五島灘}}<br />
| Gotō Nada<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dewford Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|対馬島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsushima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Island Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|壱岐古墳群}}<br />
| Iki Kofungun<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|A group of tumuli and historical site of Iki Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abandoned Ship]] / [[Sea Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|端島 (長崎県)}}<br />
| {{wp|Hashima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Hashima Island is known for being walled and for being used for the extraction of coal for cars.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slateport City]]<br />
| {{jwp|長崎市|長崎市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki, Nagasaki|Nagasaki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| The main industry is shipbuilding. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 110|Route 110]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本フェリー}} route & {{jwp|島原鉄道線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Ferry route & {{wp|Shimabara Railway Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mauville City]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto, Kumamoto|Kumamoto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|The city is undergoing a large-scale redevelopment. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本港}}<br />
| Port of Kumamoto<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fabled Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|天草諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Amakusa|Amakusa Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 117|Route 117]]<br />
| {{jwp|合志市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōshi, Kumamoto|Kōshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdanturf Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|菊池市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kikuchi, Kumamoto|Kikuchi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 111|Route 111 & Desert]]<br />
| {{jwp|豊後大野市}} - {{jwp|南阿蘇村}} + 南阿蘇村外牧<br />
| {{wp|Bungo-Ōno|Bungo-Ōno City}} - {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}} + Hokamaki<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|長目塚古墳}}<br />
| Nagamezuka Tomb<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| One of the Nakadori burial mounds, an important historical site to Kumamoto Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Tower]]<br />
| 阿蘇大御神御足跡石<br />
| Aso Omikami Footprint Stone<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| A large holy stone that is believed to be prayed by Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto, the guardian deity of the Aso Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gnarled Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|九重山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Kujū}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 112|Route 112]]<br />
| 南阿蘇村河陽<br />
| Kawayo, {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jagged Pass]] & [[Fiery Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県道111号阿蘇吉田線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Prefectural Road 111 Aso Yoshida Line<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|A mountaineering road that leads to Aso City and Minamiaso Village.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Chimney]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Aso}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavaridge Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇町}} and {{jwp|竹田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aso, Kumamoto|Aso Town}} and {{wp|Taketa, Ōita|Taketa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}} and {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}} and {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Aso and Taketa are home to Aso and Nagayu {{wp|onsen}}, or hot springs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Meteor Falls]]<br />
| {{jwp|羽門の滝}} or {{jwp|竜門の滝 (大分県)}}<br />
| Udo Falls or Ryumon Falls<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 114|Route 114]]<br />
| {{jwp|別府市}}<br />
| {{wp|Beppu|Beppu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|The rocky area near [[Meteor Falls]] is probably based on {{wp|Mount Yufu}}, while the waterside near [[Fallarbor Town]] is based on {{wp|Beppu Onsen}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fallarbor Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|大分市}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita, Oita|Ōita City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 119|Route 119]]<br />
| {{jwp|高千穂峡}}<br />
| Takachiho Gorge<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fortree City]]<br />
| {{jwp|日向市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyūga, Miyazaki|Hyūga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| Hyūga is famous for Nippō Kaigan Quasi-National Park, which contains Cape Hyūga and Myokokuji Garden. Could also be based on {{wp|Kobayashi, Miyazaki|Kobayashi City}}, which literally means ''Small forest'', and its appearance can be based on Sukimuland, an area with various bridges that overlook lush green landscapes and waterfalls. Kobayashi is famous for mountains, flower fields and parks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎市フェニックス自然動物園}}<br />
| Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scorched Slab]]<br />
| {{jwp|天岩戸神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Amanoiwato Shrine}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| In {{wp|Japanese mythology}}, Amano-Iwato is where {{wp|Amaterasu}} hid from her brother {{wp|Susanoo}}, who had gone on a rampage.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Tomb]]<br />
| {{jwp|高屋山上陵}}<br />
| Takaya Yamagami Mausoleum<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The tomb of the mythical Hoori-no-Mikoto, one of the ancestors of the Emperors of Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 120|Route 120]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 121|Route 121]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島市}} - {{jwp|垂水市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima, Kagoshima|Kirishima City}} - {{wp|Tarumizu, Kagoshima|Tarumizu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 122|Water Route 122]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Pyre]]<br />
| {{jwp|桜島}}<br />
| {{wp|Sakurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lilycove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿屋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanoya, Kagoshima|Kanoya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 118|Route 118]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇土市}} - {{jwp|八代市}}<br />
| {{wp|Uto, Kumamoto|Uto City}} - {{wp|Yatsushiro|Yatsushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 123|Route 123]]<br />
| {{jwp|出水市}} - {{jwp|南さつま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Izumi, Kagoshima|Izumi City}} - {{wp|Minamisatsuma|Minamisatsuma City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shoal Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬毛島}}<br />
| {{wp|Mageshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 124|Water Routes 124]] & [[Hoenn Route 125|125]] + [[Nameless Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|吐噶喇列島}} - {{jwp|奄美大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokara Islands}} - {{wp|Amami Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands are very similar to the reefs and smaller islands scattered around Mossdeep City. Kikaijima is possibly an inspiration for the villain team's hideout.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep City]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima|Tanegashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|Only covers Nakatane and Minamitane towns, as the Nishinoomote City part is missing in Mossdeep City geography.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep Space Center]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島宇宙センター}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima Space Center}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{jwp|屋久島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yakushima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Its caldera appearance was possibly inspired by Kikai Cladera, a massive yet submerged caldera north of Yakushima, while the architecture of Sootopolis City is based on {{wp|Santorini}}, {{wp|Greece}}. In ORAS, a large tree was added, similar to Jōmon Sugi found on Yakushima.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sky Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|口永良部島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuchinoerabu-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 127|Water Routes 127]] & [[Hoenn Route 128|128]] + [[Seafloor Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊平屋島}}, {{jwp|具志川島}}, {{jwp|伊江島}}, {{jwp|伊是名島}} & {{jwp|慶良間諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Iheya Island}}, Gushikawa Island, {{wp|Iejima}}, {{wp|Izena Island}} & {{wp|Kerama Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands found on these routes are similar in shape to their real world counterparts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Victory Road (Hoenn)|Victory Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|山原}}<br />
| {{wp|Yanbaru}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The most natural region of Okinawa Island, with lot's of flowering plants growing in its hinterland, such as tiger's claw and red spider lily.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ever Grande City]]<br />
| {{jwp|那覇市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naha|Naha City}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Could possibly be based on Amami Oshima due to being more geographically closer to Kyushu, or Nago City in Okinawa due to the waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hoenn Pokémon League<br />
| {{jwp|首里城}}<br />
| {{wp|Shuri Castle}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| The appearance of the Pokémon League building in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} resembles {{wp|Shuri Castle}}, the former official residence of the kings of the {{wp|Ryukyu Kingdom}}, that was anexed by Japan in 1879. The {{wp|Ryukyuan people}} inhabits the Kagoshima and Okinawa Prefectures.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 129|Water Route 129]] & [[Crescent Isle]]<br />
| {{jwp|渡名喜島}} & {{jwp|粟国島}}<br />
| Tonaki Island & {{wp|Aguni Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Island (Generation III)|Mirage Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八重干瀬}}<br />
| {{wp|Yabiji}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Yabiji appears above the sea on March 3 by the lunisolar calendar.<ref>[http://www.oceansatlas.org/subtopic/en/c/121/ UN Atlas of the Oceans]</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甑島列島}}<br />
| {{wp|Koshikijima Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Kamikoshiki-jima part geographically. Could also be inspired by Ishigaki Island, located in the Yaeyama Islands, which contains rare blue corals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 131|Water Routes 131]] & [[Hoenn Route 132|132]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇治群島}} & {{jwp|草垣群島}}<br />
| Uji Islands & {{wp|Kusagaki islets}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 133|Water Routes 133]] & [[Hoenn Route 134|134]]<br />
| {{jwp|東シナ海}} ({{jwp|久米島}}, {{jwp|大東諸島}} & {{jwp|先島諸島}})<br />
| {{wp|East China Sea}} ({{wp|Kume Island}}, {{wp|Daitō Islands}} & {{wp|Sakishima Islands}})<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life Okinawan islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pathless Plain]]<br />
| {{jwp|下甑島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokoshiki-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tower (Generation III)|Battle Tower]] & [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|黒島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuroshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sealed Chamber]]<br />
| {{jwp|与那国島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yonaguni}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Underneath the water's surface, natural rock formations were thought to be artificially created.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Southern Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|男女群島}}, {{jwp|五島市}}<br />
| {{wp|Danjo Islands}}, {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Uninhabited islands located 70km south-southwest of the {{wp|Gotō Islands}}. It is administratively part of {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Faraway Island]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Faraway Island may be based on the lush tropical rain forests of {{wp|Guyana}}, which is where {{p|Mew}} was discovered according to the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]].<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Sinnoh===<br />
[[Sinnoh]] has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}} (北海道, ''Hokkaidō'', literally "Northern Sea Circuit"), as well as parts of the {{wp|Kuril Islands}} (Japanese: 千島列島 ''Chishima Rettō'', meaning "Archipelago of Thousand Islands"; Russian: Кури́льские острова́, ''Kurilskiye ostrova'', Kuril Islands). {{wp|Kunashir Island}} (Japanese: 国後島 Kunashiri Tō; Russian: Кунаши́р, "Kunashír"), which is in {{wp|Kuril Islands dispute|dispute}} between Russia and Japan, is also included. The [[Battle Zone]] is based on {{wp|Sakhalin}} (Japanese: 樺太 ''Karafuto''; Russian: Сахали́н, "Sakhalín"), a Russian island whose southern part was controlled by Japan between 1905 and 1945.<br />
<br />
[[Hisui]] is the historical name of Sinnoh known during its discovery and settlement. The name change could be a reference to the fact that {{wp|Ezo|Ezochi}} (蝦夷地, ''Ezochi'', meaning "Land of the Ezo" or "Ezo-land", Ezo was the historical exonym that the Japanese used to the {{wp|Ainu}} people, the original inhabitants of Hokkaido) was renamed Hokkaido and established as a {{wp|Prefectures of Japan|prefecture}} after the {{wp|Meiji Restoration}}. Therefore, the Hisui region is likely based on Hokkaido in the late {{wp|Edo period|Edo}} and early {{wp|Meiji era|Meiji}} when large-scale development and modernization took place. The design of Hisui is heavily inspired by the physical geography of Hokkaido.<br />
<br />
====Sinnoh====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture / Raion<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twinleaf Town]]<br />
| From {{jwp|室蘭市}} to / or {{jwp|登別市}} to / or {{jwp|白老町}} <br />
| {{wp|Muroran|Muroran City}} to / or {{wp|Noboribetsu, Hokkaidō|Noboribetsu City}} to / or {{wp|Shiraoi, Hokkaido|Shiraoi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| The model appears to be based off Muroran City, but based geographically speaking around Noboribetsu City to the western part of Shiraoi Town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 201|Route 201]]<br />
| {{jwp|室蘭本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Muroran Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Around the Shiraoi Town section of the Muroran Main Line to be more specific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verity Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|壮瞥町}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōbetsu, Hokkaido|Sōbetsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| In Pokémon Platinum, snow sometimes falls here, as many trees are partly covered in a thin layer of ice, while the ground can sometimes be seen with patches of snow. Sōbetsu is home of the Showa Shinzan Yukigassen Tournament, a major Japanese snowball fight tournament.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Verity]]<br />
| {{jwp|洞爺湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Lake Tōya is a {{wp|volcanic crater lake|caldera lake}} with an {{wp|lake island|island}} located in {{wp|Shikotsu-Tōya National Park}}. [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} also suggest that Lake Verity was formed by volcano eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧市}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 219|Route 219]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧西港フェリーターミナル}}<br />
| Tomakomainishiko Ferry Terminal<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 220|Water Route 220]]<br />
| 苫小牧沖<br />
| Off Tomakomai<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 221|Route 221]]<br />
| {{jwp|日高町 (北海道)|日高町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka, Hokkaido|Hidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pal Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|新ひだか町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinhidaka, Hokkaido|Shinhidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 202|Route 202]]<br />
| {{jwp|千歳市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife City]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Sapporo is the capital and largest city of Hokkaido. The [[Jubilife TV]] building is a reference to the headquarters of {{wp|Sapporo Television Broadcasting|Sapporo TV}}, the clock of the Pokétch Company can be partially based in the {{wp|Sapporo Clock Tower}}, the oldest clock tower in Japan and builded in American style. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh City]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市}}<br />
| {{wp|Yubari, Hokkaido|Yūbari City}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|Used to be famous for coal mines and has a coal mining museum. In recent years, the city suffers from financial problems, due to the closure of the mines in 1980s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mine]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張炭鉱}}<br />
| Yūbari Coal Mine<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|In real life, the mine is not in working condition due to multiple gas explosion accidents in the past.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市石炭博物館}}<br />
| {{wp|Yūbari Coal Mine Museum}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|The museum documents the importance of coal mining to the local economy from the Meiji period to the Shōwa period.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 207|Route 207]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Yūbari}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 204|Route 204]]<br />
| {{jwp|札沼線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasshō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floaroma Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野市}}, {{jwp|当別町}}, {{jwp|当別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano, Hokkaido|Furano City}}, {{wp|Tōbetsu, Hokkaido|Tōbetsu Town}} or {{wp|Hokuryū, Hokkaido|Hokuryū Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|石狩振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}} or {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| All of these towns are famous for flower production. However, Furano City is too close to the in-game's Cycling Road geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valley Windworks]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomamae, Hokkaidō|Tomamae Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
| Tomamae is famous for its windmills in the countryside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 205|Route 205]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道4号旭川芦別線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 4 Asahikawa Ashibetsu Line<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居村}}<br />
| Kamui Village<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|A forested village located west of Asahikawa City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Chateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居古潭}}<br />
| Kamui Kotan<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|An area in the forest, west of Asahikawa City. There is a folklore that an evil kamui was killed there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna City]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭川市}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahikawa, Hokkaido|Asahikawa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野線}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 211|Route 211]]<br />
| {{jwp|石北本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sekihoku Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Coronet]]<br />
| 蝦夷山系, {{jwp|日高山脈}} or {{jwp|大雪山}}<br />
| Ezo Mountain Chain, {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} or {{wp|Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|日高振興局}}, {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}, {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| The Ezo Mountain Chain consists of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}} ({{jwp|天塩山地}}), the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}} ({{jwp|北見山地}}), the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}} ({{jwp|石狩山地}}), the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}} ({{jwp|夕張山地}}), and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} ({{jwp|日高山脈}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spear Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahi-dake}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Asahi-dake is the tallest mountain peak in Hokkaido, the region which Sinnoh is based on. Its native Ainu name is Kamui-mintara, which means "the playground of the gods".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hearthome City]]<br />
| {{jwp|帯広市}}<br />
| {{wp|Obihiro, Hokkaido|Obihiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Obihiro is considered a pleasant city for the Japanese, known for its festivals, shops, street restaurants and the horse track, from which the cheerful atmosphere of Hearthome and the contest hall take inspiration.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 208|Route 208]]<br />
| {{jwp|清水町}} or {{jwp|新得町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimizu, Hokkaido|Shizumu Town}} or {{wp|Shintoku, Hokkaido|Shintoku Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The river on this route is based of Tokachi River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Mansion (Sinnoh)|Pokémon Mansion]]<br />
| {{jwp|真鍋庭園}}<br />
| Manabe Garden<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|Founded by Manabe family in 1896, this botanical garden is known for rare conifer species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 212|Route 212]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝川}} & {{jwp|六花の森}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi River}} & Rokka Forest<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 209|Route 209]]<br />
| {{jwp|幕別町}} & {{jwp|本別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Makubetsu, Hokkaido|Makubetsu Town}} & {{wp|Honbetsu, Hokkaido|Honbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|常紋トンネル|常紋トンネルの近くにある殉職者追悼碑}}<br />
| Line of Duty Death Memorial by Tsunemon Tunnel<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The memorial is dedicated toward enslaved workers, who died building the Tsunemon Tunnel. The bodies of the forced labourers were buried inside said tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|足寄町}}<br />
| {{wp|Ashoro, Hokkaido|Ashoro Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| One of Ashoro's main industries is farming.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]] & [[Maniac Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒富士}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex|Akan Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone City]]<br />
| {{jwp|網走市}}, {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Abashiri, Hokkaido|Abashiri City}} & {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Both are major port and fishing settlements in Eastern Hokkaido (Japanese: {{jwp|道東}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 215|Route 215]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道334号中藻興部興部線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 334 Nakamo Kobu Okoppe Line<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 210|Route 210]]<br />
| {{jwp|サロマ湖}}, {{jwp|能取湖}}, {{jwp|網走湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Saroma}}, {{wp|Lake Notoro}}, {{wp|Lake Abashiri}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Geographically, it should be around Hokkaido Roads No. 239 Kumaushi Otofuke Line & No. 333 Engaru Stop Line<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestic Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|遠軽町}} & {{jwp|湧別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Engaru, Hokkaido|Engaru Town}} & {{wp|Yūbetsu, Hokkaido|Yūbetsu Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
|Both places are notable for archaeological sites, such as Shirataki Ruins and Shibunotsunai Pit-house Remains. Celestic Ruins could also be based on Tokoro Ruins, one of the important {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} sites, located in Kitami City (former Tokoro Town area). However, it is geographically a bit further away from matching up with Sinnoh map, unlike the former two towns.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 214|Route 214]]<br />
| {{jwp|清里町}}, {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiyosato, Hokkaido|Kiyosato Town}} & {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}, {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}, {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sendoff Spring]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Mashu, a crater lake, is known as a mysterious spot for the fog that covers its surface.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turnback Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖#カムイシュ島（中島）|カムイシュ島}}<br />
| Kamuishu Island<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valor Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Valor]]<br />
| {{jwp|屈斜路湖}} and/or {{jwp|阿寒湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kussharo}} and/or {{wp|Lake Akan}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Kussharo is the largest caldera lake with the largest lake island in Japan. [[Volo]]'s alternative theory of lake formation in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} could be inspired by a real-life {{wp|Ainu people|Ainu}} legend that Lake Kussharo is formed by the landslide during the fight between a giant {{wp|Salvelinus leucomaenis|whitespotted char}} and the {{wp|Kamuy|''kamuy''}} and {{wp|culture hero|hero}} {{wp|Ae-oyna-kamuy|Okikurmi}}. Lake Akan's southern shore is home to several hotels.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pastoria City]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro, Hokkaido|Kushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Kushiro is the largest city in Eastern Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 213|Route 213]]<br />
| {{jwp|厚岸町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akkeshi, Hokkaido|Akkeshi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Akkeshi Town is a famous tourist attraction.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Great Marsh]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路湿原}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|Kushiro Wetland}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The Kushiro Wetland is the largest marsh in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 218|Route 218]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Canalave City]]<br />
| {{jwp|小樽市}}<br />
| {{wp|Otaru, Hokkaido|Otaru City}}<br />
| {{jwp|後志総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}}<br />
| Otaru is a port city and has a canal<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 216|Route 216]]<br />
| {{jwp|下川町}}, {{jwp|ピヤシリ山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokawa, Hokkaido|Shimokawa Town}} & {{wp|Mount Piyashiri}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| There are many ski resorts in these areas.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 217|Route 217]]<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōya Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Somewhere around Toyotomi Town and Nayoro City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint City]]<br />
| {{jwp|稚内市}}, {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakkanai, Hokkaido|Wakkanai City}} & {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Two of the northernmost settlements in mainland Japan. Wakkanai is famous for its maritime trade with Russia, and {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}, a possible inspiration for [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Geographically, it is most likely Hamatonbetsu Town as the town is located immediately to the east of Lake Kutcharo (being the model for Lake Acuity) just as Snowpoint City is immediately to the east of Lake Acuity. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint Temple]]<br />
| {{jwp|北門神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| A Shinto shrine located in the northern portion of the Wakkanai City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Acuity]]<br />
| {{jwp|クッチャロ湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kutcharo}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Lake Kutcharo is not a caldera lake but a {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lake formed by the {{wp|Sea of Okhotsk}}. This is further hinted by [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The lake shares its etymology with the aforementioned Lake Kussharo, Ainu ''kut-caro'' ("marsh outlet").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 222|Route 222]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜中町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamanaka, Hokkaido|Hamanaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It's Ainu name "ota-noske" means "centre of the sandy beach".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sunyshore City]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro, Hokkaido|Nemuro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vista Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬灯台}}<br />
| {{wp|Nosappumisaki Lighthouse}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| Nosappumisaki Lighthouse is located on Cape Nosappu, Japan's easternmost spot open to the public.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iron Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|焼尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yagishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 223|Water Route 223]]<br />
| {{jwp|歯舞群島}} & {{jwp|色丹}}<br />
| {{wp|Habomai Islands}} & {{wp|Shikotan}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| The largest reef on this route resembles Shikotan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{si|Victory Road}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Головнина|Головнин}}<br />
| {{wp|Golovnin}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| One of the location on Kunashir Island, which has been disputed between Japan and Russia since the end of WWII due to ambiguities in the Treaty of San Francisco. Though both countries claim it, the island is controlled by Russia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Менделеева|Менделеева}}<br />
| {{wp|Mendeleyeva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The waterfall in front of the Pokémon League is probably based on the caldera lake in the central part of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 224|Route 224]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Тятя|Тятя}} & {{wp|ru:Маяк Ловцова|Маяк Ловцова}}<br />
| {{wp|Tyatya}} & Cape Lovtsova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The easternmost cape of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seabreak Path]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Курильские острова|Курильские острова}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuril Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Курильский район|Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Kurilsky District|Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| In real life, Kuril Islands are an archipelago, that forms a straight chain made of several smaller islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Flower Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Остров Атласова|Остров Атласова}}<br />
| {{wp|Atlasov Island}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| Both are the northernmost islands of their respective zones: the Flower Paradise is the northernmost zone in Sinnoh, much like Atlasov, the northernmost island of the Kuril Islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fight Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельск|Невельск}}, {{wp|ru:Холмск|Холмск}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsk}} or {{wp|Kholmsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельский городской округ|Невельский}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Nevelsky}}<br />
| Nevelsk town thrived on maritime transportation under Japanese control. It now relies on salmon fishery. Kholmsk used to be a military post and is now one of the largest and important transport centre in Sakhalin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Survival Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (город)|Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}<br />
| The town is located in a relatively warm area with fertile land suitable for agriculture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 230|Water Route 230]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Новиково (Сахалинская область)|Новиково}}<br />
| Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The village shared its Japanese name and etymology with a scenic {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula|peninsula}} in Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 229|Route 229]]<br />
| Бирюзовые озера и леса возле Новиково<br />
| Turquoise lakes and forests near Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, due to unusually blue coloured quarry lakes, a leftover of coal mining.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 228|Route 228]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Буссе (озеро)|Озеро Буссе}}<br />
| Lake Busse<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 227|Route 227]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Дачное (Сахалинская область)|Дачное}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| Dachnoe & {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| The black rocks found Route 227 could be based of red soil near Dachnoe.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stark Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Пик Чехова|Пик Чехова}}<br />
| Pik Chekhova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| This mountain near the Oblast capital {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}} (formerly {{jwp|豊原市|Toyohara}}) is named after {{wp|Anton Chekhov}}, who visited Sakhalin in 1890, in Russian. Unlike the game location, the real mountain is not a volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 226|Water Route 226]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The island in the middle of this route could be based of Moneron Island, but it is located west of Sakhalin, not in Aniva Bay itself.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fullmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|礼文島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rebun Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Rebun It is famous for its flowers and mountains, reflected in the geography of Fullmoon Island. Rebun It was a cult site for the god {{wp|Rep-un-kamuy}}, worshiped for offering food and guiding navigators, described as being generous, similar to Cresselia's peaceful demeanor, and offering help, in the form of the [[Lunar Feather]] to the player<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Newmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|利尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Hisui====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Prelude Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Both {{wp|Otaru}} and Sapporo developed from Japanese trading posts and early settlements around Ishikari Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Many locations within Jubilife Village appear to be based on historical landmarks of Sapporo. [[Galaxy Hall]] is based on the {{wp|Former Hokkaidō Government Office}}, an example of American {{wp|Baroque Revival architecture}} in Japan. [[Jubilife Village#Floaro Main Street|Floaro Main Street]] is based on the {{wp|Odori Park|Odori}} street (now an urban park). Canala Bridge is based on Sosei Bridge, both featuring {{wp|Giboshi}} on railings. The [[Jubilife Village#Farm|Farm]] and [[Pasture]] could correspond to the merged {{jwp|山鼻村|Yamana Village}} and {{jwp|札幌村|Sapporo Village}} (now {{wp|Higashi-ku, Sapporo|Higashi-ku}} or "east ward").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspiration Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|羊ケ丘}}<br />
| {{wp|Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill|Hitsujigaoka}}<br />
| The bronze statue of Dr. {{wp|William S. Clark}}, co-founder and President of the {{wp|Sapporo Agricultural College}} (later the {{wp|Hokkaido University}}), stands on the hill. The name "Aspiration" could be a reference to Dr. Clark's parting words to his Japanese students, "Boys, be ambitious!"<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Horseshoe Plains]]<br />
| {{jwp|道立自然公園野幌森林公園|野幌森林}}<br />
| {{wp|Nopporo Shinrin Kōen Prefectural Natural Park|Nopporo Forest}}<br />
| Now a {{wp|List of national parks of Japan#History|Prefectural Natural Park}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deertrack Heights]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬追丘陵}}<br />
| Maoi Hills<br />
| {{wp|Eniwa, Hokkaido|Eniwa}} and {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose}}, two satellite cities of Sapporo, are situated on the west slope of the Maoi Hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Flats]]<br />
| {{jwp|勇払平野}}<br />
| Yūfutsu Plain<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}} is located in the middle of the Yūfutsu Plain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Obsidian Falls]]<br />
| 千鳥ヶ滝<br />
| Chidori Falls<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| The {{wp|Yūbari River}} formed various cascades on the west boundary of the Yūbari City, collectively known as "Chidori".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Grueling Grove]]<br />
| {{jwp|栗山町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuriyama, Hokkaido|Kuriyama Town}}<br />
| The town is named after the dense chestnut forest on the site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Golden Lowlands]] and [[Gapejaw Bog]]<br />
| {{wp|十勝平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Japan's second largest plain and major crop production area is shaped by the {{wp|Tokachi River}}. The region also saw wetland restoration and indigenous cultural revival in recent years.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scarlet Bog]]<br />
| {{jwp|鶴居村}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsurui|Tsurui Village}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|wetland national park}} spans the administrative areas of Kushiro City, Tsurui Village, and Shibecha Town. The location of Scaelet Bog in Crimson Mireland is comparable to that of Tsurui in the Kushiro wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cottonsedge Prairie]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| The southern half of Teshikaga consists of the lower plains south of Lake Lake Kussharo and Lake Akan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Droning Meadow]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| The pond where wild [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|Turtwig]] is encountered may be based on {{jwp|シラルトロ沼|Lake Shirarutoro}} or {{jwp|塘路湖|Lake Tо̄ro}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sludge Mound]] and [[Ursa's Ring]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan, Hokkaido|Akan Town}}<br />
| The former Yūbestu Coal Mine (雄別炭鉱) and the Kushiro City Zoo are located in Akan Town, now part of Kushiro City. Following the closure of the coal mine in 1970, forests were restored and sightings of {{wp|Ussuri brown bear}} have become common in recent decades.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Bolderoll Slope]], and [[Diamond Heath]]<br />
| {{wp|阿寒岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The mountain in which the Solaceon Ruins are carved resembles Mount Akan-Fuji, and the ridges on its northwest resemble {{wp|Mount Meakan}}. The peak to the east of the settlement could be based on {{wp|Mount Oakan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diamond Settlement]]<br />
| 阿寒湖アイヌコタン<br />
| Lake Akan Ainu Kotan<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It is the largest Ainu settlement in Hokkaido with 120 inhabitants. Most of the ''Kotan'' have been converted into tourist attractions and cultural facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudpool Ridge]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧北峠}}<br />
| Senpoku Pass<br />
| This mountain pass through the watershed of the Kushiro River, the Tokachi River, and the {{wp|Abashiri River}} is part of an Ainu road leading to seaside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shrouded Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|津別峠}}<br />
| Tsubetsu Pass<br />
| Known for cloud view and dense mountain fog, this mountain pass is the site of an observation deck in a European-style castle that oversees Lake Kussharo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crossing Slope]]<br />
| {{jwp|中標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido|Nakashibetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | The player's encounter with the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|special]] [[Basculegion]] could be a reference to the predominant role of Shibetsu, Nemuro in salmon fishery.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ginkgo Landing]]<br />
| {{jwp|標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)|Shibetsu Town}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bathers' Lagoon]]<br />
| {{jwp|風蓮湖}} and {{jwp|温根沼}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Furen|Lake Fūren}} and Lake Onneto<br />
| These two adjacent {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lakes form a large lagoon in the Nemuro Bay. Lake Fūren is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deadwood Haunt]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Peninsula}}<br />
| The wrecked ships in this area could be a reference to the maritime archeological sites of the {{wp|Okhotsk culture}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sand's Reach]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Cape Nosappu}}<br />
| Cape Nosappu is more similar to a palm facing upwards than one spreading its five fingers.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hideaway Bay]]<br />
| {{jwp|落石岬|落石湾}}<br />
| Rakuseki Bay<br />
| Rakuseki Bay refers to the water body between Cape Ochiishi and Hanamatsu, Nemuro.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tombolo Walk]]<br />
| {{jwp|ユルリ島}} and {{jwp|モユルリ島}}<br />
| Yururi Island and Moyururi Island<br />
| These two uninhabited islands off the coast of Nemuro Peninsula have been designated as nature reserve since the late 1970s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castaway Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|羅臼町}}<br />
| {{wp|Rausu, Hokkaido|Rausu Town}}<br />
| Named after the {{wp|Mount Rausu|main peak}} of the Shiretoko volcanoes, the town occupies the southeastern half of the peninsula.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aipom Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|根釧台地}}<br />
| Konsen Plateau<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The lattice windbreak on its windward side is a {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tranquility Cove]]<br />
| {{jwp|野付湾}} and {{jwp|根室湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Notsuke Bay}} and {{wp|Nemuro Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The dry forest along the [[Cobalt Coastlands]] could be inspired by {{jwp|トドワラ|Todowara}}, forests of withered {{wp|Abies sachalinensis|Sakhalin fir}}s on the {{wp|Notsuke Peninsula}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Windbreak Stand]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里岳道立自然公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Sharidake Prefectural Natural Park}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| This natural park is named after {{wp|Mount Shari}}, whose montane forests form natural windbreaks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone Cape]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Shiretoko derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''sir-etok'' (land's end). The peninsula was registered as a UNESCO {{wp|World Heritage Site}} under the natural category in 2005.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lunker's Lair]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床岬}}<br />
| Cape Shiretoko<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| The northeastern-most portion of the Shiretoko Peninsula is under the administration of Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Islespy Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| The visitor center of the {{wp|Shiretoko National Park}} belongs to Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wayward Wood]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Furano}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Mt. Furano is a stratovolcano in the {{wp|Tokachi Volcanic Group}} with rich floral diversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Quarry]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tokachi (Daisetsuzan)|Mount Tokachi}}<br />
| Mt. Tokachi is known for its sulfur deposit and bogs, along with natural hot springs. Most sulfur quarries were destroyed by the 1962 eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Temple of Sinnoh]]<br />
| 旭岳<br />
| Mount Asahi<br />
| The Greek architecture of the Temple of Sinnoh may be inspired by the {{wp|Parthenon}}, which was critically damaged by an {{wp|Siege of the Acropolis (1687)|explosion}} in 1687.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudcap Pass]]<br />
| {{jwp|層雲峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōunkyō}}<br />
| The ridges and valleys to the east and south of Mt. Asahi was named Sōunkyō (lit. "cloudcap gorges") in 1921.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ishikari}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Mount Ishikari is the watershed of the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and the {{wp|Sea of Japan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whiteout Valley]]<br />
| {{jwp|音威子府村}}<br />
| {{wp|Otoineppu, Hokkaido|Otoineppu}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| The village is a tourist attraction known for Mt. Otoi-Fuji (音威富士) and ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalanche Slopes]]<br />
| {{jwp|中川町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakagawa, Hokkaido|Nakagawa Town}}<br />
| The large amount of {{wp|Ammonoidea|ammonites}} excavated in this village in the Meiji era earned it the nickname "Fossile Village".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalugg's Legacy]]<br />
| {{jwp|中頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Nakatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| The large ice formation may be inspired by Mount Pinneshiri (ピンネシリ岳), whose contour line resembles a tortoise shell on maps. The underground caves in this area could be based on the Nakatonbetsu Limestone Cave (中頓別鍾乳洞), which is the northernmost {{wp|Karst}} system of Japan and a nature park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pearl Settlement]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| The land was inhabited by an Ainu tribe named Nitat-nay (仁達内 ''Nitachinai''), whose name means "wetland river". First seen in 1670, the name "Tonbetsu" derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''to-un-pet'' (river running out of a lake), referring to its location at the confluence of the Tonbetsu River and Lake Kutcharo.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Unova===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Unova New York.png|thumb|A comparison of Unova to New York City and parts of eastern New Jersey]]<br />
[[Unova]] has been said to be significantly distant from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Instead of being based on an area of Japan, Unova is based on {{wp|New York City}} as well as parts of northwestern {{wp|New Jersey}}. Both states are part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | State (New York City borough/county)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nuvema Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Coney Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[P2 Laboratory]]<br />
| {{wp|Governors Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| While there were no laboratories when the games were created, in 2019 city officials proposed to build a climate change research facility here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Accumula Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Marine Park (Brooklyn park)|Marine Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Striaton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Canarsie, Brooklyn|Canarsie}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Striaton makes a multitude of references to the glaciers that formed Long Island, including its location compared to the central land. <!--Should be in a straight line with DUMBO and Manhattan Bridge--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dreamyard]]<br />
| {{wp|Floyd Bennett Field}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A historic place near Marine Park and part of Naval Air Station New York. Latios and Latias, who are available for capture in B2W2, could be a reference to airplanes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wellspring Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|McCarren Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Know for McCarren Play Centre, which contains bathhouse and a pool.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nacrene City]]<br />
| {{wp|Boerum Hill}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Used to be mostly populated by working class ironworker families, until the late 1990s gentrification, which made it popular among upper-class individiuals. The decommissioned railway and a museum in Nacrene City could be a reference to New York Transit Museum found near Boerum Hill. Also, in [[Pokémon Adventures]], the city is called "city of art" due to its avant-garde artists, a possible reference to Boerum Hill's own artists and their art galleries.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pinwheel Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Cadman Plaza|Cadman Plaza park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A park near the Brooklyn Bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castelia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Lower Manhattan is the business centre of New York City, as well as the United States. The New York City Hall is located here, this building contains the Office of the Mayor of New York City (executive branch) and the chambers of the New York City Council (legislative branch). The New York County Courthouse (judicial branch) is also located here. The central park of Castelia are partially based in {{wp|The Battery (Manhattan)|Battery Park}}, according to Satoshi Yamamoto, the Café Sonata was based in the {{wp|CBGB}} music club.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Join Avenue]]<br />
| {{wp|Empire State Building}} or {{wp|Times Square}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Skyarrow Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}} and {{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Also based on {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}} in Tokyo, Japan<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 4]]<br />
| {{wp|World Trade Center site}}?<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| In all versions of the route, it is shown that the road is being built; in some versions, the route is shown in a desolate and reconstructed form.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Chelsea, Manhattan|Chelsea}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Relic Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Holland Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nimbasa City]]<br />
| {{wp|Midtown Manhattan}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Midtown Manhattan is the zone where the headquarters of the New York subway, the main skyscrapers of the city and several embassies. Nimbasa's entertainment atmosphere is based on {{wp|Times Square}}, the main center of entertainment, food, sports, products etc, of New York. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Subway|Gear Station]]<br />
| {{wp|59th Street–Columbus Circle station}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| A subway station located at Columbus Circle. Could also be inspired by Grand Central Station and Penn Station as they bear architectural similarities to Gear Station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Stadium and Small Court]]<br />
| {{wp|West Side Stadium}} and {{wp|Madison Square Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| West Side Stadium was a proposed Olympic stadium that was cancelled in 2005. Considering American football, soccer, and baseball games are held at Big Stadium, it may also draw inspiration from {{wp|Polo Grounds}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater]]<br />
| {{wp|Broadway theatre|Broadway}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Like Broadway, Pokémon Musical is often visited in the city where dances and choreography are done with their own stories just like a real musical.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lostlorn Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|The Pond and Hallett Nature Sanctuary|Hallett Nature Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil City]]<br />
| {{wp|Union City, New Jersey|Union City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| Union City is known for its many mining companies. The Pokémon World Tournament stadium may reference the {{wp|MetLife Stadium}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]<br />
| {{wp|George Washington Bridge}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|Aesthetically, it was based of George Washington Bridge. However, geographically it is placed where the {{wp|Lincoln Tunnel}} should be, which is not a bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clay Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Interstate 95}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chargestone Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Freshkills Park}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Staten Island}})<br />
|While geographically it doesn't match, this proposed park is being build atop of a former landfill, with one of the purposes being utilising the land for renewable energy, such as building solar panels. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teterboro, New Jersey|Teterboro}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| The Mistralton City Airport's real-life counterpart is the {{wp|Teterboro Airport}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Snake Hill|Laurel Hill Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestial Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Park Cemetery (Hackensack, New Jersey)|Maple Grove Park Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twist Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey Meadowlands|Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation and Wildlife Area}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| For a long time, these wetlands where urbanized and environmentally abused, being a site of large landfills. Currently undergoing the restoration and conversation program.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icirrus City]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield, New Jersey|Ridgefield}} or {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| A town founded by Dutch settlers, recognizable by its small classical European style buildings (similar to the rural atmosphere of Icirrus).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Moor of Icirrus]]<br />
| {{wp|Overpeck County Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Known for Overpeck Creek. Could also possibly based on Teaneck Creek, which is located a bit further north.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragonspiral Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Despite being nowhere close to New Jersey, it is possible it took inspirations from {{wp|Washington Monument}}, as both location are related to the founding history and war. Another theory, it may have connections to {{wp|Field Station: Dinosaurs}}, as both locations has reptilian theme going on (dragons & dinosaurs). However, the New Jersey's theme park was opened in 2012, 2 years after the release of the original BW.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tubeline Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (2017–present)|Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Nyack, New York|Nyack}} ({{wp|New York}}) and {{wp|Tarrytown, New York|Tarrytown}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
| Based on the original incarnation of said bridge - {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (1955–2017)|Tappan Zee Bridge}} - before it got replaced with the current one in 2017. Also resembles the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}, which is found in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shopping Mall Nine]]<br />
| {{wp|Palisades Center|Palisades Center Mall}}<br />
| {{wp|West Nyack, New York}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
|Located on the opposite side of the bridge in real life. Could possibly based on Bridge Plaza in Tarrytown, which matches up with the position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenger's Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Blockhouse No. 1|The Blockhouse}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|A small fort built in the northern part of Central Park in 1814.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Opelucid City]]<br />
| {{wp|Harlem}} & {{wp|Washington Heights, Manhattan|Washington Heights}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|Hempstead House}} or {{wp|New York Botanical Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} ({{wp|Long Island}}) or {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|The cupolas of the Pokémon League are reminiscent of the domes of the enclosure's three main greenhouses. It's castle aesthetic is based of Hempstead House, while the desert environment is possibly a play on word of the real estate being located in Sands Point. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Village Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Robert F. Kennedy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}, {{wp|Queens}} and {{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|It also resembles {{wp|Ponte Vecchio}} bridge in Italy.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lacunosa Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Flushing, Queens|Flushing}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Flushing is the fourth largest central business district in New York City, and has one of the most diverse range in demographics, which is reflected in its architecture. Could also be based on Astoria, a neighbourhood that has been home to the largest Greek-American community in the United States since 1960, due to Lacunosa's towering blue and white houses resembling Santorini in Greece.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Giant Chasm]]<br />
| {{wp|Kissena Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Located in Flushing. In Chippewa language, Kissena means "cold place", a possible inspiration for Kyurem being placed here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Broad Channel, Queens|Broad Channel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Howard Beach, Queens|Howard Beach}} & {{wp|The Hamptons}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Geographically it fits in as Jamaica, Queens, however thematically it takes heavy inspiration from The Hamptons of Long Island, in that it is largely vacant for most of the year but fills up with vacationers and celebrities during the Summertime.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Jamaica Bay}} & {{wp|Great South Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
|[[Abyssal Ruins]] found here is based of Ancient Greek {{wp|Pavlopetri|Pavlopetri Ruins}}, which sank into Mediterranean Sea due to the earthquake and tsunami 3000 years ago.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abundant Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Highland Park (Brooklyn)|Highland Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marvelous Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensboro Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} and {{wp|Queens}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black City]]<br />
| {{wp|Long Island City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Long Island City, it houses multiple main headquarters of companies such as Eagle Electric, Wonton Foods, Amazon etc, in addition to having luxurious lofts, all this is reflected in the corporate and commercial atmosphere of Black City. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Skyline Tower (Queens)|Skyline Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| The tallest building in Queens and made entirely of blue glass. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[White Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensbridge Houses}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
|Geographically, it fits Queensbridge, a uniquely build public housing, that manages to harmonize urban buildings and natural trees together. However, it is possible that it takes elements from two of the largest parks in Queens: Alley Pond Park ([[White Treehollow]] resembles Queens Giant. The tallest and possibly oldest tulip poplar tree in New York and it has a hollow entrance) and Forest Park (a haven for native plants and wildlife in the midst of the city's sprawl).<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Poké Transfer Lab]]<br />
| {{wp|Cornell Tech}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Entralink]]<br />
| {{wp|Central Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| The Entralink also draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}.<br />
<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Liberty Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liberty Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} exclave)<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unity Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Headquarters of the United Nations}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Extraterritoriality|international territory}})<br />
|Geographically placed somewhere, where {{wp|Ellis Island}} should be.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéstar Studios]]<br />
| {{wp|Lincoln Park (Jersey City)|Lincoln Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
|Thematically, it is based of Hollywood in Los Angeles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|[[Anville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Morristown, New Jersey|Morristown}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Morris County, New Jersey|Morris County}})<br />
| Morristown has attempted to implement transit-oriented development and is one of the first "transit villages" to be designated in New Jersey.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspertia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Elizabeth, New Jersey|Elizabeth}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Union County, New Jersey|Union County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Newark, New Jersey|Newark}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Ranch]]<br />
| {{wp|Branch Brook Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cave of Being]]<br />
| {{wp|Weequahic Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|Known for its Weequahic Lake Trail.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Virbank City]]<br />
| {{wp|Jersey City, New Jersey|Jersey City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| [[Virbank Complex]] bears some resemblance to the oil refineries and tanker area located<!--between Exit 10 and Exit 13--> along the {{wp|New Jersey Turnpike}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lentimas Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Hills, Queens|Forest Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Forest Hills is densely populated with red-brick buildings, similar to [[Lentimas Town]]'s buildings. They also closely resemble those of {{wp|Santa Fe, New Mexico}}'s {{wp|Pueblo Revival architecture|Pueblo Revival}} style buildings. There is a theory, that it based on three neighbourhoods with the largest communities of Mexicans in Brooklyn, but none of them match geographically. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reversal Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Park (Queens)|Forest Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Besides it's status as a haven for wild life, Forest Park is also known for its Hiking Trails.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Strange House]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Cemetery (Queens)|Maple Grove Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Possibly took inspirations from Renwick Smallpox Hospital, but it's located on Roosevelt Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Humilau City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fire Island|Fire Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While map-wise it would fit in as part of Queens or eastern Nassau County, Humilau City strongly resembles the nautical backdrop of many Long Island villages. Specifically, its use of boardwalks is taken directly from many beach communities on Fire Island, such as {{wp|Davis Park, New York|Davis Park}} or {{wp|Cherry Grove, New York|Cherry Grove}} which consist almost entirely of boardwalks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaside Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lawrence, Nassau County, New York|Lawrence}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marine Tube]]<br />
| {{wp|Ocean Parkway (Long Island)|Ocean Parkway}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While the New York City area has no underwater tunnels akin to Marine Tube, the closest comparison both geographically and thematically is Ocean Parkway, a beachside highway which is known by locals for its beautiful views of wildlife and the ocean.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Kalos===<br />
[[File:FranceKalosComparison.png|thumb|A comparison of Kalos to France]]<br />
[[Kalos]] is based on the northern half of {{wp|Metropolitan France}} and {{wp|Alderney}}, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Administrative region<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vaniville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Moulins, Allier|Moulins}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Moulins had various old terraced houses, in Vaniville, the houses of the town are all terraced. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aquacorde Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nevers}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The great bridge is probably based on a bridge on the river {{wp|Loire}} in Nevers. The central square of Aquacorde is based in the ''Place de la République'' (Republic square), a square surrounded by various french-style row houses and with two separated gardens, like the square of Aquacorde. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The fountain on the central plaza might be based on the ''fontaine de Diane''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| It is the most touristic forest in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 22|Détourner Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Rhyhorn race track is based in this circuit, shared for the cities of Nevers and Magny Cours. The route itself is based in the observation zones of the circuit. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 4|Parterre Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Seine-et-Marne}} and the gardens of the region<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The aspect of the route is modeled after the impressive Parterre gardens of the {{wp|Palace of Fontainebleau}}, located in Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne. The region of Marne is famous for its palaces with parterres, also, the route can be based in the gardens of the palace of {{wp|Vaux-le-Vicomte}}, where the parterre are in the sides of the garden, like the route 4.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose City]]<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<ref name=Honedge>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pG-q-WIYTs Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed!] (YouTube)</ref><br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The largest city in Kalos, the [[Lumiose Museum]] is based on {{wp|the Louvre}}. The streets of Lumiose are based on the ''Place de l'Étoile'' (square of the star and current {{wp|Place Charles de Gaulle}}), in which there is the Arc de Triomphe. The modern buildings that surround the city may be a reference to the buildings of {{wp|La Défense}}, the most important business district in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<br />
| Both are lattice towers. The Eiffel Tower is the most emblematic monument in all of France and a symbol of modernity in Paris. The prism tower reflects this by being a modern building made of glass.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 5|Versant Road]] <br />
| {{wp|Sèvres}} <br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A commune on the outskirts of Paris that houses a Skate Park, in addition, the commune is in an elevated area of the Seine, similar to the mountainous aspect of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Camphrier Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| During the Renaissance, Blois was the official residence of the King of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shabboneau Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Château of Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Used to be the residence for the Counts of Blois and some French Kings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 7|Rivière Walk]]<br />
| {{wp|Loire Valley}} and its surroundings<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}} and {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''Garden of France'', it is a region known for its vineyards and vegetable crops, as well as its châteaus and castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 6|Palais Lane]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Avenue de Paris (Versailles)|Avenue de Paris}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A route located in the city of Versailles, decorated with trees and parterres that are the main road to the Palace of Versailles. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Parfum Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Versailles}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The king who ordered the construction of the palace and who is mentioned several times, is a reference to {{wp|Louis XIV of France}}. The second floor and hallway of the Parfum Palace is based in the {{wp|Hall of Mirrors|Galerie des Glaces}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Chateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chenonceau}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''castle of the ladies'', in reference to the noble women who financed its reconstruction and for the parties they held. This is referenced in the fact that [[Diantha]] is the top trainer in the chateau. The façade of the Battle Chateau reminiscent of the high-ceilinged, round towers of Chambord. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Connecting Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Grand-Lieu}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 8|Muraille Coast]]<br />
| {{wp|La Pointe du Chay}}, <br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An elevated maritime and rocky areaa, cloistered in the mountains and composed of prehistoric deposits and rocks. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 9|Spikes Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Périgord}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| A mountainous and elevated area in south-central France. In real life, it is a fertile area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ambrette Town]]<br />
| {{wp|La Rochelle}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An aquarium lies in La Rochelle. The city is famous in France for the geologic deposits from the Jurassic, that constitute great part of the coast of the city. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glittering Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lascaux|Lascaux Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| Lascaux is a network of caves famous for prehistoric parietal wall paintings. [[Junichi Masuda]] said in an interview that they relied on the {{wp|Catacombs of Paris}}.{{fact}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cyllage City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Nazaire}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Saint-Nazaire has a major harbour and a long tradition of fishing and shipbuilding. Could possibly be also based on {{wp|Saint-Brevin-les-Pins}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 10|Menhir Trail]] and [[Geosenge Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Carnac}} and the {{wp|Carnac stones}}<ref name=Honedge/><br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| Notable for its standing stones. In the games, the [[ultimate weapon]] turned various Pokémon into stones, possibly referencing a legend which stated that the Carnac stones were pagan soldiers who were turned into stone by Pope Cornelius, or Roman soldiers turned into stone by the magician Merlin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reflection Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Armorican Massif}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| The massif is composed of metamorphic and magmatic rocks that were metamorphosed and/or deformed during the Hercynian or Variscan orogeny and the earlier Cadomian orogeny. The competent old rocks of the Armorican Massif have been eroded to a plateaulike peneplain. The concept could also be based on the legends of the Britons called ''Miroirs aux fées'' (fairies mirrors). Fairy mirrors are usually caves with bright quartz veins or lakes where they are said to live fairies and like to see themselves in them like a mirror.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shalour City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Malo}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| In the anime, the city has a walled aspect; Saint-Malo is known for its fortresses and for being walled.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Mastery]]<br />
| {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A island-city in the coast, the summit of the island is crowned with a gothic abbey since the early Middle Ages. This match with the tower of mastery being a solemn site related with the megaevolution and the statue of Lucario, in reference to the statue of the angel Gabriel in the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azure Bay]]<br />
| The {{wp|English Channel}}<br />
| &mdash;<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Spirit's Den]]<br />
| {{wp|Channel Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Bailiwick of Guernsey}}<br />
| Specifically based on Alderney, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 12|Fourrage Road]]<br />
| Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin and the {{wp|Pays d'Auge}} region<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A natural reserve in the Cotentin peninsula in the north of France. The Pays d'Auge is a farmer region in Normandy, famous for its cheese, dairy, apples and cider production in France, this is reflexed in the Baa de Mer ranch of Kalos and the tall grass of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Coumarine City]]<br />
| {{wp|Le Havre}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| The city has a monorail and several trams, in addition, like the game, the coastal part is a large tourist area and the north is residential.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 13|Lumiose Badlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Pays de Bray}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy (administrative region)|Normandy}}<br />
| A fertile area near Paris, thanks to the clay soil.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
|Saint-Laurent is located close to Paris and is surrounded by sunflowers (in reference to Kalos Power Plant's solar power). Could also be based on Crucey Solar Park, an actual Solar Power Plant, which is also close to Paris, although it lacks any buildings that the former has.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 14|Laverre Nature Trail]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Hortillonnages d'Amiens|Hortillonnages d'Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| From vulgar Latin ''Hortellus'' that means little garden, are a series of swamps in the east of Amiens, built in the Gallo-Roman era of France and used as agricultural fields and are now an ecological and landscape park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre City]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais}} and {{wp|Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Geographically, it is closer to be based of Calais - a major port city with old part of town being surrounded by canals. Thematically, it is most likely based of Amiens, as it won awards for rich wooded heritage and being one of the greenest French cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre Gym]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais City Hall|Hôtel de ville de Calais}} or Belfry of Amiens <br />
| {{wp|Calais}}, {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Both belfries are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as part of a set of Belfries of Belgium and France. The gym's clock is based on the imposing bell towers in their respective cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 16|Mélancolie Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Canal de l'Ourcq}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Canal de l'Ourcq was built to provide drinking water to Paris and is currently used as a recreational area for fishing and boating. This is reflected in the fishing club on the route and the fact that the river ends artificially.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Hotel]]<br />
| {{wp|Abbey of St. Jean des Vignes}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| An old abbey in {{wp|Soissons}} near Paris, which was destroyed during the French revolution and only the facade is left standing.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frost Cavern]]<br />
| {{wp|Ardennes}} <br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Ardennes is a zone that had a rocky landscape and various hills with forests and rough terrain, is located in the frontier with Belgium and Luxembourg, this match with the Frost Cavern located in the north of Kalos, like the Ardennes are near Belgium in the north. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dendemille Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Charleville-Mézières}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Charleville's region is known for its windmills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Terminus Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Anistar City]]<br />
| {{wp|Strasbourg}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| The sundial may be a reference to {{wp|Strasbourg astronomical clock}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Couriway Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Molsheim}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Molsheim is located close to several waterfalls, such as Nideck Waterfall, Casscade de la Serva and Cascade de l'Andlau. Couriway train station also somewhat resembles Molsheim station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 19|Grande Vallée Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Lispach}}<br />
| The {{wp|Vosges (department)|Vosgues}} in {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| A boggy lake and forestal region in the mountains near the Alps. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowbelle City]]<br />
| {{wp|Besançon}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The nearby {{wp|Jura Mountains}} are known for cold temperatures and sometimes nicknamed "Little Siberia".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] and [[Kalos Route 21|Dernière Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Plateau des Mille Étangs}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| A extensiveforest and mountainous landscape in the west of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Victory Road|Victory Road}} <br />
| {{wp|Bibracte|Mont Beuvray}}<br />
| {{wp|Burgundy}}<br />
| Mont Beuvray is generally identified as ancient Bibracte, a fortified settlement. Used to be capital of the Aedui and one of the most important hillforts in Gaul. Nowadays, it is an archaeological park at the centre of a protected forest.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Pokémon League}} building<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chambord}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Should be located somewhere in Burgundy, but the place itself resembles Château de Chambord more, the largest château in the Loire Valley. It was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I and ended up being one the most influential architectures, inspiring the design of several European castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kiloude City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Lyon is located in the south, connected via train to Paris like Lumiose and has a open air zoo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Maison]]<br />
| {{wp|Hôtel de Ville, Lyon|Hôtel de Ville de Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| <br />
|}<br />
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<br />
===Alola===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Alola Hawaii.png|thumb|A comparison of Alola to Hawaii]]<br />
[[Alola]] is based on {{wp|Hawaii}},<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sun_moon/ Pokémon Sun and Moon Japanese official site]</ref> one of the states that is a part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Island<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Houses the state capital and the former monarchy of Hawaii. Its designated island color is yellow (''melemele'' in Hawaiian) and its designated island flower is the {{wp|Sida fallax|ʻilima}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli City]]<br />
| {{wp|Honolulu|Honolulu}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The state capital of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Beachfront<br />
| {{wp|Waikiki|Waikīkī}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Waikiki and its beaches are a notable tourist destination in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Shopping District<br />
| {{wp|Ala Moana Center|Ala Moana Center}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Ala Moana Center is the largest shopping mall in Hawaiʻi.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Marina<br />
| {{wp|Ala Wai Harbor}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|The largest small boat and yacht harbor in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Outskirts<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Kai, Hawaii|Hawaiʻi Kai}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| One of the largest residential areas in O'ahu.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iki Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Wahiawa, Hawaii|Wahiawā}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry fields (Alola)|Berry fields]]<br />
| Dole Plantation<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest currently operating pineapple plantation in the state.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli Cemetery]]<br />
| Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahalo Trail]]<br />
| ʻAiea Loop Trail<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdant Cavern]]<br />
| Kaneana Cave (Makua Cave)<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Meadow]]<br />
| Kaipapau Forest Reserve<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Could also be based on National Wildlife Refuge, which is dedicated to preserving and restoring populations of endangered honeycreepers, but it doesn't match geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ten Carat Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Diamond Head, Hawaii|Diamond Head (Lēʻahi)}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| {{p|Necrozma}}'s appearance here in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] references the historical belief by western sailors that the calcite crystals near the mountain were diamonds.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaward Cave]]<br />
| Mermaid Cave<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kala'e Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Hanauma Bay|Hanauma Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|A popular tourist attraction on Oʻahu, the bay is a nature sanctuary is well known for its efforts for preserving native marine life.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Conflict]]<br />
| {{wp|Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument|Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Oahu. It contains a luakini, a sacrificial altar meant to bring success during times of war.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Sea]]<br />
| Kaiwi Channel<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| An ocean channel that separates Oahu from {{wp|Molokai|Molokaʻi}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Wave Beach]]<br />
| Turtle Bay Resort<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| A resort area located near the surfing beach.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandy Cave]]<br />
| Turtle Cove<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Akala Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Its designated island color is pink (''ʻākala'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea City]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahului, Hawaii|Kahului}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Brooklet Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pikachu Valley]]<br />
| {{wp|Iao Valley|ʻIao Valley}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea Beach]]<br />
| Kahului Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Makawao, Hawaii|Makawao}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A community on Maui known to be dominated by agriculture and ranch lands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Ranch]]<br />
| Haleakala Ranch<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Largest ranch on Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Royal Avenue]]<br />
| The Shops at {{wp|Wailea, Hawaii|Wailea}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Mall with more than 70 shops, restaurants & art galleries, with regular evening entertainment.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Route 30|Olowalu Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A long road tunnel that connects Lahaina to Wailuku. Located on Honoapi'ilani Highway. It could also be based on Olowalu Shaft, which is located close to Olowalu Tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Konikoni City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lahaina, Hawaii|Lāhainā}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Lahaina is one of numerous locations of Hawaii where Chinese immigrants immigrated to work on local sugar cane plantations. Lahaina houses the only two Chinese Society Halls that exist and are maintained in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Grand Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Wailea Resort}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The most prominent hotel in the Wailea area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Beach]]<br />
| Makena Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wela Volcano Park]]<br />
| {{wp|Haleakalā_National_Park|Haleakalā National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The tallest volcano on Maui and is currently inactive. Terrain is closer to {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dividing Peak Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana Highway}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Hana Lava Tube is located around this stretch.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lush Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana, Hawaii|Hana Forest Reserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| It is the largest tropical forest on the island of Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Hill]]<br />
| Olowalu Petroglyphs<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Life]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahanu Garden|Piʻilanihale Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} in the State of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest island in the archipelago. Its designated island color is red (''ʻulaʻula'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie City]]<br />
| {{wp|Hilo, Hawaii|Hilo}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Largest settlement on Hawaii Island. Noted locally for its particularly rainy climate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Designed like an Edo-style Japanese garden, having numerous structures such as pagodas, {{wp|torii}} (traditional Japanese gate), and a Japanese teahouse.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Hokulani]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Kea is the second highest peak in the world when measured from its base below sea level. Currently a dormant volcano. Mauna Loa is a the largest subaerial volcano in the world and it is still active.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hokulani Observatory]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa Observatory}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea Observatories}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A number of {{wp|observatory|observatories}} located on the summits of Mauna Loa & Mauna Kea due to its ideal conditions for atmospheric & astronomy research.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A currently active volcano. A power plant in the {{wp|Puna, Hawaii|Puna}} district of Hawaii used the {{wp|Geothermal energy|geothermal}} vents from Kilauea to generate electricity until the 2018 eruptions caused its temporary shutdown.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain|Geothermal Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Puna Geothermal Venture}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A geothermal energy power plant that was shut down shortly after the start of the May 2018 lower Puna eruption, and resumed power generation in November 2020.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Beach|Secluded Shore]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Ula'ula Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}}<br />
| Ahalanui Park - {{wp|Isaac Hale Beach Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Both are black sand beaches. Ahalanui Park was destroyed by lava due to 2018 Volcanic Eruption of Kīlauea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]] - [[Aether House]]<br />
| {{wp|Kau, Hawaii|Kau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Kau district is known for South Point (Ka Lae) and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Heiau|Heiau Ruins}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The most closest locations would be Kalalea Heiau and Kohaikalani Heiau. Tapu Village could be based on Kalapana, a former inhabited town that was destroyed by a Kīlauea lava flow in 1986, believed to be caused by {{wp|Pele (deity)|Pele}}, Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. However, it is located in the far east Puna district, thus not matching up geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]<br />
| {{wp|Pahala, Hawaii|Pahala}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| There used to be sugar cane mills in Pahala, but they were all closed by the late 90s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haina Desert]]<br />
| {{wp|Kaʻū Desert|Kaʻū Desert}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Although not a true desert, the sulfur dioxide from Kīlauea's sulfuric lava plumes creates enough acid rain that plant growth is severely inhibited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of the Sunne]]/[[Lake of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake Waiau|Lake Waiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest lake in Hawaii, located on Mauna Kea<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
|The most notable of many locations in Hawaii where people who broke Kapu could escape to. Such sites are difficult to enter and heavily protected, but once entered, a Kahuna on site could bless the individual, pardoning their crime. Many native plants, including red plumeria grow near the location.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Po Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawi, Hawaii|Hawi}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Hawi is a town in Kohala mountain, in the northwest part Hawaii Island. It once was a busy commercial centre during the operation of the Kohala Sugar plantation. However, just like with other sugar mills, it was closed down.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Lanakila]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Loa is the largest shield volcano on earth; it is currently active. Mauna Loa is one of two locations to annually have snow in Hawaii, the other being Mauna Kea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii|Ocean View}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 15|Routes 15]] & [[Alola Route 16|16]]<br />
| {{wp|Captain Cook, Hawaii|Captain Cook}} & {{wp|Miloliʻi, Hawaii|Miloliʻi}} beaches. {{wp|Molokai}}, {{wp|Lanai}}, {{wp|Kahoolawe}} & {{wp|Johnston Atoll}} islands.<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The small islets on Route 15 resemble the real life islands, only smaller, tighter and closer to Hawaii Island, the real life basis for Ula'ula Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Abundance]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site|Puʻukoholā Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Hawaii Island, and the last heiau ever built.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Its designated island color is purple (''poni'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafolk Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea, Kauai County, Hawaii|Waimea}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|The site where the first western contact to the Hawaiian islands were made by {{wp|James Cook}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Wilds]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea Canyon State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| A large canyon carved by the abundant rainfall from Mount Wai'ale'ale, it is nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Beach]]<br />
| Polihale State Park<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Breaker Coast]]<br />
| Kawailoa Bay, Haula Bay & Nawiliwili Bay<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Could also be based on Po'ipū, which is famous for the geological {{wp|Blowhole (geology)|blowhole}} known locally as {{wp|Spouting Horn}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Poni Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Kalaheo, Hawaii|Kalaheo}} & {{wp|Koloa, Hawaii|Koloa}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Koloa is known for Old Koloa Town, which preserves Koloa history and traditions.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vast Poni Canyon]]<br />
| {{wp|Kawaikini}} & {{wp|Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Kawaikini is the tallest peak of the mountain. It is hard to reach due to high annual rains and steep wet cliffs. Also not helped by the fact that on west side of it Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve is located. Its miles of dense, swampy forest limits the access to the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altar of the Sunne]]/[[Altar of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Waialeale|Mount Waiʻaleʻale}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Mount Wai'ale'ale is the main volcano of Kauaʻi and is currently extinct. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Grove]]<br />
| {{wp|Wailua River State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|An area of Kauaʻi containing several important {{wp|heiau}}. Malae is the largest heiau on Kaua'i.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Plains]]<br />
| Kawaihau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Coast]]<br />
| Paliku Beach, Papa'a Bay Beach & Moloa'a Beach<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Fern Grotto}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resolution Cave]]<br />
| Maniniholo Dry Cave<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| It was believed to once house a malicious spirit deep in the cave.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Gauntlet]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea, Hawaii|Kīlauea Town}} & {{wp|Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tree]]<br />
| Princeville Resort<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Hope]]<br />
| Poli'ahu Heiau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Poliʻahu is the most important heiau in Kaua'i lore.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Exeggutor Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Niihau|Niʻihau}} & {{wp|Kahoolawe|Kahoʻolawe}}<br />
|<br />
| Geographically located as Niʻihau to Kauaʻi, though the lack of human inhabitants is similar to Kahoʻolawe. Both require boats and special permission to travel to.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aether Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument}}<br />
|<br />
| Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument consists of all the islands located northwest of Niʻihau in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is a {{wp|U.S. National Monument}} and nature preserve dedicated to preserving and protecting numerous Hawaiʻi endemic endangered species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poké Pelago]]<br />
| {{wp|Northwestern Hawaiian Islands}}<br />
|<br />
| Small, uninhabited islands and atolls northwest of the main eight Hawaiian islands. Many native endemic Hawaiian organisms inhabit these islands.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Galar===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Galar United Kingdom.png|thumb|A comparison of Galar to the United Kingdom]]<br />
[[Galar]] is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ Interview with Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori on the official Pokémon website]</ref> with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on {{wp|England and Wales}}, while the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}. The [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, which is a self-governing {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref><ref name=Brochure>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/video-game/sword-shield/Galar_Tour_Brochure_US.pdf Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide]</ref><br />
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{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | County/Shire<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Postwick]]<br />
| {{wp|Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick}}<ref name=Brochure /><br>{{wp|Windermere, Cumbria (town)|Windermere}}<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/gallery/2019/10/04/exclusive-pokemon-sword-and-shield-concept-art-gallery Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery]</ref><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| One of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District, located close to {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}} on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|1|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Windermere|New Road}}/{{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere|Lake Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The main {{wp|link road}} between {{wp|Windermere}} and {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wedgehurst]]<br />
| {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Located on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|2|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Near and Far Sawrey}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two villages that act as one tourist attraction because of {{wp|Hill Top Farm}}, the home of ''{{wp|The Tale of Peter Rabbit}}'' author {{wp|Beatrix Potter}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slumbering Weald]]<br />
| {{wp|Grizedale Forest}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A forest area located within the Lake District. It is famous for its magic- and poetry-themed statues. The altar dedicated to {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} is similar to the Forest Fugue sculpture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wild Area]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake District National Park}}<ref name=Brochure />/{{wp|Peak District National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two of the most popular national parks in England. The {{wp|Lake District}}, the inspiration for the southern section of the Wild Area, is known for its mountains and inland lakes, whilst the Peak District, the inspiration for the northern section of the Wild Area, is known for its peaks and rolling hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The third-largest city in the United Kingdom, known for its industrial and railway past. The many structures were inspired from the {{wp|Castlefield}} area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester Town Hall}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A {{wp|Gothic Revival architecture|Victorian Neo-Gothic}} building situated within the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|3|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Astley Green Colliery}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A former coal mine that is now a {{wp|Astley Green Colliery Museum|museum}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine]]<br />
| {{wp|North York Moors|North York Moors National Park}}<br>{{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br>{{wp|Greater Manchester}}/{{wp|West Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be closer to be based of North York Moors, but aesthetically it looks similar to {{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}, a trans-{{wp|Pennines|Pennine}} route for both rail and canal.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|4|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Yorkshire Wolds}}<br />
| {{wp|East Riding of Yorkshire}}/{{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Low-lying hills that are situated east from the city of York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turffield]]<br />
| {{wp|York}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Aesthetically, it was heavily inspired by {{wp|Amesbury}}<ref name=Brochure />, a town located nearby the prehistoric {{wp|Stonehenge}}. The fact that Turffield is situated within the standing stones was also inspired by {{wp|Avebury}}. Geographically, it is closer to be based on York with the village aesthetic being a reference to {{wp|York Green Belt}}, an environmental and planning policy that regulates the rural space. The hill figure is a reference to the {{wp|Kilburn White Horse}}, located in {{wp|Kilburn, North Yorkshire|Kilburn}}, a village near York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|5|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Ribblehead Viaduct}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic railway viaduct that carries the {{wp|Settle-Carlisle Railway}} over the {{wp|River Ribble}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hulbury]]<br />
| {{wp|Liverpool}}<br />
| {{wp|Merseyside}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A major seaport that is known for the {{wp|Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool|Albert Dock}} and {{wp|Liver Building}}. It is also the birthplace of {{wp|The Beatles}}. The houses built on a slope may have been inspired by {{wp|St Ives, Cornwall}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine No. 2]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Bowland}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| From a geographical standpoint, it seems to be based on caves found in Forest of Bowland, such as Hell Hole, Whitewell Cave and Whitewell Pot. It is also located between Manchester and Liverpool, albeit much norther. It could've been inspired by {{wp|Mersey Tunnels}}, major tunnels that cross under the {{wp|River Mersey}}, but then it misses the mark of being located between real life Motostoke and Hulbury.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Outskirts]]<br />
| {{wp|Runcorn Railway Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A railway bridge that crosses the {{wp|River Mersey}} between {{wp|Runcorn}} and {{wp|Widnes}}. It is parallel to the {{wp|Silver Jubilee Bridge}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke]]<br />
| {{wp|Birmingham}}<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The second-largest city in the United Kingdom. It is known for its vast canal network, which gives it the nickname the {{wp|Venice of the North}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Warwick Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A medieval castle with over a thousand years of history.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Energy Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower|Chamberlain Clock tower}} (Body) and {{wp|BT Tower (Birmingham)|BT Tower}} (summit)<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Both are the tallest buildings in Birmingham and constitute heritage of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|6|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cat and Fiddle Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic and dangerous road in the United Kingdom that passes over the Peak District between {{wp|Macclesfield}} and {{wp|Buxton}}. The route is named after a pub located at its summit. The desert theme may also be based on {{wp|Dungeness (headland)|Dungeness}}, which is known to be the only desert in the United Kingdom.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stow-on-Side]]<br />
| {{wp|Buxton}}<br />
| {{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A spa town that is described as "''The Gateway to the {{wp|Peak District National Park}}''". It is home to {{wp|Poole's Cavern}} and is also known for its spring water. Its name, as well as its potteries, may have been a reference to {{wp|Stoke-on-Trent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glimwood Tangle]]<br />
| {{wp|Sherwood Forest}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A well-known forest in the East Midlands that is said to be the home to the famous folklore character, {{wp|Robin Hood}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ballonlea]]<br />
| {{wp|Nottingham}} or {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}}<br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}} or {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Nottingham fits due to being surrounded by Sherwood Forest in the north, much like Ballonlea is surrounded by Glimwood Tangle. {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}} is a heavy aesthetical inspiration, due to Tudor architecture and being a birthplace of {{wp|William Shakespeare}}, who wrote many plays including the one about fairies — ''{{wp|A Midsummer Night's Dream}}''. Another possible inspiration is a more geographically correct {{wp|Lavenham}}, a village famous for its legends about witches and was used for filming ''{{wp|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1}}''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|7|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Severn Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Gloucestershire}}/{{wp|Monmouthshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}/{{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A railway tunnel that goes under the {{wp|Severn Estuary}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|8|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Known for The Ironbridge Gorge area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was formed by glacial overflow during last ice age. {{wp|Glastonbury Abbey}} could have inspired the ruins found on this route, but it doesn't match geographically in its relation to Bath (real-life Circhester).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Circhester]]<br />
| {{wp|Bath, Somerset|Bath}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Somerset}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A Roman spa city famous for its Georgian style buildings, geothermal hot springs, and the rows of houses such as the {{wp|Circus (Bath)|Circus}} and {{wp|Royal Crescent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|9|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cardigan Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Dyfed}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A large inlet in the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that makes up most of Wales' coastline.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spikemuth]]<br />
| {{wp|Llandudno}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A seaside resort known for its parade rows of houses and the {{wp|Great Orme}} headland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Route 9 Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|A55 road|Conwy Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| An underwater road tunnel that goes under the {{wp|River Conwy}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|10|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Snowdonia}} and {{wp|Chiltern Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}/{{wp|Hertfordshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A mountain range in Wales and National Park, with its highest mountain being {{wp|Mount Snowdon}}. Chiltren is a hill escarpment in the north of London.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon]]<br />
| {{wp|London}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest city and the capital of the United Kingdom. Home to {{wp|Big Ben}}, {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}, the {{wp|London Eye}}, and {{wp|Piccadilly Circus}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Rose of the Rondelands<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}/{{wp|Big Ben}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| While not a hotel, it is a popular tourist destination due to its neo-Gothic looking clock tower, which inspired the Rose of the Rondelands' own clock tower. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Wembley Stadium}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest and most important stadium in the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rose Tower]]/{{gal|Battle Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}}/{{wp|The Shard}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}} was built for the {{wp|2012 Olympic Games}} and is now a slide attraction. The Shard is the tallest building in the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Isle of Armor]]<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| An island in the middle of the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that is a {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}. It has its own culture, including myths and legends connected to fairies, and is world-famous for its {{wp|Manx Grand Prix}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenge Road]]<br />
| {{wp|Peel, Isle of Man|Peel}}<br />
| {{wp|Glenfaba}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A seaside town that is home to the replica of the {{wp|Odin's Raven}} {{wp|Gokstad ship|Longboat}} in the {{wp|House of Manannan}} Museum; and {{wp|Peel Castle}}, which is said to be haunted by a {{wp|Black Dog (ghost)|Black Dog}} called {{wp|Moddey Dhoo}}. Its location atop a mountain may also be a reference to {{wp|Snaefell}}, the highest mountain on the island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Waters|Challenge Beach]]<br />
| {{wp|Douglas, Isle of Man|Douglas}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| The capital of the Isle of Man, which is home to many railways such as the {{wp|Douglas Bay Horse Tram}}, the {{wp|Isle of Man Railway}}, and the {{wp|Snaefell Mountain Railway}}. It is the only ferry port on the island that connects to {{wp|Great Britain|the mainland}} and {{wp|Ireland}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Forest of Focus]]<br />
| {{wp|Fairy Bridge (Isle of Man)|Fairy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A famous parish boundary bridge where fairies are said to dwell. People would say "Hello Fairies" when they cross and often leave wishes and notes beside the tree for good luck.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf of Man}}<br />
| {{wp|Bride (parish)|Bride}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A small islet located off the south coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Sea]] and [[Insular Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf Sound}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A body of water with various islets, which separate the Calf of Man.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Loop Lagoon]]<br />
| {{wp|Ramsey Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Rushen (sheading)|Rushen}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A bay that was designated as a nature reserve.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Tundra]]<br />
| {{wp|Scottish Highlands}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A vast mountain range in the northern parts of Scotland, home to the famous {{wp|Loch Ness}} and {{wp|Ben Nevis}}, the highest mountain in the island of {{wp|Great Britain}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Freezington]]<br />
| {{wp|Ballater}}<br />
| {{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Ballater is a small town, famous for its connection with the royal family, as it has certified shops for the nobility, which supply the royal family when they are on vacation in the area. The town also has a train station. All this is related to the adoration of the inhabitants towards Calyrex.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Path to the Peak]]<br />
| {{wp|Ben Nevis}}<br />
| {{wp|Grampian Mountains}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The tallest mountain in Scotland and tallest of the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh Castle}}/{{wp|Balmoral Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh}}/{{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| An immense medieval castle that was home to kings in the past, which may be referred to by Calyrex being once worshiped in the Crown Shrine. The Balmoral castle is a private rest residence of the royal family in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Roaring-Sea Caves]] <br />
| {{wp|Fingal's Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Staffa}}, {{wp|Inner Hebrides}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A coastal cave famous for its basalt columns and the resonant acoustics inside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Old Cemetery]] and [[Giant's Bed]]<br />
| {{wp|Crosbie Castle and the Fullarton estate}}<br />
| {{wp|Troon}}, {{wp|South Ayrshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The ruins of an old royal chapel, famous for the old graveyard.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Ballimere Lake]] and [[Dyna Tree Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Loch Lomond}}<br />
| {{wp|Stirlingshire}}/{{wp|Dunbartonshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The largest Loch in Scotland. The name literally means ''Lake of the Elms'', which may be the inspiration for the Dynamax Tree resembling an elm.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Paldea===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Paldea-Iberian Peninsula.png|thumb|A comparison of Paldea to the Iberian Peninsula]]<br />
<br />
[[Paldea]] is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}}, and {{wp|Andorra}}, and its shared culture. It draws inspiration primarily from {{wp|Culture_of_Spain|Spain}}, as can be seen in its {{wp|Spanish cuisine|gastronomy}}, the {{wp|toponomy}} of most settlements, the designs and names of some new Pokémon, as well as the sporadic use of {{wp|Spanish language}} by the locals of Paldea, despite geographically encompassing the entire peninsula. Some references to Portugal and Andorra can also be found, mainly on the western and northern side of the region respectively.<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Administrative division<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cabo Poco]]<br />
| {{wp|Algeciras}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The player's house is based on the province of Cadiz, probably in Algeciras as is the southern tip of Iberia. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poco Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| In the Spanish version, this path is known as ''Sendero de Cahíz'', a reference to the city of {{wp|Cádiz}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Inlet Grotto]]<br />
| {{wp|Caves of Nerja}}/{{wp|La Caleta, Spain|La Caleta}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Málaga}}, {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A system of grottoes and caves in the south of Spain. In the Spanish version It is called ''Gruta Caleta'' in reference to La Caleta, a popular beach located also in the city of Cádiz.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Strait of Gibraltar}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| The strait of Gibraltar is the body of water directly south of Iberia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff" {{roundybl|5px}}" <br />
| [[Mesagoza]]<br />
| {{wp|Madrid}}/{{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}}/{{wp|Barcelona}}/{{wp|Zaragoza}}<br />
| {{wp|Community of Madrid}}/{{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}/{{wp|Catalonia}}/{{wp|Aragón}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It draws inspiration from the the old town of Zaragoza and Toledo. The bridges that lead to the city resemble the {{wp|Puente de Alcántara}} in Toledo. The central plaza is based on {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}} in Madrid. There are also influences from Barcelona, with the [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} being similar to the {{wp|Sagrada Família}} as well as parts of the city based on {{wp|Park Güell}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagrada Família}}<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}, {{wp|Catalonia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The largest unfinished Catholic church in the world. Construction began in 1882 and continues to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Artazon]]<br />
| {{wp|Murcia}}<br>{{wp|Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena}}<br />
| {{wp|Region of Murcia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Both cities are located in the Region of Murcia, a region that plays an important role in Spain's horticulture. Artazon has a hedge maze that resembles the hedge maze found in Tentegorra Park, located in Cartagena. Its Spanish name, Pueblo Altamía, may reference the {{wp|Cave of Altamira}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Levincia]]<br />
| {{wp|Valencia}}<br />
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A Mediterranean coastal city, famous for the City of Arts and Sciences, a complex of museums and institutions with a futuristic appearance. The skyscrapers in Levincia resemble the {{wp|Cuatro Torres}} found in Madrid.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[East Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Mallorca}}/{{wp|Menorca}}/{{wp|Ibiza}}/{{wp|Formentera}}<br />
| {{wp|Balearic Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The islands to the east likely represent the {{wp|Balearic Islands}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Zapapico]]<br />
| {{wp|Cuenca, Spain|Cuenca}}<br />
| {{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Zapapico being surrounded and built upon large plateaus is similar to Cuenca. Cuenca was also originally built as a defensive city during the medieval period, and the player obtains the armour necessary to evolve [[Charcadet]] in this town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Aneto}}<br />
| {{wp|Aragon}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Aneto is the tallest mountain in the {{wp|Pyrenees}} range. In the Spanish version, Glaseado is called Sierra Napada, which may reference the {{wp|Sierra Nevada (Spain)|Sierra Nevada}}, a long mountainous chain in the south of Spain. Both the Aneto and the Sierra Nevada have snow-covered peaks.<!--The town of Glaseado is a ski resort, the ski is one of the main attraction in Andorra.--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Montenevera]]<br />
| {{wp|Ezcaray}}<br />
| {{wp|La Rioja}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| La Rioja is famed for its many mountain ranges and valleys, which dot Montenevera and its surrounding area. Not only are the buildings in Montenevera a similar style to those found in Ezcaray, but Ezcaray’s largest tourist attraction is its ski resort.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Province (Area Three)]]<br />
| {{wp|Santander}}/{{wp|Gozón}}<br />
| {{wp|Cantabria}}/{{wp|Asturias}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It coincides geographically with the regions of Cantabria and Asturias. Cantabria also has a green lighthouse at Cabo Mayor which is the influence of the green tower in the north cape of Paldea.[https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/white-lighthouse-asturias-spain-beautiful-cantabrian-sea-behind-green-field-foreground-located-lastres-north-42709143.jpg]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Paldean Sea]]<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country}}/{{wp|Navarre}}/{{wp|Andorra}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The position of the eastern islands mirror the autonomous communities of the Basque Country and Navarre. The largest island is shaped similar to the microstate of Andorra.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Casseroya Lake]]<br />
| {{wp|es:Ribeira Sacra|Ribeira Sacra}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia (Spain)|Galicia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A wooded and mountainous area of Galicia, famous for being where several rivers are born.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Medali]]<br />
| {{wp|León, Spain|León}}/{{wp|Mérida,_Spain|Mérida}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of León}}, {{wp|Castile and León}}/{{wp|Province of Badajoz}}, {{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The streets of Medali and its white and yellow buildings could be lifted from León and Mérida. The roman theather in Medali is a clear reference to the famous one in Mérida.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cascarrafa]]<br />
| {{wp|Almendra Dam|Almendra Dam, Salamanca}}/{{wp|Porto Covo}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Salamanca}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The location and its towering walls seem to be a reference to the Almendra Dam in Salamanca. Its blue and white houses seem to be inspired by Portuguese coastal towns, [https://i.imgur.com/uRc3ljs.png such as Porto Covo]. The floor patterns are inspired by the [https://i.imgur.com/YI2qgxP.png traditional Portuguese pavement] style. The oasis theme might also be a reference to the {{wp|Alqueva Dam}}, which provides water to the drier southern Alentejo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Porto Marinada]]<br />
| [https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Nova_do_Prado Costa Nova]/{{wp|Nazaré,_Portugal|Nazaré}}<br />
| {{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The main inspiration is the coastal town of Costa Nova, as seen in its [https://i.imgur.com/tNpUjC1.png typical striped houses] and the [https://i.imgur.com/hl8pghX.png market's facade]. The layout of the town also matches [https://i.imgur.com/ZJA6obu.png Nazaré, with the lighthouse on a cliff] and a beach to the north. [https://i.imgur.com/IZLkJOK.png Ponta do Sol in Madeira Island] is also similar. The lighthouse might be inspired by the {{wp|Lighthouse of Praia da Barra}}. The market's interior resembles the [https://i.imgur.com/9j2EYFQ.png Mercado da Ribeira] in Lisbon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Islas Cíes}}/{{wp|Islas Ons}}/{{wp|Islas Sálvora}}/{{wp|Berlengas}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia}}/{{wp|Oeste_(intermunicipal_community)|Oeste}} Region<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| Archipelagos of small Atlantic islands, mostly uninhabited, off the coast of Galicia and {{wp|Peniche,_Portugal|Peniche}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Province (Area One)]]<br />
| {{wp|Arrábida_Natural_Park|Serra da Arrábida}}/{{wp|Serras_de_Aire_e_Candeeiros_Natural_Park|Serra d'Aire}}/{{wp|Consuegra}}<br />
| {{wp|Lisbon Region}}/{{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}/{{wp|Castille-La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}<br />
| This area appears to be a mix of [https://i.imgur.com/hxa8eTh.png Serra da Arrábida with its coastal mountains and low vegetation] and [https://i.imgur.com/hy8buPC.png Serra d'Aire with its traditional windmills next to modern wind farms.] The windmills are also likely inspired by the ones from La Mancha, popularized by {{wp|Don Quixote}}, [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinos_de_Consuegra such as in Consuegra.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alfornada]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres_(Vila_do_Bispo)|Sagres}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The city's theme is inspired by the Moorish influence in southern Iberia, as seen in its architecture. Its location matches the {{wp|Sagres Point}}. The decorative dishes are a reference to [https://i.imgur.com/BvcTpJr.png Artesanato A Mó], also in Sagres. [https://i.imgur.com/dvsOLJ3.png The chimneys are based on Algarvian chimneys]. The square panels with mosaics look like [https://i.imgur.com/pw8esz6.png the logo frames in Algarve Shopping]. The top of the tower looks like an {{wp|Armillary Sphere}}, possibly related to the {{wp|Sagres school}} or [https://i.imgur.com/JMN1t7x.png the one in Albufeira.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Six)]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres Point}}/{{wp|Praia da Marinha}}/{{wp|Roman Ruins of Milreu}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| This area's [https://i.imgur.com/wn5uwXI.png semi-arid plateau reflects that of the Sagres Point.] The path leading to Alfornada is inspired by the cliffs, arches and caves of the [https://i.imgur.com/s8BrYfW.png western Algarve coast.] The ruins match the [https://i.imgur.com/bg3qrw9.png Roman ruins of Milreu, near Faro.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Two)]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}/{{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| All of these regions are known for their olive groves and characteristic landscape, perfectly matching geographically with Paldea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cortondo]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A southern town that is famed for both its dry conditions and its olive oil production, which is reflected in its gym challenge. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Side regions==<br />
===Orre===<br />
[[File:Pokemon to real world Orre Arizona.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Orre to Phoenix, Arizona]]<br />
[[Orre]] is based on {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}, {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}},<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0311/soft/interv01.html</ref> and part of {{wp|Baja California}}, {{wp|Mexico}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | State<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Phenac City]]<br />
| {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Both cities were founded when a man brought water to the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pyrite Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Sonoyta|Sonoyta}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Likely inspired by former mining town, {{wp|Sonoyta|Sonoyta}}, commonly used to illegally cross the border, and local smuggling routes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[The Under]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Agate Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Yuma, Arizona|Yuma}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Yuma, the "Sunniest City on Earth," is built along a river, allowing for lush greenery, contrasting the arid desert at its borders. Additionally, the elders of Agate may be inspired by the reservations in Yuma, where the Native Americans, who founded the city, currently live.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gateon Port]]<br />
| {{wp|San Felipe, Baja California|San Felipe}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| Both port towns on the gulf coast, opposite respective capitols. San Felipe's Fondeport also includes a square dock, not unlike Gateon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Battle]]<br />
| {{wp|Kofa National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A mountainous region located just east of Phoenix. May also be based on {{wp|San Francisco volcanic field}}, given room for artistic liberty.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outskirt Stand]]<br />
| {{wp|Black Canyon City, Arizona}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. The home of two of the first inhabitants still stands, as a historical site, that bear a passing resemblance to the rubble behind the traincar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Citadark Isle]]<br />
| {{wp|Isla Ángel de la Guarda}}, and {{wp|Isla San Luis}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Isla San Luis seems to be the primary inspiration for the design of the island, including the large volcanic center. Isla Ángel de la Guarda is home to unique species' of snake and mouse, as well as a diverse range of other animal life, which may have inspired the amount of [[Shadow Pokémon]] encountered on the island.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Spin-off regions==<br />
===Fiore===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Fiore Okayama Hyōgo Shodo Island.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Fiore to Okayama and Hyōgo Prefectures, and Shōdo Island]]<br />
[[Fiore]] appears to be based on {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}} and {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}s, as well as {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}} in {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}, in {{wp|Japan}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ringtown]]<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
| Both have a nearby river on the west, forests on the opposite side, and are close to the coast. Unlike Kurashiki, however, Ringtown doesn't have a port and the river doesn't traverse the settlement.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Summerland]]<br />
| {{jwp|福田港 (香川県)|Fukuda Port}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima, Kagawa|Shōdoshima}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| In-game, a tourist references how the S.S. Fiore ferries to Summerland. Similarly, there is a ferry route connecting Fukuda to Himeji. A resort in Summerland is also referenced, and present in Fukuda.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fall City]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| A port city lying east from Kurashiki. Similarly to Fall City, it has water streams running through.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wintown]]<br />
| {{wp|Mimasaka}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fiore Temple]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| The best known of the Japanese castles<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olive Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, this island saw the first successful olive cultivation in Japan, hence its nickname Olive Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lyra Forest]]<br />
| Forest areas neighboring {{wp|Asakuchi}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sekra Range]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hyōno}}/{{wp|Hiruzen}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kisara Plain]]<br />
| {{wp|Yoshiokakawakita Park}}, possibly also other parks.<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Kalakka Desert (Unused)<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Sand Dunes}}<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Prefecture}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Vast desert dunes in the north of Kurashiki and Okayama that make up the only desert badland in Japan.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Almia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Almia Oshima.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Almia to Oshima and northern Honshu]]<br />
[[Almia]] appears to be based on {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}} and {{wp|Hiyama Subprefectures}} within the {{wp|Oshima Peninsula}} in {{wp|Hokkaido}} and the very northern part of {{wp|Honshu}} in Japan.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture (subprefecture)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chicole Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|松前町 (北海道)|松前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsumae, Hokkaido|Matsumae}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vientown]]<br />
| {{jwp|江差町}}<br />
| {{wp|Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama)|Esashi}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|檜山振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Hiyama Subprefecture|Hiyama}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vien Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Mount Hakodate attracts tourists for its view of Hakodate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pueltown]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Hakodate and Pueltown are both port cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭|五稜郭公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Goryōkaku|Goryōkaku Park}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The Goryōkaku Tower overlooks Goryōkaku Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Building]]<br>[[Altru Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭タワー}}<br />
| Goryōkaku Tower<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The observation tower, which overlooks Goryōkaku Park, was rebuilt from 2004 to 2006.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Boyleland]]<br />
| {{jwp|むつ市}}<br />
| {{wp|Mutsu, Aomori|Mutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Volcano Cave|Boyleland Volcano]]<br />
| {{jwp|恐山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Osore}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shiver Camp]]<br />
| {{jwp|ニセコ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Niseko, Hokkaido|Niseko}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|後志総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}})<br />
| Niseko is home to multiple ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haruba Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|青森市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori, Aomori|Aomori}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
| The Port of Aomori operates ferries to {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Capture Arena]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|渡島大島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Oshima (Hokkaido)|Ōshima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The uninhabited island is also a nature preserve.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Oblivia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Oblivia Oki Islands.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Oblivia to the Oki Islands]]<br />
[[Oblivia]] may be based on the {{wp|Oki Islands}} in {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dolce Island]]<br />
| Kamijima Island<br />
| 神島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Renbow Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Chiburijima}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫里島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cocona Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Chibu, Shimane|Chibu Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫村}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mitonga Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Nakanoshima (Shimane)|Nakanoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|中ノ島 (島根県)|中ノ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Faldera Island]]<br />
| Matsushima Island<br />
| 松島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sophian Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Dōgojima|Dōgojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|島後}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| It is the largest island of the Oki archipelago and the one that contains the capital of the islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aqua Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Okinoshima, Shimane|Okinoshima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|隠岐の島町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the largest and most populated cities of their islands. Both are port cities.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Sorbet]]<br />
| Mt. Daimanji<br />
| {{jwp|大満寺山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the tallest mountains in the islands.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tilikule Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Takeshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|竹島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
| <br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Lental===<br />
[[Lental]] may be based on the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}} in {{wp|Ecuador}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Florio Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Floreana Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Belusylva Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Isabela Island (Galápagos)|Isabela Island}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Ferrum===<br />
[[Ferrum]] may be based on {{wp|Iriomote Island}}, the largest of the {{wp|Yaeyama Islands}} in {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture}}, Japan. Alternatively, it may also be derived from {{wp|Sardinia}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Ferrum Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nuxis}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Techne City]]<br />
| {{wp|Cagliari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tellur Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Dolianova}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ferrum Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Pineta di Musei}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Selen Island]]<br />
| {{wp|San Pietro Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Neos City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teulada, Sardinia|Teulada}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haunted House]]<br />
| Villaggio Minerario Asproni<br />
| An old mining village outside the city of {{wp|Iglesias, Sardinia|Iglesias}}, now an open-air museum.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thalia Beach]]<br />
| Cavoli Island<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Landscape==<br />
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing notes}}<br />
While the above locations are meant to correspond to the different regions around the real-life world, great liberties were taken with the design of their landscapes. Some of the designers have admitted to drawing inspiration from real-world locations outside their stated real-world counterparts, especially with locations depicted in [[Pokémon movie]]s.<br />
<br />
===In the anime===<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
! [[File:Porta Vista.png|Porta Vista|200px]]<br />
| [[Porta Vista]]<br />
| {{wp|Acapulco}}<br />
| {{wp|Guerrero}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Neon Town.png|Neon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Neon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Las Vegas}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Hollywood.png|Hollywood|230px]]<br />
| [[Hollywood]]<br />
| {{wp|Hollywood}}, {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Pummelo Island.png|Pummelo Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Pummelo Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Oban}}<br />
| {{wp|Argyll and Bute}}, {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Both are resort towns in an island, the houses of Pummelo had the same English architecture of Oban. The [[Pummelo Stadium]] is modeled after the {{wp|McCaig's Tower}}, a folly colosseum in a hill of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Big Town.png|Big Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Big Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Boston}}<br />
| {{wp|Massachusetts}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Whitestone.png|Whitestone|230px]]<br />
| [[Whitestone]]<br />
| {{wp|Ostuni}}<br />
| {{wp|Apulia}}, {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| The white façade of Whitestone's buildings is reminiscent of the medieval town of Ostuni. Domed buildings in the background draw inspiration from Byzantine architecture, and flat-roofed structures mirror those of the city's real-world counterpart.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Sootopolis City anime.png|Sootopolis City|230px]]<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{wp|Santorini}}<br />
| {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Like its name suggests, Sootopolis City was created in the wake of a volcanic eruption (per {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}). Similarly, Santorini, Greece, was formed as a result of the {{wp|Minoan eruption}}, which left a large {{wp|caldera}} that filled with water and became the current bay in the center of the island of Santorini (Thera). Both cities boast landscapes dotted with vivid blue domed roofs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Solaceon Ruins anime.png|Solaceon Ruins|230px]]<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]]<br />
| {{wp|Ziggurat of Ur}}<br />
| {{wp|Dhi Qar Governorate}}, {{wp|Iraq}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Area 28.png|Area 28|230px]]<br />
| [[Area 28]]<br />
| {{wp|Area 51}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Odyssey Village.png|Odyssey Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Odyssey Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Kalos Canyon.png|Kalos Canyon|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Kalos Canyon]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Grand Canyon}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" |<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Fleurrh Showcase theater.png|Fleurrh City|230px]]<br />
| [[Fleurrh City]] showcase theater<br />
| {{wp|Metz}} and the Pompidou<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The modernist and undulating design of the theater could be based on that of the {{wp|Centre Pompidou-Metz}}, which also operates as a theater and show room.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Gloire City.png|Gloire City|230px]]<br />
| [[Gloire City]]<br />
| {{wp|Menthon-Saint-Bernard}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| A coastal city located on Lake Annecy, famous for its medieval {{wp|Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard|Château}} perched above on a 660-foot-tall rock.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Eclipse Castle.png|Eclipse Castle|230px]]<br />
| [[Eclipse Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hikone Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Mega Island.png|Mega Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Mega Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Bé}} and {{wp|Petit Bé}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The first island is located on the outskirts of Saint-Malo but not as far out to sea as in the anime, Petit Bé houses a fort from the year 1667, which may inspire the structures of the Mega Island.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===In the movies===<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Movie<br />
! colspan="2" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 5<br />
| [[File:Alto Mare sunrise.png|Alto Mare|230px]]<br />
| [[Alto Mare]]<br />
| {{wp|Venice}}<br />
| {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| Venice's canals were likely an inspiration for the canals of Alto Mare.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 6<br />
| [[File:Forina.png|Forina|230px]]<br />
| [[Forina]]<br />
| {{wp|Wulingyuan}}<br />
| {{wp|Hunan}}, {{wp|China}}<br />
| Wulingyuan is famed for its {{wp|karst}} formation of quartzite sandstone pillars. Along with its ravines and gorges, the site also features a lush forest, several caves, natural bridges, and waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 7<br />
| [[File:LaRousse City from above.png|LaRousse City|230px]]<br />
| [[LaRousse City]]<br />
| {{wp|Vancouver}}<br />
| {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| Vancouver is the city with the best quality of life in Canada and like the movie, it is a very ecological city with many scientific facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 8<br />
| [[File:Cameran Palace.png|Cameran Palace|230px]]<br />
| [[Cameran Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Neuschwanstein Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Bavaria}}, {{wp|Germany}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 9<br />
| [[File:Samiya.png|Samiya|230px]]<br />
| [[Samiya]]<br />
| {{wp|Atlantis}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 10<br />
| [[File:Alamos Town closer view.png|Alamos Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Alamos Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}<br />
| {{wp|Catalonia}}, {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Space-Time Towers are based on the uncompleted church of {{wp|Sagrada Familia}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 11<br />
| [[File:Teni Village.png|Ten'i Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Ten'i Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Geiranger}}<br />
| {{wp|Sunnmøre}}, {{wp|Norway}}<br />
| A village that was nearly destroyed by a {{wp|glacier}}. It is based on a town in Norway, which is threatened by the possibility of the mountain Åkerneset eroding into the {{wp|fjord}}, causing a {{wp|Tsunami#Landslides|landslide-induced tsunami}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 12<br />
|[[File:Michina Town.png|Michina Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Michina Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Meteora}}<br />
| {{wp|Thessaly}}, {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Its landscape, which is filled with towering rock formations, resembles Meteora. Also, the architecture of the temples resembles that of ancient Greek temples.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 13<br />
| [[File:Crown City.png|Crown City|230px]]<br />
| [[Crown City]]<br />
| {{wp|Amsterdam}}<br />
| {{wp|The Netherlands}}<br />
| Its modern buildings are based on the many new buildings in parts of Amsterdam, and the [[Pokémon Baccer World Cup|Pokémon Baccer]] stadium is based on the {{wp|Amsterdam Arena|Arena}}, the city's local football stadium.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 14<br />
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|Eindoak Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Eindoak Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Gourdon, Alpes-Maritimes|Gourdon}}, {{wp|Tourrettes-sur-Loup}} and {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 15<br />
| [[File:Roshan City.png|Roshan City|230px]]<br />
| [[Roshan City]]<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku, Tokyo|Shinjuku}}, {{wp|Shinagawa, Tokyo|Shinagawa}}, and Tennouzu Isle<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| The Roshan tower is inspired by the {{wp|Tokyo Skytree}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 16<br />
| [[File:New Tork City.png|New Tork City|230px]]<br />
| [[New Tork City]]<br />
| {{wp|New York City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| A giant sprawling city with many skyscrapers, a large park in the middle of the city resembling {{wp|Central Park}}, and a similar name. New Tork City as seen from above also resembles New York City's shape.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Avignon Town.png|Avignon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Avignon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Avignon}} and {{wp|Quebec City}}<br />
| {{wp|France}} and {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in the south of France. The castle of Avignon Town, however, is based on the {{wp|Château Frontenac}}, a large hotel that overlooks {{wp|Quebec City}} much like Avignon Town's castle overlooks the town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Orsay City.png|Orsay City|230px]]<br />
| [[Orsay City]]<br />
| {{wp|Toronto}}<br />
| {{wp|Ontario}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in southern Ontario famous for its port and city skylines. Like Toronto, Orsay City has a large port as well. The large mall in the city is based on the Toronto Eaton Centre, a large mall in the center of city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Diamond Domain.png|Diamond Domain|230px]]<br />
| [[Diamond Domain]]<br />
| {{wp|Cave of the Crystals|Naica crystal cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
| Colossal cave of several white crystals of Selenite in {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, and many of them are the largest in the whole world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Allearth Forest.png|Allearth Forest|230px]]<br />
| [[Allearth Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Niagara Falls}}<br />
| {{wp|Canada}} and {{wp|United States}}<br />
| Like several elements of the movie based in Canada, the design of the waterfalls is quite similar to the Niagara Falls which are recognizable as vertical falls and two large walls of water.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 18<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Dahara City.png|Dahara City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Dahara City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Dubai}} and {{wp|Abu Dhabi}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|United Arab Emirates}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | Dubai is located within the {{wp|Arabian Desert}} and houses some of the world's tallest skyscrapers. The highest skyscraper is based on the {{wp|Burj Khalifa}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Azoth Kingdom.png|Azoth Kingdom|230px]]<br />
| [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br />
| {{wp|Carcassonne}}<br />
| {{wp|Occitanie}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| Occitanie is an ancient city famous for being the meeting point between the Mediterranean and the towns of the Massif Central (the inspiration for the Nebel Plateau). It is also recognizable by its enormous walls of the citadel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Nebel Plateau.png|Nebel Plateau|230px]]<br />
| [[Nebel Plateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Massif Central}} and {{wp|Chaîne des Puys}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
| This area is similar to the Auvergne volcanoes in the {{wp|Massif Central}}, which is a highland region containing large mountain ranges and vast plateaus full of greenery and rich biodiversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 21<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Fula City.png|Fula City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Fula City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|San Francisco}} and {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The eternal flame complex is reminiscent of the {{wp|Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum}}, while Fula City's carnival pier is similar to the {{wp|Santa Monica Pier}}, both located in the state of California.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Real-world locations mentioned==<br />
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|thumb|260px|Mewtwo overlooking a "faraway city" at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']]<br />
[[File:AG145 noodles.png|thumb|200px|Chinese noodles]]<br />
* Prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], [[Lt. Surge]] was known as "The Lightning {{wp|United States|American}}!". In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Pokémon Journal entries state that he "is rumored to have been a pilot while home in America."<br />
* [[Game Freak]]'s offices are present in the [[Celadon Condominiums]], the equivalent location of their former real-world office in {{wp|Carrot Tower}}. Likewise, they have a building in [[Castelia City]], and are found on 22F, the same floor that their former offices were on in Carrot Tower.<br />
* In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{tc|Scientist}} Taylor in the [[Silph Co.]] building mentions an international branch of Silph Co. In English, he states that the {{wp|Tiksi}} branch of the company is "in {{wp|Russia}}n no-man's-land". In the Japanese version, he states that the Ponaya Tunguska (Japanese: ポナヤツングスカ) branch is located "deep in Russia". Ponaya Tunguska appears to be a shortened form of the transliterated name of {{wp|Podkamennaya Tunguska (rural locality)|Podkamennaya Tunguska}} in Japanese (ポドカメンナヤツングースカ).<br />
* {{p|Mew}} was originally discovered in the jungles of the {{wp|South America}}n country [[Guyana]]. This is mentioned in logs inside of Cinnabar Island's {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}.<br />
* In Gold, Silver, {{v2|Crystal}}, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, {{jo|Webster}}, the guard in the [[gate]] north of [[Goldenrod City]], will give the player a {{p|Spearow}} holding mail to deliver. The Spearow is nicknamed {{wp|Kenya}}, the name of a country in {{wp|Africa}}.<br />
* In the original Japanese version of FireRed and LeafGreen, Blaine refers to {{wp|Kyoto}}.<br />
* Upon defeating Fisherman Bronson in the [[Sinnoh]] {{si|Battle Tower}}, he will say, "Why the emperor of fishing? It's an ancient Chinese legend...".<br />
* A {{tc|Guitarist}} that can be battled in [[Generation IV]]'s {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} mentions that his guitar is actually a {{wp|Shamisen|Japanese instrument}}.<br />
* Among the exhibits of the Nacrene museum, there is an African mask, referring to a place in the real world, in addition to being different from other exhibitions, which are related to the history of the Pokémon.<br />
* {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Beartic}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, and {{p|Arctovish}}'s names are derived from a real-world location, the {{wp|Arctic}}.<br />
* {{p|Arcanine}}'s {{game|Yellow}}, {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold]] [[Pokédex]] entries state that it is mentioned in {{wp|China|Chinese}} legends.<br />
* {{p|Parasect}}'s Stadium and FireRed Pokédex entries mention that its spores are used in medicine in China.<br />
* {{p|Ponyta}}'s Stadium Pokédex entry mentions that it can clear the Eiffel Tower ({{wp|Tokyo Tower}} in the original Japanese version) in one leap, and its FireRed entry says that it can clear {{wp|Uluru|Ayers Rock}} in one leap.<br />
* {{p|Poliwrath}}'s Gold, [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, HeartGold, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]] and [[Pokémon X and Y|X]] Pokédex entries mention its ability to swim the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}. Also, the direction of a Poliwrath's spirals depends on its geographical location. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], it instead refers to "the ocean".<br />
* {{p|Xatu}}'s Silver, FireRed, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries mention that South Americans say that it can see both the future and past.<br />
* {{p|Delibird}}'s Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Pokédex entries explain that a Delibird helped a famous explorer reach the top of {{wp|Mt. Everest}}. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it instead refers to "world's highest mountain," which is what Mt. Everest is to Earth.<br />
* {{p|Regice}}'s Emerald Pokédex entry mentions {{wp|Antarctica|Antarctic}} ice.<br />
* [[Regional form#Galarian Form|Galarian]] {{p|Meowth}} are implied to have been raised by Vikings in ancient times, and share many similarities with them.<br />
* In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', {{an|Misty}} fantasizes about {{wp|Paris}} and the {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', James says that the [[Fuchsia Gym]] looks like a {{wp|Japan|Japanese}} restaurant.<br />
* In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', Melvin says he wanted to make it to {{wp|Las Vegas}}. In the Japanese version, he said that he wanted to make it to {{wp|Broadway}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', Meowth says, "Keep digging till you hit China!" to Jessie and James, who were digging for clam shells.<br />
* In the {{wp|William Shakespeare}}-inspired episode ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', Misty described the town as like being in "merry old {{wp|England}}".<br />
* In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Team Rocket are disguised as {{wp|Vikings}}. In the English dub, [[Brock]] says that he didn't know that Vikings still existed and {{Ash}} replies that they "mostly live in {{wp|Minnesota}}". This is a reference to the Minnesota Vikings, a football team in the area.<br />
:*In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish dub}} of the movie, Ash says that they come from {{wp|Norway}}, a reference to the Norse Vikings who lived from the 8th to the 11th century.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Denmark|Danish dub}} of the movie, Ash tells Brock that the Vikings are mostly on trips in {{wp|Sweden}}, again referring to the Norse Vikings, but may also refer to {{wp|Vikingarna (band)|Vikingarna}}, a Swedish {{wp|dansband}}.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish dub}} of the movie, Ash quips that Vikings still live in the {{wp|Sipoo}} archipelago, referring to the fact that Sipoo was at the time mostly inhabited by Swedish-speaking Finns (another reference to Norse Vikings).<br />
* At the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', Mewtwo is shown overlooking a "faraway city" that greatly resembles New York City. Buildings similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the {{wp|MetLife Building}} are visible in the distance.<br />
* In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', Misty makes a direct reference to the Earth, saying, "The Earth is so pretty." However, she may be referring to the landscape rather than the literal planet.<br />
* In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Normally, a cloudy globe can be seen, but this time the Pacific Ocean and {{wp|Australia}} are prominent. This also happens in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'' and the introduction to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.<br />
* In the English dub of ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Jessie]] talks about Antarctica, the place where their next assignment is located.<br />
* In ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', an ad in {{an|May}}'s food guidebook mentions "Chinese noodles".<br />
* A map of the Pokémon world seen in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'' centered on Unova features several landmasses resembling Europe and Scandinavia, with some of them either being rotated or flipped.<br />
* In the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} dub of ''[[BW28|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]'', while [[Ash's Oshawott]] was perfecting {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{an|Cilan}} states "{{tt|जाना था जापान पर पहुंच गए चाइना|We wanted to go to Japan, but ended up in China}}" (lit. ''Jānā thā Japan, par pahunch gaye China''), which refers to the real-world countries of {{wp|Japan}} and {{wp|China}}. The phrase itself can be interpreted roughly as "The aim and the result were different".<br />
* In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', the Eiffel Tower and the {{wp|Arc de Triomphe}} were seen on a movie poster.<br />
* In the Hindi dub of ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'' , {{MTR}} says "{{tt|हम सब जानते हैं कश्मीर से कन्याकुमारी तक|We know everything, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari}}" (lit. ''Ham sab jānte hain, Kashmīr se Kanyākumāri tak''). This is a common Indian saying, roughly translating to "Our knowledge is supreme", which refers to the Indian subcontinent's northernmost region, {{wp|Kashmir}}, and its southernmost city, {{wp|Kanyakumari}}.<br />
* Starting with [[M16|the sixteenth movie]], each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
* In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', a holographic globe can be seen inside Lysandre Labs. The globe features continents similar to the real Earth, implying that the planet's continents may probably look very similar to that of the real Earth, and that all of the known regions in the Pokémon world may actually in fact be smaller parts of a much larger landmass.<br />
* In the TCG [[Secret Mission (Gym Heroes 118)]] card, the map in the background shows German occupied Poland during World War II: Warsaw is located right above Raichu's right ear, Białystok and Brest-Litowsk behind Lt. Surge, and the Silesian Border between Andreashütte and Festenberg right below Raichu's binoculars. The rivers Weichsel, Narew and Bug are also depicted.<br />
* In the TCG [[Lucky Stadium (Neo Destiny 100)]] card, there is a promotional {{wp|New York City}} print with a {{p|Pichu}} and a {{p|Pikachu}} flying on a {{p|Charizard}} in New York City, with the {{wp|Empire State Building}} visible in the background.<br />
* In the planetarium special ''[[Celestial Debris]]'', a map of the Pokémon world can be seen on a computer monitor. The map texture looks very similar to the one used to represent the planet in later Pokémon films, with three landmasses resembling North America, Europe, and eastern Russia all appearing upside down.<br />
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==Real-world people and cultures mentioned==<br />
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} are explicitly named after martial artists {{wp|Bruce Lee}} and {{wp|Jackie Chan}}, respectively. In other languages where their names are different, those names are likewise derived from real people.<br />
* {{p|Snorlax}}'s design and Japanese name ''Kabigon'' are derived from [[Game Freak]] programmer [[Kōji Nishino]] and his nickname of "Kirby" (Japanese: カービィ ''Kābī''), which in turn is derived from {{wk|Kirby|the video game character of the same name}}.<ref name=GameInformer>Shea, Brian (October 24, 2019). "[https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series More Burning Questions For The Pokémon Series]." ''Game Informer''. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220523044442/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series archived])</ref> This is referenced in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, in which Nishino appears as a battleable NPC and his highest-leveled Pokémon is Snorlax.<br />
* The core series games have featured staff members of [[Game Freak]] that typically [[Diploma|reward]] the player for completing the [[National Pokédex]], or occasionally through alternative methods. [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled in the [[Generation V]], {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}} games; in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, he is fought in a Double Battle that also features director [[Kazumasa Iwao]].<br />
* In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Brock directly refers to the tale of {{wp|Noah}} who sent a {{wp|Columbidae|dove}} to find dry land after a {{wp|Flood myth|great flood}}, according to most Abrahamic religions.<br />
* The Japanese version of the song [[Team Rocket Forever]] includes the lines 「ムサシ!/コジロウ!/関門海峡/門司/下関」"''Musashi!/Kojirō!/Kanmon Straits.../Moji.../Shimonoseki...''", referencing the famous duel that {{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}} and {{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}} (the name basis for [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s Japanese names, Musashi and Kojirō) fought on an island in the {{wp|Kanmon Straits}}, which is located between {{wp|Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū|Moji}} and {{wp|Shimonoseki}}.<br />
* The Japanese holiday ''{{wp|Hinamatsuri}}'' (means Doll Festival, but sometimes referred to as Girls' Day) is featured in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (dubbed as the [[Princess Festival]]).<br />
* The Japanese holiday {{wp|Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} (''Kodomo no Hi'') is featured in ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' (dubbed as [[Kids Day]]).<br />
* [[Christmas]] is mentioned several times in the anime and manga. [[Santa Claus]] is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]] who first appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''. In the dub, Santa's home is called the [[North Pole]].<br />
* In ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'', James mentions the presence of {{wp|Pablo Picasso|Picasso}} and {{wp|Rembrandt}}'s paintings at his home.<br />
* In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', Meowth asks if they saw the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] in a {{wp|Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling}} movie.<br />
* In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', Jessie says that {{wp|Albert Einstein}} created the {{wp|Incandescent light bulb|light bulb}}. Max corrects her, saying that {{wp|Thomas Edison}} was the creator.<br />
* NPCs in the [[core series]] games are regularly named after real-world people.<br />
** In the [[Generation IV]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, one of the potential NPC opponents is {{tc|Guitarist}} Iggy, a reference to {{wp|Iggy Pop}}.<br />
** [[Johto Route 35]], [[Connecting Cave]], [[Hau'oli Cemetery]], and [[Viridian Forest]] (in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]) each contain a Trainer whose Japanese name is ''Ikue'' (in the latter two cases, this name was preserved in other languages as well) and who uses a Pikachu. [[Ikue Ohtani]] is the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]].<br />
** [[Alola Route 5]] contains a [[Double Battle]] against trainers named Isa and Nico, named in honor of the daughters of [[Eric Medalle]], a Pokémon creative director who was killed in an accident during the time [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] were in development.<ref>[https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/03/21/pokemon-eric-medalle-seattle-weather-falling-tree/82094134/ Falling tree kills Pokémon designer and Detroit native Eric Medalle - Detroit Free Press]</ref><br />
** In {{game|Sword and Shield|s}}, an [[Artist]] NPC named Kapoor can [[In-game trade|trade]] with the player, a reference to British artist Anish Kapoor.<br />
** In {{game|Crystal}}, several Trainers in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} are references to [[Staff of Pokémon Crystal|people involved in the creation of the game]].<ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/tower-references/ iimarck.us - Battle Tower In‐Jokes]</ref><br />
*** {{tc|Guitarist}} Masuda is a reference to [[Junichi Masuda]], Crystal's music director.<br />
*** {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Tajiri is a reference to Pokémon's creator, [[Satoshi Tajiri]], and his childhood fixation with bug catching.<br />
*** {{tc|Scientist}} Mori is a reference to Akito Mori, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
*** {{tc|Teacher}} Kawakami is a reference to Naoko Kawakami, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} mentions the {{wp|hula}} dance to a [[Kimono Girl]] while in the [[Ecruteak City#Kimono Dance Theater|Kimono Dance Theater]].<br />
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, six of the [[Seven Sages]] quote proverbs from several Chinese philosophers.<br />
** [[Zinzolin]] quotes a proverb from ''{{wp|Mencius (book)|Mencius}}'' and a line from ''{{wp|Tao Te Ching}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Gorm]] quotes a proverb from {{wp|Sun Tzu}}'s ''{{wp|The Art of War}}'' in Pinwheel Forest, and a line from both The {{wp|Analects}} and ''{{wp|Huainanzi}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Bronius]] quotes another line from ''Tao Te Ching'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Giallo]] quotes another line from ''Mencius'' at N's Castle.<br />
** In the Japanese version, [[Ryoku]] quotes a line from ''{{wp|Zhuangzi (book)|Zhuangzi}}'' at N's Castle. In both versions, he also quotes a proverb by {{wp|Song Dynasty}} philosopher Hu Yin at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Rood]] quotes another proverb from the Analects and made a reference to a Chinese idiom at N's Castle.<br />
* In {{4v|Black|White}}, the woman in [[Mistralton City]] who normally gives a [[Heart Scale]] in exchange for ten [[Sweet Heart]]s will trade a Heart Scale for only five Sweet Hearts on {{wp|Valentine's Day}} and {{wp|White Day}}.<br />
* {{p|Archeops}}'s name is possibly derived from ''Cheops'', the Greek name for Egyptian pharaoh {{wp|Khufu}}.<br />
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==Other references to the real world==<br />
* In all of the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} and some [[Spin-off Pokémon games|side series]] games, there is a [[Nintendo]] gaming console in the {{player}}'s [[Player's house|bedroom]]. This is a reference to the real-world gaming company that owns the [[Pokémon|franchise]].<br />
* An old man at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] says that the first manned flight to the moon was in 1969, same as in the real world.<br />
* {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] [[Pokédex]] entries mention both Pokémon being able to easily knock out an {{wp|Indian Elephant}}, an [[Animals in the Pokémon world|actual animal]]. However, in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], Raichu's entry instead mentions {{p|Copperajah}}.<br />
* The {{p|Arceus}} event that takes place in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} includes real life pictures in the game.<br />
* {{p|Porygon}}'s [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] Pokédex entries mentions it was created "20 years ago", referencing the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green.<br />
* In ''[[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]]'', a painting within the resort created by {{p|Beheeyem}} bears a striking resemblance to ''{{wp|Relativity (M. C. Escher)|Relativity}}'' by {{wp|M. C. Escher}}.<br />
* One of the hotels Ash and his group tried to stay at and ultimately failed to do so in the episode ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This!]]'' featured a painting of a tiger near grass, mirroring a similar painting found at {{wp|Azuchi Castle}}.<br />
* The nameless movie May describes in ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' is a reference to the movie ''{{wp|Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic}}''.<br />
* In {{an|Dawn}}'s flashback in ''[[DP161|Yes In Dee Dee, It's Dawn]]'', a teacher tells her students a tale about {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Turtwig}}, which is similar to "{{wp|The Tortoise and the Hare}}".<br />
* In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', Ash dreams about being in an alternate reality where no Pokémon exist and children attend regular school.<br />
* Multiple references to the geographical relations between the real world locations the in-game regions are based on have been made throughout the games; for example, a {{tc|Swimmer}} on [[Galar Route 9]] says people have {{wp|List of successful English Channel swimmers|successfully swum}} between [[Kalos]] and [[Galar]].<br />
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[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|250px|The map of Japan showing the four main Japanese Pokémon regions.]]<br />
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|250px|The map of Europe showing the three main European Pokémon regions.]]<br />
The designs of nine of the major Pokémon [[region]]s—[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]]/[[Hisui]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and they are sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions and the Hisui region are based on smaller regions in {{wp|Japan}}, Unova and Alola are based on parts of the {{wp|United States}}, Kalos is based on {{wp|France}}, Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}, and Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, consisting of countries {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}} and {{wp|Andorra}}. It is said the inspiration for [[Orre]] is {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}}.<br />
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==Core regions==<br />
===Kanto===<br />
The {{wp|Kantō region}} of Japan (関東地方, ''Kantō-chihō'', meaning "Region East to the Barrier", referring to the east of the Hakone checkpoint) is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the [[Pokémon world]], but is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of the game map corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chūbu region|Chūbu}} (中部地方, ''Chūbu-chihō'', meaning "Central region", also called 中部日本, ''Chūbu-nihon'', that means "Central Japan").<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pallet Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|下田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimoda, Shizuoka|Shimoda City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Pallet Town is based on [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s hometown {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida City}} during his boyhood.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 1|Route 1]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Peninsula}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| A peninsula that connects Shimoda City to Mishima City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian City]]<br />
| {{jwp|三島市}} or {{jwp|箱根町}}<br />
| {{wp|Mishima, Shizuoka|Mishima City}} or {{wp|Hakone, Kanagawa|Hakone Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} or {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} or {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|奥秩父山塊}}<br />
| {{wp|Okuchichibu Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}、{{jwp|山梨県}}、{{jwp|長野県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}, {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, and {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]]<br />
| {{jwp|秩父市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichibu, Saitama|Chichibu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
| Viridian Forest being inside Route 2 is a reference to its real world counterpart's name Okuchichibu - meaning "interior of Chichibu".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pewter City]]<br />
| {{jwp|前橋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Maebashi, Gunma|Maebashi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Maebashi rests at the foot of Mount Akagi. It is the capital city of the Gunma Prefecture. The famous {{wp|Iwajuku}} archaeological site and the Iwajuku Museum are located in the city of {{wp|Midori, Gunma|Midori}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 3|Route 3]]<br />
| {{jwp|桐生市}} - {{jwp|足利市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiryū, Gunma|Kiryū City}} - {{wp|Ashikaga, Tochigi|Ashikaga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Moon]]<br />
| {{jwp|赤城山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Akagi}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Mt. Akagi features a crater lake near the summit<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 4|Route 4]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐野市}} - {{jwp|栃木市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sano, Tochigi|Sano City}} - {{wp|Tochigi (city)|Tochigi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean City]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇都宮市}}<br />
| {{wp|Utsunomiya|Utsunomiya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Utsunomiya City is the capital city of the Tochigi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|大谷資料館}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum - Subterranean Cave<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum used to be a quarry with a network of monumental underground chambers, and is located in Utsunomiya City. Could also be based on {{wp|Ashio Copper Mine}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 24|Routes 24]] & [[Kanto Route 25|25]]<br />
| {{jwp|日光国立公園}}, {{jwp|那須塩原市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nikkō National Park}} and {{wp|Nasushiobara|Nasushiobara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Cottage]]<br />
| {{jwp|北茨城市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki|Kitaibaraki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| It's known for Rokkakudō, a wooden retreat overlooking the sea along the Izura coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 9|Route 9]]<br />
| {{jwp|水戸線}}<br />
| {{wp|Mito Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}, {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Specifically, from Sakuragawa City to Ishioka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rock Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|筑波山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsukuba}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| A non-volcanic mountain renowned for its beautiful granite.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 6|Route 6]]<br />
| {{jwp|京葉線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keiyō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vermilion City]]<br />
| {{jwp|横浜市}}, {{jwp|横須賀市}}, {{jwp|千葉市}}<br />
| A hybrid of {{wp|Yokohama, Kanagawa|Yokohama City}}, {{wp|Yokosuka|Yokosuka City}} and {{wp|Chiba (city)|Chiba City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Geographically, it is based on Chiba City (capital city of the Chiba Prefecture). However, Yokohama (capital city of the Kanagawa Prefecture) is the largest and most luxurious seaport of the three. Yokosuka has a United States Navy base, a possible inspiration for Vermilion Gym and Lt. Surge as an "American" soldier.<br><br />
During the announcement for the 2023 [[Pokémon World Championships]], [[The Pokémon Company]] used a trailer with footage of Vermilion City taken from the [[Generation I]] games before announcing that the event would be held in Yokohama.<ref><br />
Play Pokémon (@playpokemon) on [https://twitter.com/playpokemon/status/1561383485323055109 Twitter]: Now announcing the destination for #PokemonWorlds 2023…</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|加曽利貝塚}}<br />
| {{wp|Kasori Shell Mound}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| The largest known shell mound found in Japan which can be viewed in a tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 11|Routes 11]], [[Kanto Route 13|13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]] & [[Kanto Route 15|15]]<br />
| {{jwp|外房線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sotobō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Route 11 is based on Midori-ku ward, Route 13 on Katsuura City, Route 14 on Kamogawa City (due to wind turbines), and Route 15 on Minamibōsō City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Power Plant]]<br />
| {{jwp|東海発電所}}<br />
| {{wp|Tōkai Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The first commercial nuclear power plant in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavender Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku, Ibaraki|Ushiku City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Geographically, it's more closer to be based on {{wp|Kashima, Ibaraki|Kashima City}}. However, Ushiku City contains Ushiku Jyoen - a large scale graveyard that allows people to bury passed away pets. It also contains a small animal park, where people can feed various animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久大仏}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku Daibutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The fifth tallest statue in the world, which is located near Ushiku Jyoen (a large scale graveyard). Could also be based on Kashima Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 8|Route 8]]<br />
| {{jwp|京成東成田線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keisei Higashi-Narita Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 12|Route 12]]<br />
| {{jwp|九十九里浜}}, {{jwp|銚子市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kujūkuri Beach}}, {{wp|Chōshi}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Chōshi City has one of the largest fish catches in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Underground Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京メトロ東西線}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Metro Tozai Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 7|Route 7]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿御苑}} or {{jwp|代々木公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Gyo-en}} or {{wp|Yoyogi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Gyo-en is the largest garden park in Shinjuku. Part of it and Yoyogi Park are in Shibuya, a ward located between Setagaya and Shinjuku wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celadon City]]<br />
| {{jwp|多摩ニュータウン}} or {{jwp|世田谷区}}<br />
| {{wp|Tama New Town}} or {{wp|Setagaya}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Tama New Town is the largest housing development in Japan, containing several retails and leisure complexes, indoor theme park (Sanrio Puroland) and hotels. Setagaya has the largest population of Tokyo's special wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 5|Route 5]]<br />
| {{jwp|さいたま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama (city)|Saitama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Saffron City]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|新宿区}} and {{jwp|千代田区}})<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Shinjuku}} and {{wp|Chiyoda, Tokyo|Chiyoda}} wards)<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku is a major commercial and administrative centre, housing the busiest railway station in the world. Chiyoda is an economical powerhouse of Tokyo, as well as all of Japan. Chiyoda is also the political center of Japan: the Imperial Palace, Prime Minister's Official Residence, the National Diet and the Supreme Court are located here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Magnet Train|Magnet Train station]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿駅}} or {{jwp|新大阪駅}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Station}} or {{wp|Tokyo Station}} and {{wp|Shin-Ōsaka Station}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Station is world's busiest train station. The {{wp|Tōkaidō Shinkansen}} bullet train line runs between Tokyo Station in Tokyo and Shin-Ōsaka Station in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fuchsia City]]<br />
| {{jwp|館山市}} or {{jwp|富津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Futtsu|Futtsu City}} or {{wp|Tateyama, Chiba|Tateyama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Futtsu City is located closer to the Quasi-National Park, while Tateyama City contains lots of historic buildings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}} ({{jwp|マザー牧場}})<br />
| {{wp|Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park}} (specifically Mother Farm)<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Mother Farm is an animal theme park located in the {{wp|Futtsu}} part of Quasi-National Park. Established in 1962, it's famous for its sheep shows and guests can interreact with various domesticated animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 16|Route 16]]<br />
| {{jwp|鎌倉市}} - {{jwp|平塚市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamakura|Kamakura City}} - {{wp|Hiratsuka|Hiratsuka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京湾アクアライン}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}、{{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}} and {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| It connects {{wp|Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki City}} and {{wp|Kisarazu, Chiba|Kisarazu City}} over Tokyo Bay. It was under construction when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were released.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafoam Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|江の島}}<br />
| {{wp|Enoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| A small offshore island. Home to the Iwaya Caves.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 19|Water Routes 19]], [[Kanto Route 20|20]], & [[Kanto Route 21|21]]<br />
| {{jwp|相模湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagami Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| Many small islands are scattered around this bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cinnabar Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Oshima|Izu-Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Oshima is famous for {{wp|Mount Mihara}}, an active volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 22|Route 22]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|静岡県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Indigo Plateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}, {{jwp|安中市}} or {{jwp|秩父多摩甲斐国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Northwestern Saitama}}, {{wp|Annaka, Gunma|Annaka City}} or {{wp|Chichibu Tama Kai National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Due to the confusing nature of the Kanto's map between Gen 1/3 and Gen 2/4, it's hard to pint-point the exact location. It's also possible the national park is the basis for [[Kanto Route 23|Route 23]] and [[Victory Road (Kanto)|Victory Road]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 28|Route 28]]<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| Mt. Fuji is located here. Could possibly also based on Fujinomiya City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 26|Route 26]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士市}} - {{jwp|静岡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji, Shizuoka|Fuji City}} - {{wp|Shizuoka (city)|Shizuoka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 27|Route 27]]<br />
| {{jwp|駿河湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Suruga Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Both {{wp|Shiraito Falls}} and {{wp|Otodome Falls}}, the real world [[Tohjo Falls]], are located close to the bay. Two waterfalls separated by a mere 600 feet, located southwest of {{wp|Mount Fuji}}.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Sevii Islands====<br />
The [[Sevii Islands]] are based on two archipelagos off the coast of Tokyo: the {{wp|Izu Islands}} ({{jwp|伊豆諸島}}, ''Izu-shoto'', meaning "Izu Archipelago") and the {{wp|Bonin Islands}} ({{jwp|小笠原諸島}}, ''Ogasawara-shoto'', meaning "Ogasawara Archipelago"), both archipelagos are administered by the Tokyo Metropolis (under Japanese law, the prefecture of Tokyo is designated as a to (都), translated as metropolis)<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[One Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}、{{jwp|神津島}}、{{jwp|式根島}}、{{jwp|利島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}, {{wp|Kozushima|Kōzushima}}, {{wp|Shikinejima}} and {{wp|Toshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|大島支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture (Tokyo)|Oshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kindle Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Treasure Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|神津島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kozushima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Ember]]<br />
| {{jwp|利島}}宮塚山<br />
| Mt. Miyatsuka, {{wp|Toshima Island}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Two Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|三宅島}}、{{jwp|御蔵島}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyakejima}} and {{wp|Mikurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三宅支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyake Subprefecture|Miyake}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈島}}、{{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōjima}} and {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Isle Port]]<br />
| 底土港<br />
| Sokodo Port<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Four Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icefall Cave]]<br />
| 丸山, {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| Maruyama, {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Five Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|聟島列島}}<br />
| Mukojima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| All are uninhabited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Water Labyrinth]]<br />
| {{jwp|西之島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nishinoshima (Ogasawara)|Nishinoshima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Gorgeous]]<br />
| 中ノ島<br />
| Nakanoshima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Cave]]<br />
| 笹魚島<br />
| Sasauojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|媒島}}<br />
| Nakoudojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Six Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島列島}}<br />
| Chichijima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the north of Chichijima include Anijima ({{jwp|兄島}}) and Otōtojima ({{jwp|弟島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dotted Hole]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Green Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|兄島}}<br />
| Anijima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outcast Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟島}}<br />
| Otōtojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seven Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hahajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tanoby Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島列島}}<br />
| Hahajima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the south of Hahajima include Anejima ({{jwp|姉島}}) and Imōtojima ({{jwp|妹島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Navel Rock]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳥島}}<br />
| {{wp|Torishima (Izu Islands)|Torishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
| Known as the habitat of albatross.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Birth Island]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|南鳥島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Minami Torishima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The easternmost island belonging to Japan. It's also triangular in shape.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Johto===<br />
In Japan, the Kantō region is often contrasted with the {{wp|Kansai region}} (関西地方, ''Kansai-chihō'', meaning "Region West to the Tollgate", referring to the regions west to the Osaka Tollgate), also known as {{wp|Kinki region}} (近畿地方, ''Kinki-chihō'', meaning "Region Near the Capital", referring to the cities of Nara and Kyoto, Japan former capital cities), which like [[Johto]] is to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the Kansai region and the western {{wp|Chūbu region}} combined, as well as a small part of eastern {{wp|Shikoku region}} (四国地方 ''Shikoku-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Four Provinces", referring to the four historical provinces that made up the island).<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Silver]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} and {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} and {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| The encounter with [[Red (game)|Red]] at Mt. Silver may be a reference to {{wp|Kuninotokotachi}}. Waiting atop Mt. Silver as the series’ highest-level {{pkmn|Trainer}} opponent, Red was the player character with humble beginnings from the first Pokémon games; Kuninotokotachi is said to be the first Japanese deity, born of something resembling a reed following the creation of heaven and earth, who resides atop Mt. Fuji.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Bark Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜松市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamamatsu, Shizuoka|Hamamatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Could also be based on {{wp|Shizuoka, Shizuoka|Shizuoka City}} (capital city of the Shizuoka Prefecture), due to wind turbines added to New Bark Town in HGSS. At the same time construction was completed on a small wind-farm in Shizuoka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 29|Route 29]]<br />
| {{jwp|岡崎平野}}<br />
| Okazaki Plain<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cherrygrove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|半田市}} and {{jwp|南知多町}}<br />
| {{wp|Handa, Aichi|Handa City}} and {{wp|Minamichita|Minamichita Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
| Both residences are located in Chita Peninsula, which is famous for flower cultivation. Could possibly be based on {{wp|Nagoya|Nagoya City}}, the capital city of the Aichi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 31|Route 31]]<br />
| {{jwp|濃尾平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Nōbi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Violet City]]<br />
| {{jwp|奈良市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara, Nara|Nara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| Home to many historic buildings and monuments, Nara is where Japan was founded as a state. It was the capital of Japan from 710 CE to 794 CE as the seat of the Emperor before the capital was moved to Kyoto. Currently is the capital city of the Nara Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sprout Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|興福寺}} or {{jwp|法隆寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōfuku-ji}} or {{wp|Hōryū-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| A five-story pagoda, Kōfuku-ji is the second-largest pagoda in Japan, located on northeast of Nara City. Hōryū-ji is the oldest wooden building in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Alph]]<br />
| {{jwp|明日香村}}<br />
| {{wp|Asuka, Nara|Asuka Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| There are many archaeological sites in Nara such as Ishibutai Kofun ({{jwp|石舞台古墳}}) and {{wp|Takamatsuzuka Tomb}} ({{jwp|高松塚古墳}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 32|Route 32]]<br />
| {{jwp|松阪市}}, {{jwp|伊勢志摩}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsusaka|Matsusaka City}} and {{wp|Ise-Shima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| Ise-Shima is famous for fresh seafood and pearl cultivation.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Union Cave]]<br />
| 青の洞窟（がまの口）<br />
| Blue Grotto (Gama-no-kuchi)<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| The Blue Grotto of Kumano is a small sea cave in Tategasaki, the largest columnar rock formation in Nigishima Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 33|Route 33]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野市}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano, Mie|Kumano City}} and {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}, {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azalea Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|みなべ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Minabe, Wakayama|Minabe Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| Minabe is famous for its high-quality Japanese apricots, known as {{wp|ubame}}, and high-quality charcoal, known as {{wp|Binchōtan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slowpoke Well]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野本宮大社}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Hongū Taisha}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| A Shinto Shrine that was originally located on a sandbank by Kumano River. It was relocated to the mountain after being partially destroyed in the flood. The sandbank now contains the largest torii shrine gate in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ilex Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野古道}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Kodō}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| The Kumano Kodō is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes spread across the old-growth forest that connects various sacred shrines that have been sites for centuries of ascetic worship of natural phenomenon and natural wonders.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 34|Route 34]]<br />
| {{jwp|有田市}} - {{jwp|和歌山市}}<br />
| {{wp|Arida, Wakayama|Arida City}} - {{wp|Wakayama (city)|Wakayama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod City]]<br />
| {{jwp|大阪市}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka|Ōsaka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Ōsaka is the largest and most populous city in the Kansai region, serving as a major hub and financial center in the country. It is also the capital city of the Urban Prefecture of Osaka. Osaka Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Kyoto Prefecture. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|通天閣}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsūtenkaku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Tsūtenkaku is one of the most popular landmarks in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|梅田}}, {{jwp|心斎橋}}, and {{jwp|難波}} {{jwp|地下街}}<br />
| {{wp|Umeda}}, {{wp|Shinsaibashi}}, and {{wp|Namba}} Underground Shopping Malls<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Osaka’s districts of Umeda, Shinsaibashi, and Namba are famous for their large network of underground shopping malls and tunnels known as ''chikagai''. Examples include DIAMOR Osaka Umeda (42,977 m²), CRYSTA NAGAHORI Minamisenba Shinsaibashi (81,765 m²), and Namba Walk (37,881 m²), respectively, which have approximately 100 retail stores each.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 35|Route 35]]<br />
| {{jwp|服部緑地}}<br />
| {{wp|Hattori Ryokuchi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
|A green space in Northern Osaka. Located close to the Expo Commemoration Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[National Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|明治の森箕面国定公園}} or {{jwp|万博記念公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Meiji no Mori Minoo Quasi-National Park}} or {{wp|Expo Commemoration Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| In the Expo Park, there is a famous monument called the {{wp|Tower of the Sun}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéathlon Dome]]<br />
| {{jwp|京セラドーム大阪}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome Osaka}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| A baseball stadium located in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 36|Route 36]]<br />
| {{jwp|木津川市}} or {{jwp|京田辺市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kizugawa, Kyoto|Kizugawa City}} or {{wp|Kyōtanabe, Kyoto|Kyōtanabe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 37|Route 37]]<br />
| {{jwp|枚方市}} or {{jwp|伏見区}}<br />
| {{wp|Hirakata|Hirakata City}} - {{wp|Fushimi-ku, Kyoto|Fushimi-ku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}} - {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}} - {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ecruteak City]]<br />
| {{jwp|京都市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto|Kyōto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Having served as the seat of the imperial court for eleven centuries, Kyōto is considered to be the cultural capital of Japan. It is the capital city of the prefecture of the same name. The towers that inspired the [[Burned Tower]] and the [[Bell Tower]] are both located in Kyōto. Kyoto Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Osaka Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Burned Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|西寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Sai-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| The temple was burnt down in 1233 and to this day hasn't been rebuilt.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bell Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|金閣}} and {{jwp|東寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} and {{wp|Tō-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Kinkaku-ji was set on fire by a monk in 1950 ({{jwp|金閣寺放火事件}}). The wall is covered with gold leaf. Atop the Kinkaku temple sits a golden statue of a rooster or phoenix ({{p|Ho-Oh}}). Tō-ji was build alongside Sai-ji and, unlike the later temple, it still stands to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olivine City]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe, Hyogo|Kōbe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Kōbe is the major port city in the Kansai region. The city is also well known for ''wagyū'', or {{wp|Kobe beef}}. Is the capital city of the Hyogo Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 38|Route 38]] & [[Johto Route 39|39]]<br />
| {{jwp|六甲山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Rokkō}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|Home to Rokkosan Pasture - a public pasture farm.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glitter Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸ポートタワー}} & {{jwp|和田岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe Port Tower}} & Cape Wada<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 40|Water Route 40]]<br />
| {{jwp|明石海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Akashi Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whirl Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|淡路島}}<br />
| {{wp|Awaji Island|Awajishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| The {{wp|Naruto Strait}} between Awajishima and Shikoku is famous for the {{wp|Naruto whirlpools}}. Soul Silver describes {{p|Lugia}} splitting one island into the Whirl Islands to end a war; Awajishima was the epicenter of the {{wp|Great Hanshin earthquake}}, with a portion of the island's damaged fault zone preserved to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 41|Water Route 41]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cianwood City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門市}} or {{jwp|鳴門市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto, Tokushima|Naruto City}} or {{wp|Tokushima (city)|Tokushima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Naruto is where {{wp|Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co.}} began. Tokushima is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 42|Route 42]]<br />
| {{jwp|大津市}} - {{jwp|草津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōtsu|Ōtsu City}} - {{wp|Kusatsu, Shiga|Kusata City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Mortar]]<br />
| {{jwp|比叡山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hiei}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| “Marathon Monks” would undergo exhaustive exercises on Mount Hiei. [[Kiyo]] trains in isolation deep within Mt. Mortar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 44|Route 44]]<br />
| {{jwp|彦根市}} - {{jwp|東近江市}} & {{jwp|鈴鹿山脈}}<br />
| {{wp|Hikone, Shiga|Hikone City}} - {{wp|Higashiōmi|Higashiōmi City}} & {{wp|Suzuka Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahogany Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甲賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōka, Shiga|Kōka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Kōka is where the famous Kōga ninja were born and educated ({{wp|Kōga-ryū}}, {{jwp|甲賀流}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 43|Route 43]]<br />
| {{jwp|近江八幡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōmihachiman|Ōmihachiman City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of Rage]]<br />
| {{jwp|琵琶湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Biwa}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ice Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊吹山}} and {{jwp|両白山地}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibuki Mountains}} and {{wp|Ryōhaku Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} is an easy-to-climb mountain that is famous for receiving the world's heaviest recorded snowfall. The interiors could be based on {{wp|Narusawa Ice Cave|Narusawa Ice Cave}}, but geographically it's too far away from both mountains.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blackthorn City]]<br />
| {{jwp|白川郷}}, {{jwp|岐阜市}}<br />
| Hybrid of Shirakawa-go and {{wp|Gifu|Gifu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Shiragawa-go is a world heritage site in Shiragawa Village (near {{wp|Takayama, Gifu|Takayama City}}), which is located near Shō River. Geographically it is placed closer to Gifu City, near Nagara River.<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragon's Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|金華山}}<br />
| Hybrid of {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} and {{wp|Mount Kinka (Gifu)|Mount Kinka}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be two different mountains merged together. Mount Kinka is a symbol of Gifu City, known for {{wp|Gifu Castle}}. Could also be based on Shōhō-ji and its {{wp|Gifu Great Buddha}} Statue, located near said mountain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 45|Route 45]]<br />
| {{jwp|天竜川}}, near {{jwp|水窪ダム (静岡県)|水窪ダム}}<br />
| {{wp|Tenryū River}}, near {{wp|Misakubo Dam}}<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}} and {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}} and {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dark Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|美濃三河高原}}<br />
| Mino Mikawa Plateau<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cliff Edge Gate]]<br />
| {{jwp|那賀町}}<br />
| {{wp|Naka, Tokushima|Naka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 47|Routes 47]] & [[Johto Route 48|48]]<br />
| {{jwp|三好市}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyoshi, Tokushima|Miyoshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Oboke Gorge and Yoshino River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Embedded Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|剣山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)|Mount Tsurugi}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| An important site of Shugendō worship, a sect of mixture of Shintoism and Buddhism. On the top of the mountain, there is a small shrine called ‘Tsurugi Jinja’. There is also a theory that Yamatai, an ancient country that is argued to have settled in Kyūshū, was also located there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|丸亀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Marugame, Kagawa|Marugame City}}<br />
| {{jwp|香川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}<br />
| NEW REOMA WORLD amusement park is based here, which contains an animal park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frontier Access]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji|Himeji City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路セントラルパーク}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Central Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Himeji Castle is located exactly on the Battle Castle position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinjoh Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|立山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tate}}<br />
| {{jwp|富山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}<br />
| One of the Three Holy Mountains of Japan. Due to the heavy snowfalls, this mountain is famous for Yuki-no-Otani (Snow Walls), which can reach up to 20m. Inferred from the location of the callout display on the map. (Assuming that [[Ice Path]] is the {{wp|Hida Mountains}} and [[Blackthorn City]] is {{wp|Takayama City}}, Gifu Prefecture).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Hoenn===<br />
[[Hoenn]] is based on the southernmost parts of Japan—{{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū region}} (九州地方, ''Kyūshū-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Nine Provinces", referring to the nine historical provinces that made up the island, currently the region is divided in seven prefectures) and surrounding islands (including the {{wp|Okinawa island}}), with its main island flipped counter-clockwise ninety degrees with the smaller islands pushed close together and circulating around its southern side.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Littleroot Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里市}} or {{jwp|佐世保市}}<br />
| {{wp|Imari, Saga|Imari City}} or {{wp|Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 101|Route 101]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐世保線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasebo Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Sasebo City to Saga City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oldale Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga, Saga|Saga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 102|Route 102]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津線}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Saga City to Karatsu City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 103|Route 103]]<br />
| {{jwp|雲仙市}}, near {{jwp|有明海}}<br />
| {{wp|Unzen, Nagasaki|Unzen City}}, near {{wp|Ariake Sea}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Trackless Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|吉野ヶ里遺跡}}<br />
| {{wp|Yoshinogari site}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg City]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu, Saga|Karatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 104|Route 104]]<br />
| {{jwp|東松浦半島}}<br />
| Higashimatsūra Peninsula<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg Woods]]<br />
| 古窯の森公園<br />
| Koyohinomori Park<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rustboro City]]<br />
| {{jwp|福岡市}} and {{jwp|北九州市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka|Fukuoka City}} and {{wp|Kitakyushu, Fukuoka|Kitakyushu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
| Fukuoka is the sixth largest city in Japan and is famous for Kyushu University, a former Imperial University. Is also the capital city of the prefecture of same name. Kitakyushu's main industry is steelmaking. It is also home to {{wp|Zenrin}}, a company specializing in [[PokéNav|navigation software]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 116|Route 116]]<br />
| {{jwp|太宰府市}} - {{jwp|久留米市}}<br />
| {{wp|Dazaifu, Fukuoka|Dazaifu City}} - {{wp|Kurume|Kurume City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rusturf Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|耳納山地}} - {{jwp|筑肥山地}}<br />
| Minō Mountains - Chikuhi Mountains<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 105|Water Routes 105]] & [[Hoenn Route 106|106]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里湾}} - {{jwp|五島列島}}<br />
| Imari Bay - {{wp|Gotō Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 107|Water Routes 107]], [[Hoenn Route 108|108]] & [[Hoenn Route 109|109]]<br />
| {{jwp|五島灘}}<br />
| Gotō Nada<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dewford Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|対馬島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsushima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Island Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|壱岐古墳群}}<br />
| Iki Kofungun<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|A group of tumuli and historical site of Iki Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abandoned Ship]] / [[Sea Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|端島 (長崎県)}}<br />
| {{wp|Hashima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Hashima Island is known for being walled and for being used for the extraction of coal for cars.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slateport City]]<br />
| {{jwp|長崎市|長崎市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki, Nagasaki|Nagasaki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| The main industry is shipbuilding. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 110|Route 110]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本フェリー}} route & {{jwp|島原鉄道線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Ferry route & {{wp|Shimabara Railway Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mauville City]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto, Kumamoto|Kumamoto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|The city is undergoing a large-scale redevelopment. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本港}}<br />
| Port of Kumamoto<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fabled Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|天草諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Amakusa|Amakusa Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 117|Route 117]]<br />
| {{jwp|合志市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōshi, Kumamoto|Kōshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdanturf Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|菊池市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kikuchi, Kumamoto|Kikuchi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 111|Route 111 & Desert]]<br />
| {{jwp|豊後大野市}} - {{jwp|南阿蘇村}} + 南阿蘇村外牧<br />
| {{wp|Bungo-Ōno|Bungo-Ōno City}} - {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}} + Hokamaki<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|長目塚古墳}}<br />
| Nagamezuka Tomb<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| One of the Nakadori burial mounds, an important historical site to Kumamoto Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Tower]]<br />
| 阿蘇大御神御足跡石<br />
| Aso Omikami Footprint Stone<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| A large holy stone that is believed to be prayed by Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto, the guardian deity of the Aso Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gnarled Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|九重山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Kujū}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 112|Route 112]]<br />
| 南阿蘇村河陽<br />
| Kawayo, {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jagged Pass]] & [[Fiery Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県道111号阿蘇吉田線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Prefectural Road 111 Aso Yoshida Line<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|A mountaineering road that leads to Aso City and Minamiaso Village.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Chimney]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Aso}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavaridge Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇町}} and {{jwp|竹田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aso, Kumamoto|Aso Town}} and {{wp|Taketa, Ōita|Taketa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}} and {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}} and {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Aso and Taketa are home to Aso and Nagayu {{wp|onsen}}, or hot springs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Meteor Falls]]<br />
| {{jwp|羽門の滝}} or {{jwp|竜門の滝 (大分県)}}<br />
| Udo Falls or Ryumon Falls<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 114|Route 114]]<br />
| {{jwp|別府市}}<br />
| {{wp|Beppu|Beppu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|The rocky area near [[Meteor Falls]] is probably based on {{wp|Mount Yufu}}, while the waterside near [[Fallarbor Town]] is based on {{wp|Beppu Onsen}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fallarbor Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|大分市}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita, Oita|Ōita City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 119|Route 119]]<br />
| {{jwp|高千穂峡}}<br />
| Takachiho Gorge<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fortree City]]<br />
| {{jwp|日向市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyūga, Miyazaki|Hyūga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| Hyūga is famous for Nippō Kaigan Quasi-National Park, which contains Cape Hyūga and Myokokuji Garden. Could also be based on {{wp|Kobayashi, Miyazaki|Kobayashi City}}, which literally means ''Small forest'', and its appearance can be based on Sukimuland, an area with various bridges that overlook lush green landscapes and waterfalls. Kobayashi is famous for mountains, flower fields and parks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎市フェニックス自然動物園}}<br />
| Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scorched Slab]]<br />
| {{jwp|天岩戸神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Amanoiwato Shrine}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| In {{wp|Japanese mythology}}, Amano-Iwato is where {{wp|Amaterasu}} hid from her brother {{wp|Susanoo}}, who had gone on a rampage.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Tomb]]<br />
| {{jwp|高屋山上陵}}<br />
| Takaya Yamagami Mausoleum<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The tomb of the mythical Hoori-no-Mikoto, one of the ancestors of the Emperors of Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 120|Route 120]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 121|Route 121]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島市}} - {{jwp|垂水市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima, Kagoshima|Kirishima City}} - {{wp|Tarumizu, Kagoshima|Tarumizu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 122|Water Route 122]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Pyre]]<br />
| {{jwp|桜島}}<br />
| {{wp|Sakurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lilycove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿屋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanoya, Kagoshima|Kanoya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 118|Route 118]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇土市}} - {{jwp|八代市}}<br />
| {{wp|Uto, Kumamoto|Uto City}} - {{wp|Yatsushiro|Yatsushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 123|Route 123]]<br />
| {{jwp|出水市}} - {{jwp|南さつま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Izumi, Kagoshima|Izumi City}} - {{wp|Minamisatsuma|Minamisatsuma City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shoal Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬毛島}}<br />
| {{wp|Mageshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 124|Water Routes 124]] & [[Hoenn Route 125|125]] + [[Nameless Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|吐噶喇列島}} - {{jwp|奄美大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokara Islands}} - {{wp|Amami Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands are very similar to the reefs and smaller islands scattered around Mossdeep City. Kikaijima is possibly an inspiration for the villain team's hideout.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep City]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima|Tanegashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|Only covers Nakatane and Minamitane towns, as the Nishinoomote City part is missing in Mossdeep City geography.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep Space Center]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島宇宙センター}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima Space Center}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{jwp|屋久島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yakushima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Its caldera appearance was possibly inspired by Kikai Cladera, a massive yet submerged caldera north of Yakushima, while the architecture of Sootopolis City is based on {{wp|Santorini}}, {{wp|Greece}}. In ORAS, a large tree was added, similar to Jōmon Sugi found on Yakushima.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sky Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|口永良部島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuchinoerabu-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 127|Water Routes 127]] & [[Hoenn Route 128|128]] + [[Seafloor Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊平屋島}}, {{jwp|具志川島}}, {{jwp|伊江島}}, {{jwp|伊是名島}} & {{jwp|慶良間諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Iheya Island}}, Gushikawa Island, {{wp|Iejima}}, {{wp|Izena Island}} & {{wp|Kerama Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands found on these routes are similar in shape to their real world counterparts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Victory Road (Hoenn)|Victory Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|山原}}<br />
| {{wp|Yanbaru}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The most natural region of Okinawa Island, with lot's of flowering plants growing in its hinterland, such as tiger's claw and red spider lily.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ever Grande City]]<br />
| {{jwp|那覇市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naha|Naha City}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Could possibly be based on Amami Oshima due to being more geographically closer to Kyushu, or Nago City in Okinawa due to the waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hoenn Pokémon League<br />
| {{jwp|首里城}}<br />
| {{wp|Shuri Castle}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| The appearance of the Pokémon League building in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} resembles {{wp|Shuri Castle}}, the former official residence of the kings of the {{wp|Ryukyu Kingdom}}, that was anexed by Japan in 1879. The {{wp|Ryukyuan people}} inhabits the Kagoshima and Okinawa Prefectures.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 129|Water Route 129]] & [[Crescent Isle]]<br />
| {{jwp|渡名喜島}} & {{jwp|粟国島}}<br />
| Tonaki Island & {{wp|Aguni Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Island (Generation III)|Mirage Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八重干瀬}}<br />
| {{wp|Yabiji}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Yabiji appears above the sea on March 3 by the lunisolar calendar.<ref>[http://www.oceansatlas.org/subtopic/en/c/121/ UN Atlas of the Oceans]</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甑島列島}}<br />
| {{wp|Koshikijima Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Kamikoshiki-jima part geographically. Could also be inspired by Ishigaki Island, located in the Yaeyama Islands, which contains rare blue corals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 131|Water Routes 131]] & [[Hoenn Route 132|132]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇治群島}} & {{jwp|草垣群島}}<br />
| Uji Islands & {{wp|Kusagaki islets}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 133|Water Routes 133]] & [[Hoenn Route 134|134]]<br />
| {{jwp|東シナ海}} ({{jwp|久米島}}, {{jwp|大東諸島}} & {{jwp|先島諸島}})<br />
| {{wp|East China Sea}} ({{wp|Kume Island}}, {{wp|Daitō Islands}} & {{wp|Sakishima Islands}})<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life Okinawan islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pathless Plain]]<br />
| {{jwp|下甑島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokoshiki-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tower (Generation III)|Battle Tower]] & [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|黒島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuroshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sealed Chamber]]<br />
| {{jwp|与那国島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yonaguni}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Underneath the water's surface, natural rock formations were thought to be artificially created.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Southern Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|男女群島}}, {{jwp|五島市}}<br />
| {{wp|Danjo Islands}}, {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Uninhabited islands located 70km south-southwest of the {{wp|Gotō Islands}}. It is administratively part of {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Faraway Island]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Faraway Island may be based on the lush tropical rain forests of {{wp|Guyana}}, which is where {{p|Mew}} was discovered according to the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]].<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Sinnoh===<br />
[[Sinnoh]] has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}} (北海道, ''Hokkaidō'', literally "Northern Sea Circuit"), as well as parts of the {{wp|Kuril Islands}} (Japanese: 千島列島 ''Chishima Rettō'', meaning "Archipelago of Thousand Islands"; Russian: Кури́льские острова́, ''Kurilskiye ostrova'', Kuril Islands). {{wp|Kunashir Island}} (Japanese: 国後島 Kunashiri Tō; Russian: Кунаши́р, "Kunashír"), which is in {{wp|Kuril Islands dispute|dispute}} between Russia and Japan, is also included. The [[Battle Zone]] is based on {{wp|Sakhalin}} (Japanese: 樺太 ''Karafuto''; Russian: Сахали́н, "Sakhalín"), a Russian island whose southern part was controlled by Japan between 1905 and 1945.<br />
<br />
[[Hisui]] is the historical name of Sinnoh known during its discovery and settlement. The name change could be a reference to the fact that {{wp|Ezo|Ezochi}} (蝦夷地, ''Ezochi'', meaning "Land of the Ezo" or "Ezo-land", Ezo was the historical exonym that the Japanese used to the {{wp|Ainu}} people, the original inhabitants of Hokkaido) was renamed Hokkaido and established as a {{wp|Prefectures of Japan|prefecture}} after the {{wp|Meiji Restoration}}. Therefore, the Hisui region is likely based on Hokkaido in the late {{wp|Edo period|Edo}} and early {{wp|Meiji era|Meiji}} when large-scale development and modernization took place. The design of Hisui is heavily inspired by the physical geography of Hokkaido.<br />
<br />
====Sinnoh====<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture / Raion<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twinleaf Town]]<br />
| From {{jwp|室蘭市}} to / or {{jwp|登別市}} to / or {{jwp|白老町}} <br />
| {{wp|Muroran|Muroran City}} to / or {{wp|Noboribetsu, Hokkaidō|Noboribetsu City}} to / or {{wp|Shiraoi, Hokkaido|Shiraoi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| The model appears to be based off Muroran City, but based geographically speaking around Noboribetsu City to the western part of Shiraoi Town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 201|Route 201]]<br />
| {{jwp|室蘭本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Muroran Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Around the Shiraoi Town section of the Muroran Main Line to be more specific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verity Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|壮瞥町}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōbetsu, Hokkaido|Sōbetsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| In Pokémon Platinum, snow sometimes falls here, as many trees are partly covered in a thin layer of ice, while the ground can sometimes be seen with patches of snow. Sōbetsu is home of the Showa Shinzan Yukigassen Tournament, a major Japanese snowball fight tournament.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Verity]]<br />
| {{jwp|洞爺湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Lake Tōya is a {{wp|volcanic crater lake|caldera lake}} with an {{wp|lake island|island}} located in {{wp|Shikotsu-Tōya National Park}}. [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} also suggest that Lake Verity was formed by volcano eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧市}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 219|Route 219]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧西港フェリーターミナル}}<br />
| Tomakomainishiko Ferry Terminal<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 220|Water Route 220]]<br />
| 苫小牧沖<br />
| Off Tomakomai<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 221|Route 221]]<br />
| {{jwp|日高町 (北海道)|日高町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka, Hokkaido|Hidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pal Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|新ひだか町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinhidaka, Hokkaido|Shinhidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 202|Route 202]]<br />
| {{jwp|千歳市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife City]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Sapporo is the capital and largest city of Hokkaido. The [[Jubilife TV]] building is a reference to the headquarters of {{wp|Sapporo Television Broadcasting|Sapporo TV}}, the clock of the Pokétch Company can be partially based in the {{wp|Sapporo Clock Tower}}, the oldest clock tower in Japan and builded in American style. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh City]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市}}<br />
| {{wp|Yubari, Hokkaido|Yūbari City}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|Used to be famous for coal mines and has a coal mining museum. In recent years, the city suffers from financial problems, due to the closure of the mines in 1980s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mine]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張炭鉱}}<br />
| Yūbari Coal Mine<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|In real life, the mine is not in working condition due to multiple gas explosion accidents in the past.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市石炭博物館}}<br />
| {{wp|Yūbari Coal Mine Museum}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|The museum documents the importance of coal mining to the local economy from the Meiji period to the Shōwa period.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 207|Route 207]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Yūbari}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 204|Route 204]]<br />
| {{jwp|札沼線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasshō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floaroma Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野市}}, {{jwp|当別町}}, {{jwp|当別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano, Hokkaido|Furano City}}, {{wp|Tōbetsu, Hokkaido|Tōbetsu Town}} or {{wp|Hokuryū, Hokkaido|Hokuryū Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|石狩振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}} or {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| All of these towns are famous for flower production. However, Furano City is too close to the in-game's Cycling Road geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valley Windworks]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomamae, Hokkaidō|Tomamae Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
| Tomamae is famous for its windmills in the countryside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 205|Route 205]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道4号旭川芦別線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 4 Asahikawa Ashibetsu Line<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居村}}<br />
| Kamui Village<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|A forested village located west of Asahikawa City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Chateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居古潭}}<br />
| Kamui Kotan<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|An area in the forest, west of Asahikawa City. There is a folklore that an evil kamui was killed there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna City]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭川市}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahikawa, Hokkaido|Asahikawa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野線}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 211|Route 211]]<br />
| {{jwp|石北本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sekihoku Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Coronet]]<br />
| 蝦夷山系, {{jwp|日高山脈}} or {{jwp|大雪山}}<br />
| Ezo Mountain Chain, {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} or {{wp|Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|日高振興局}}, {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}, {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| The Ezo Mountain Chain consists of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}} ({{jwp|天塩山地}}), the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}} ({{jwp|北見山地}}), the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}} ({{jwp|石狩山地}}), the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}} ({{jwp|夕張山地}}), and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} ({{jwp|日高山脈}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spear Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahi-dake}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Asahi-dake is the tallest mountain peak in Hokkaido, the region which Sinnoh is based on. Its native Ainu name is Kamui-mintara, which means "the playground of the gods".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hearthome City]]<br />
| {{jwp|帯広市}}<br />
| {{wp|Obihiro, Hokkaido|Obihiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Obihiro is considered a pleasant city for the Japanese, known for its festivals, shops, street restaurants and the horse track, from which the cheerful atmosphere of Hearthome and the contest hall take inspiration.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 208|Route 208]]<br />
| {{jwp|清水町}} or {{jwp|新得町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimizu, Hokkaido|Shizumu Town}} or {{wp|Shintoku, Hokkaido|Shintoku Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The river on this route is based of Tokachi River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Mansion (Sinnoh)|Pokémon Mansion]]<br />
| {{jwp|真鍋庭園}}<br />
| Manabe Garden<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|Founded by Manabe family in 1896, this botanical garden is known for rare conifer species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 212|Route 212]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝川}} & {{jwp|六花の森}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi River}} & Rokka Forest<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 209|Route 209]]<br />
| {{jwp|幕別町}} & {{jwp|本別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Makubetsu, Hokkaido|Makubetsu Town}} & {{wp|Honbetsu, Hokkaido|Honbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|常紋トンネル|常紋トンネルの近くにある殉職者追悼碑}}<br />
| Line of Duty Death Memorial by Tsunemon Tunnel<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The memorial is dedicated toward enslaved workers, who died building the Tsunemon Tunnel. The bodies of the forced labourers were buried inside said tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|足寄町}}<br />
| {{wp|Ashoro, Hokkaido|Ashoro Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| One of Ashoro's main industries is farming.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]] & [[Maniac Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒富士}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex|Akan Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone City]]<br />
| {{jwp|網走市}}, {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Abashiri, Hokkaido|Abashiri City}} & {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Both are major port and fishing settlements in Eastern Hokkaido (Japanese: {{jwp|道東}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 215|Route 215]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道334号中藻興部興部線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 334 Nakamo Kobu Okoppe Line<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 210|Route 210]]<br />
| {{jwp|サロマ湖}}, {{jwp|能取湖}}, {{jwp|網走湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Saroma}}, {{wp|Lake Notoro}}, {{wp|Lake Abashiri}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Geographically, it should be around Hokkaido Roads No. 239 Kumaushi Otofuke Line & No. 333 Engaru Stop Line<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestic Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|遠軽町}} & {{jwp|湧別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Engaru, Hokkaido|Engaru Town}} & {{wp|Yūbetsu, Hokkaido|Yūbetsu Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
|Both places are notable for archaeological sites, such as Shirataki Ruins and Shibunotsunai Pit-house Remains. Celestic Ruins could also be based on Tokoro Ruins, one of the important {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} sites, located in Kitami City (former Tokoro Town area). However, it is geographically a bit further away from matching up with Sinnoh map, unlike the former two towns.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 214|Route 214]]<br />
| {{jwp|清里町}}, {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiyosato, Hokkaido|Kiyosato Town}} & {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}, {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}, {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sendoff Spring]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Mashu, a crater lake, is known as a mysterious spot for the fog that covers its surface.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turnback Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖#カムイシュ島（中島）|カムイシュ島}}<br />
| Kamuishu Island<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valor Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Valor]]<br />
| {{jwp|屈斜路湖}} and/or {{jwp|阿寒湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kussharo}} and/or {{wp|Lake Akan}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Kussharo is the largest caldera lake with the largest lake island in Japan. [[Volo]]'s alternative theory of lake formation in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} could be inspired by a real-life {{wp|Ainu people|Ainu}} legend that Lake Kussharo is formed by the landslide during the fight between a giant {{wp|Salvelinus leucomaenis|whitespotted char}} and the {{wp|Kamuy|''kamuy''}} and {{wp|culture hero|hero}} {{wp|Ae-oyna-kamuy|Okikurmi}}. Lake Akan's southern shore is home to several hotels.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pastoria City]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro, Hokkaido|Kushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Kushiro is the largest city in Eastern Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 213|Route 213]]<br />
| {{jwp|厚岸町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akkeshi, Hokkaido|Akkeshi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Akkeshi Town is a famous tourist attraction.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Great Marsh]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路湿原}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|Kushiro Wetland}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The Kushiro Wetland is the largest marsh in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 218|Route 218]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Canalave City]]<br />
| {{jwp|小樽市}}<br />
| {{wp|Otaru, Hokkaido|Otaru City}}<br />
| {{jwp|後志総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}}<br />
| Otaru is a port city and has a canal<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 216|Route 216]]<br />
| {{jwp|下川町}}, {{jwp|ピヤシリ山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokawa, Hokkaido|Shimokawa Town}} & {{wp|Mount Piyashiri}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| There are many ski resorts in these areas.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 217|Route 217]]<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōya Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Somewhere around Toyotomi Town and Nayoro City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint City]]<br />
| {{jwp|稚内市}}, {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakkanai, Hokkaido|Wakkanai City}} & {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Two of the northernmost settlements in mainland Japan. Wakkanai is famous for its maritime trade with Russia, and {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}, a possible inspiration for [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Geographically, it is most likely Hamatonbetsu Town as the town is located immediately to the east of Lake Kutcharo (being the model for Lake Acuity) just as Snowpoint City is immediately to the east of Lake Acuity. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint Temple]]<br />
| {{jwp|北門神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| A Shinto shrine located in the northern portion of the Wakkanai City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Acuity]]<br />
| {{jwp|クッチャロ湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kutcharo}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Lake Kutcharo is not a caldera lake but a {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lake formed by the {{wp|Sea of Okhotsk}}. This is further hinted by [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The lake shares its etymology with the aforementioned Lake Kussharo, Ainu ''kut-caro'' ("marsh outlet").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 222|Route 222]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜中町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamanaka, Hokkaido|Hamanaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It's Ainu name "ota-noske" means "centre of the sandy beach".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sunyshore City]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro, Hokkaido|Nemuro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vista Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬灯台}}<br />
| {{wp|Nosappumisaki Lighthouse}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| Nosappumisaki Lighthouse is located on Cape Nosappu, Japan's easternmost spot open to the public.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iron Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|焼尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yagishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 223|Water Route 223]]<br />
| {{jwp|歯舞群島}} & {{jwp|色丹}}<br />
| {{wp|Habomai Islands}} & {{wp|Shikotan}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| The largest reef on this route resembles Shikotan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{si|Victory Road}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Головнина|Головнин}}<br />
| {{wp|Golovnin}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| One of the location on Kunashir Island, which has been disputed between Japan and Russia since the end of WWII due to ambiguities in the Treaty of San Francisco. Though both countries claim it, the island is controlled by Russia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Менделеева|Менделеева}}<br />
| {{wp|Mendeleyeva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The waterfall in front of the Pokémon League is probably based on the caldera lake in the central part of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 224|Route 224]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Тятя|Тятя}} & {{wp|ru:Маяк Ловцова|Маяк Ловцова}}<br />
| {{wp|Tyatya}} & Cape Lovtsova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The easternmost cape of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seabreak Path]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Курильские острова|Курильские острова}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuril Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Курильский район|Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Kurilsky District|Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| In real life, Kuril Islands are an archipelago, that forms a straight chain made of several smaller islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Flower Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Остров Атласова|Остров Атласова}}<br />
| {{wp|Atlasov Island}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| Both are the northernmost islands of their respective zones: the Flower Paradise is the northernmost zone in Sinnoh, much like Atlasov, the northernmost island of the Kuril Islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fight Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельск|Невельск}}, {{wp|ru:Холмск|Холмск}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsk}} or {{wp|Kholmsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельский городской округ|Невельский}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Nevelsky}}<br />
| Nevelsk town thrived on maritime transportation under Japanese control. It now relies on salmon fishery. Kholmsk used to be a military post and is now one of the largest and important transport centre in Sakhalin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Survival Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (город)|Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}<br />
| The town is located in a relatively warm area with fertile land suitable for agriculture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 230|Water Route 230]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Новиково (Сахалинская область)|Новиково}}<br />
| Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The village shared its Japanese name and etymology with a scenic {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula|peninsula}} in Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 229|Route 229]]<br />
| Бирюзовые озера и леса возле Новиково<br />
| Turquoise lakes and forests near Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, due to unusually blue coloured quarry lakes, a leftover of coal mining.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 228|Route 228]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Буссе (озеро)|Озеро Буссе}}<br />
| Lake Busse<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 227|Route 227]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Дачное (Сахалинская область)|Дачное}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| Dachnoe & {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| The black rocks found Route 227 could be based of red soil near Dachnoe.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stark Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Пик Чехова|Пик Чехова}}<br />
| Pik Chekhova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| This mountain near the Oblast capital {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}} (formerly {{jwp|豊原市|Toyohara}}) is named after {{wp|Anton Chekhov}}, who visited Sakhalin in 1890, in Russian. Unlike the game location, the real mountain is not a volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 226|Water Route 226]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The island in the middle of this route could be based of Moneron Island, but it is located west of Sakhalin, not in Aniva Bay itself.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fullmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|礼文島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rebun Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Rebun It is famous for its flowers and mountains, reflected in the geography of Fullmoon Island. Rebun It was a cult site for the god {{wp|Rep-un-kamuy}}, worshiped for offering food and guiding navigators, described as being generous, similar to Cresselia's peaceful demeanor, and offering help, in the form of the [[Lunar Feather]] to the player<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Newmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|利尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Hisui====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Prelude Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Both {{wp|Otaru}} and Sapporo developed from Japanese trading posts and early settlements around Ishikari Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Many locations within Jubilife Village appear to be based on historical landmarks of Sapporo. [[Galaxy Hall]] is based on the {{wp|Former Hokkaidō Government Office}}, an example of American {{wp|Baroque Revival architecture}} in Japan. [[Jubilife Village#Floaro Main Street|Floaro Main Street]] is based on the {{wp|Odori Park|Odori}} street (now an urban park). Canala Bridge is based on Sosei Bridge, both featuring {{wp|Giboshi}} on railings. The [[Jubilife Village#Farm|Farm]] and [[Pasture]] could correspond to the merged {{jwp|山鼻村|Yamana Village}} and {{jwp|札幌村|Sapporo Village}} (now {{wp|Higashi-ku, Sapporo|Higashi-ku}} or "east ward").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspiration Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|羊ケ丘}}<br />
| {{wp|Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill|Hitsujigaoka}}<br />
| The bronze statue of Dr. {{wp|William S. Clark}}, co-founder and President of the {{wp|Sapporo Agricultural College}} (later the {{wp|Hokkaido University}}), stands on the hill. The name "Aspiration" could be a reference to Dr. Clark's parting words to his Japanese students, "Boys, be ambitious!"<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Horseshoe Plains]]<br />
| {{jwp|道立自然公園野幌森林公園|野幌森林}}<br />
| {{wp|Nopporo Shinrin Kōen Prefectural Natural Park|Nopporo Forest}}<br />
| Now a {{wp|List of national parks of Japan#History|Prefectural Natural Park}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deertrack Heights]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬追丘陵}}<br />
| Maoi Hills<br />
| {{wp|Eniwa, Hokkaido|Eniwa}} and {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose}}, two satellite cities of Sapporo, are situated on the west slope of the Maoi Hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Flats]]<br />
| {{jwp|勇払平野}}<br />
| Yūfutsu Plain<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}} is located in the middle of the Yūfutsu Plain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Obsidian Falls]]<br />
| 千鳥ヶ滝<br />
| Chidori Falls<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| The {{wp|Yūbari River}} formed various cascades on the west boundary of the Yūbari City, collectively known as "Chidori".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Grueling Grove]]<br />
| {{jwp|栗山町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuriyama, Hokkaido|Kuriyama Town}}<br />
| The town is named after the dense chestnut forest on the site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Golden Lowlands]] and [[Gapejaw Bog]]<br />
| {{wp|十勝平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Japan's second largest plain and major crop production area is shaped by the {{wp|Tokachi River}}. The region also saw wetland restoration and indigenous cultural revival in recent years.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scarlet Bog]]<br />
| {{jwp|鶴居村}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsurui|Tsurui Village}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|wetland national park}} spans the administrative areas of Kushiro City, Tsurui Village, and Shibecha Town. The location of Scaelet Bog in Crimson Mireland is comparable to that of Tsurui in the Kushiro wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cottonsedge Prairie]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| The southern half of Teshikaga consists of the lower plains south of Lake Lake Kussharo and Lake Akan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Droning Meadow]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| The pond where wild [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|Turtwig]] is encountered may be based on {{jwp|シラルトロ沼|Lake Shirarutoro}} or {{jwp|塘路湖|Lake Tо̄ro}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sludge Mound]] and [[Ursa's Ring]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan, Hokkaido|Akan Town}}<br />
| The former Yūbestu Coal Mine (雄別炭鉱) and the Kushiro City Zoo are located in Akan Town, now part of Kushiro City. Following the closure of the coal mine in 1970, forests were restored and sightings of {{wp|Ussuri brown bear}} have become common in recent decades.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Bolderoll Slope]], and [[Diamond Heath]]<br />
| {{wp|阿寒岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The mountain in which the Solaceon Ruins are carved resembles Mount Akan-Fuji, and the ridges on its northwest resemble {{wp|Mount Meakan}}. The peak to the east of the settlement could be based on {{wp|Mount Oakan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diamond Settlement]]<br />
| 阿寒湖アイヌコタン<br />
| Lake Akan Ainu Kotan<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It is the largest Ainu settlement in Hokkaido with 120 inhabitants. Most of the ''Kotan'' have been converted into tourist attractions and cultural facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudpool Ridge]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧北峠}}<br />
| Senpoku Pass<br />
| This mountain pass through the watershed of the Kushiro River, the Tokachi River, and the {{wp|Abashiri River}} is part of an Ainu road leading to seaside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shrouded Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|津別峠}}<br />
| Tsubetsu Pass<br />
| Known for cloud view and dense mountain fog, this mountain pass is the site of an observation deck in a European-style castle that oversees Lake Kussharo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crossing Slope]]<br />
| {{jwp|中標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido|Nakashibetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | The player's encounter with the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|special]] [[Basculegion]] could be a reference to the predominant role of Shibetsu, Nemuro in salmon fishery.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ginkgo Landing]]<br />
| {{jwp|標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)|Shibetsu Town}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bathers' Lagoon]]<br />
| {{jwp|風蓮湖}} and {{jwp|温根沼}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Furen|Lake Fūren}} and Lake Onneto<br />
| These two adjacent {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lakes form a large lagoon in the Nemuro Bay. Lake Fūren is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deadwood Haunt]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Peninsula}}<br />
| The wrecked ships in this area could be a reference to the maritime archeological sites of the {{wp|Okhotsk culture}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sand's Reach]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Cape Nosappu}}<br />
| Cape Nosappu is more similar to a palm facing upwards than one spreading its five fingers.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hideaway Bay]]<br />
| {{jwp|落石岬|落石湾}}<br />
| Rakuseki Bay<br />
| Rakuseki Bay refers to the water body between Cape Ochiishi and Hanamatsu, Nemuro.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tombolo Walk]]<br />
| {{jwp|ユルリ島}} and {{jwp|モユルリ島}}<br />
| Yururi Island and Moyururi Island<br />
| These two uninhabited islands off the coast of Nemuro Peninsula have been designated as nature reserve since the late 1970s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castaway Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|羅臼町}}<br />
| {{wp|Rausu, Hokkaido|Rausu Town}}<br />
| Named after the {{wp|Mount Rausu|main peak}} of the Shiretoko volcanoes, the town occupies the southeastern half of the peninsula.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aipom Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|根釧台地}}<br />
| Konsen Plateau<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The lattice windbreak on its windward side is a {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tranquility Cove]]<br />
| {{jwp|野付湾}} and {{jwp|根室湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Notsuke Bay}} and {{wp|Nemuro Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The dry forest along the [[Cobalt Coastlands]] could be inspired by {{jwp|トドワラ|Todowara}}, forests of withered {{wp|Abies sachalinensis|Sakhalin fir}}s on the {{wp|Notsuke Peninsula}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Windbreak Stand]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里岳道立自然公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Sharidake Prefectural Natural Park}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| This natural park is named after {{wp|Mount Shari}}, whose montane forests form natural windbreaks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone Cape]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Shiretoko derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''sir-etok'' (land's end). The peninsula was registered as a UNESCO {{wp|World Heritage Site}} under the natural category in 2005.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lunker's Lair]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床岬}}<br />
| Cape Shiretoko<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| The northeastern-most portion of the Shiretoko Peninsula is under the administration of Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Islespy Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| The visitor center of the {{wp|Shiretoko National Park}} belongs to Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wayward Wood]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Furano}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Mt. Furano is a stratovolcano in the {{wp|Tokachi Volcanic Group}} with rich floral diversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Quarry]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tokachi (Daisetsuzan)|Mount Tokachi}}<br />
| Mt. Tokachi is known for its sulfur deposit and bogs, along with natural hot springs. Most sulfur quarries were destroyed by the 1962 eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Temple of Sinnoh]]<br />
| 旭岳<br />
| Mount Asahi<br />
| The Greek architecture of the Temple of Sinnoh may be inspired by the {{wp|Parthenon}}, which was critically damaged by an {{wp|Siege of the Acropolis (1687)|explosion}} in 1687.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudcap Pass]]<br />
| {{jwp|層雲峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōunkyō}}<br />
| The ridges and valleys to the east and south of Mt. Asahi was named Sōunkyō (lit. "cloudcap gorges") in 1921.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ishikari}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Mount Ishikari is the watershed of the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and the {{wp|Sea of Japan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whiteout Valley]]<br />
| {{jwp|音威子府村}}<br />
| {{wp|Otoineppu, Hokkaido|Otoineppu}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| The village is a tourist attraction known for Mt. Otoi-Fuji (音威富士) and ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalanche Slopes]]<br />
| {{jwp|中川町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakagawa, Hokkaido|Nakagawa Town}}<br />
| The large amount of {{wp|Ammonoidea|ammonites}} excavated in this village in the Meiji era earned it the nickname "Fossile Village".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalugg's Legacy]]<br />
| {{jwp|中頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Nakatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| The large ice formation may be inspired by Mount Pinneshiri (ピンネシリ岳), whose contour line resembles a tortoise shell on maps. The underground caves in this area could be based on the Nakatonbetsu Limestone Cave (中頓別鍾乳洞), which is the northernmost {{wp|Karst}} system of Japan and a nature park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pearl Settlement]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| The land was inhabited by an Ainu tribe named Nitat-nay (仁達内 ''Nitachinai''), whose name means "wetland river". First seen in 1670, the name "Tonbetsu" derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''to-un-pet'' (river running out of a lake), referring to its location at the confluence of the Tonbetsu River and Lake Kutcharo.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Unova===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Unova New York.png|thumb|A comparison of Unova to New York City and parts of eastern New Jersey]]<br />
[[Unova]] has been said to be significantly distant from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Instead of being based on an area of Japan, Unova is based on {{wp|New York City}} as well as parts of northwestern {{wp|New Jersey}}. Both states are part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | State (New York City borough/county)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nuvema Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Coney Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[P2 Laboratory]]<br />
| {{wp|Governors Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| While there were no laboratories when the games were created, in 2019 city officials proposed to build a climate change research facility here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Accumula Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Marine Park (Brooklyn park)|Marine Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Striaton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Canarsie, Brooklyn|Canarsie}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Striaton makes a multitude of references to the glaciers that formed Long Island, including its location compared to the central land. <!--Should be in a straight line with DUMBO and Manhattan Bridge--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dreamyard]]<br />
| {{wp|Floyd Bennett Field}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A historic place near Marine Park and part of Naval Air Station New York. Latios and Latias, who are available for capture in B2W2, could be a reference to airplanes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wellspring Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|McCarren Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Know for McCarren Play Centre, which contains bathhouse and a pool.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nacrene City]]<br />
| {{wp|Boerum Hill}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Used to be mostly populated by working class ironworker families, until the late 1990s gentrification, which made it popular among upper-class individiuals. The decommissioned railway and a museum in Nacrene City could be a reference to New York Transit Museum found near Boerum Hill. Also, in [[Pokémon Adventures]], the city is called "city of art" due to its avant-garde artists, a possible reference to Boerum Hill's own artists and their art galleries.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pinwheel Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Cadman Plaza|Cadman Plaza park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A park near the Brooklyn Bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castelia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Lower Manhattan is the business centre of New York City, as well as the United States. The New York City Hall is located here, this building contains the Office of the Mayor of New York City (executive branch) and the chambers of the New York City Council (legislative branch). The New York County Courthouse (judicial branch) is also located here. The central park of Castelia are partially based in {{wp|The Battery (Manhattan)|Battery Park}}, according to Satoshi Yamamoto, the Café Sonata was based in the {{wp|CBGB}} music club.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Join Avenue]]<br />
| {{wp|Empire State Building}} or {{wp|Times Square}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Skyarrow Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}} and {{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Also based on {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}} in Tokyo, Japan<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 4]]<br />
| {{wp|World Trade Center site}}?<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| In all versions of the route, it is shown that the road is being built; in some versions, the route is shown in a desolate and reconstructed form.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Chelsea, Manhattan|Chelsea}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Relic Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Holland Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nimbasa City]]<br />
| {{wp|Midtown Manhattan}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Midtown Manhattan is the zone where the headquarters of the New York subway, the main skyscrapers of the city and several embassies. Nimbasa's entertainment atmosphere is based on {{wp|Times Square}}, the main center of entertainment, food, sports, products etc, of New York. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Subway|Gear Station]]<br />
| {{wp|59th Street–Columbus Circle station}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| A subway station located at Columbus Circle. Could also be inspired by Grand Central Station and Penn Station as they bear architectural similarities to Gear Station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Stadium and Small Court]]<br />
| {{wp|West Side Stadium}} and {{wp|Madison Square Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| West Side Stadium was a proposed Olympic stadium that was cancelled in 2005. Considering American football, soccer, and baseball games are held at Big Stadium, it may also draw inspiration from {{wp|Polo Grounds}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater]]<br />
| {{wp|Broadway theatre|Broadway}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Like Broadway, Pokémon Musical is often visited in the city where dances and choreography are done with their own stories just like a real musical.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lostlorn Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|The Pond and Hallett Nature Sanctuary|Hallett Nature Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil City]]<br />
| {{wp|Union City, New Jersey|Union City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| Union City is known for its many mining companies. The Pokémon World Tournament stadium may reference the {{wp|MetLife Stadium}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]<br />
| {{wp|George Washington Bridge}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|Aesthetically, it was based of George Washington Bridge. However, geographically it is placed where the {{wp|Lincoln Tunnel}} should be, which is not a bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clay Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Interstate 95}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chargestone Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Freshkills Park}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Staten Island}})<br />
|While geographically it doesn't match, this proposed park is being build atop of a former landfill, with one of the purposes being utilising the land for renewable energy, such as building solar panels. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teterboro, New Jersey|Teterboro}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| The Mistralton City Airport's real-life counterpart is the {{wp|Teterboro Airport}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Snake Hill|Laurel Hill Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestial Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Park Cemetery (Hackensack, New Jersey)|Maple Grove Park Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twist Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey Meadowlands|Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation and Wildlife Area}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| For a long time, these wetlands where urbanized and environmentally abused, being a site of large landfills. Currently undergoing the restoration and conversation program.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icirrus City]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield, New Jersey|Ridgefield}} or {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| A town founded by Dutch settlers, recognizable by its small classical European style buildings (similar to the rural atmosphere of Icirrus).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Moor of Icirrus]]<br />
| {{wp|Overpeck County Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Known for Overpeck Creek. Could also possibly based on Teaneck Creek, which is located a bit further north.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragonspiral Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Despite being nowhere close to New Jersey, it is possible it took inspirations from {{wp|Washington Monument}}, as both location are related to the founding history and war. Another theory, it may have connections to {{wp|Field Station: Dinosaurs}}, as both locations has reptilian theme going on (dragons & dinosaurs). However, the New Jersey's theme park was opened in 2012, 2 years after the release of the original BW.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tubeline Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (2017–present)|Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Nyack, New York|Nyack}} ({{wp|New York}}) and {{wp|Tarrytown, New York|Tarrytown}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
| Based on the original incarnation of said bridge - {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (1955–2017)|Tappan Zee Bridge}} - before it got replaced with the current one in 2017. Also resembles the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}, which is found in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shopping Mall Nine]]<br />
| {{wp|Palisades Center|Palisades Center Mall}}<br />
| {{wp|West Nyack, New York}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
|Located on the opposite side of the bridge in real life. Could possibly based on Bridge Plaza in Tarrytown, which matches up with the position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenger's Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Blockhouse No. 1|The Blockhouse}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|A small fort built in the northern part of Central Park in 1814.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Opelucid City]]<br />
| {{wp|Harlem}} & {{wp|Washington Heights, Manhattan|Washington Heights}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|Hempstead House}} or {{wp|New York Botanical Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} ({{wp|Long Island}}) or {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|The cupolas of the Pokémon League are reminiscent of the domes of the enclosure's three main greenhouses. It's castle aesthetic is based of Hempstead House, while the desert environment is possibly a play on word of the real estate being located in Sands Point. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Village Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Robert F. Kennedy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}, {{wp|Queens}} and {{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|It also resembles {{wp|Ponte Vecchio}} bridge in Italy.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lacunosa Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Flushing, Queens|Flushing}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Flushing is the fourth largest central business district in New York City, and has one of the most diverse range in demographics, which is reflected in its architecture. Could also be based on Astoria, a neighbourhood that has been home to the largest Greek-American community in the United States since 1960, due to Lacunosa's towering blue and white houses resembling Santorini in Greece.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Giant Chasm]]<br />
| {{wp|Kissena Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Located in Flushing. In Chippewa language, Kissena means "cold place", a possible inspiration for Kyurem being placed here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Broad Channel, Queens|Broad Channel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Howard Beach, Queens|Howard Beach}} & {{wp|The Hamptons}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Geographically it fits in as Jamaica, Queens, however thematically it takes heavy inspiration from The Hamptons of Long Island, in that it is largely vacant for most of the year but fills up with vacationers and celebrities during the Summertime.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Jamaica Bay}} & {{wp|Great South Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
|[[Abyssal Ruins]] found here is based of Ancient Greek {{wp|Pavlopetri|Pavlopetri Ruins}}, which sank into Mediterranean Sea due to the earthquake and tsunami 3000 years ago.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abundant Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Highland Park (Brooklyn)|Highland Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marvelous Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensboro Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} and {{wp|Queens}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black City]]<br />
| {{wp|Long Island City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Long Island City, it houses multiple main headquarters of companies such as Eagle Electric, Wonton Foods, Amazon etc, in addition to having luxurious lofts, all this is reflected in the corporate and commercial atmosphere of Black City. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Skyline Tower (Queens)|Skyline Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| The tallest building in Queens and made entirely of blue glass. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[White Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensbridge Houses}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
|Geographically, it fits Queensbridge, a uniquely build public housing, that manages to harmonize urban buildings and natural trees together. However, it is possible that it takes elements from two of the largest parks in Queens: Alley Pond Park ([[White Treehollow]] resembles Queens Giant. The tallest and possibly oldest tulip poplar tree in New York and it has a hollow entrance) and Forest Park (a haven for native plants and wildlife in the midst of the city's sprawl).<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Poké Transfer Lab]]<br />
| {{wp|Cornell Tech}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Entralink]]<br />
| {{wp|Central Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| The Entralink also draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}.<br />
<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Liberty Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liberty Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} exclave)<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unity Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Headquarters of the United Nations}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Extraterritoriality|international territory}})<br />
|Geographically placed somewhere, where {{wp|Ellis Island}} should be.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéstar Studios]]<br />
| {{wp|Lincoln Park (Jersey City)|Lincoln Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
|Thematically, it is based of Hollywood in Los Angeles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|[[Anville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Morristown, New Jersey|Morristown}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Morris County, New Jersey|Morris County}})<br />
| Morristown has attempted to implement transit-oriented development and is one of the first "transit villages" to be designated in New Jersey.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspertia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Elizabeth, New Jersey|Elizabeth}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Union County, New Jersey|Union County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Newark, New Jersey|Newark}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Ranch]]<br />
| {{wp|Branch Brook Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cave of Being]]<br />
| {{wp|Weequahic Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|Known for its Weequahic Lake Trail.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Virbank City]]<br />
| {{wp|Jersey City, New Jersey|Jersey City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| [[Virbank Complex]] bears some resemblance to the oil refineries and tanker area located<!--between Exit 10 and Exit 13--> along the {{wp|New Jersey Turnpike}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lentimas Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Hills, Queens|Forest Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Forest Hills is densely populated with red-brick buildings, similar to [[Lentimas Town]]'s buildings. They also closely resemble those of {{wp|Santa Fe, New Mexico}}'s {{wp|Pueblo Revival architecture|Pueblo Revival}} style buildings. There is a theory, that it based on three neighbourhoods with the largest communities of Mexicans in Brooklyn, but none of them match geographically. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reversal Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Park (Queens)|Forest Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Besides it's status as a haven for wild life, Forest Park is also known for its Hiking Trails.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Strange House]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Cemetery (Queens)|Maple Grove Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Possibly took inspirations from Renwick Smallpox Hospital, but it's located on Roosevelt Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Humilau City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fire Island|Fire Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While map-wise it would fit in as part of Queens or eastern Nassau County, Humilau City strongly resembles the nautical backdrop of many Long Island villages. Specifically, its use of boardwalks is taken directly from many beach communities on Fire Island, such as {{wp|Davis Park, New York|Davis Park}} or {{wp|Cherry Grove, New York|Cherry Grove}} which consist almost entirely of boardwalks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaside Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lawrence, Nassau County, New York|Lawrence}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marine Tube]]<br />
| {{wp|Ocean Parkway (Long Island)|Ocean Parkway}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While the New York City area has no underwater tunnels akin to Marine Tube, the closest comparison both geographically and thematically is Ocean Parkway, a beachside highway which is known by locals for its beautiful views of wildlife and the ocean.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Kalos===<br />
[[File:FranceKalosComparison.png|thumb|A comparison of Kalos to France]]<br />
[[Kalos]] is based on the northern half of {{wp|Metropolitan France}} and {{wp|Alderney}}, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Administrative region<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vaniville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Moulins, Allier|Moulins}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Moulins had various old terraced houses, in Vaniville, the houses of the town are all terraced. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aquacorde Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nevers}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The great bridge is probably based on a bridge on the river {{wp|Loire}} in Nevers. The central square of Aquacorde is based in the ''Place de la République'' (Republic square), a square surrounded by various french-style row houses and with two separated gardens, like the square of Aquacorde. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The fountain on the central plaza might be based on the ''fontaine de Diane''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| It is the most touristic forest in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 22|Détourner Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Rhyhorn race track is based in this circuit, shared for the cities of Nevers and Magny Cours. The route itself is based in the observation zones of the circuit. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 4|Parterre Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Seine-et-Marne}} and the gardens of the region<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The aspect of the route is modeled after the impressive Parterre gardens of the {{wp|Palace of Fontainebleau}}, located in Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne. The region of Marne is famous for its palaces with parterres, also, the route can be based in the gardens of the palace of {{wp|Vaux-le-Vicomte}}, where the parterre are in the sides of the garden, like the route 4.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose City]]<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<ref name=Honedge>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pG-q-WIYTs Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed!] (YouTube)</ref><br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The largest city in Kalos, the [[Lumiose Museum]] is based on {{wp|the Louvre}}. The streets of Lumiose are based on the ''Place de l'Étoile'' (square of the star and current {{wp|Place Charles de Gaulle}}), in which there is the Arc de Triomphe. The modern buildings that surround the city may be a reference to the buildings of {{wp|La Défense}}, the most important business district in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<br />
| Both are lattice towers. The Eiffel Tower is the most emblematic monument in all of France and a symbol of modernity in Paris. The prism tower reflects this by being a modern building made of glass.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 5|Versant Road]] <br />
| {{wp|Sèvres}} <br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A commune on the outskirts of Paris that houses a Skate Park, in addition, the commune is in an elevated area of the Seine, similar to the mountainous aspect of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Camphrier Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| During the Renaissance, Blois was the official residence of the King of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shabboneau Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Château of Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Used to be the residence for the Counts of Blois and some French Kings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 7|Rivière Walk]]<br />
| {{wp|Loire Valley}} and its surroundings<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}} and {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''Garden of France'', it is a region known for its vineyards and vegetable crops, as well as its châteaus and castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 6|Palais Lane]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Avenue de Paris (Versailles)|Avenue de Paris}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A route located in the city of Versailles, decorated with trees and parterres that are the main road to the Palace of Versailles. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Parfum Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Versailles}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The king who ordered the construction of the palace and who is mentioned several times, is a reference to {{wp|Louis XIV of France}}. The second floor and hallway of the Parfum Palace is based in the {{wp|Hall of Mirrors|Galerie des Glaces}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Chateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chenonceau}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''castle of the ladies'', in reference to the noble women who financed its reconstruction and for the parties they held. This is referenced in the fact that [[Diantha]] is the top trainer in the chateau. The façade of the Battle Chateau reminiscent of the high-ceilinged, round towers of Chambord. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Connecting Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Grand-Lieu}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 8|Muraille Coast]]<br />
| {{wp|La Pointe du Chay}}, <br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An elevated maritime and rocky areaa, cloistered in the mountains and composed of prehistoric deposits and rocks. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 9|Spikes Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Périgord}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| A mountainous and elevated area in south-central France. In real life, it is a fertile area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ambrette Town]]<br />
| {{wp|La Rochelle}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An aquarium lies in La Rochelle. The city is famous in France for the geologic deposits from the Jurassic, that constitute great part of the coast of the city. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glittering Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lascaux|Lascaux Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| Lascaux is a network of caves famous for prehistoric parietal wall paintings. [[Junichi Masuda]] said in an interview that they relied on the {{wp|Catacombs of Paris}}.{{fact}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cyllage City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Nazaire}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Saint-Nazaire has a major harbour and a long tradition of fishing and shipbuilding. Could possibly be also based on {{wp|Saint-Brevin-les-Pins}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 10|Menhir Trail]] and [[Geosenge Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Carnac}} and the {{wp|Carnac stones}}<ref name=Honedge/><br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| Notable for its standing stones. In the games, the [[ultimate weapon]] turned various Pokémon into stones, possibly referencing a legend which stated that the Carnac stones were pagan soldiers who were turned into stone by Pope Cornelius, or Roman soldiers turned into stone by the magician Merlin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reflection Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Armorican Massif}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| The massif is composed of metamorphic and magmatic rocks that were metamorphosed and/or deformed during the Hercynian or Variscan orogeny and the earlier Cadomian orogeny. The competent old rocks of the Armorican Massif have been eroded to a plateaulike peneplain. The concept could also be based on the legends of the Britons called ''Miroirs aux fées'' (fairies mirrors). Fairy mirrors are usually caves with bright quartz veins or lakes where they are said to live fairies and like to see themselves in them like a mirror.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shalour City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Malo}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| In the anime, the city has a walled aspect; Saint-Malo is known for its fortresses and for being walled.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Mastery]]<br />
| {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A island-city in the coast, the summit of the island is crowned with a gothic abbey since the early Middle Ages. This match with the tower of mastery being a solemn site related with the megaevolution and the statue of Lucario, in reference to the statue of the angel Gabriel in the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azure Bay]]<br />
| The {{wp|English Channel}}<br />
| &mdash;<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Spirit's Den]]<br />
| {{wp|Channel Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Bailiwick of Guernsey}}<br />
| Specifically based on Alderney, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 12|Fourrage Road]]<br />
| Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin and the {{wp|Pays d'Auge}} region<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A natural reserve in the Cotentin peninsula in the north of France. The Pays d'Auge is a farmer region in Normandy, famous for its cheese, dairy, apples and cider production in France, this is reflexed in the Baa de Mer ranch of Kalos and the tall grass of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Coumarine City]]<br />
| {{wp|Le Havre}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| The city has a monorail and several trams, in addition, like the game, the coastal part is a large tourist area and the north is residential.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 13|Lumiose Badlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Pays de Bray}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy (administrative region)|Normandy}}<br />
| A fertile area near Paris, thanks to the clay soil.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
|Saint-Laurent is located close to Paris and is surrounded by sunflowers (in reference to Kalos Power Plant's solar power). Could also be based on Crucey Solar Park, an actual Solar Power Plant, which is also close to Paris, although it lacks any buildings that the former has.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 14|Laverre Nature Trail]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Hortillonnages d'Amiens|Hortillonnages d'Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| From vulgar Latin ''Hortellus'' that means little garden, are a series of swamps in the east of Amiens, built in the Gallo-Roman era of France and used as agricultural fields and are now an ecological and landscape park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre City]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais}} and {{wp|Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Geographically, it is closer to be based of Calais - a major port city with old part of town being surrounded by canals. Thematically, it is most likely based of Amiens, as it won awards for rich wooded heritage and being one of the greenest French cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre Gym]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais City Hall|Hôtel de ville de Calais}} or Belfry of Amiens <br />
| {{wp|Calais}}, {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Both belfries are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as part of a set of Belfries of Belgium and France. The gym's clock is based on the imposing bell towers in their respective cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 16|Mélancolie Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Canal de l'Ourcq}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Canal de l'Ourcq was built to provide drinking water to Paris and is currently used as a recreational area for fishing and boating. This is reflected in the fishing club on the route and the fact that the river ends artificially.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Hotel]]<br />
| {{wp|Abbey of St. Jean des Vignes}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| An old abbey in {{wp|Soissons}} near Paris, which was destroyed during the French revolution and only the facade is left standing.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frost Cavern]]<br />
| {{wp|Ardennes}} <br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Ardennes is a zone that had a rocky landscape and various hills with forests and rough terrain, is located in the frontier with Belgium and Luxembourg, this match with the Frost Cavern located in the north of Kalos, like the Ardennes are near Belgium in the north. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dendemille Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Charleville-Mézières}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Charleville's region is known for its windmills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Terminus Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Anistar City]]<br />
| {{wp|Strasbourg}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| The sundial may be a reference to {{wp|Strasbourg astronomical clock}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Couriway Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Molsheim}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Molsheim is located close to several waterfalls, such as Nideck Waterfall, Casscade de la Serva and Cascade de l'Andlau. Couriway train station also somewhat resembles Molsheim station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 19|Grande Vallée Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Lispach}}<br />
| The {{wp|Vosges (department)|Vosgues}} in {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| A boggy lake and forestal region in the mountains near the Alps. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowbelle City]]<br />
| {{wp|Besançon}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The nearby {{wp|Jura Mountains}} are known for cold temperatures and sometimes nicknamed "Little Siberia".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] and [[Kalos Route 21|Dernière Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Plateau des Mille Étangs}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| A extensiveforest and mountainous landscape in the west of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Victory Road|Victory Road}} <br />
| {{wp|Bibracte|Mont Beuvray}}<br />
| {{wp|Burgundy}}<br />
| Mont Beuvray is generally identified as ancient Bibracte, a fortified settlement. Used to be capital of the Aedui and one of the most important hillforts in Gaul. Nowadays, it is an archaeological park at the centre of a protected forest.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Pokémon League}} building<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chambord}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Should be located somewhere in Burgundy, but the place itself resembles Château de Chambord more, the largest château in the Loire Valley. It was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I and ended up being one the most influential architectures, inspiring the design of several European castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kiloude City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Lyon is located in the south, connected via train to Paris like Lumiose and has a open air zoo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Maison]]<br />
| {{wp|Hôtel de Ville, Lyon|Hôtel de Ville de Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| <br />
|}<br />
{{clear}}<br />
<br />
===Alola===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Alola Hawaii.png|thumb|A comparison of Alola to Hawaii]]<br />
[[Alola]] is based on {{wp|Hawaii}},<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sun_moon/ Pokémon Sun and Moon Japanese official site]</ref> one of the states that is a part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Island<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Houses the state capital and the former monarchy of Hawaii. Its designated island color is yellow (''melemele'' in Hawaiian) and its designated island flower is the {{wp|Sida fallax|ʻilima}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli City]]<br />
| {{wp|Honolulu|Honolulu}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The state capital of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Beachfront<br />
| {{wp|Waikiki|Waikīkī}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Waikiki and its beaches are a notable tourist destination in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Shopping District<br />
| {{wp|Ala Moana Center|Ala Moana Center}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Ala Moana Center is the largest shopping mall in Hawaiʻi.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Marina<br />
| {{wp|Ala Wai Harbor}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|The largest small boat and yacht harbor in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Outskirts<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Kai, Hawaii|Hawaiʻi Kai}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| One of the largest residential areas in O'ahu.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iki Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Wahiawa, Hawaii|Wahiawā}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry fields (Alola)|Berry fields]]<br />
| Dole Plantation<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest currently operating pineapple plantation in the state.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli Cemetery]]<br />
| Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahalo Trail]]<br />
| ʻAiea Loop Trail<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdant Cavern]]<br />
| Kaneana Cave (Makua Cave)<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Meadow]]<br />
| Kaipapau Forest Reserve<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Could also be based on National Wildlife Refuge, which is dedicated to preserving and restoring populations of endangered honeycreepers, but it doesn't match geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ten Carat Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Diamond Head, Hawaii|Diamond Head (Lēʻahi)}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| {{p|Necrozma}}'s appearance here in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] references the historical belief by western sailors that the calcite crystals near the mountain were diamonds.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaward Cave]]<br />
| Mermaid Cave<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kala'e Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Hanauma Bay|Hanauma Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|A popular tourist attraction on Oʻahu, the bay is a nature sanctuary is well known for its efforts for preserving native marine life.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Conflict]]<br />
| {{wp|Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument|Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Oahu. It contains a luakini, a sacrificial altar meant to bring success during times of war.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Sea]]<br />
| Kaiwi Channel<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| An ocean channel that separates Oahu from {{wp|Molokai|Molokaʻi}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Wave Beach]]<br />
| Turtle Bay Resort<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| A resort area located near the surfing beach.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandy Cave]]<br />
| Turtle Cove<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Akala Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Its designated island color is pink (''ʻākala'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea City]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahului, Hawaii|Kahului}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Brooklet Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pikachu Valley]]<br />
| {{wp|Iao Valley|ʻIao Valley}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea Beach]]<br />
| Kahului Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Makawao, Hawaii|Makawao}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A community on Maui known to be dominated by agriculture and ranch lands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Ranch]]<br />
| Haleakala Ranch<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Largest ranch on Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Royal Avenue]]<br />
| The Shops at {{wp|Wailea, Hawaii|Wailea}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Mall with more than 70 shops, restaurants & art galleries, with regular evening entertainment.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Route 30|Olowalu Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A long road tunnel that connects Lahaina to Wailuku. Located on Honoapi'ilani Highway. It could also be based on Olowalu Shaft, which is located close to Olowalu Tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Konikoni City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lahaina, Hawaii|Lāhainā}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Lahaina is one of numerous locations of Hawaii where Chinese immigrants immigrated to work on local sugar cane plantations. Lahaina houses the only two Chinese Society Halls that exist and are maintained in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Grand Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Wailea Resort}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The most prominent hotel in the Wailea area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Beach]]<br />
| Makena Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wela Volcano Park]]<br />
| {{wp|Haleakalā_National_Park|Haleakalā National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The tallest volcano on Maui and is currently inactive. Terrain is closer to {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dividing Peak Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana Highway}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Hana Lava Tube is located around this stretch.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lush Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana, Hawaii|Hana Forest Reserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| It is the largest tropical forest on the island of Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Hill]]<br />
| Olowalu Petroglyphs<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Life]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahanu Garden|Piʻilanihale Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} in the State of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest island in the archipelago. Its designated island color is red (''ʻulaʻula'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie City]]<br />
| {{wp|Hilo, Hawaii|Hilo}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Largest settlement on Hawaii Island. Noted locally for its particularly rainy climate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Designed like an Edo-style Japanese garden, having numerous structures such as pagodas, {{wp|torii}} (traditional Japanese gate), and a Japanese teahouse.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Hokulani]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Kea is the second highest peak in the world when measured from its base below sea level. Currently a dormant volcano. Mauna Loa is a the largest subaerial volcano in the world and it is still active.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hokulani Observatory]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa Observatory}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea Observatories}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A number of {{wp|observatory|observatories}} located on the summits of Mauna Loa & Mauna Kea due to its ideal conditions for atmospheric & astronomy research.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A currently active volcano. A power plant in the {{wp|Puna, Hawaii|Puna}} district of Hawaii used the {{wp|Geothermal energy|geothermal}} vents from Kilauea to generate electricity until the 2018 eruptions caused its temporary shutdown.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain|Geothermal Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Puna Geothermal Venture}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A geothermal energy power plant that was shut down shortly after the start of the May 2018 lower Puna eruption, and resumed power generation in November 2020.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Beach|Secluded Shore]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Ula'ula Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}}<br />
| Ahalanui Park - {{wp|Isaac Hale Beach Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Both are black sand beaches. Ahalanui Park was destroyed by lava due to 2018 Volcanic Eruption of Kīlauea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]] - [[Aether House]]<br />
| {{wp|Kau, Hawaii|Kau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Kau district is known for South Point (Ka Lae) and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Heiau|Heiau Ruins}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The most closest locations would be Kalalea Heiau and Kohaikalani Heiau. Tapu Village could be based on Kalapana, a former inhabited town that was destroyed by a Kīlauea lava flow in 1986, believed to be caused by {{wp|Pele (deity)|Pele}}, Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. However, it is located in the far east Puna district, thus not matching up geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]<br />
| {{wp|Pahala, Hawaii|Pahala}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| There used to be sugar cane mills in Pahala, but they were all closed by the late 90s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haina Desert]]<br />
| {{wp|Kaʻū Desert|Kaʻū Desert}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Although not a true desert, the sulfur dioxide from Kīlauea's sulfuric lava plumes creates enough acid rain that plant growth is severely inhibited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of the Sunne]]/[[Lake of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake Waiau|Lake Waiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest lake in Hawaii, located on Mauna Kea<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
|The most notable of many locations in Hawaii where people who broke Kapu could escape to. Such sites are difficult to enter and heavily protected, but once entered, a Kahuna on site could bless the individual, pardoning their crime. Many native plants, including red plumeria grow near the location.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Po Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawi, Hawaii|Hawi}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Hawi is a town in Kohala mountain, in the northwest part Hawaii Island. It once was a busy commercial centre during the operation of the Kohala Sugar plantation. However, just like with other sugar mills, it was closed down.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Lanakila]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Loa is the largest shield volcano on earth; it is currently active. Mauna Loa is one of two locations to annually have snow in Hawaii, the other being Mauna Kea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii|Ocean View}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 15|Routes 15]] & [[Alola Route 16|16]]<br />
| {{wp|Captain Cook, Hawaii|Captain Cook}} & {{wp|Miloliʻi, Hawaii|Miloliʻi}} beaches. {{wp|Molokai}}, {{wp|Lanai}}, {{wp|Kahoolawe}} & {{wp|Johnston Atoll}} islands.<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The small islets on Route 15 resemble the real life islands, only smaller, tighter and closer to Hawaii Island, the real life basis for Ula'ula Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Abundance]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site|Puʻukoholā Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Hawaii Island, and the last heiau ever built.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Its designated island color is purple (''poni'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafolk Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea, Kauai County, Hawaii|Waimea}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|The site where the first western contact to the Hawaiian islands were made by {{wp|James Cook}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Wilds]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea Canyon State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| A large canyon carved by the abundant rainfall from Mount Wai'ale'ale, it is nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Beach]]<br />
| Polihale State Park<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Breaker Coast]]<br />
| Kawailoa Bay, Haula Bay & Nawiliwili Bay<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Could also be based on Po'ipū, which is famous for the geological {{wp|Blowhole (geology)|blowhole}} known locally as {{wp|Spouting Horn}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Poni Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Kalaheo, Hawaii|Kalaheo}} & {{wp|Koloa, Hawaii|Koloa}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Koloa is known for Old Koloa Town, which preserves Koloa history and traditions.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vast Poni Canyon]]<br />
| {{wp|Kawaikini}} & {{wp|Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Kawaikini is the tallest peak of the mountain. It is hard to reach due to high annual rains and steep wet cliffs. Also not helped by the fact that on west side of it Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve is located. Its miles of dense, swampy forest limits the access to the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altar of the Sunne]]/[[Altar of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Waialeale|Mount Waiʻaleʻale}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Mount Wai'ale'ale is the main volcano of Kauaʻi and is currently extinct. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Grove]]<br />
| {{wp|Wailua River State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|An area of Kauaʻi containing several important {{wp|heiau}}. Malae is the largest heiau on Kaua'i.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Plains]]<br />
| Kawaihau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Coast]]<br />
| Paliku Beach, Papa'a Bay Beach & Moloa'a Beach<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Fern Grotto}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resolution Cave]]<br />
| Maniniholo Dry Cave<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| It was believed to once house a malicious spirit deep in the cave.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Gauntlet]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea, Hawaii|Kīlauea Town}} & {{wp|Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tree]]<br />
| Princeville Resort<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Hope]]<br />
| Poli'ahu Heiau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Poliʻahu is the most important heiau in Kaua'i lore.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Exeggutor Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Niihau|Niʻihau}} & {{wp|Kahoolawe|Kahoʻolawe}}<br />
|<br />
| Geographically located as Niʻihau to Kauaʻi, though the lack of human inhabitants is similar to Kahoʻolawe. Both require boats and special permission to travel to.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aether Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument}}<br />
|<br />
| Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument consists of all the islands located northwest of Niʻihau in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is a {{wp|U.S. National Monument}} and nature preserve dedicated to preserving and protecting numerous Hawaiʻi endemic endangered species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poké Pelago]]<br />
| {{wp|Northwestern Hawaiian Islands}}<br />
|<br />
| Small, uninhabited islands and atolls northwest of the main eight Hawaiian islands. Many native endemic Hawaiian organisms inhabit these islands.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Galar===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Galar United Kingdom.png|thumb|A comparison of Galar to the United Kingdom]]<br />
[[Galar]] is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ Interview with Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori on the official Pokémon website]</ref> with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on {{wp|England and Wales}}, while the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}. The [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, which is a self-governing {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref><ref name=Brochure>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/video-game/sword-shield/Galar_Tour_Brochure_US.pdf Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide]</ref><br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | County/Shire<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Postwick]]<br />
| {{wp|Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick}}<ref name=Brochure /><br>{{wp|Windermere, Cumbria (town)|Windermere}}<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/gallery/2019/10/04/exclusive-pokemon-sword-and-shield-concept-art-gallery Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery]</ref><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| One of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District, located close to {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}} on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|1|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Windermere|New Road}}/{{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere|Lake Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The main {{wp|link road}} between {{wp|Windermere}} and {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wedgehurst]]<br />
| {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Located on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|2|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Near and Far Sawrey}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two villages that act as one tourist attraction because of {{wp|Hill Top Farm}}, the home of ''{{wp|The Tale of Peter Rabbit}}'' author {{wp|Beatrix Potter}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slumbering Weald]]<br />
| {{wp|Grizedale Forest}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A forest area located within the Lake District. It is famous for its magic- and poetry-themed statues. The altar dedicated to {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} is similar to the Forest Fugue sculpture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wild Area]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake District National Park}}<ref name=Brochure />/{{wp|Peak District National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two of the most popular national parks in England. The {{wp|Lake District}}, the inspiration for the southern section of the Wild Area, is known for its mountains and inland lakes, whilst the Peak District, the inspiration for the northern section of the Wild Area, is known for its peaks and rolling hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The third-largest city in the United Kingdom, known for its industrial and railway past. The many structures were inspired from the {{wp|Castlefield}} area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester Town Hall}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A {{wp|Gothic Revival architecture|Victorian Neo-Gothic}} building situated within the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|3|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Astley Green Colliery}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A former coal mine that is now a {{wp|Astley Green Colliery Museum|museum}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine]]<br />
| {{wp|North York Moors|North York Moors National Park}}<br>{{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br>{{wp|Greater Manchester}}/{{wp|West Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be closer to be based of North York Moors, but aesthetically it looks similar to {{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}, a trans-{{wp|Pennines|Pennine}} route for both rail and canal.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|4|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Yorkshire Wolds}}<br />
| {{wp|East Riding of Yorkshire}}/{{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Low-lying hills that are situated east from the city of York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turffield]]<br />
| {{wp|York}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Aesthetically, it was heavily inspired by {{wp|Amesbury}}<ref name=Brochure />, a town located nearby the prehistoric {{wp|Stonehenge}}. The fact that Turffield is situated within the standing stones was also inspired by {{wp|Avebury}}. Geographically, it is closer to be based on York with the village aesthetic being a reference to {{wp|York Green Belt}}, an environmental and planning policy that regulates the rural space. The hill figure is a reference to the {{wp|Kilburn White Horse}}, located in {{wp|Kilburn, North Yorkshire|Kilburn}}, a village near York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|5|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Ribblehead Viaduct}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic railway viaduct that carries the {{wp|Settle-Carlisle Railway}} over the {{wp|River Ribble}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hulbury]]<br />
| {{wp|Liverpool}}<br />
| {{wp|Merseyside}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A major seaport that is known for the {{wp|Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool|Albert Dock}} and {{wp|Liver Building}}. It is also the birthplace of {{wp|The Beatles}}. The houses built on a slope may have been inspired by {{wp|St Ives, Cornwall}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine No. 2]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Bowland}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| From a geographical standpoint, it seems to be based on caves found in Forest of Bowland, such as Hell Hole, Whitewell Cave and Whitewell Pot. It is also located between Manchester and Liverpool, albeit much norther. It could've been inspired by {{wp|Mersey Tunnels}}, major tunnels that cross under the {{wp|River Mersey}}, but then it misses the mark of being located between real life Motostoke and Hulbury.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Outskirts]]<br />
| {{wp|Runcorn Railway Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A railway bridge that crosses the {{wp|River Mersey}} between {{wp|Runcorn}} and {{wp|Widnes}}. It is parallel to the {{wp|Silver Jubilee Bridge}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke]]<br />
| {{wp|Birmingham}}<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The second-largest city in the United Kingdom. It is known for its vast canal network, which gives it the nickname the {{wp|Venice of the North}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Warwick Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A medieval castle with over a thousand years of history.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Energy Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower|Chamberlain Clock tower}} (Body) and {{wp|BT Tower (Birmingham)|BT Tower}} (summit)<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Both are the tallest buildings in Birmingham and constitute heritage of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|6|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cat and Fiddle Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic and dangerous road in the United Kingdom that passes over the Peak District between {{wp|Macclesfield}} and {{wp|Buxton}}. The route is named after a pub located at its summit. The desert theme may also be based on {{wp|Dungeness (headland)|Dungeness}}, which is known to be the only desert in the United Kingdom.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stow-on-Side]]<br />
| {{wp|Buxton}}<br />
| {{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A spa town that is described as "''The Gateway to the {{wp|Peak District National Park}}''". It is home to {{wp|Poole's Cavern}} and is also known for its spring water. Its name, as well as its potteries, may have been a reference to {{wp|Stoke-on-Trent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glimwood Tangle]]<br />
| {{wp|Sherwood Forest}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A well-known forest in the East Midlands that is said to be the home to the famous folklore character, {{wp|Robin Hood}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ballonlea]]<br />
| {{wp|Nottingham}} or {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}}<br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}} or {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Nottingham fits due to being surrounded by Sherwood Forest in the north, much like Ballonlea is surrounded by Glimwood Tangle. {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}} is a heavy aesthetical inspiration, due to Tudor architecture and being a birthplace of {{wp|William Shakespeare}}, who wrote many plays including the one about fairies — ''{{wp|A Midsummer Night's Dream}}''. Another possible inspiration is a more geographically correct {{wp|Lavenham}}, a village famous for its legends about witches and was used for filming ''{{wp|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1}}''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|7|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Severn Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Gloucestershire}}/{{wp|Monmouthshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}/{{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A railway tunnel that goes under the {{wp|Severn Estuary}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|8|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Known for The Ironbridge Gorge area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was formed by glacial overflow during last ice age. {{wp|Glastonbury Abbey}} could have inspired the ruins found on this route, but it doesn't match geographically in its relation to Bath (real-life Circhester).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Circhester]]<br />
| {{wp|Bath, Somerset|Bath}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Somerset}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A Roman spa city famous for its Georgian style buildings, geothermal hot springs, and the rows of houses such as the {{wp|Circus (Bath)|Circus}} and {{wp|Royal Crescent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|9|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cardigan Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Dyfed}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A large inlet in the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that makes up most of Wales' coastline.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spikemuth]]<br />
| {{wp|Llandudno}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A seaside resort known for its parade rows of houses and the {{wp|Great Orme}} headland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Route 9 Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|A55 road|Conwy Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| An underwater road tunnel that goes under the {{wp|River Conwy}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|10|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Snowdonia}} and {{wp|Chiltern Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}/{{wp|Hertfordshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A mountain range in Wales and National Park, with its highest mountain being {{wp|Mount Snowdon}}. Chiltren is a hill escarpment in the north of London.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon]]<br />
| {{wp|London}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest city and the capital of the United Kingdom. Home to {{wp|Big Ben}}, {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}, the {{wp|London Eye}}, and {{wp|Piccadilly Circus}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Rose of the Rondelands<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}/{{wp|Big Ben}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| While not a hotel, it is a popular tourist destination due to its neo-Gothic looking clock tower, which inspired the Rose of the Rondelands' own clock tower. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Wembley Stadium}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest and most important stadium in the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rose Tower]]/{{gal|Battle Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}}/{{wp|The Shard}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}} was built for the {{wp|2012 Olympic Games}} and is now a slide attraction. The Shard is the tallest building in the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Isle of Armor]]<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| An island in the middle of the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that is a {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}. It has its own culture, including myths and legends connected to fairies, and is world-famous for its {{wp|Manx Grand Prix}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenge Road]]<br />
| {{wp|Peel, Isle of Man|Peel}}<br />
| {{wp|Glenfaba}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A seaside town that is home to the replica of the {{wp|Odin's Raven}} {{wp|Gokstad ship|Longboat}} in the {{wp|House of Manannan}} Museum; and {{wp|Peel Castle}}, which is said to be haunted by a {{wp|Black Dog (ghost)|Black Dog}} called {{wp|Moddey Dhoo}}. Its location atop a mountain may also be a reference to {{wp|Snaefell}}, the highest mountain on the island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Waters|Challenge Beach]]<br />
| {{wp|Douglas, Isle of Man|Douglas}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| The capital of the Isle of Man, which is home to many railways such as the {{wp|Douglas Bay Horse Tram}}, the {{wp|Isle of Man Railway}}, and the {{wp|Snaefell Mountain Railway}}. It is the only ferry port on the island that connects to {{wp|Great Britain|the mainland}} and {{wp|Ireland}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Forest of Focus]]<br />
| {{wp|Fairy Bridge (Isle of Man)|Fairy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A famous parish boundary bridge where fairies are said to dwell. People would say "Hello Fairies" when they cross and often leave wishes and notes beside the tree for good luck.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf of Man}}<br />
| {{wp|Bride (parish)|Bride}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A small islet located off the south coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Sea]] and [[Insular Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf Sound}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A body of water with various islets, which separate the Calf of Man.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Loop Lagoon]]<br />
| {{wp|Ramsey Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Rushen (sheading)|Rushen}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A bay that was designated as a nature reserve.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Tundra]]<br />
| {{wp|Scottish Highlands}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A vast mountain range in the northern parts of Scotland, home to the famous {{wp|Loch Ness}} and {{wp|Ben Nevis}}, the highest mountain in the island of {{wp|Great Britain}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Freezington]]<br />
| {{wp|Ballater}}<br />
| {{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Ballater is a small town, famous for its connection with the royal family, as it has certified shops for the nobility, which supply the royal family when they are on vacation in the area. The town also has a train station. All this is related to the adoration of the inhabitants towards Calyrex.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Path to the Peak]]<br />
| {{wp|Ben Nevis}}<br />
| {{wp|Grampian Mountains}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The tallest mountain in Scotland and tallest of the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh Castle}}/{{wp|Balmoral Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh}}/{{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| An immense medieval castle that was home to kings in the past, which may be referred to by Calyrex being once worshiped in the Crown Shrine. The Balmoral castle is a private rest residence of the royal family in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Roaring-Sea Caves]] <br />
| {{wp|Fingal's Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Staffa}}, {{wp|Inner Hebrides}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A coastal cave famous for its basalt columns and the resonant acoustics inside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Old Cemetery]] and [[Giant's Bed]]<br />
| {{wp|Crosbie Castle and the Fullarton estate}}<br />
| {{wp|Troon}}, {{wp|South Ayrshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The ruins of an old royal chapel, famous for the old graveyard.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Ballimere Lake]] and [[Dyna Tree Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Loch Lomond}}<br />
| {{wp|Stirlingshire}}/{{wp|Dunbartonshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The largest Loch in Scotland. The name literally means ''Lake of the Elms'', which may be the inspiration for the Dynamax Tree resembling an elm.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Paldea===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Paldea-Iberian Peninsula.png|thumb|A comparison of Paldea to the Iberian Peninsula]]<br />
<br />
[[Paldea]] is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}}, and {{wp|Andorra}}, and its shared culture. It draws inspiration primarily from {{wp|Culture_of_Spain|Spain}}, as can be seen in its {{wp|Spanish cuisine|gastronomy}}, the {{wp|toponomy}} of most settlements, the designs and names of some new Pokémon, as well as the sporadic use of {{wp|Spanish language}} by the locals of Paldea, despite geographically encompassing the entire peninsula. Some references to Portugal and Andorra can also be found, mainly on the western and northern side of the region respectively.<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Administrative division<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cabo Poco]]<br />
| {{wp|Algeciras}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The player's house is based on the province of Cadiz, probably in Algeciras as is the southern tip of Iberia. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poco Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| In the Spanish version, this path is known as ''Sendero de Cahíz'', a reference to the city of {{wp|Cádiz}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Inlet Grotto]]<br />
| {{wp|Caves of Nerja}}/{{wp|La Caleta, Spain|La Caleta}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Málaga}}, {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A system of grottoes and caves in the south of Spain. In the Spanish version It is called ''Gruta Caleta'' in reference to La Caleta, a popular beach located also in the city of Cádiz.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Strait of Gibraltar}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| The strait of Gibraltar is the body of water directly south of Iberia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff" {{roundybl|5px}}" <br />
| [[Mesagoza]]<br />
| {{wp|Madrid}}/{{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}}/{{wp|Barcelona}}/{{wp|Zaragoza}}<br />
| {{wp|Community of Madrid}}/{{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}/{{wp|Catalonia}}/{{wp|Aragón}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It draws inspiration from the the old town of Zaragoza and Toledo. The bridges that lead to the city resemble the {{wp|Puente de Alcántara}} in Toledo. The central plaza is based on {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}} in Madrid. There are also influences from Barcelona, with the [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} being similar to the {{wp|Sagrada Família}} as well as parts of the city based on {{wp|Park Güell}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagrada Família}}<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}, {{wp|Catalonia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The largest unfinished Catholic church in the world. Construction began in 1882 and continues to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Artazon]]<br />
| {{wp|Murcia}}<br>{{wp|Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena}}<br />
| {{wp|Region of Murcia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Both cities are located in the Region of Murcia, a region that plays an important role in Spain's horticulture. Artazon has a hedge maze that resembles the hedge maze found in Tentegorra Park, located in Cartagena. Its Spanish name, Pueblo Altamía, may reference the {{wp|Cave of Altamira}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Levincia]]<br />
| {{wp|Valencia}}<br />
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A Mediterranean coastal city, famous for the City of Arts and Sciences, a complex of museums and institutions with a futuristic appearance. The skyscrapers in Levincia resemble the {{wp|Cuatro Torres}} found in Madrid.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[East Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Mallorca}}/{{wp|Menorca}}/{{wp|Ibiza}}/{{wp|Formentera}}<br />
| {{wp|Balearic Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The islands to the east likely represent the {{wp|Balearic Islands}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Zapapico]]<br />
| {{wp|Cuenca, Spain|Cuenca}}<br />
| {{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Zapapico being surrounded and built upon large plateaus is similar to Cuenca. Cuenca was also originally built as a defensive city during the medieval period, and the player obtains the armour necessary to evolve [[Charcadet]] in this town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Aneto}}<br />
| {{wp|Aragon}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Aneto is the tallest mountain in the {{wp|Pyrenees}} range. In the Spanish version, Glaseado is called Sierra Napada, which may reference the {{wp|Sierra Nevada (Spain)|Sierra Nevada}}, a long mountainous chain in the south of Spain. Both the Aneto and the Sierra Nevada have snow-covered peaks.<!--The town of Glaseado is a ski resort, the ski is one of the main attraction in Andorra.--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Montenevera]]<br />
| {{wp|Ezcaray}}<br />
| {{wp|La Rioja}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| La Rioja is famed for its many mountain ranges and valleys, which dot Montenevera and its surrounding area. Not only are the buildings in Montenevera a similar style to those found in Ezcaray, but Ezcaray’s largest tourist attraction is its ski resort.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Province (Area Three)]]<br />
| {{wp|Santander}}/{{wp|Gozón}}<br />
| {{wp|Cantabria}}/{{wp|Asturias}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It coincides geographically with the regions of Cantabria and Asturias. Cantabria also has a green lighthouse at Cabo Mayor which is the influence of the green tower in the north cape of Paldea.[https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/white-lighthouse-asturias-spain-beautiful-cantabrian-sea-behind-green-field-foreground-located-lastres-north-42709143.jpg]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Paldean Sea]]<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country}}/{{wp|Navarre}}/{{wp|Andorra}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The position of the eastern islands mirror the autonomous communities of the Basque Country and Navarre. The largest island is shaped similar to the microstate of Andorra.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Casseroya Lake]]<br />
| {{wp|es:Ribeira Sacra|Ribeira Sacra}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia (Spain)|Galicia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A wooded and mountainous area of Galicia, famous for being where several rivers are born.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Medali]]<br />
| {{wp|León, Spain|León}}/{{wp|Mérida,_Spain|Mérida}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of León}}, {{wp|Castile and León}}/{{wp|Province of Badajoz}}, {{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The streets of Medali and its white and yellow buildings could be lifted from León and Mérida. The roman theather in Medali is a clear reference to the famous one in Mérida.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cascarrafa]]<br />
| {{wp|Almendra Dam|Almendra Dam, Salamanca}}/{{wp|Porto Covo}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Salamanca}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The location and its towering walls seem to be a reference to the Almendra Dam in Salamanca. Its blue and white houses seem to be inspired by Portuguese coastal towns, [https://i.imgur.com/uRc3ljs.png such as Porto Covo]. The floor patterns are inspired by the [https://i.imgur.com/YI2qgxP.png traditional Portuguese pavement] style. The oasis theme might also be a reference to the {{wp|Alqueva Dam}}, which provides water to the drier southern Alentejo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Porto Marinada]]<br />
| [https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Nova_do_Prado Costa Nova]/{{wp|Nazaré,_Portugal|Nazaré}}<br />
| {{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The main inspiration is the coastal town of Costa Nova, as seen in its [https://i.imgur.com/tNpUjC1.png typical striped houses] and the [https://i.imgur.com/hl8pghX.png market's facade]. The layout of the town also matches [https://i.imgur.com/ZJA6obu.png Nazaré, with the lighthouse on a cliff] and a beach to the north. [https://i.imgur.com/IZLkJOK.png Ponta do Sol in Madeira Island] is also similar. The lighthouse might be inspired by the {{wp|Lighthouse of Praia da Barra}}. The market's interior resembles the [https://i.imgur.com/9j2EYFQ.png Mercado da Ribeira] in Lisbon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Islas Cíes}}/{{wp|Islas Ons}}/{{wp|Islas Sálvora}}/{{wp|Berlengas}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia}}/{{wp|Oeste_(intermunicipal_community)|Oeste}} Region<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| Archipelagos of small Atlantic islands, mostly uninhabited, off the coast of Galicia and {{wp|Peniche,_Portugal|Peniche}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Province (Area One)]]<br />
| {{wp|Arrábida_Natural_Park|Serra da Arrábida}}/{{wp|Serras_de_Aire_e_Candeeiros_Natural_Park|Serra d'Aire}}/{{wp|Consuegra}}<br />
| {{wp|Lisbon Region}}/{{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}/{{wp|Castille-La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}<br />
| This area appears to be a mix of [https://i.imgur.com/hxa8eTh.png Serra da Arrábida with its coastal mountains and low vegetation] and [https://i.imgur.com/hy8buPC.png Serra d'Aire with its traditional windmills next to modern wind farms.] The windmills are also likely inspired by the ones from La Mancha, popularized by {{wp|Don Quixote}}, [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinos_de_Consuegra such as in Consuegra.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alfornada]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres_(Vila_do_Bispo)|Sagres}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The city's theme is inspired by the Moorish influence in southern Iberia, as seen in its architecture. Its location matches the {{wp|Sagres Point}}. The decorative dishes are a reference to [https://i.imgur.com/BvcTpJr.png Artesanato A Mó], also in Sagres. [https://i.imgur.com/dvsOLJ3.png The chimneys are based on Algarvian chimneys]. The square panels with mosaics look like [https://i.imgur.com/pw8esz6.png the logo frames in Algarve Shopping]. The top of the tower looks like an {{wp|Armillary Sphere}}, possibly related to the {{wp|Sagres school}} or [https://i.imgur.com/JMN1t7x.png the one in Albufeira.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Six)]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres Point}}/{{wp|Praia da Marinha}}/{{wp|Roman Ruins of Milreu}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| This area's [https://i.imgur.com/wn5uwXI.png semi-arid plateau reflects that of the Sagres Point.] The path leading to Alfornada is inspired by the cliffs, arches and caves of the [https://i.imgur.com/s8BrYfW.png western Algarve coast.] The ruins match the [https://i.imgur.com/bg3qrw9.png Roman ruins of Milreu, near Faro.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Two)]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}/{{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| All of these regions are known for their olive groves and characteristic landscape, perfectly matching geographically with Paldea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cortondo]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A southern town that is famed for both its dry conditions and its olive oil production, which is reflected in its gym challenge. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Side regions==<br />
===Orre===<br />
[[File:Pokemon to real world Orre Arizona.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Orre to Phoenix, Arizona]]<br />
[[Orre]] is based on {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}, {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}},<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0311/soft/interv01.html</ref> and part of {{wp|Baja California}}, {{wp|Mexico}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | State<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Phenac City]]<br />
| {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Both cities were founded when a man brought water to the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pyrite Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Sonoyta|Sonoyta}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Likely inspired by former mining town, {{wp|Sonoyta|Sonoyta}}, commonly used to illegally cross the border, and local smuggling routes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[The Under]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Agate Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Yuma, Arizona|Yuma}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Yuma, the "Sunniest City on Earth," is built along a river, allowing for lush greenery, contrasting the arid desert at its borders. Additionally, the elders of Agate may be inspired by the reservations in Yuma, where the Native Americans, who founded the city, currently live.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gateon Port]]<br />
| {{wp|San Felipe, Baja California|San Felipe}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| Both port towns on the gulf coast, opposite respective capitols. San Felipe's Fondeport also includes a square dock, not unlike Gateon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Battle]]<br />
| {{wp|Kofa National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A mountainous region located just east of Phoenix. May also be based on {{wp|San Francisco volcanic field}}, given room for artistic liberty.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outskirt Stand]]<br />
| {{wp|Black Canyon City, Arizona}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. The home of two of the first inhabitants still stands, as a historical site, that bear a passing resemblance to the rubble behind the traincar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Citadark Isle]]<br />
| {{wp|Isla Ángel de la Guarda}}, and {{wp|Isla San Luis}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Isla San Luis seems to be the primary inspiration for the design of the island, including the large volcanic center. Isla Ángel de la Guarda is home to unique species' of snake and mouse, as well as a diverse range of other animal life, which may have inspired the amount of [[Shadow Pokémon]] encountered on the island.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Spin-off regions==<br />
===Fiore===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Fiore Okayama Hyōgo Shodo Island.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Fiore to Okayama and Hyōgo Prefectures, and Shōdo Island]]<br />
[[Fiore]] appears to be based on {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}} and {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}s, as well as {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}} in {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}, in {{wp|Japan}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ringtown]]<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
| Both have a nearby river on the west, forests on the opposite side, and are close to the coast. Unlike Kurashiki, however, Ringtown doesn't have a port and the river doesn't traverse the settlement.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Summerland]]<br />
| {{jwp|福田港 (香川県)|Fukuda Port}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima, Kagawa|Shōdoshima}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| In-game, a tourist references how the S.S. Fiore ferries to Summerland. Similarly, there is a ferry route connecting Fukuda to Himeji. A resort in Summerland is also referenced, and present in Fukuda.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fall City]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| A port city lying east from Kurashiki. Similarly to Fall City, it has water streams running through.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wintown]]<br />
| {{wp|Mimasaka}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fiore Temple]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| The best known of the Japanese castles<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olive Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, this island saw the first successful olive cultivation in Japan, hence its nickname Olive Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lyra Forest]]<br />
| Forest areas neighboring {{wp|Asakuchi}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sekra Range]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hyōno}}/{{wp|Hiruzen}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kisara Plain]]<br />
| {{wp|Yoshiokakawakita Park}}, possibly also other parks.<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Kalakka Desert (Unused)<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Sand Dunes}}<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Prefecture}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Vast desert dunes in the north of Kurashiki and Okayama that make up the only desert badland in Japan.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Almia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Almia Oshima.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Almia to Oshima and northern Honshu]]<br />
[[Almia]] appears to be based on {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}} and {{wp|Hiyama Subprefectures}} within the {{wp|Oshima Peninsula}} in {{wp|Hokkaido}} and the very northern part of {{wp|Honshu}} in Japan.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture (subprefecture)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chicole Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|松前町 (北海道)|松前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsumae, Hokkaido|Matsumae}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vientown]]<br />
| {{jwp|江差町}}<br />
| {{wp|Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama)|Esashi}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|檜山振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Hiyama Subprefecture|Hiyama}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vien Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Mount Hakodate attracts tourists for its view of Hakodate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pueltown]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Hakodate and Pueltown are both port cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭|五稜郭公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Goryōkaku|Goryōkaku Park}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The Goryōkaku Tower overlooks Goryōkaku Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Building]]<br>[[Altru Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭タワー}}<br />
| Goryōkaku Tower<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The observation tower, which overlooks Goryōkaku Park, was rebuilt from 2004 to 2006.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Boyleland]]<br />
| {{jwp|むつ市}}<br />
| {{wp|Mutsu, Aomori|Mutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Volcano Cave|Boyleland Volcano]]<br />
| {{jwp|恐山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Osore}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shiver Camp]]<br />
| {{jwp|ニセコ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Niseko, Hokkaido|Niseko}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|後志総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}})<br />
| Niseko is home to multiple ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haruba Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|青森市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori, Aomori|Aomori}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
| The Port of Aomori operates ferries to {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Capture Arena]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|渡島大島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Oshima (Hokkaido)|Ōshima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The uninhabited island is also a nature preserve.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Oblivia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Oblivia Oki Islands.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Oblivia to the Oki Islands]]<br />
[[Oblivia]] may be based on the {{wp|Oki Islands}} in {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dolce Island]]<br />
| Kamijima Island<br />
| 神島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Renbow Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Chiburijima}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫里島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cocona Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Chibu, Shimane|Chibu Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫村}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mitonga Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Nakanoshima (Shimane)|Nakanoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|中ノ島 (島根県)|中ノ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Faldera Island]]<br />
| Matsushima Island<br />
| 松島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sophian Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Dōgojima|Dōgojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|島後}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| It is the largest island of the Oki archipelago and the one that contains the capital of the islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aqua Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Okinoshima, Shimane|Okinoshima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|隠岐の島町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the largest and most populated cities of their islands. Both are port cities.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Sorbet]]<br />
| Mt. Daimanji<br />
| {{jwp|大満寺山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the tallest mountains in the islands.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tilikule Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Takeshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|竹島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
| <br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Lental===<br />
[[Lental]] may be based on the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}} in {{wp|Ecuador}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Florio Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Floreana Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Belusylva Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Isabela Island (Galápagos)|Isabela Island}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Ferrum===<br />
[[Ferrum]] may be based on {{wp|Iriomote Island}}, the largest of the {{wp|Yaeyama Islands}} in {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture}}, Japan. Alternatively, it may also be derived from {{wp|Sardinia}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Ferrum Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nuxis}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Techne City]]<br />
| {{wp|Cagliari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tellur Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Dolianova}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ferrum Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Pineta di Musei}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Selen Island]]<br />
| {{wp|San Pietro Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Neos City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teulada, Sardinia|Teulada}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haunted House]]<br />
| Villaggio Minerario Asproni<br />
| An old mining village outside the city of {{wp|Iglesias, Sardinia|Iglesias}}, now an open-air museum.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thalia Beach]]<br />
| Cavoli Island<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Landscape==<br />
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing notes}}<br />
While the above locations are meant to correspond to the different regions around the real-life world, great liberties were taken with the design of their landscapes. Some of the designers have admitted to drawing inspiration from real-world locations outside their stated real-world counterparts, especially with locations depicted in [[Pokémon movie]]s.<br />
<br />
===In the anime===<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
! [[File:Porta Vista.png|Porta Vista|200px]]<br />
| [[Porta Vista]]<br />
| {{wp|Acapulco}}<br />
| {{wp|Guerrero}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Neon Town.png|Neon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Neon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Las Vegas}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Hollywood.png|Hollywood|230px]]<br />
| [[Hollywood]]<br />
| {{wp|Hollywood}}, {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Pummelo Island.png|Pummelo Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Pummelo Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Oban}}<br />
| {{wp|Argyll and Bute}}, {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Both are resort towns in an island, the houses of Pummelo had the same English architecture of Oban. The [[Pummelo Stadium]] is modeled after the {{wp|McCaig's Tower}}, a folly colosseum in a hill of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Big Town.png|Big Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Big Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Boston}}<br />
| {{wp|Massachusetts}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Whitestone.png|Whitestone|230px]]<br />
| [[Whitestone]]<br />
| {{wp|Ostuni}}<br />
| {{wp|Apulia}}, {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| The white façade of Whitestone's buildings is reminiscent of the medieval town of Ostuni. Domed buildings in the background draw inspiration from Byzantine architecture, and flat-roofed structures mirror those of the city's real-world counterpart.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Sootopolis City anime.png|Sootopolis City|230px]]<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{wp|Santorini}}<br />
| {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Like its name suggests, Sootopolis City was created in the wake of a volcanic eruption (per {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}). Similarly, Santorini, Greece, was formed as a result of the {{wp|Minoan eruption}}, which left a large {{wp|caldera}} that filled with water and became the current bay in the center of the island of Santorini (Thera). Both cities boast landscapes dotted with vivid blue domed roofs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Solaceon Ruins anime.png|Solaceon Ruins|230px]]<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]]<br />
| {{wp|Ziggurat of Ur}}<br />
| {{wp|Dhi Qar Governorate}}, {{wp|Iraq}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Area 28.png|Area 28|230px]]<br />
| [[Area 28]]<br />
| {{wp|Area 51}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Odyssey Village.png|Odyssey Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Odyssey Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Kalos Canyon.png|Kalos Canyon|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Kalos Canyon]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Grand Canyon}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" |<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Fleurrh Showcase theater.png|Fleurrh City|230px]]<br />
| [[Fleurrh City]] showcase theater<br />
| {{wp|Metz}} and the Pompidou<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The modernist and undulating design of the theater could be based on that of the {{wp|Centre Pompidou-Metz}}, which also operates as a theater and show room.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Gloire City.png|Gloire City|230px]]<br />
| [[Gloire City]]<br />
| {{wp|Menthon-Saint-Bernard}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| A coastal city located on Lake Annecy, famous for its medieval {{wp|Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard|Château}} perched above on a 660-foot-tall rock.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Eclipse Castle.png|Eclipse Castle|230px]]<br />
| [[Eclipse Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hikone Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Mega Island.png|Mega Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Mega Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Bé}} and {{wp|Petit Bé}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The first island is located on the outskirts of Saint-Malo but not as far out to sea as in the anime, Petit Bé houses a fort from the year 1667, which may inspire the structures of the Mega Island.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===In the movies===<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Movie<br />
! colspan="2" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 5<br />
| [[File:Alto Mare sunrise.png|Alto Mare|230px]]<br />
| [[Alto Mare]]<br />
| {{wp|Venice}}<br />
| {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| Venice's canals were likely an inspiration for the canals of Alto Mare.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 6<br />
| [[File:Forina.png|Forina|230px]]<br />
| [[Forina]]<br />
| {{wp|Wulingyuan}}<br />
| {{wp|Hunan}}, {{wp|China}}<br />
| Wulingyuan is famed for its {{wp|karst}} formation of quartzite sandstone pillars. Along with its ravines and gorges, the site also features a lush forest, several caves, natural bridges, and waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 7<br />
| [[File:LaRousse City from above.png|LaRousse City|230px]]<br />
| [[LaRousse City]]<br />
| {{wp|Vancouver}}<br />
| {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| Vancouver is the city with the best quality of life in Canada and like the movie, it is a very ecological city with many scientific facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 8<br />
| [[File:Cameran Palace.png|Cameran Palace|230px]]<br />
| [[Cameran Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Neuschwanstein Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Bavaria}}, {{wp|Germany}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 9<br />
| [[File:Samiya.png|Samiya|230px]]<br />
| [[Samiya]]<br />
| {{wp|Atlantis}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 10<br />
| [[File:Alamos Town closer view.png|Alamos Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Alamos Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}<br />
| {{wp|Catalonia}}, {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Space-Time Towers are based on the uncompleted church of {{wp|Sagrada Familia}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 11<br />
| [[File:Teni Village.png|Ten'i Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Ten'i Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Geiranger}}<br />
| {{wp|Sunnmøre}}, {{wp|Norway}}<br />
| A village that was nearly destroyed by a {{wp|glacier}}. It is based on a town in Norway, which is threatened by the possibility of the mountain Åkerneset eroding into the {{wp|fjord}}, causing a {{wp|Tsunami#Landslides|landslide-induced tsunami}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 12<br />
|[[File:Michina Town.png|Michina Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Michina Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Meteora}}<br />
| {{wp|Thessaly}}, {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Its landscape, which is filled with towering rock formations, resembles Meteora. Also, the architecture of the temples resembles that of ancient Greek temples.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 13<br />
| [[File:Crown City.png|Crown City|230px]]<br />
| [[Crown City]]<br />
| {{wp|Amsterdam}}<br />
| {{wp|The Netherlands}}<br />
| Its modern buildings are based on the many new buildings in parts of Amsterdam, and the [[Pokémon Baccer World Cup|Pokémon Baccer]] stadium is based on the {{wp|Amsterdam Arena|Arena}}, the city's local football stadium.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 14<br />
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|Eindoak Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Eindoak Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Gourdon, Alpes-Maritimes|Gourdon}}, {{wp|Tourrettes-sur-Loup}} and {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 15<br />
| [[File:Roshan City.png|Roshan City|230px]]<br />
| [[Roshan City]]<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku, Tokyo|Shinjuku}}, {{wp|Shinagawa, Tokyo|Shinagawa}}, and Tennouzu Isle<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| The Roshan tower is inspired by the {{wp|Tokyo Skytree}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 16<br />
| [[File:New Tork City.png|New Tork City|230px]]<br />
| [[New Tork City]]<br />
| {{wp|New York City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| A giant sprawling city with many skyscrapers, a large park in the middle of the city resembling {{wp|Central Park}}, and a similar name. New Tork City as seen from above also resembles New York City's shape.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Avignon Town.png|Avignon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Avignon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Avignon}} and {{wp|Quebec City}}<br />
| {{wp|France}} and {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in the south of France. The castle of Avignon Town, however, is based on the {{wp|Château Frontenac}}, a large hotel that overlooks {{wp|Quebec City}} much like Avignon Town's castle overlooks the town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Orsay City.png|Orsay City|230px]]<br />
| [[Orsay City]]<br />
| {{wp|Toronto}}<br />
| {{wp|Ontario}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in southern Ontario famous for its port and city skylines. Like Toronto, Orsay City has a large port as well. The large mall in the city is based on the Toronto Eaton Centre, a large mall in the center of city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Diamond Domain.png|Diamond Domain|230px]]<br />
| [[Diamond Domain]]<br />
| {{wp|Cave of the Crystals|Naica crystal cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
| Colossal cave of several white crystals of Selenite in {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, and many of them are the largest in the whole world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Allearth Forest.png|Allearth Forest|230px]]<br />
| [[Allearth Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Niagara Falls}}<br />
| {{wp|Canada}} and {{wp|United States}}<br />
| Like several elements of the movie based in Canada, the design of the waterfalls is quite similar to the Niagara Falls which are recognizable as vertical falls and two large walls of water.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 18<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Dahara City.png|Dahara City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Dahara City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Dubai}} and {{wp|Abu Dhabi}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|United Arab Emirates}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | Dubai is located within the {{wp|Arabian Desert}} and houses some of the world's tallest skyscrapers. The highest skyscraper is based on the {{wp|Burj Khalifa}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Azoth Kingdom.png|Azoth Kingdom|230px]]<br />
| [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br />
| {{wp|Carcassonne}}<br />
| {{wp|Occitanie}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| Occitanie is an ancient city famous for being the meeting point between the Mediterranean and the towns of the Massif Central (the inspiration for the Nebel Plateau). It is also recognizable by its enormous walls of the citadel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Nebel Plateau.png|Nebel Plateau|230px]]<br />
| [[Nebel Plateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Massif Central}} and {{wp|Chaîne des Puys}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
| This area is similar to the Auvergne volcanoes in the {{wp|Massif Central}}, which is a highland region containing large mountain ranges and vast plateaus full of greenery and rich biodiversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 21<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Fula City.png|Fula City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Fula City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|San Francisco}} and {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The eternal flame complex is reminiscent of the {{wp|Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum}}, while Fula City's carnival pier is similar to the {{wp|Santa Monica Pier}}, both located in the state of California.<br />
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==Real-world locations mentioned==<br />
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|thumb|260px|Mewtwo overlooking a "faraway city" at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']]<br />
[[File:AG145 noodles.png|thumb|200px|Chinese noodles]]<br />
* Prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], [[Lt. Surge]] was known as "The Lightning {{wp|United States|American}}!". In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Pokémon Journal entries state that he "is rumored to have been a pilot while home in America."<br />
* [[Game Freak]]'s offices are present in the [[Celadon Condominiums]], the equivalent location of their former real-world office in {{wp|Carrot Tower}}. Likewise, they have a building in [[Castelia City]], and are found on 22F, the same floor that their former offices were on in Carrot Tower.<br />
* In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{tc|Scientist}} Taylor in the [[Silph Co.]] building mentions an international branch of Silph Co. In English, he states that the {{wp|Tiksi}} branch of the company is "in {{wp|Russia}}n no-man's-land". In the Japanese version, he states that the Ponaya Tunguska (Japanese: ポナヤツングスカ) branch is located "deep in Russia". Ponaya Tunguska appears to be a shortened form of the transliterated name of {{wp|Podkamennaya Tunguska (rural locality)|Podkamennaya Tunguska}} in Japanese (ポドカメンナヤツングースカ).<br />
* {{p|Mew}} was originally discovered in the jungles of the {{wp|South America}}n country [[Guyana]]. This is mentioned in logs inside of Cinnabar Island's {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}.<br />
* In Gold, Silver, {{v2|Crystal}}, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, {{jo|Webster}}, the guard in the [[gate]] north of [[Goldenrod City]], will give the player a {{p|Spearow}} holding mail to deliver. The Spearow is nicknamed {{wp|Kenya}}, the name of a country in {{wp|Africa}}.<br />
* In the original Japanese version of FireRed and LeafGreen, Blaine refers to {{wp|Kyoto}}.<br />
* Upon defeating Fisherman Bronson in the [[Sinnoh]] {{si|Battle Tower}}, he will say, "Why the emperor of fishing? It's an ancient Chinese legend...".<br />
* A {{tc|Guitarist}} that can be battled in [[Generation IV]]'s {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} mentions that his guitar is actually a {{wp|Shamisen|Japanese instrument}}.<br />
* Among the exhibits of the Nacrene museum, there is an African mask, referring to a place in the real world, in addition to being different from other exhibitions, which are related to the history of the Pokémon.<br />
* {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Beartic}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, and {{p|Arctovish}}'s names are derived from a real-world location, the {{wp|Arctic}}.<br />
* {{p|Arcanine}}'s {{game|Yellow}}, {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold]] [[Pokédex]] entries state that it is mentioned in {{wp|China|Chinese}} legends.<br />
* {{p|Parasect}}'s Stadium and FireRed Pokédex entries mention that its spores are used in medicine in China.<br />
* {{p|Ponyta}}'s Stadium Pokédex entry mentions that it can clear the Eiffel Tower ({{wp|Tokyo Tower}} in the original Japanese version) in one leap, and its FireRed entry says that it can clear {{wp|Uluru|Ayers Rock}} in one leap.<br />
* {{p|Poliwrath}}'s Gold, [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, HeartGold, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]] and [[Pokémon X and Y|X]] Pokédex entries mention its ability to swim the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}. Also, the direction of a Poliwrath's spirals depends on its geographical location. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], it instead refers to "the ocean".<br />
* {{p|Xatu}}'s Silver, FireRed, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries mention that South Americans say that it can see both the future and past.<br />
* {{p|Delibird}}'s Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Pokédex entries explain that a Delibird helped a famous explorer reach the top of {{wp|Mt. Everest}}. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it instead refers to "world's highest mountain," which is what Mt. Everest is to Earth.<br />
* {{p|Regice}}'s Emerald Pokédex entry mentions {{wp|Antarctica|Antarctic}} ice.<br />
* [[Regional form#Galarian Form|Galarian]] {{p|Meowth}} are implied to have been raised by Vikings in ancient times, and share many similarities with them.<br />
* In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', {{an|Misty}} fantasizes about {{wp|Paris}} and the {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', James says that the [[Fuchsia Gym]] looks like a {{wp|Japan|Japanese}} restaurant.<br />
* In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', Melvin says he wanted to make it to {{wp|Las Vegas}}. In the Japanese version, he said that he wanted to make it to {{wp|Broadway}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', Meowth says, "Keep digging till you hit China!" to Jessie and James, who were digging for clam shells.<br />
* In the {{wp|William Shakespeare}}-inspired episode ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', Misty described the town as like being in "merry old {{wp|England}}".<br />
* In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Team Rocket are disguised as {{wp|Vikings}}. In the English dub, [[Brock]] says that he didn't know that Vikings still existed and {{Ash}} replies that they "mostly live in {{wp|Minnesota}}". This is a reference to the Minnesota Vikings, a football team in the area.<br />
:*In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish dub}} of the movie, Ash says that they come from {{wp|Norway}}, a reference to the Norse Vikings who lived from the 8th to the 11th century.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Denmark|Danish dub}} of the movie, Ash tells Brock that the Vikings are mostly on trips in {{wp|Sweden}}, again referring to the Norse Vikings, but may also refer to {{wp|Vikingarna (band)|Vikingarna}}, a Swedish {{wp|dansband}}.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish dub}} of the movie, Ash quips that Vikings still live in the {{wp|Sipoo}} archipelago, referring to the fact that Sipoo was at the time mostly inhabited by Swedish-speaking Finns (another reference to Norse Vikings).<br />
* At the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', Mewtwo is shown overlooking a "faraway city" that greatly resembles New York City. Buildings similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the {{wp|MetLife Building}} are visible in the distance.<br />
* In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', Misty makes a direct reference to the Earth, saying, "The Earth is so pretty." However, she may be referring to the landscape rather than the literal planet.<br />
* In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Normally, a cloudy globe can be seen, but this time the Pacific Ocean and {{wp|Australia}} are prominent. This also happens in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'' and the introduction to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.<br />
* In the English dub of ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Jessie]] talks about Antarctica, the place where their next assignment is located.<br />
* In ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', an ad in {{an|May}}'s food guidebook mentions "Chinese noodles".<br />
* A map of the Pokémon world seen in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'' centered on Unova features several landmasses resembling Europe and Scandinavia, with some of them either being rotated or flipped.<br />
* In the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} dub of ''[[BW28|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]'', while [[Ash's Oshawott]] was perfecting {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{an|Cilan}} states "{{tt|जाना था जापान पर पहुंच गए चाइना|We wanted to go to Japan, but ended up in China}}" (lit. ''Jānā thā Japan, par pahunch gaye China''), which refers to the real-world countries of {{wp|Japan}} and {{wp|China}}. The phrase itself can be interpreted roughly as "The aim and the result were different".<br />
* In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', the Eiffel Tower and the {{wp|Arc de Triomphe}} were seen on a movie poster.<br />
* In the Hindi dub of ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'' , {{MTR}} says "{{tt|हम सब जानते हैं कश्मीर से कन्याकुमारी तक|We know everything, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari}}" (lit. ''Ham sab jānte hain, Kashmīr se Kanyākumāri tak''). This is a common Indian saying, roughly translating to "Our knowledge is supreme", which refers to the Indian subcontinent's northernmost region, {{wp|Kashmir}}, and its southernmost city, {{wp|Kanyakumari}}.<br />
* Starting with [[M16|the sixteenth movie]], each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
* In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', a holographic globe can be seen inside Lysandre Labs. The globe features continents similar to the real Earth, implying that the planet's continents may probably look very similar to that of the real Earth, and that all of the known regions in the Pokémon world may actually in fact be smaller parts of a much larger landmass.<br />
* In the TCG [[Secret Mission (Gym Heroes 118)]] card, the map in the background shows German occupied Poland during World War II: Warsaw is located right above Raichu's right ear, Białystok and Brest-Litowsk behind Lt. Surge, and the Silesian Border between Andreashütte and Festenberg right below Raichu's binoculars. The rivers Weichsel, Narew and Bug are also depicted.<br />
* In the TCG [[Lucky Stadium (Neo Destiny 100)]] card, there is a promotional {{wp|New York City}} print with a {{p|Pichu}} and a {{p|Pikachu}} flying on a {{p|Charizard}} in New York City, with the {{wp|Empire State Building}} visible in the background.<br />
* In the planetarium special ''[[Celestial Debris]]'', a map of the Pokémon world can be seen on a computer monitor. The map texture looks very similar to the one used to represent the planet in later Pokémon films, with three landmasses resembling North America, Europe, and eastern Russia all appearing upside down.<br />
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==Real-world people and cultures mentioned==<br />
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} are explicitly named after martial artists {{wp|Bruce Lee}} and {{wp|Jackie Chan}}, respectively. In other languages where their names are different, those names are likewise derived from real people.<br />
* {{p|Snorlax}}'s design and Japanese name ''Kabigon'' are derived from [[Game Freak]] programmer [[Kōji Nishino]] and his nickname of "Kirby" (Japanese: カービィ ''Kābī''), which in turn is derived from {{wk|Kirby|the video game character of the same name}}.<ref name=GameInformer>Shea, Brian (October 24, 2019). "[https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series More Burning Questions For The Pokémon Series]." ''Game Informer''. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220523044442/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series archived])</ref> This is referenced in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, in which Nishino appears as a battleable NPC and his highest-leveled Pokémon is Snorlax.<br />
* The core series games have featured staff members of [[Game Freak]] that typically [[Diploma|reward]] the player for completing the [[National Pokédex]], or occasionally through alternative methods. [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled in the [[Generation V]], {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}} games; in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, he is fought in a Double Battle that also features director [[Kazumasa Iwao]].<br />
* In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Brock directly refers to the tale of {{wp|Noah}} who sent a {{wp|Columbidae|dove}} to find dry land after a {{wp|Flood myth|great flood}}, according to most Abrahamic religions.<br />
* The Japanese version of the song [[Team Rocket Forever]] includes the lines 「ムサシ!/コジロウ!/関門海峡/門司/下関」"''Musashi!/Kojirō!/Kanmon Straits.../Moji.../Shimonoseki...''", referencing the famous duel that {{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}} and {{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}} (the name basis for [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s Japanese names, Musashi and Kojirō) fought on an island in the {{wp|Kanmon Straits}}, which is located between {{wp|Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū|Moji}} and {{wp|Shimonoseki}}.<br />
* The Japanese holiday ''{{wp|Hinamatsuri}}'' (means Doll Festival, but sometimes referred to as Girls' Day) is featured in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (dubbed as the [[Princess Festival]]).<br />
* The Japanese holiday {{wp|Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} (''Kodomo no Hi'') is featured in ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' (dubbed as [[Kids Day]]).<br />
* [[Christmas]] is mentioned several times in the anime and manga. [[Santa Claus]] is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]] who first appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''. In the dub, Santa's home is called the [[North Pole]].<br />
* In ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'', James mentions the presence of {{wp|Pablo Picasso|Picasso}} and {{wp|Rembrandt}}'s paintings at his home.<br />
* In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', Meowth asks if they saw the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] in a {{wp|Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling}} movie.<br />
* In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', Jessie says that {{wp|Albert Einstein}} created the {{wp|Incandescent light bulb|light bulb}}. Max corrects her, saying that {{wp|Thomas Edison}} was the creator.<br />
* NPCs in the [[core series]] games are regularly named after real-world people.<br />
** In the [[Generation IV]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, one of the potential NPC opponents is {{tc|Guitarist}} Iggy, a reference to {{wp|Iggy Pop}}.<br />
** [[Johto Route 35]], [[Connecting Cave]], [[Hau'oli Cemetery]], and [[Viridian Forest]] (in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]) each contain a Trainer whose Japanese name is ''Ikue'' (in the latter two cases, this name was preserved in other languages as well) and who uses a Pikachu. [[Ikue Ohtani]] is the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]].<br />
** [[Alola Route 5]] contains a [[Double Battle]] against trainers named Isa and Nico, named in honor of the daughters of [[Eric Medalle]], a Pokémon creative director who was killed in an accident during the time [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] were in development.<ref>[https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/03/21/pokemon-eric-medalle-seattle-weather-falling-tree/82094134/ Falling tree kills Pokémon designer and Detroit native Eric Medalle - Detroit Free Press]</ref><br />
** In {{game|Sword and Shield|s}}, an [[Artist]] NPC named Kapoor can [[In-game trade|trade]] with the player, a reference to British artist Anish Kapoor.<br />
** In {{game|Crystal}}, several Trainers in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} are references to [[Staff of Pokémon Crystal|people involved in the creation of the game]].<ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/tower-references/ iimarck.us - Battle Tower In‐Jokes]</ref><br />
*** {{tc|Guitarist}} Masuda is a reference to [[Junichi Masuda]], Crystal's music director.<br />
*** {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Tajiri is a reference to Pokémon's creator, [[Satoshi Tajiri]], and his childhood fixation with bug catching.<br />
*** {{tc|Scientist}} Mori is a reference to Akito Mori, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
*** {{tc|Teacher}} Kawakami is a reference to Naoko Kawakami, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} mentions the {{wp|hula}} dance to a [[Kimono Girl]] while in the [[Ecruteak City#Kimono Dance Theater|Kimono Dance Theater]].<br />
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, six of the [[Seven Sages]] quote proverbs from several Chinese philosophers.<br />
** [[Zinzolin]] quotes a proverb from ''{{wp|Mencius (book)|Mencius}}'' and a line from ''{{wp|Tao Te Ching}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Gorm]] quotes a proverb from {{wp|Sun Tzu}}'s ''{{wp|The Art of War}}'' in Pinwheel Forest, and a line from both The {{wp|Analects}} and ''{{wp|Huainanzi}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Bronius]] quotes another line from ''Tao Te Ching'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Giallo]] quotes another line from ''Mencius'' at N's Castle.<br />
** In the Japanese version, [[Ryoku]] quotes a line from ''{{wp|Zhuangzi (book)|Zhuangzi}}'' at N's Castle. In both versions, he also quotes a proverb by {{wp|Song Dynasty}} philosopher Hu Yin at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Rood]] quotes another proverb from the Analects and made a reference to a Chinese idiom at N's Castle.<br />
* In {{4v|Black|White}}, the woman in [[Mistralton City]] who normally gives a [[Heart Scale]] in exchange for ten [[Sweet Heart]]s will trade a Heart Scale for only five Sweet Hearts on {{wp|Valentine's Day}} and {{wp|White Day}}.<br />
* {{p|Archeops}}'s name is possibly derived from ''Cheops'', the Greek name for Egyptian pharaoh {{wp|Khufu}}.<br />
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==Other references to the real world==<br />
* In all of the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} and some [[Spin-off Pokémon games|side series]] games, there is a [[Nintendo]] gaming console in the {{player}}'s [[Player's house|bedroom]]. This is a reference to the real-world gaming company that owns the [[Pokémon|franchise]].<br />
* An old man at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] says that the first manned flight to the moon was in 1969, same as in the real world.<br />
* {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] [[Pokédex]] entries mention both Pokémon being able to easily knock out an {{wp|Indian Elephant}}, an [[Animals in the Pokémon world|actual animal]]. However, in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], Raichu's entry instead mentions {{p|Copperajah}}.<br />
* The {{p|Arceus}} event that takes place in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} includes real life pictures in the game.<br />
* {{p|Porygon}}'s [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] Pokédex entries mentions it was created "20 years ago", referencing the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green.<br />
* In ''[[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]]'', a painting within the resort created by {{p|Beheeyem}} bears a striking resemblance to ''{{wp|Relativity (M. C. Escher)|Relativity}}'' by {{wp|M. C. Escher}}.<br />
* One of the hotels Ash and his group tried to stay at and ultimately failed to do so in the episode ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This!]]'' featured a painting of a tiger near grass, mirroring a similar painting found at {{wp|Azuchi Castle}}.<br />
* The nameless movie May describes in ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' is a reference to the movie ''{{wp|Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic}}''.<br />
* In {{an|Dawn}}'s flashback in ''[[DP161|Yes In Dee Dee, It's Dawn]]'', a teacher tells her students a tale about {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Turtwig}}, which is similar to "{{wp|The Tortoise and the Hare}}".<br />
* In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', Ash dreams about being in an alternate reality where no Pokémon exist and children attend regular school.<br />
* Multiple references to the geographical relations between the real world locations the in-game regions are based on have been made throughout the games; for example, a {{tc|Swimmer}} on [[Galar Route 9]] says people have {{wp|List of successful English Channel swimmers|successfully swum}} between [[Kalos]] and [[Galar]].<br />
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==References==<br />
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|name=Paldea<br />
|jname=パルデア<br />
|tmname=Paldea<br />
|image=Paldea artwork.png<br />
|size=300<br />
|caption=Artwork of the Paldea region from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}<br />
|introduction={{g|Scarlet and Violet}}<br />
|professor=[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}<br>[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
|starter={{p|Sprigatito}}, {{p|Fuecoco}}, and {{p|Quaxly}}<br />
|villain=[[Team Star]]<br />
|league=[[Paldea League]]<br />
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|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]]<br />
|generation={{Gen|IX}}<br />
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The '''Paldea''' region (Japanese: '''パルデア{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Paldea {{tt|region|chihō}}'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]], and the ninth [[core series]] region to be introduced. It is the setting of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.<br />
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==Etymology and design concept==<br />
===Etymology===<br />
Paldea may be derived from ''pal'' (friend or ally) or ''paideia'' (education or learning) and ''aldea'', the Spanish word for village or hamlet.<br />
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===Design concept===<br />
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Paldea|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Paldea}}<br />
Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}}, and {{wp|Andorra}}, and its shared culture. It draws inspiration primarily from {{wp|Culture_of_Spain|Spain}}, as can be seen in its {{wp|Spanish cuisine|gastronomy}}, the {{wp|toponomy}} of most settlements, the designs and names of some new Pokémon, as well as the sporadic use of {{wp|Spanish language}} by the locals of Paldea, despite geographically encompassing the entire peninsula. Some references to Portugal and Andorra can also be found, mainly on the western and northern side of the region respectively.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Dated history===<br />
* c. 1,000,000 years prior: [[The Great Crater of Paldea]] was formed.<br />
* c. 2,000 years prior:<br />
** The Paldean Empire began to rule Paldea.<br />
** The emperor ushered in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into The Great Crater of Paldea to find the treasure rumored to lie inside [[Area Zero]].<br />
* c. 1,000 years prior: The Paldean Empire fell into decline due to the expense of supporting countless failed Area Zero expeditions.<br />
* 805 years prior: [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} was founded in [[Mesagoza]].<br />
* c. 800 years prior: The Paldean Empire unified with its neighboring countries, establishing the modern Paldea region.<br />
* 200 years prior:<br />
** The Area Zero Expedition claimed to have become the first exploration team to reach the bottom of Area Zero. Team member Heath, a famed author and natural historian, published his account of the expedition as the Scarlet Book{{sup/9|S}}/Violet Book{{sup/9|V}}. The book's contents proved to be so fantastical that Heath and the rest of the Area Zero Expedition were accused of lying and widely discredited.<br />
** The Area Zero Expedition planted [[Herba Mystica]], a plant they discovered in Area Zero, in five sites around Paldea in an attempt to cultivate it. They abandoned the project when local Pokémon consumed the Herba Mystica and grew into fearsome [[Titan Pokémon|Titans]].<br />
* c. 140 years prior: [[Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized]] Pokémon were discovered for the first time in Area Zero.<br />
* 87 years prior: A research facility was constructed in Area Zero.<br />
* c. 10 years prior: [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} discovered that the energy emitted by the crystals in Area Zero causes the Terastal phenomenon. The professor proceeded to invent the [[Tera Orb]] technology, sharing it with the Pokémon League and the Academy.<br />
* c. One and a half years prior:<br />
** [[Nemona]] passed the [[Paldea League]]'s Champion Assessment and became the youngest person in Paldean history to achieve Champion Rank.<br />
** [[Team Star]] confronted their bullies at Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}} in a clash that caused a scandal for the school. Team Star's leader, [[Penny]], secretly came forward and accepted full blame for the incident. Recognizing the bullying problem as a failure of his administration, Director Harrington gave Penny a lenient punishment and then resigned along with all other teaching staff at the time. Penny temporarily returned to her homeland of [[Galar]] to continue her studies. The other members of Team Star, unaware of why their boss ceased communicating with them, stopped attending classes and maintained the organization while they waited for their boss's return.<br />
** [[Clavell]] and his assistant [[Jacq]] left their jobs as researchers to work for Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}. Clavell became the academy's director, and Jacq became a biology teacher.<br />
** [[Tyme]] retired as the {{type|Rock}} [[Gym Leader]] of [[Montenevera]] to work as a mathematics teacher at Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}. {{type|Ghost}} specialist [[Ryme]] succeeded her sister as Montenevera's Gym Leader.<br />
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==Geography==<br />
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===Notable locations===<br />
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====Settlements====<br />
* [[Cabo Poco]]<br />
* [[Los Platos]]<br />
* [[Mesagoza]]<br />
* [[Cortondo]]<br />
* [[Artazon]]<br />
* [[Levincia]]<br />
* [[Cascarrafa]]<br />
* [[Porto Marinada]]<br />
* [[Medali]]<br />
* [[Zapapico]]<br />
* [[Montenevera]]<br />
* [[Alfornada]]<br />
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====Landmarks====<br />
* [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
* [[Poco Path]]<br />
* [[Inlet Grotto]]<br />
* [[East Paldean Sea]]<br />
* [[West Paldean Sea]]<br />
* [[North Paldean Sea]]<br />
* [[South Paldean Sea]]<br />
* South Province<br />
** [[South Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Three)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Four)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Five)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Six)]]<br />
* East Province<br />
** [[East Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[East Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[East Province (Area Three)]]<br />
* West Province<br />
** [[West Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[West Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[West Province (Area Three)]]<br />
* North Province<br />
** [[North Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[North Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[North Province (Area Three)]]<br />
* [[Alfornada Cavern]]<br />
* [[Asado Desert]]<br />
* [[Casseroya Lake]]<br />
* [[Dalizapa Passage]]<br />
* [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br />
* [[Socarrat Trail]]<br />
* [[Tagtree Thicket]]<br />
* Ten Sights of Paldea<br />
** Casseroya Falls<br />
** Colonnade Hollow<br />
** Fury Falls<br />
** Glaseado's Grasp<br />
** Gracia Stones<br />
** Grand Olive Orchard<br />
** Leaking Tower of Paldea<br />
** Million Volt Skyline<br />
** Paldea's Highest Peak<br />
** Secluded Beach<br />
* [[The Great Crater of Paldea]]<br />
** [[Area Zero]]<br />
** [[Zero Lab]]<br />
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==Paldea League==<br />
{{main|Paldea League}}<br />
The Paldea League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Paldea region. It can be challenged as part of the '''Victory Road''' storyline. Unlike in previous regions, there are no restrictions regarding the order in which each [[Gym]] needs to be challenged. After obtaining the eight [[Badge|Gym Badges]] of the region, a Trainer may participate in the Champion Assessment at the Pokémon League headquarters, and earn the Champion Rank.<br />
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===Gym Leaders===<br />
The Gym Leaders are listed in order of lowest [[level]] to highest.<br />
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{paldea color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea League}}<br />
|-<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea}}<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Type}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Badge}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSKaty.png|ldr=Katy|djap=カエデ|drm=Kaede|loc=Cortondo|cjap=セルクルタウン|crm=Cercle Town|bdg=Bug|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Bug|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSBrassius.png|ldr=Brassius|djap=コルサ|drm=Colza|loc=Artazon|cjap=ボウルタウン|crm=Bowl Town|bdg=Grass|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Grass|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Electric|pic=VSIono.png|ldr=Iono|djap=ナンジャモ|drm=Nanjamo|loc=Levincia|cjap=ハッコウシティ|crm=Hakkō City|bdg=Electric|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Electric|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSKofu.png|ldr=Kofu|djap=ハイダイ|drm=Haidai|loc=Cascarrafa|cjap=カラフシティ|crm=Carafe City|bdg=Water|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Water|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSLarry.png|ldr=Larry|djap=アオキ|drm=Aoki|loc=Medali|cjap=チャンプルタウン|crm=Chanpuru Town|bdg=Normal|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Normal|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSRyme.png|ldr=Ryme|djap=ライム|drm=Lime|loc=Montenevera|cjap=フリッジタウン|crm=Fridge Town|bdg=Ghost|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ghost|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Psychic|pic=VSTulip.png|ldr=Tulip|djap=リップ|drm=Lip|loc=Alfornada|cjap=ベイクタウン|crm=Bake Town|bdg=Psychic|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Psychic|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldrb|type=Ice|pic=VSGrusha.png|ldr=Grusha|djap=グルーシャ|drm=Grusha|loc=Glaseado Mountain|cjap=ナッペ山|crm=Mount Nappé|bdg=Ice|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ice|size=x100px}}<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
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===Elite Four and Top Champion===<br />
{{elt/h|gen=IX|l={{paldea color light}}|d={{paldea color dark}}|league=Paldea}}<br />
{{elt|type=Ground|pic=VSRika.png|m=Rika|mjap=チリ|mrm=Chili|size=x100px}}<br />
{{elt|type=Steel|pic=VSPoppy.png|m=Poppy|mjap=ポピー|mrm=Poppy|size=x100px}}<br />
{{elt|type=Flying|pic=VSLarry 2.png|m=Larry|mjap=アオキ|mrm=Aoki|size=x100px}}<br />
{{elt|type=Dragon|pic=VSHassel.png|m=Hassel|mjap=ハッサク|mrm=Hassaku|size=x100px}}<br />
{{eltb|type=Blue|t=Various|pic=VSGeeta.png|m=Geeta|mjap=オモダカ|mrm=Omodaka|size=x100px}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Team Star==<br />
{{main|Team Star}}<br />
The player battles these Team Star Bosses as part of the '''★ Starfall Street ★''' storyline. Each of them awards the player with a [[Badge|Star Badge]] upon being defeated.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{paldea color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color|{{paldea color light}}|Team Star}}<br />
|-<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea}}<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Squad Boss<br><small>Japanese</small>}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Type}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Badge}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Dark|pic=VSGiacomo V.png|ldr=Giacomo|djap=ピーニャ|drm=Piña|loc=Segin Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・セギンのアジト|crm=Team Segin's Hideout|bdg=Dark|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Dark|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Fire|pic=VSMela V.png|ldr=Mela|djap=メロコ|drm=Meloco|loc=Schedar Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・シェダルのアジト|crm=Team Schedar's Hideout|bdg=Fire|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fire|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Poison|pic=VSAtticus.png|ldr=Atticus|djap=シュウメイ|drm=Shūmei|loc=Navi Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・シーのアジト|crm=Team Tsih's Hideout|bdg=Poison|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Poison|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Fairy|pic=VSOrtega V.png|ldr=Ortega|djap=オルティガ|drm=Ortiga|loc=Ruchbah Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・ルクバーのアジト|crm=Team Ruchbah's Hideout|bdg=Fairy|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fairy|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldrb|type=Fighting|pic=VSEri V.png|ldr=Eri|djap=ビワ|drm=Biwa|loc=Caph Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・カーフのアジト山|crm=Team Caph's Hideout|bdg=Fighting|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fighting|size=x100px}}<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Titan Pokémon==<br />
{{main|Titan Pokémon}}<br />
The player battles these Titan Pokémon as part of the '''Path of Legends''' storyline in order to obtain each of their respective [[Herba Mystica]] alongside [[Arven]]. He rewards the player with a [[Badge|Titan Badge]] for each victory.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{paldea color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; color:#{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};" | Location<br />
! colspan="2" style="color:#{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};" | Titan Pokémon<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; color:#{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};" | Badge<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|South Province (Area Three)}}<br />
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{rock color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Klawf|{{rock color dark}}}}''', the Stony Cliff Titan<br>[[File:962Klawf.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Rock}}<br />
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Rock.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{rock color dark}}|Rock Badge}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|West Province (Area One)}}<br />
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{flying color light}}; color:#{{flying color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Bombirdier|{{flying color dark}}}}''', the Open Sky Titan<br>[[File:959Bombirdier.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Flying}}{{typecolor|Dark}}<br />
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Flying.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{flying color dark}}|Flying Badge}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | {{color2|{{steel color dark}}|East Province (Area Three)}}<br />
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{steel color light}}; color:#{{steel color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Orthworm|{{steel color dark}}}}''', the Lurking Steel Titan<br>[[File:944Orthworm.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Steel}}<br />
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Steel.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{steel color dark}}|Steel Badge}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Asado Desert}}<br />
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; color:#{{ground color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Great Tusk|{{ground color dark}}}}''', the Quaking Earth Titan{{sup/9|S}}<br>[[File:978Great Tusk.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}<br />
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; color:#{{ground color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Iron Treads|{{ground color dark}}}}''', the Quaking Earth Titan{{sup/9|V}}<br>[[File:986Iron Treads.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Steel}}<br />
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Ground.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Ground Badge}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Casseroya Lake}}<br />
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; color:#{{water color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Dondozo|{{water color dark}}}}''', the False Dragon Titan<br>[[File:931Dondozo.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Water}}<br />
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; color:#{{dragon color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Tatsugiri|{{dragon color dark}}}}''', the False Dragon Titan<br>[[File:952Tatsugiri.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Water}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Dragon.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Dragon Badge}}'''<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* All major settlements in Paldea are named after various food and kitchen-related terminology.<br />
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Paldea is "Paldean", as seen in the term {{rf|Paldean|Form}}.<br />
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==In other languages==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{paldea color}}"<br />
! Language<br />
! Name<br />
! Origin<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| German, Spanish,<br>French, Italian, Portuguese<br />
| Paldea<br />
| From its Japanese and English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Korean<br />
| 팔데아 ''Paldea''<br />
| Transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})<br />
| 帕底亞 / 帕底亚 ''Pàdǐyǎ / Pàdǐyà''<br />
| Transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})<br />
| 帕底亞 ''Paakdáia''<br />
| Mandarin-based transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Hebrew<br />
| פלדאה ''Palde'ah''<br />
| Transcription of its English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Russian<br />
| Палдея ''Paldeya''<br />
| Transcription of its English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Thai<br />
| พัลเดีย ''Paldea''<br />
| Transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]<br />
* [[Generation IX]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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{{Regions|Paldea}}<br />
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{{Project Locations notice}}<br />
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[[Category:Paldea locations|*]]<br />
[[Category:Scarlet and Violet locations|*]]<br />
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[[fr:Paldea]]<br />
[[it:Paldea]]<br />
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[[zh:帕底亚地区]]</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world&diff=3621741Pokémon world in relation to the real world2022-12-03T20:57:32Z<p>Valentio: /* Paldea */</p>
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[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|250px|The map of Japan showing the four main Japanese Pokémon regions.]]<br />
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|250px|The map of Europe showing the three main European Pokémon regions.]]<br />
The designs of nine of the major Pokémon [[region]]s—[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]]/[[Hisui]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and they are sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions and the Hisui region are based on smaller regions in {{wp|Japan}}, Unova and Alola are based on parts of the {{wp|United States}}, Kalos is based on {{wp|France}}, Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}, and Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, consisting of countries {{wp|Spain}} and {{wp|Portugal}}. It is said the inspiration for [[Orre]] is {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}}.<br />
<br />
==Core regions==<br />
===Kanto===<br />
The {{wp|Kantō region}} of Japan (関東地方, ''Kantō-chihō'', meaning "Region East to the Barrier", referring to the east of the Hakone checkpoint) is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the [[Pokémon world]], but is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of the game map corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chūbu region|Chūbu}} (中部地方, ''Chūbu-chihō'', meaning "Central region", also called 中部日本, ''Chūbu-nihon'', that means "Central Japan").<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pallet Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|下田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimoda, Shizuoka|Shimoda City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Pallet Town is based on [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s hometown {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida City}} during his boyhood.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 1|Route 1]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Peninsula}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| A peninsula that connects Shimoda City to Mishima City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian City]]<br />
| {{jwp|三島市}} or {{jwp|箱根町}}<br />
| {{wp|Mishima, Shizuoka|Mishima City}} or {{wp|Hakone, Kanagawa|Hakone Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} or {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} or {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|奥秩父山塊}}<br />
| {{wp|Okuchichibu Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}、{{jwp|山梨県}}、{{jwp|長野県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}, {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, and {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]]<br />
| {{jwp|秩父市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichibu, Saitama|Chichibu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
| Viridian Forest being inside Route 2 is a reference to its real world counterpart's name Okuchichibu - meaning "interior of Chichibu".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pewter City]]<br />
| {{jwp|前橋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Maebashi, Gunma|Maebashi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Maebashi rests at the foot of Mount Akagi. It is the capital city of the Gunma Prefecture. The famous {{wp|Iwajuku}} archaeological site and the Iwajuku Museum are located in the city of {{wp|Midori, Gunma|Midori}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 3|Route 3]]<br />
| {{jwp|桐生市}} - {{jwp|足利市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiryū, Gunma|Kiryū City}} - {{wp|Ashikaga, Tochigi|Ashikaga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Moon]]<br />
| {{jwp|赤城山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Akagi}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Mt. Akagi features a crater lake near the summit<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 4|Route 4]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐野市}} - {{jwp|栃木市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sano, Tochigi|Sano City}} - {{wp|Tochigi (city)|Tochigi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean City]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇都宮市}}<br />
| {{wp|Utsunomiya|Utsunomiya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Utsunomiya City is the capital city of the Tochigi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|大谷資料館}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum - Subterranean Cave<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum used to be a quarry with a network of monumental underground chambers, and is located in Utsunomiya City. Could also be based on {{wp|Ashio Copper Mine}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 24|Routes 24]] & [[Kanto Route 25|25]]<br />
| {{jwp|日光国立公園}}, {{jwp|那須塩原市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nikkō National Park}} and {{wp|Nasushiobara|Nasushiobara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Cottage]]<br />
| {{jwp|北茨城市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki|Kitaibaraki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| It's known for Rokkakudō, a wooden retreat overlooking the sea along the Izura coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 9|Route 9]]<br />
| {{jwp|水戸線}}<br />
| {{wp|Mito Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}, {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Specifically, from Sakuragawa City to Ishioka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rock Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|筑波山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsukuba}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| A non-volcanic mountain renowned for its beautiful granite.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 6|Route 6]]<br />
| {{jwp|京葉線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keiyō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vermilion City]]<br />
| {{jwp|横浜市}}, {{jwp|横須賀市}}, {{jwp|千葉市}}<br />
| A hybrid of {{wp|Yokohama, Kanagawa|Yokohama City}}, {{wp|Yokosuka|Yokosuka City}} and {{wp|Chiba (city)|Chiba City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Geographically, it is based on Chiba City (capital city of the Chiba Prefecture). However, Yokohama (capital city of the Kanagawa Prefecture) is the largest and most luxurious seaport of the three. Yokosuka has a United States Navy base, a possible inspiration for Vermilion Gym and Lt. Surge as an "American" soldier.<br><br />
During the announcement for the 2023 [[Pokémon World Championships]], [[The Pokémon Company]] used a trailer with footage of Vermilion City taken from the [[Generation I]] games before announcing that the event would be held in Yokohama.<ref><br />
Play Pokémon (@playpokemon) on [https://twitter.com/playpokemon/status/1561383485323055109 Twitter]: Now announcing the destination for #PokemonWorlds 2023…</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|加曽利貝塚}}<br />
| {{wp|Kasori Shell Mound}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| The largest known shell mound found in Japan which can be viewed in a tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 11|Routes 11]], [[Kanto Route 13|13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]] & [[Kanto Route 15|15]]<br />
| {{jwp|外房線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sotobō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Route 11 is based on Midori-ku ward, Route 13 on Katsuura City, Route 14 on Kamogawa City (due to wind turbines), and Route 15 on Minamibōsō City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Power Plant]]<br />
| {{jwp|東海発電所}}<br />
| {{wp|Tōkai Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The first commercial nuclear power plant in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavender Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku, Ibaraki|Ushiku City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Geographically, it's more closer to be based on {{wp|Kashima, Ibaraki|Kashima City}}. However, Ushiku City contains Ushiku Jyoen - a large scale graveyard that allows people to bury passed away pets. It also contains a small animal park, where people can feed various animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久大仏}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku Daibutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The fifth tallest statue in the world, which is located near Ushiku Jyoen (a large scale graveyard). Could also be based on Kashima Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 8|Route 8]]<br />
| {{jwp|京成東成田線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keisei Higashi-Narita Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 12|Route 12]]<br />
| {{jwp|九十九里浜}}, {{jwp|銚子市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kujūkuri Beach}}, {{wp|Chōshi}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Chōshi City has one of the largest fish catches in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Underground Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京メトロ東西線}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Metro Tozai Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 7|Route 7]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿御苑}} or {{jwp|代々木公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Gyo-en}} or {{wp|Yoyogi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Gyo-en is the largest garden park in Shinjuku. Part of it and Yoyogi Park are in Shibuya, a ward located between Setagaya and Shinjuku wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celadon City]]<br />
| {{jwp|多摩ニュータウン}} or {{jwp|世田谷区}}<br />
| {{wp|Tama New Town}} or {{wp|Setagaya}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Tama New Town is the largest housing development in Japan, containing several retails and leisure complexes, indoor theme park (Sanrio Puroland) and hotels. Setagaya has the largest population of Tokyo's special wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 5|Route 5]]<br />
| {{jwp|さいたま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama (city)|Saitama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Saffron City]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|新宿区}} and {{jwp|千代田区}})<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Shinjuku}} and {{wp|Chiyoda, Tokyo|Chiyoda}} wards)<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku is a major commercial and administrative centre, housing the busiest railway station in the world. Chiyoda is an economical powerhouse of Tokyo, as well as all of Japan. Chiyoda is also the political center of Japan: the Imperial Palace, Prime Minister's Official Residence, the National Diet and the Supreme Court are located here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Magnet Train|Magnet Train station]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿駅}} or {{jwp|新大阪駅}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Station}} or {{wp|Tokyo Station}} and {{wp|Shin-Ōsaka Station}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Station is world's busiest train station. The {{wp|Tōkaidō Shinkansen}} bullet train line runs between Tokyo Station in Tokyo and Shin-Ōsaka Station in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fuchsia City]]<br />
| {{jwp|館山市}} or {{jwp|富津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Futtsu|Futtsu City}} or {{wp|Tateyama, Chiba|Tateyama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Futtsu City is located closer to the Quasi-National Park, while Tateyama City contains lots of historic buildings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}} ({{jwp|マザー牧場}})<br />
| {{wp|Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park}} (specifically Mother Farm)<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Mother Farm is an animal theme park located in the {{wp|Futtsu}} part of Quasi-National Park. Established in 1962, it's famous for its sheep shows and guests can interreact with various domesticated animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 16|Route 16]]<br />
| {{jwp|鎌倉市}} - {{jwp|平塚市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamakura|Kamakura City}} - {{wp|Hiratsuka|Hiratsuka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京湾アクアライン}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}、{{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}} and {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| It connects {{wp|Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki City}} and {{wp|Kisarazu, Chiba|Kisarazu City}} over Tokyo Bay. It was under construction when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were released.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafoam Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|江の島}}<br />
| {{wp|Enoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| A small offshore island. Home to the Iwaya Caves.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 19|Water Routes 19]], [[Kanto Route 20|20]], & [[Kanto Route 21|21]]<br />
| {{jwp|相模湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagami Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| Many small islands are scattered around this bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cinnabar Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Oshima|Izu-Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Oshima is famous for {{wp|Mount Mihara}}, an active volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 22|Route 22]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|静岡県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Indigo Plateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}, {{jwp|安中市}} or {{jwp|秩父多摩甲斐国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Northwestern Saitama}}, {{wp|Annaka, Gunma|Annaka City}} or {{wp|Chichibu Tama Kai National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Due to the confusing nature of the Kanto's map between Gen 1/3 and Gen 2/4, it's hard to pint-point the exact location. It's also possible the national park is the basis for [[Kanto Route 23|Route 23]] and [[Victory Road (Kanto)|Victory Road]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 28|Route 28]]<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| Mt. Fuji is located here. Could possibly also based on Fujinomiya City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 26|Route 26]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士市}} - {{jwp|静岡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji, Shizuoka|Fuji City}} - {{wp|Shizuoka (city)|Shizuoka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 27|Route 27]]<br />
| {{jwp|駿河湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Suruga Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Both {{wp|Shiraito Falls}} and {{wp|Otodome Falls}}, the real world [[Tohjo Falls]], are located close to the bay. Two waterfalls separated by a mere 600 feet, located southwest of {{wp|Mount Fuji}}.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Sevii Islands====<br />
The [[Sevii Islands]] are based on two archipelagos off the coast of Tokyo: the {{wp|Izu Islands}} ({{jwp|伊豆諸島}}, ''Izu-shoto'', meaning "Izu Archipelago") and the {{wp|Bonin Islands}} ({{jwp|小笠原諸島}}, ''Ogasawara-shoto'', meaning "Ogasawara Archipelago"), both archipelagos are administered by the Tokyo Metropolis (under Japanese law, the prefecture of Tokyo is designated as a to (都), translated as metropolis)<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[One Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}、{{jwp|神津島}}、{{jwp|式根島}}、{{jwp|利島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}, {{wp|Kozushima|Kōzushima}}, {{wp|Shikinejima}} and {{wp|Toshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|大島支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture (Tokyo)|Oshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kindle Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Treasure Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|神津島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kozushima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Ember]]<br />
| {{jwp|利島}}宮塚山<br />
| Mt. Miyatsuka, {{wp|Toshima Island}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Two Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|三宅島}}、{{jwp|御蔵島}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyakejima}} and {{wp|Mikurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三宅支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyake Subprefecture|Miyake}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈島}}、{{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōjima}} and {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Isle Port]]<br />
| 底土港<br />
| Sokodo Port<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Four Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icefall Cave]]<br />
| 丸山, {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| Maruyama, {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Five Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|聟島列島}}<br />
| Mukojima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| All are uninhabited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Water Labyrinth]]<br />
| {{jwp|西之島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nishinoshima (Ogasawara)|Nishinoshima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Gorgeous]]<br />
| 中ノ島<br />
| Nakanoshima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Cave]]<br />
| 笹魚島<br />
| Sasauojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|媒島}}<br />
| Nakoudojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Six Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島列島}}<br />
| Chichijima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the north of Chichijima include Anijima ({{jwp|兄島}}) and Otōtojima ({{jwp|弟島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dotted Hole]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Green Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|兄島}}<br />
| Anijima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outcast Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟島}}<br />
| Otōtojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seven Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hahajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tanoby Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島列島}}<br />
| Hahajima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the south of Hahajima include Anejima ({{jwp|姉島}}) and Imōtojima ({{jwp|妹島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Navel Rock]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳥島}}<br />
| {{wp|Torishima (Izu Islands)|Torishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
| Known as the habitat of albatross.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Birth Island]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|南鳥島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Minami Torishima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The easternmost island belonging to Japan. It's also triangular in shape.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Johto===<br />
In Japan, the Kantō region is often contrasted with the {{wp|Kansai region}} (関西地方, ''Kansai-chihō'', meaning "Region West to the Tollgate", referring to the regions west to the Osaka Tollgate), also known as {{wp|Kinki region}} (近畿地方, ''Kinki-chihō'', meaning "Region Near the Capital", referring to the cities of Nara and Kyoto, Japan former capital cities), which like [[Johto]] is to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the Kansai region and the western {{wp|Chūbu region}} combined, as well as a small part of eastern {{wp|Shikoku region}} (四国地方 ''Shikoku-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Four Provinces", referring to the four historical provinces that made up the island).<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Silver]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} and {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} and {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| The encounter with [[Red (game)|Red]] at Mt. Silver may be a reference to {{wp|Kuninotokotachi}}. Waiting atop Mt. Silver as the series’ highest-level {{pkmn|Trainer}} opponent, Red was the player character with humble beginnings from the first Pokémon games; Kuninotokotachi is said to be the first Japanese deity, born of something resembling a reed following the creation of heaven and earth, who resides atop Mt. Fuji.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Bark Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜松市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamamatsu, Shizuoka|Hamamatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Could also be based on {{wp|Shizuoka, Shizuoka|Shizuoka City}} (capital city of the Shizuoka Prefecture), due to wind turbines added to New Bark Town in HGSS. At the same time construction was completed on a small wind-farm in Shizuoka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 29|Route 29]]<br />
| {{jwp|岡崎平野}}<br />
| Okazaki Plain<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cherrygrove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|半田市}} and {{jwp|南知多町}}<br />
| {{wp|Handa, Aichi|Handa City}} and {{wp|Minamichita|Minamichita Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
| Both residences are located in Chita Peninsula, which is famous for flower cultivation. Could possibly be based on {{wp|Nagoya|Nagoya City}}, the capital city of the Aichi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 31|Route 31]]<br />
| {{jwp|濃尾平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Nōbi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Violet City]]<br />
| {{jwp|奈良市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara, Nara|Nara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| Home to many historic buildings and monuments, Nara is where Japan was founded as a state. It was the capital of Japan from 710 CE to 794 CE as the seat of the Emperor before the capital was moved to Kyoto. Currently is the capital city of the Nara Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sprout Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|興福寺}} or {{jwp|法隆寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōfuku-ji}} or {{wp|Hōryū-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| A five-story pagoda, Kōfuku-ji is the second-largest pagoda in Japan, located on northeast of Nara City. Hōryū-ji is the oldest wooden building in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Alph]]<br />
| {{jwp|明日香村}}<br />
| {{wp|Asuka, Nara|Asuka Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| There are many archaeological sites in Nara such as Ishibutai Kofun ({{jwp|石舞台古墳}}) and {{wp|Takamatsuzuka Tomb}} ({{jwp|高松塚古墳}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 32|Route 32]]<br />
| {{jwp|松阪市}}, {{jwp|伊勢志摩}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsusaka|Matsusaka City}} and {{wp|Ise-Shima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| Ise-Shima is famous for fresh seafood and pearl cultivation.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Union Cave]]<br />
| 青の洞窟（がまの口）<br />
| Blue Grotto (Gama-no-kuchi)<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| The Blue Grotto of Kumano is a small sea cave in Tategasaki, the largest columnar rock formation in Nigishima Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 33|Route 33]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野市}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano, Mie|Kumano City}} and {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}, {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azalea Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|みなべ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Minabe, Wakayama|Minabe Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| Minabe is famous for its high-quality Japanese apricots, known as {{wp|ubame}}, and high-quality charcoal, known as {{wp|Binchōtan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slowpoke Well]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野本宮大社}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Hongū Taisha}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| A Shinto Shrine that was originally located on a sandbank by Kumano River. It was relocated to the mountain after being partially destroyed in the flood. The sandbank now contains the largest torii shrine gate in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ilex Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野古道}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Kodō}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| The Kumano Kodō is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes spread across the old-growth forest that connects various sacred shrines that have been sites for centuries of ascetic worship of natural phenomenon and natural wonders.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 34|Route 34]]<br />
| {{jwp|有田市}} - {{jwp|和歌山市}}<br />
| {{wp|Arida, Wakayama|Arida City}} - {{wp|Wakayama (city)|Wakayama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod City]]<br />
| {{jwp|大阪市}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka|Ōsaka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Ōsaka is the largest and most populous city in the Kansai region, serving as a major hub and financial center in the country. It is also the capital city of the Urban Prefecture of Osaka. Osaka Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Kyoto Prefecture. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|通天閣}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsūtenkaku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Tsūtenkaku is one of the most popular landmarks in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|梅田}}, {{jwp|心斎橋}}, and {{jwp|難波}} {{jwp|地下街}}<br />
| {{wp|Umeda}}, {{wp|Shinsaibashi}}, and {{wp|Namba}} Underground Shopping Malls<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Osaka’s districts of Umeda, Shinsaibashi, and Namba are famous for their large network of underground shopping malls and tunnels known as ''chikagai''. Examples include DIAMOR Osaka Umeda (42,977 m²), CRYSTA NAGAHORI Minamisenba Shinsaibashi (81,765 m²), and Namba Walk (37,881 m²), respectively, which have approximately 100 retail stores each.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 35|Route 35]]<br />
| {{jwp|服部緑地}}<br />
| {{wp|Hattori Ryokuchi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
|A green space in Northern Osaka. Located close to the Expo Commemoration Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[National Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|明治の森箕面国定公園}} or {{jwp|万博記念公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Meiji no Mori Minoo Quasi-National Park}} or {{wp|Expo Commemoration Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| In the Expo Park, there is a famous monument called the {{wp|Tower of the Sun}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéathlon Dome]]<br />
| {{jwp|京セラドーム大阪}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome Osaka}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| A baseball stadium located in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 36|Route 36]]<br />
| {{jwp|木津川市}} or {{jwp|京田辺市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kizugawa, Kyoto|Kizugawa City}} or {{wp|Kyōtanabe, Kyoto|Kyōtanabe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 37|Route 37]]<br />
| {{jwp|枚方市}} or {{jwp|伏見区}}<br />
| {{wp|Hirakata|Hirakata City}} - {{wp|Fushimi-ku, Kyoto|Fushimi-ku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}} - {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}} - {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ecruteak City]]<br />
| {{jwp|京都市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto|Kyōto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Having served as the seat of the imperial court for eleven centuries, Kyōto is considered to be the cultural capital of Japan. It is the capital city of the prefecture of the same name. The towers that inspired the [[Burned Tower]] and the [[Bell Tower]] are both located in Kyōto. Kyoto Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Osaka Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Burned Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|西寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Sai-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| The temple was burnt down in 1233 and to this day hasn't been rebuilt.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bell Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|金閣}} and {{jwp|東寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} and {{wp|Tō-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Kinkaku-ji was set on fire by a monk in 1950 ({{jwp|金閣寺放火事件}}). The wall is covered with gold leaf. Atop the Kinkaku temple sits a golden statue of a rooster or phoenix ({{p|Ho-Oh}}). Tō-ji was build alongside Sai-ji and, unlike the later temple, it still stands to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olivine City]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe, Hyogo|Kōbe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Kōbe is the major port city in the Kansai region. The city is also well known for ''wagyū'', or {{wp|Kobe beef}}. Is the capital city of the Hyogo Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 38|Route 38]] & [[Johto Route 39|39]]<br />
| {{jwp|六甲山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Rokkō}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|Home to Rokkosan Pasture - a public pasture farm.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glitter Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸ポートタワー}} & {{jwp|和田岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe Port Tower}} & Cape Wada<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 40|Water Route 40]]<br />
| {{jwp|明石海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Akashi Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whirl Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|淡路島}}<br />
| {{wp|Awaji Island|Awajishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| The {{wp|Naruto Strait}} between Awajishima and Shikoku is famous for the {{wp|Naruto whirlpools}}. Soul Silver describes {{p|Lugia}} splitting one island into the Whirl Islands to end a war; Awajishima was the epicenter of the {{wp|Great Hanshin earthquake}}, with a portion of the island's damaged fault zone preserved to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 41|Water Route 41]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cianwood City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門市}} or {{jwp|鳴門市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto, Tokushima|Naruto City}} or {{wp|Tokushima (city)|Tokushima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Naruto is where {{wp|Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co.}} began. Tokushima is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 42|Route 42]]<br />
| {{jwp|大津市}} - {{jwp|草津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōtsu|Ōtsu City}} - {{wp|Kusatsu, Shiga|Kusata City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Mortar]]<br />
| {{jwp|比叡山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hiei}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| “Marathon Monks” would undergo exhaustive exercises on Mount Hiei. [[Kiyo]] trains in isolation deep within Mt. Mortar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 44|Route 44]]<br />
| {{jwp|彦根市}} - {{jwp|東近江市}} & {{jwp|鈴鹿山脈}}<br />
| {{wp|Hikone, Shiga|Hikone City}} - {{wp|Higashiōmi|Higashiōmi City}} & {{wp|Suzuka Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahogany Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甲賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōka, Shiga|Kōka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Kōka is where the famous Kōga ninja were born and educated ({{wp|Kōga-ryū}}, {{jwp|甲賀流}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 43|Route 43]]<br />
| {{jwp|近江八幡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōmihachiman|Ōmihachiman City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of Rage]]<br />
| {{jwp|琵琶湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Biwa}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ice Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊吹山}} and {{jwp|両白山地}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibuki Mountains}} and {{wp|Ryōhaku Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} is an easy-to-climb mountain that is famous for receiving the world's heaviest recorded snowfall. The interiors could be based on {{wp|Narusawa Ice Cave|Narusawa Ice Cave}}, but geographically it's too far away from both mountains.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blackthorn City]]<br />
| {{jwp|白川郷}}, {{jwp|岐阜市}}<br />
| Hybrid of Shirakawa-go and {{wp|Gifu|Gifu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Shiragawa-go is a world heritage site in Shiragawa Village (near {{wp|Takayama, Gifu|Takayama City}}), which is located near Shō River. Geographically it is placed closer to Gifu City, near Nagara River.<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragon's Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|金華山}}<br />
| Hybrid of {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} and {{wp|Mount Kinka (Gifu)|Mount Kinka}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be two different mountains merged together. Mount Kinka is a symbol of Gifu City, known for {{wp|Gifu Castle}}. Could also be based on Shōhō-ji and its {{wp|Gifu Great Buddha}} Statue, located near said mountain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 45|Route 45]]<br />
| {{jwp|天竜川}}, near {{jwp|水窪ダム (静岡県)|水窪ダム}}<br />
| {{wp|Tenryū River}}, near {{wp|Misakubo Dam}}<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}} and {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}} and {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dark Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|美濃三河高原}}<br />
| Mino Mikawa Plateau<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cliff Edge Gate]]<br />
| {{jwp|那賀町}}<br />
| {{wp|Naka, Tokushima|Naka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 47|Routes 47]] & [[Johto Route 48|48]]<br />
| {{jwp|三好市}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyoshi, Tokushima|Miyoshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Oboke Gorge and Yoshino River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Embedded Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|剣山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)|Mount Tsurugi}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| An important site of Shugendō worship, a sect of mixture of Shintoism and Buddhism. On the top of the mountain, there is a small shrine called ‘Tsurugi Jinja’. There is also a theory that Yamatai, an ancient country that is argued to have settled in Kyūshū, was also located there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|丸亀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Marugame, Kagawa|Marugame City}}<br />
| {{jwp|香川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}<br />
| NEW REOMA WORLD amusement park is based here, which contains an animal park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frontier Access]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji|Himeji City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路セントラルパーク}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Central Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Himeji Castle is located exactly on the Battle Castle position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinjoh Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|立山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tate}}<br />
| {{jwp|富山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}<br />
| One of the Three Holy Mountains of Japan. Due to the heavy snowfalls, this mountain is famous for Yuki-no-Otani (Snow Walls), which can reach up to 20m. Inferred from the location of the callout display on the map. (Assuming that [[Ice Path]] is the {{wp|Hida Mountains}} and [[Blackthorn City]] is {{wp|Takayama City}}, Gifu Prefecture).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Hoenn===<br />
[[Hoenn]] is based on the southernmost parts of Japan—{{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū region}} (九州地方, ''Kyūshū-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Nine Provinces", referring to the nine historical provinces that made up the island, currently the region is divided in seven prefectures) and surrounding islands (including the {{wp|Okinawa island}}), with its main island flipped counter-clockwise ninety degrees with the smaller islands pushed close together and circulating around its southern side.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Littleroot Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里市}} or {{jwp|佐世保市}}<br />
| {{wp|Imari, Saga|Imari City}} or {{wp|Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 101|Route 101]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐世保線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasebo Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Sasebo City to Saga City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oldale Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga, Saga|Saga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 102|Route 102]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津線}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Saga City to Karatsu City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 103|Route 103]]<br />
| {{jwp|雲仙市}}, near {{jwp|有明海}}<br />
| {{wp|Unzen, Nagasaki|Unzen City}}, near {{wp|Ariake Sea}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Trackless Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|吉野ヶ里遺跡}}<br />
| {{wp|Yoshinogari site}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg City]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu, Saga|Karatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 104|Route 104]]<br />
| {{jwp|東松浦半島}}<br />
| Higashimatsūra Peninsula<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg Woods]]<br />
| 古窯の森公園<br />
| Koyohinomori Park<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rustboro City]]<br />
| {{jwp|福岡市}} and {{jwp|北九州市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka|Fukuoka City}} and {{wp|Kitakyushu, Fukuoka|Kitakyushu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
| Fukuoka is the sixth largest city in Japan and is famous for Kyushu University, a former Imperial University. Is also the capital city of the prefecture of same name. Kitakyushu's main industry is steelmaking. It is also home to {{wp|Zenrin}}, a company specializing in [[PokéNav|navigation software]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 116|Route 116]]<br />
| {{jwp|太宰府市}} - {{jwp|久留米市}}<br />
| {{wp|Dazaifu, Fukuoka|Dazaifu City}} - {{wp|Kurume|Kurume City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rusturf Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|耳納山地}} - {{jwp|筑肥山地}}<br />
| Minō Mountains - Chikuhi Mountains<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 105|Water Routes 105]] & [[Hoenn Route 106|106]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里湾}} - {{jwp|五島列島}}<br />
| Imari Bay - {{wp|Gotō Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 107|Water Routes 107]], [[Hoenn Route 108|108]] & [[Hoenn Route 109|109]]<br />
| {{jwp|五島灘}}<br />
| Gotō Nada<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dewford Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|対馬島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsushima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Island Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|壱岐古墳群}}<br />
| Iki Kofungun<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|A group of tumuli and historical site of Iki Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abandoned Ship]] / [[Sea Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|端島 (長崎県)}}<br />
| {{wp|Hashima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Hashima Island is known for being walled and for being used for the extraction of coal for cars.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slateport City]]<br />
| {{jwp|長崎市|長崎市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki, Nagasaki|Nagasaki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| The main industry is shipbuilding. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 110|Route 110]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本フェリー}} route & {{jwp|島原鉄道線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Ferry route & {{wp|Shimabara Railway Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mauville City]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto, Kumamoto|Kumamoto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|The city is undergoing a large-scale redevelopment. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本港}}<br />
| Port of Kumamoto<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fabled Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|天草諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Amakusa|Amakusa Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 117|Route 117]]<br />
| {{jwp|合志市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōshi, Kumamoto|Kōshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdanturf Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|菊池市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kikuchi, Kumamoto|Kikuchi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 111|Route 111 & Desert]]<br />
| {{jwp|豊後大野市}} - {{jwp|南阿蘇村}} + 南阿蘇村外牧<br />
| {{wp|Bungo-Ōno|Bungo-Ōno City}} - {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}} + Hokamaki<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|長目塚古墳}}<br />
| Nagamezuka Tomb<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| One of the Nakadori burial mounds, an important historical site to Kumamoto Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Tower]]<br />
| 阿蘇大御神御足跡石<br />
| Aso Omikami Footprint Stone<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| A large holy stone that is believed to be prayed by Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto, the guardian deity of the Aso Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gnarled Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|九重山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Kujū}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 112|Route 112]]<br />
| 南阿蘇村河陽<br />
| Kawayo, {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jagged Pass]] & [[Fiery Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県道111号阿蘇吉田線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Prefectural Road 111 Aso Yoshida Line<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|A mountaineering road that leads to Aso City and Minamiaso Village.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Chimney]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Aso}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavaridge Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇町}} and {{jwp|竹田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aso, Kumamoto|Aso Town}} and {{wp|Taketa, Ōita|Taketa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}} and {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}} and {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Aso and Taketa are home to Aso and Nagayu {{wp|onsen}}, or hot springs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Meteor Falls]]<br />
| {{jwp|羽門の滝}} or {{jwp|竜門の滝 (大分県)}}<br />
| Udo Falls or Ryumon Falls<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 114|Route 114]]<br />
| {{jwp|別府市}}<br />
| {{wp|Beppu|Beppu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|The rocky area near [[Meteor Falls]] is probably based on {{wp|Mount Yufu}}, while the waterside near [[Fallarbor Town]] is based on {{wp|Beppu Onsen}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fallarbor Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|大分市}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita, Oita|Ōita City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 119|Route 119]]<br />
| {{jwp|高千穂峡}}<br />
| Takachiho Gorge<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fortree City]]<br />
| {{jwp|日向市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyūga, Miyazaki|Hyūga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| Hyūga is famous for Nippō Kaigan Quasi-National Park, which contains Cape Hyūga and Myokokuji Garden. Could also be based on {{wp|Kobayashi, Miyazaki|Kobayashi City}}, which literally means ''Small forest'', and its appearance can be based on Sukimuland, an area with various bridges that overlook lush green landscapes and waterfalls. Kobayashi is famous for mountains, flower fields and parks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎市フェニックス自然動物園}}<br />
| Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scorched Slab]]<br />
| {{jwp|天岩戸神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Amanoiwato Shrine}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| In {{wp|Japanese mythology}}, Amano-Iwato is where {{wp|Amaterasu}} hid from her brother {{wp|Susanoo}}, who had gone on a rampage.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Tomb]]<br />
| {{jwp|高屋山上陵}}<br />
| Takaya Yamagami Mausoleum<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The tomb of the mythical Hoori-no-Mikoto, one of the ancestors of the Emperors of Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 120|Route 120]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 121|Route 121]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島市}} - {{jwp|垂水市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima, Kagoshima|Kirishima City}} - {{wp|Tarumizu, Kagoshima|Tarumizu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 122|Water Route 122]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Pyre]]<br />
| {{jwp|桜島}}<br />
| {{wp|Sakurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lilycove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿屋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanoya, Kagoshima|Kanoya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 118|Route 118]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇土市}} - {{jwp|八代市}}<br />
| {{wp|Uto, Kumamoto|Uto City}} - {{wp|Yatsushiro|Yatsushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 123|Route 123]]<br />
| {{jwp|出水市}} - {{jwp|南さつま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Izumi, Kagoshima|Izumi City}} - {{wp|Minamisatsuma|Minamisatsuma City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shoal Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬毛島}}<br />
| {{wp|Mageshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 124|Water Routes 124]] & [[Hoenn Route 125|125]] + [[Nameless Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|吐噶喇列島}} - {{jwp|奄美大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokara Islands}} - {{wp|Amami Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands are very similar to the reefs and smaller islands scattered around Mossdeep City. Kikaijima is possibly an inspiration for the villain team's hideout.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep City]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima|Tanegashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|Only covers Nakatane and Minamitane towns, as the Nishinoomote City part is missing in Mossdeep City geography.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep Space Center]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島宇宙センター}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima Space Center}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{jwp|屋久島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yakushima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Its caldera appearance was possibly inspired by Kikai Cladera, a massive yet submerged caldera north of Yakushima, while the architecture of Sootopolis City is based on {{wp|Santorini}}, {{wp|Greece}}. In ORAS, a large tree was added, similar to Jōmon Sugi found on Yakushima.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sky Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|口永良部島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuchinoerabu-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 127|Water Routes 127]] & [[Hoenn Route 128|128]] + [[Seafloor Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊平屋島}}, {{jwp|具志川島}}, {{jwp|伊江島}}, {{jwp|伊是名島}} & {{jwp|慶良間諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Iheya Island}}, Gushikawa Island, {{wp|Iejima}}, {{wp|Izena Island}} & {{wp|Kerama Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands found on these routes are similar in shape to their real world counterparts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Victory Road (Hoenn)|Victory Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|山原}}<br />
| {{wp|Yanbaru}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The most natural region of Okinawa Island, with lot's of flowering plants growing in its hinterland, such as tiger's claw and red spider lily.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ever Grande City]]<br />
| {{jwp|那覇市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naha|Naha City}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Could possibly be based on Amami Oshima due to being more geographically closer to Kyushu, or Nago City in Okinawa due to the waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hoenn Pokémon League<br />
| {{jwp|首里城}}<br />
| {{wp|Shuri Castle}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| The appearance of the Pokémon League building in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} resembles {{wp|Shuri Castle}}, the former official residence of the kings of the {{wp|Ryukyu Kingdom}}, that was anexed by Japan in 1879. The {{wp|Ryukyuan people}} inhabits the Kagoshima and Okinawa Prefectures.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 129|Water Route 129]] & [[Crescent Isle]]<br />
| {{jwp|渡名喜島}} & {{jwp|粟国島}}<br />
| Tonaki Island & {{wp|Aguni Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Island (Generation III)|Mirage Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八重干瀬}}<br />
| {{wp|Yabiji}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Yabiji appears above the sea on March 3 by the lunisolar calendar.<ref>[http://www.oceansatlas.org/subtopic/en/c/121/ UN Atlas of the Oceans]</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甑島列島}}<br />
| {{wp|Koshikijima Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Kamikoshiki-jima part geographically. Could also be inspired by Ishigaki Island, located in the Yaeyama Islands, which contains rare blue corals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 131|Water Routes 131]] & [[Hoenn Route 132|132]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇治群島}} & {{jwp|草垣群島}}<br />
| Uji Islands & {{wp|Kusagaki islets}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 133|Water Routes 133]] & [[Hoenn Route 134|134]]<br />
| {{jwp|東シナ海}} ({{jwp|久米島}}, {{jwp|大東諸島}} & {{jwp|先島諸島}})<br />
| {{wp|East China Sea}} ({{wp|Kume Island}}, {{wp|Daitō Islands}} & {{wp|Sakishima Islands}})<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life Okinawan islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pathless Plain]]<br />
| {{jwp|下甑島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokoshiki-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tower (Generation III)|Battle Tower]] & [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|黒島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuroshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sealed Chamber]]<br />
| {{jwp|与那国島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yonaguni}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Underneath the water's surface, natural rock formations were thought to be artificially created.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Southern Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|男女群島}}, {{jwp|五島市}}<br />
| {{wp|Danjo Islands}}, {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Uninhabited islands located 70km south-southwest of the {{wp|Gotō Islands}}. It is administratively part of {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Faraway Island]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Faraway Island may be based on the lush tropical rain forests of {{wp|Guyana}}, which is where {{p|Mew}} was discovered according to the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]].<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===Sinnoh===<br />
[[Sinnoh]] has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}} (北海道, ''Hokkaidō'', literally "Northern Sea Circuit"), as well as parts of the {{wp|Kuril Islands}} (Japanese: 千島列島 ''Chishima Rettō'', meaning "Archipelago of Thousand Islands"; Russian: Кури́льские острова́, ''Kurilskiye ostrova'', Kuril Islands). {{wp|Kunashir Island}} (Japanese: 国後島 Kunashiri Tō; Russian: Кунаши́р, "Kunashír"), which is in {{wp|Kuril Islands dispute|dispute}} between Russia and Japan, is also included. The [[Battle Zone]] is based on {{wp|Sakhalin}} (Japanese: 樺太 ''Karafuto''; Russian: Сахали́н, "Sakhalín"), a Russian island whose southern part was controlled by Japan between 1905 and 1945.<br />
<br />
[[Hisui]] is the historical name of Sinnoh known during its discovery and settlement. The name change could be a reference to the fact that {{wp|Ezo|Ezochi}} (蝦夷地, ''Ezochi'', meaning "Land of the Ezo" or "Ezo-land", Ezo was the historical exonym that the Japanese used to the {{wp|Ainu}} people, the original inhabitants of Hokkaido) was renamed Hokkaido and established as a {{wp|Prefectures of Japan|prefecture}} after the {{wp|Meiji Restoration}}. Therefore, the Hisui region is likely based on Hokkaido in the late {{wp|Edo period|Edo}} and early {{wp|Meiji era|Meiji}} when large-scale development and modernization took place. The design of Hisui is heavily inspired by the physical geography of Hokkaido.<br />
<br />
====Sinnoh====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture / Raion<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twinleaf Town]]<br />
| From {{jwp|室蘭市}} to / or {{jwp|登別市}} to / or {{jwp|白老町}} <br />
| {{wp|Muroran|Muroran City}} to / or {{wp|Noboribetsu, Hokkaidō|Noboribetsu City}} to / or {{wp|Shiraoi, Hokkaido|Shiraoi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| The model appears to be based off Muroran City, but based geographically speaking around Noboribetsu City to the western part of Shiraoi Town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 201|Route 201]]<br />
| {{jwp|室蘭本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Muroran Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Around the Shiraoi Town section of the Muroran Main Line to be more specific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verity Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|壮瞥町}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōbetsu, Hokkaido|Sōbetsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| In Pokémon Platinum, snow sometimes falls here, as many trees are partly covered in a thin layer of ice, while the ground can sometimes be seen with patches of snow. Sōbetsu is home of the Showa Shinzan Yukigassen Tournament, a major Japanese snowball fight tournament.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Verity]]<br />
| {{jwp|洞爺湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Lake Tōya is a {{wp|volcanic crater lake|caldera lake}} with an {{wp|lake island|island}} located in {{wp|Shikotsu-Tōya National Park}}. [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} also suggest that Lake Verity was formed by volcano eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧市}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 219|Route 219]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧西港フェリーターミナル}}<br />
| Tomakomainishiko Ferry Terminal<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 220|Water Route 220]]<br />
| 苫小牧沖<br />
| Off Tomakomai<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 221|Route 221]]<br />
| {{jwp|日高町 (北海道)|日高町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka, Hokkaido|Hidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pal Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|新ひだか町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinhidaka, Hokkaido|Shinhidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 202|Route 202]]<br />
| {{jwp|千歳市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife City]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Sapporo is the capital and largest city of Hokkaido. The [[Jubilife TV]] building is a reference to the headquarters of {{wp|Sapporo Television Broadcasting|Sapporo TV}}, the clock of the Pokétch Company can be partially based in the {{wp|Sapporo Clock Tower}}, the oldest clock tower in Japan and builded in American style. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh City]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市}}<br />
| {{wp|Yubari, Hokkaido|Yūbari City}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|Used to be famous for coal mines and has a coal mining museum. In recent years, the city suffers from financial problems, due to the closure of the mines in 1980s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mine]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張炭鉱}}<br />
| Yūbari Coal Mine<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|In real life, the mine is not in working condition due to multiple gas explosion accidents in the past.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市石炭博物館}}<br />
| {{wp|Yūbari Coal Mine Museum}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|The museum documents the importance of coal mining to the local economy from the Meiji period to the Shōwa period.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 207|Route 207]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Yūbari}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 204|Route 204]]<br />
| {{jwp|札沼線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasshō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floaroma Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野市}}, {{jwp|当別町}}, {{jwp|当別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano, Hokkaido|Furano City}}, {{wp|Tōbetsu, Hokkaido|Tōbetsu Town}} or {{wp|Hokuryū, Hokkaido|Hokuryū Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|石狩振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}} or {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| All of these towns are famous for flower production. However, Furano City is too close to the in-game's Cycling Road geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valley Windworks]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomamae, Hokkaidō|Tomamae Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
| Tomamae is famous for its windmills in the countryside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 205|Route 205]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道4号旭川芦別線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 4 Asahikawa Ashibetsu Line<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居村}}<br />
| Kamui Village<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|A forested village located west of Asahikawa City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Chateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居古潭}}<br />
| Kamui Kotan<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|An area in the forest, west of Asahikawa City. There is a folklore that an evil kamui was killed there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna City]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭川市}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahikawa, Hokkaido|Asahikawa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野線}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 211|Route 211]]<br />
| {{jwp|石北本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sekihoku Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Coronet]]<br />
| 蝦夷山系, {{jwp|日高山脈}} or {{jwp|大雪山}}<br />
| Ezo Mountain Chain, {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} or {{wp|Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|日高振興局}}, {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}, {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| The Ezo Mountain Chain consists of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}} ({{jwp|天塩山地}}), the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}} ({{jwp|北見山地}}), the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}} ({{jwp|石狩山地}}), the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}} ({{jwp|夕張山地}}), and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} ({{jwp|日高山脈}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spear Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahi-dake}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Asahi-dake is the tallest mountain peak in Hokkaido, the region which Sinnoh is based on. Its native Ainu name is Kamui-mintara, which means "the playground of the gods".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hearthome City]]<br />
| {{jwp|帯広市}}<br />
| {{wp|Obihiro, Hokkaido|Obihiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Obihiro is considered a pleasant city for the Japanese, known for its festivals, shops, street restaurants and the horse track, from which the cheerful atmosphere of Hearthome and the contest hall take inspiration.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 208|Route 208]]<br />
| {{jwp|清水町}} or {{jwp|新得町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimizu, Hokkaido|Shizumu Town}} or {{wp|Shintoku, Hokkaido|Shintoku Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The river on this route is based of Tokachi River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Mansion (Sinnoh)|Pokémon Mansion]]<br />
| {{jwp|真鍋庭園}}<br />
| Manabe Garden<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|Founded by Manabe family in 1896, this botanical garden is known for rare conifer species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 212|Route 212]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝川}} & {{jwp|六花の森}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi River}} & Rokka Forest<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 209|Route 209]]<br />
| {{jwp|幕別町}} & {{jwp|本別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Makubetsu, Hokkaido|Makubetsu Town}} & {{wp|Honbetsu, Hokkaido|Honbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|常紋トンネル|常紋トンネルの近くにある殉職者追悼碑}}<br />
| Line of Duty Death Memorial by Tsunemon Tunnel<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The memorial is dedicated toward enslaved workers, who died building the Tsunemon Tunnel. The bodies of the forced labourers were buried inside said tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|足寄町}}<br />
| {{wp|Ashoro, Hokkaido|Ashoro Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| One of Ashoro's main industries is farming.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]] & [[Maniac Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒富士}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex|Akan Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone City]]<br />
| {{jwp|網走市}}, {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Abashiri, Hokkaido|Abashiri City}} & {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Both are major port and fishing settlements in Eastern Hokkaido (Japanese: {{jwp|道東}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 215|Route 215]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道334号中藻興部興部線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 334 Nakamo Kobu Okoppe Line<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 210|Route 210]]<br />
| {{jwp|サロマ湖}}, {{jwp|能取湖}}, {{jwp|網走湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Saroma}}, {{wp|Lake Notoro}}, {{wp|Lake Abashiri}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Geographically, it should be around Hokkaido Roads No. 239 Kumaushi Otofuke Line & No. 333 Engaru Stop Line<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestic Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|遠軽町}} & {{jwp|湧別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Engaru, Hokkaido|Engaru Town}} & {{wp|Yūbetsu, Hokkaido|Yūbetsu Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
|Both places are notable for archaeological sites, such as Shirataki Ruins and Shibunotsunai Pit-house Remains. Celestic Ruins could also be based on Tokoro Ruins, one of the important {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} sites, located in Kitami City (former Tokoro Town area). However, it is geographically a bit further away from matching up with Sinnoh map, unlike the former two towns.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 214|Route 214]]<br />
| {{jwp|清里町}}, {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiyosato, Hokkaido|Kiyosato Town}} & {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}, {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}, {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sendoff Spring]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Mashu, a crater lake, is known as a mysterious spot for the fog that covers its surface.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turnback Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖#カムイシュ島（中島）|カムイシュ島}}<br />
| Kamuishu Island<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valor Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Valor]]<br />
| {{jwp|屈斜路湖}} and/or {{jwp|阿寒湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kussharo}} and/or {{wp|Lake Akan}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Kussharo is the largest caldera lake with the largest lake island in Japan. [[Volo]]'s alternative theory of lake formation in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} could be inspired by a real-life {{wp|Ainu people|Ainu}} legend that Lake Kussharo is formed by the landslide during the fight between a giant {{wp|Salvelinus leucomaenis|whitespotted char}} and the {{wp|Kamuy|''kamuy''}} and {{wp|culture hero|hero}} {{wp|Ae-oyna-kamuy|Okikurmi}}. Lake Akan's southern shore is home to several hotels.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pastoria City]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro, Hokkaido|Kushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Kushiro is the largest city in Eastern Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 213|Route 213]]<br />
| {{jwp|厚岸町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akkeshi, Hokkaido|Akkeshi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Akkeshi Town is a famous tourist attraction.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Great Marsh]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路湿原}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|Kushiro Wetland}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The Kushiro Wetland is the largest marsh in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 218|Route 218]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Canalave City]]<br />
| {{jwp|小樽市}}<br />
| {{wp|Otaru, Hokkaido|Otaru City}}<br />
| {{jwp|後志総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}}<br />
| Otaru is a port city and has a canal<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 216|Route 216]]<br />
| {{jwp|下川町}}, {{jwp|ピヤシリ山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokawa, Hokkaido|Shimokawa Town}} & {{wp|Mount Piyashiri}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| There are many ski resorts in these areas.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 217|Route 217]]<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōya Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Somewhere around Toyotomi Town and Nayoro City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint City]]<br />
| {{jwp|稚内市}}, {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakkanai, Hokkaido|Wakkanai City}} & {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Two of the northernmost settlements in mainland Japan. Wakkanai is famous for its maritime trade with Russia, and {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}, a possible inspiration for [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Geographically, it is most likely Hamatonbetsu Town as the town is located immediately to the east of Lake Kutcharo (being the model for Lake Acuity) just as Snowpoint City is immediately to the east of Lake Acuity. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint Temple]]<br />
| {{jwp|北門神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| A Shinto shrine located in the northern portion of the Wakkanai City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Acuity]]<br />
| {{jwp|クッチャロ湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kutcharo}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Lake Kutcharo is not a caldera lake but a {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lake formed by the {{wp|Sea of Okhotsk}}. This is further hinted by [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The lake shares its etymology with the aforementioned Lake Kussharo, Ainu ''kut-caro'' ("marsh outlet").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 222|Route 222]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜中町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamanaka, Hokkaido|Hamanaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It's Ainu name "ota-noske" means "centre of the sandy beach".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sunyshore City]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro, Hokkaido|Nemuro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vista Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬灯台}}<br />
| {{wp|Nosappumisaki Lighthouse}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| Nosappumisaki Lighthouse is located on Cape Nosappu, Japan's easternmost spot open to the public.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iron Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|焼尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yagishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 223|Water Route 223]]<br />
| {{jwp|歯舞群島}} & {{jwp|色丹}}<br />
| {{wp|Habomai Islands}} & {{wp|Shikotan}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| The largest reef on this route resembles Shikotan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{si|Victory Road}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Головнина|Головнин}}<br />
| {{wp|Golovnin}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| One of the location on Kunashir Island, which has been disputed between Japan and Russia since the end of WWII due to ambiguities in the Treaty of San Francisco. Though both countries claim it, the island is controlled by Russia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Менделеева|Менделеева}}<br />
| {{wp|Mendeleyeva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The waterfall in front of the Pokémon League is probably based on the caldera lake in the central part of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 224|Route 224]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Тятя|Тятя}} & {{wp|ru:Маяк Ловцова|Маяк Ловцова}}<br />
| {{wp|Tyatya}} & Cape Lovtsova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The easternmost cape of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seabreak Path]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Курильские острова|Курильские острова}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuril Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Курильский район|Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Kurilsky District|Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| In real life, Kuril Islands are an archipelago, that forms a straight chain made of several smaller islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Flower Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Остров Атласова|Остров Атласова}}<br />
| {{wp|Atlasov Island}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| Both are the northernmost islands of their respective zones: the Flower Paradise is the northernmost zone in Sinnoh, much like Atlasov, the northernmost island of the Kuril Islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fight Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельск|Невельск}}, {{wp|ru:Холмск|Холмск}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsk}} or {{wp|Kholmsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельский городской округ|Невельский}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Nevelsky}}<br />
| Nevelsk town thrived on maritime transportation under Japanese control. It now relies on salmon fishery. Kholmsk used to be a military post and is now one of the largest and important transport centre in Sakhalin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Survival Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (город)|Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}<br />
| The town is located in a relatively warm area with fertile land suitable for agriculture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 230|Water Route 230]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Новиково (Сахалинская область)|Новиково}}<br />
| Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The village shared its Japanese name and etymology with a scenic {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula|peninsula}} in Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 229|Route 229]]<br />
| Бирюзовые озера и леса возле Новиково<br />
| Turquoise lakes and forests near Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, due to unusually blue coloured quarry lakes, a leftover of coal mining.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 228|Route 228]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Буссе (озеро)|Озеро Буссе}}<br />
| Lake Busse<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 227|Route 227]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Дачное (Сахалинская область)|Дачное}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| Dachnoe & {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| The black rocks found Route 227 could be based of red soil near Dachnoe.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stark Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Пик Чехова|Пик Чехова}}<br />
| Pik Chekhova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| This mountain near the Oblast capital {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}} (formerly {{jwp|豊原市|Toyohara}}) is named after {{wp|Anton Chekhov}}, who visited Sakhalin in 1890, in Russian. Unlike the game location, the real mountain is not a volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 226|Water Route 226]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The island in the middle of this route could be based of Moneron Island, but it is located west of Sakhalin, not in Aniva Bay itself.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fullmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|礼文島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rebun Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Rebun It is famous for its flowers and mountains, reflected in the geography of Fullmoon Island. Rebun It was a cult site for the god {{wp|Rep-un-kamuy}}, worshiped for offering food and guiding navigators, described as being generous, similar to Cresselia's peaceful demeanor, and offering help, in the form of the [[Lunar Feather]] to the player<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Newmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|利尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Hisui====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Prelude Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Both {{wp|Otaru}} and Sapporo developed from Japanese trading posts and early settlements around Ishikari Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Many locations within Jubilife Village appear to be based on historical landmarks of Sapporo. [[Galaxy Hall]] is based on the {{wp|Former Hokkaidō Government Office}}, an example of American {{wp|Baroque Revival architecture}} in Japan. [[Jubilife Village#Floaro Main Street|Floaro Main Street]] is based on the {{wp|Odori Park|Odori}} street (now an urban park). Canala Bridge is based on Sosei Bridge, both featuring {{wp|Giboshi}} on railings. The [[Jubilife Village#Farm|Farm]] and [[Pasture]] could correspond to the merged {{jwp|山鼻村|Yamana Village}} and {{jwp|札幌村|Sapporo Village}} (now {{wp|Higashi-ku, Sapporo|Higashi-ku}} or "east ward").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspiration Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|羊ケ丘}}<br />
| {{wp|Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill|Hitsujigaoka}}<br />
| The bronze statue of Dr. {{wp|William S. Clark}}, co-founder and President of the {{wp|Sapporo Agricultural College}} (later the {{wp|Hokkaido University}}), stands on the hill. The name "Aspiration" could be a reference to Dr. Clark's parting words to his Japanese students, "Boys, be ambitious!"<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Horseshoe Plains]]<br />
| {{jwp|道立自然公園野幌森林公園|野幌森林}}<br />
| {{wp|Nopporo Shinrin Kōen Prefectural Natural Park|Nopporo Forest}}<br />
| Now a {{wp|List of national parks of Japan#History|Prefectural Natural Park}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deertrack Heights]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬追丘陵}}<br />
| Maoi Hills<br />
| {{wp|Eniwa, Hokkaido|Eniwa}} and {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose}}, two satellite cities of Sapporo, are situated on the west slope of the Maoi Hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Flats]]<br />
| {{jwp|勇払平野}}<br />
| Yūfutsu Plain<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}} is located in the middle of the Yūfutsu Plain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Obsidian Falls]]<br />
| 千鳥ヶ滝<br />
| Chidori Falls<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| The {{wp|Yūbari River}} formed various cascades on the west boundary of the Yūbari City, collectively known as "Chidori".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Grueling Grove]]<br />
| {{jwp|栗山町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuriyama, Hokkaido|Kuriyama Town}}<br />
| The town is named after the dense chestnut forest on the site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Golden Lowlands]] and [[Gapejaw Bog]]<br />
| {{wp|十勝平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Japan's second largest plain and major crop production area is shaped by the {{wp|Tokachi River}}. The region also saw wetland restoration and indigenous cultural revival in recent years.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scarlet Bog]]<br />
| {{jwp|鶴居村}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsurui|Tsurui Village}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|wetland national park}} spans the administrative areas of Kushiro City, Tsurui Village, and Shibecha Town. The location of Scaelet Bog in Crimson Mireland is comparable to that of Tsurui in the Kushiro wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cottonsedge Prairie]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| The southern half of Teshikaga consists of the lower plains south of Lake Lake Kussharo and Lake Akan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Droning Meadow]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| The pond where wild [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|Turtwig]] is encountered may be based on {{jwp|シラルトロ沼|Lake Shirarutoro}} or {{jwp|塘路湖|Lake Tо̄ro}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sludge Mound]] and [[Ursa's Ring]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan, Hokkaido|Akan Town}}<br />
| The former Yūbestu Coal Mine (雄別炭鉱) and the Kushiro City Zoo are located in Akan Town, now part of Kushiro City. Following the closure of the coal mine in 1970, forests were restored and sightings of {{wp|Ussuri brown bear}} have become common in recent decades.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Bolderoll Slope]], and [[Diamond Heath]]<br />
| {{wp|阿寒岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The mountain in which the Solaceon Ruins are carved resembles Mount Akan-Fuji, and the ridges on its northwest resemble {{wp|Mount Meakan}}. The peak to the east of the settlement could be based on {{wp|Mount Oakan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diamond Settlement]]<br />
| 阿寒湖アイヌコタン<br />
| Lake Akan Ainu Kotan<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It is the largest Ainu settlement in Hokkaido with 120 inhabitants. Most of the ''Kotan'' have been converted into tourist attractions and cultural facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudpool Ridge]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧北峠}}<br />
| Senpoku Pass<br />
| This mountain pass through the watershed of the Kushiro River, the Tokachi River, and the {{wp|Abashiri River}} is part of an Ainu road leading to seaside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shrouded Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|津別峠}}<br />
| Tsubetsu Pass<br />
| Known for cloud view and dense mountain fog, this mountain pass is the site of an observation deck in a European-style castle that oversees Lake Kussharo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crossing Slope]]<br />
| {{jwp|中標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido|Nakashibetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | The player's encounter with the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|special]] [[Basculegion]] could be a reference to the predominant role of Shibetsu, Nemuro in salmon fishery.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ginkgo Landing]]<br />
| {{jwp|標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)|Shibetsu Town}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bathers' Lagoon]]<br />
| {{jwp|風蓮湖}} and {{jwp|温根沼}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Furen|Lake Fūren}} and Lake Onneto<br />
| These two adjacent {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lakes form a large lagoon in the Nemuro Bay. Lake Fūren is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deadwood Haunt]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Peninsula}}<br />
| The wrecked ships in this area could be a reference to the maritime archeological sites of the {{wp|Okhotsk culture}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sand's Reach]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Cape Nosappu}}<br />
| Cape Nosappu is more similar to a palm facing upwards than one spreading its five fingers.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hideaway Bay]]<br />
| {{jwp|落石岬|落石湾}}<br />
| Rakuseki Bay<br />
| Rakuseki Bay refers to the water body between Cape Ochiishi and Hanamatsu, Nemuro.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tombolo Walk]]<br />
| {{jwp|ユルリ島}} and {{jwp|モユルリ島}}<br />
| Yururi Island and Moyururi Island<br />
| These two uninhabited islands off the coast of Nemuro Peninsula have been designated as nature reserve since the late 1970s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castaway Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|羅臼町}}<br />
| {{wp|Rausu, Hokkaido|Rausu Town}}<br />
| Named after the {{wp|Mount Rausu|main peak}} of the Shiretoko volcanoes, the town occupies the southeastern half of the peninsula.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aipom Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|根釧台地}}<br />
| Konsen Plateau<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The lattice windbreak on its windward side is a {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tranquility Cove]]<br />
| {{jwp|野付湾}} and {{jwp|根室湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Notsuke Bay}} and {{wp|Nemuro Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The dry forest along the [[Cobalt Coastlands]] could be inspired by {{jwp|トドワラ|Todowara}}, forests of withered {{wp|Abies sachalinensis|Sakhalin fir}}s on the {{wp|Notsuke Peninsula}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Windbreak Stand]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里岳道立自然公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Sharidake Prefectural Natural Park}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| This natural park is named after {{wp|Mount Shari}}, whose montane forests form natural windbreaks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone Cape]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Shiretoko derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''sir-etok'' (land's end). The peninsula was registered as a UNESCO {{wp|World Heritage Site}} under the natural category in 2005.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lunker's Lair]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床岬}}<br />
| Cape Shiretoko<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| The northeastern-most portion of the Shiretoko Peninsula is under the administration of Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Islespy Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| The visitor center of the {{wp|Shiretoko National Park}} belongs to Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wayward Wood]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Furano}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Mt. Furano is a stratovolcano in the {{wp|Tokachi Volcanic Group}} with rich floral diversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Quarry]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tokachi (Daisetsuzan)|Mount Tokachi}}<br />
| Mt. Tokachi is known for its sulfur deposit and bogs, along with natural hot springs. Most sulfur quarries were destroyed by the 1962 eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Temple of Sinnoh]]<br />
| 旭岳<br />
| Mount Asahi<br />
| The Greek architecture of the Temple of Sinnoh may be inspired by the {{wp|Parthenon}}, which was critically damaged by an {{wp|Siege of the Acropolis (1687)|explosion}} in 1687.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudcap Pass]]<br />
| {{jwp|層雲峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōunkyō}}<br />
| The ridges and valleys to the east and south of Mt. Asahi was named Sōunkyō (lit. "cloudcap gorges") in 1921.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ishikari}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Mount Ishikari is the watershed of the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and the {{wp|Sea of Japan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whiteout Valley]]<br />
| {{jwp|音威子府村}}<br />
| {{wp|Otoineppu, Hokkaido|Otoineppu}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| The village is a tourist attraction known for Mt. Otoi-Fuji (音威富士) and ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalanche Slopes]]<br />
| {{jwp|中川町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakagawa, Hokkaido|Nakagawa Town}}<br />
| The large amount of {{wp|Ammonoidea|ammonites}} excavated in this village in the Meiji era earned it the nickname "Fossile Village".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalugg's Legacy]]<br />
| {{jwp|中頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Nakatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| The large ice formation may be inspired by Mount Pinneshiri (ピンネシリ岳), whose contour line resembles a tortoise shell on maps. The underground caves in this area could be based on the Nakatonbetsu Limestone Cave (中頓別鍾乳洞), which is the northernmost {{wp|Karst}} system of Japan and a nature park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pearl Settlement]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| The land was inhabited by an Ainu tribe named Nitat-nay (仁達内 ''Nitachinai''), whose name means "wetland river". First seen in 1670, the name "Tonbetsu" derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''to-un-pet'' (river running out of a lake), referring to its location at the confluence of the Tonbetsu River and Lake Kutcharo.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Unova===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Unova New York.png|thumb|A comparison of Unova to New York City and parts of eastern New Jersey]]<br />
[[Unova]] has been said to be significantly distant from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Instead of being based on an area of Japan, Unova is based on {{wp|New York City}} as well as parts of northwestern {{wp|New Jersey}}. Both states are part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | State (New York City borough/county)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nuvema Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Coney Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[P2 Laboratory]]<br />
| {{wp|Governors Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| While there were no laboratories when the games were created, in 2019 city officials proposed to build a climate change research facility here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Accumula Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Marine Park (Brooklyn park)|Marine Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Striaton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Canarsie, Brooklyn|Canarsie}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Striaton makes a multitude of references to the glaciers that formed Long Island, including its location compared to the central land. <!--Should be in a straight line with DUMBO and Manhattan Bridge--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dreamyard]]<br />
| {{wp|Floyd Bennett Field}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A historic place near Marine Park and part of Naval Air Station New York. Latios and Latias, who are available for capture in B2W2, could be a reference to airplanes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wellspring Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|McCarren Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Know for McCarren Play Centre, which contains bathhouse and a pool.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nacrene City]]<br />
| {{wp|Boerum Hill}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Used to be mostly populated by working class ironworker families, until the late 1990s gentrification, which made it popular among upper-class individiuals. The decommissioned railway and a museum in Nacrene City could be a reference to New York Transit Museum found near Boerum Hill. Also, in [[Pokémon Adventures]], the city is called "city of art" due to its avant-garde artists, a possible reference to Boerum Hill's own artists and their art galleries.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pinwheel Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Cadman Plaza|Cadman Plaza park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A park near the Brooklyn Bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castelia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Lower Manhattan is the business centre of New York City, as well as the United States. The New York City Hall is located here, this building contains the Office of the Mayor of New York City (executive branch) and the chambers of the New York City Council (legislative branch). The New York County Courthouse (judicial branch) is also located here. The central park of Castelia are partially based in {{wp|The Battery (Manhattan)|Battery Park}}, according to Satoshi Yamamoto, the Café Sonata was based in the {{wp|CBGB}} music club.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Join Avenue]]<br />
| {{wp|Empire State Building}} or {{wp|Times Square}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Skyarrow Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}} and {{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Also based on {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}} in Tokyo, Japan<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 4]]<br />
| {{wp|World Trade Center site}}?<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| In all versions of the route, it is shown that the road is being built; in some versions, the route is shown in a desolate and reconstructed form.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Chelsea, Manhattan|Chelsea}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Relic Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Holland Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nimbasa City]]<br />
| {{wp|Midtown Manhattan}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Midtown Manhattan is the zone where the headquarters of the New York subway, the main skyscrapers of the city and several embassies. Nimbasa's entertainment atmosphere is based on {{wp|Times Square}}, the main center of entertainment, food, sports, products etc, of New York. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Subway|Gear Station]]<br />
| {{wp|59th Street–Columbus Circle station}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| A subway station located at Columbus Circle. Could also be inspired by Grand Central Station and Penn Station as they bear architectural similarities to Gear Station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Stadium and Small Court]]<br />
| {{wp|West Side Stadium}} and {{wp|Madison Square Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| West Side Stadium was a proposed Olympic stadium that was cancelled in 2005. Considering American football, soccer, and baseball games are held at Big Stadium, it may also draw inspiration from {{wp|Polo Grounds}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater]]<br />
| {{wp|Broadway theatre|Broadway}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Like Broadway, Pokémon Musical is often visited in the city where dances and choreography are done with their own stories just like a real musical.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lostlorn Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|The Pond and Hallett Nature Sanctuary|Hallett Nature Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil City]]<br />
| {{wp|Union City, New Jersey|Union City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| Union City is known for its many mining companies. The Pokémon World Tournament stadium may reference the {{wp|MetLife Stadium}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]<br />
| {{wp|George Washington Bridge}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|Aesthetically, it was based of George Washington Bridge. However, geographically it is placed where the {{wp|Lincoln Tunnel}} should be, which is not a bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clay Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Interstate 95}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chargestone Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Freshkills Park}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Staten Island}})<br />
|While geographically it doesn't match, this proposed park is being build atop of a former landfill, with one of the purposes being utilising the land for renewable energy, such as building solar panels. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teterboro, New Jersey|Teterboro}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| The Mistralton City Airport's real-life counterpart is the {{wp|Teterboro Airport}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Snake Hill|Laurel Hill Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestial Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Park Cemetery (Hackensack, New Jersey)|Maple Grove Park Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twist Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey Meadowlands|Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation and Wildlife Area}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| For a long time, these wetlands where urbanized and environmentally abused, being a site of large landfills. Currently undergoing the restoration and conversation program.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icirrus City]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield, New Jersey|Ridgefield}} or {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| A town founded by Dutch settlers, recognizable by its small classical European style buildings (similar to the rural atmosphere of Icirrus).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Moor of Icirrus]]<br />
| {{wp|Overpeck County Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Known for Overpeck Creek. Could also possibly based on Teaneck Creek, which is located a bit further north.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragonspiral Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Despite being nowhere close to New Jersey, it is possible it took inspirations from {{wp|Washington Monument}}, as both location are related to the founding history and war. Another theory, it may have connections to {{wp|Field Station: Dinosaurs}}, as both locations has reptilian theme going on (dragons & dinosaurs). However, the New Jersey's theme park was opened in 2012, 2 years after the release of the original BW.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tubeline Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (2017–present)|Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Nyack, New York|Nyack}} ({{wp|New York}}) and {{wp|Tarrytown, New York|Tarrytown}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
| Based on the original incarnation of said bridge - {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (1955–2017)|Tappan Zee Bridge}} - before it got replaced with the current one in 2017. Also resembles the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}, which is found in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shopping Mall Nine]]<br />
| {{wp|Palisades Center|Palisades Center Mall}}<br />
| {{wp|West Nyack, New York}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
|Located on the opposite side of the bridge in real life. Could possibly based on Bridge Plaza in Tarrytown, which matches up with the position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenger's Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Blockhouse No. 1|The Blockhouse}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|A small fort built in the northern part of Central Park in 1814.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Opelucid City]]<br />
| {{wp|Harlem}} & {{wp|Washington Heights, Manhattan|Washington Heights}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|Hempstead House}} or {{wp|New York Botanical Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} ({{wp|Long Island}}) or {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|The cupolas of the Pokémon League are reminiscent of the domes of the enclosure's three main greenhouses. It's castle aesthetic is based of Hempstead House, while the desert environment is possibly a play on word of the real estate being located in Sands Point. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Village Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Robert F. Kennedy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}, {{wp|Queens}} and {{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|It also resembles {{wp|Ponte Vecchio}} bridge in Italy.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lacunosa Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Flushing, Queens|Flushing}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Flushing is the fourth largest central business district in New York City, and has one of the most diverse range in demographics, which is reflected in its architecture. Could also be based on Astoria, a neighbourhood that has been home to the largest Greek-American community in the United States since 1960, due to Lacunosa's towering blue and white houses resembling Santorini in Greece.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Giant Chasm]]<br />
| {{wp|Kissena Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Located in Flushing. In Chippewa language, Kissena means "cold place", a possible inspiration for Kyurem being placed here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Broad Channel, Queens|Broad Channel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Howard Beach, Queens|Howard Beach}} & {{wp|The Hamptons}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Geographically it fits in as Jamaica, Queens, however thematically it takes heavy inspiration from The Hamptons of Long Island, in that it is largely vacant for most of the year but fills up with vacationers and celebrities during the Summertime.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Jamaica Bay}} & {{wp|Great South Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
|[[Abyssal Ruins]] found here is based of Ancient Greek {{wp|Pavlopetri|Pavlopetri Ruins}}, which sank into Mediterranean Sea due to the earthquake and tsunami 3000 years ago.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abundant Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Highland Park (Brooklyn)|Highland Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marvelous Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensboro Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} and {{wp|Queens}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black City]]<br />
| {{wp|Long Island City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Long Island City, it houses multiple main headquarters of companies such as Eagle Electric, Wonton Foods, Amazon etc, in addition to having luxurious lofts, all this is reflected in the corporate and commercial atmosphere of Black City. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Skyline Tower (Queens)|Skyline Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| The tallest building in Queens and made entirely of blue glass. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[White Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensbridge Houses}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
|Geographically, it fits Queensbridge, a uniquely build public housing, that manages to harmonize urban buildings and natural trees together. However, it is possible that it takes elements from two of the largest parks in Queens: Alley Pond Park ([[White Treehollow]] resembles Queens Giant. The tallest and possibly oldest tulip poplar tree in New York and it has a hollow entrance) and Forest Park (a haven for native plants and wildlife in the midst of the city's sprawl).<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Poké Transfer Lab]]<br />
| {{wp|Cornell Tech}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Entralink]]<br />
| {{wp|Central Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| The Entralink also draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}.<br />
<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Liberty Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liberty Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} exclave)<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unity Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Headquarters of the United Nations}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Extraterritoriality|international territory}})<br />
|Geographically placed somewhere, where {{wp|Ellis Island}} should be.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéstar Studios]]<br />
| {{wp|Lincoln Park (Jersey City)|Lincoln Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
|Thematically, it is based of Hollywood in Los Angeles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|[[Anville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Morristown, New Jersey|Morristown}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Morris County, New Jersey|Morris County}})<br />
| Morristown has attempted to implement transit-oriented development and is one of the first "transit villages" to be designated in New Jersey.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspertia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Elizabeth, New Jersey|Elizabeth}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Union County, New Jersey|Union County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Newark, New Jersey|Newark}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Ranch]]<br />
| {{wp|Branch Brook Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cave of Being]]<br />
| {{wp|Weequahic Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|Known for its Weequahic Lake Trail.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Virbank City]]<br />
| {{wp|Jersey City, New Jersey|Jersey City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| [[Virbank Complex]] bears some resemblance to the oil refineries and tanker area located<!--between Exit 10 and Exit 13--> along the {{wp|New Jersey Turnpike}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lentimas Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Hills, Queens|Forest Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Forest Hills is densely populated with red-brick buildings, similar to [[Lentimas Town]]'s buildings. They also closely resemble those of {{wp|Santa Fe, New Mexico}}'s {{wp|Pueblo Revival architecture|Pueblo Revival}} style buildings. There is a theory, that it based on three neighbourhoods with the largest communities of Mexicans in Brooklyn, but none of them match geographically. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reversal Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Park (Queens)|Forest Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Besides it's status as a haven for wild life, Forest Park is also known for its Hiking Trails.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Strange House]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Cemetery (Queens)|Maple Grove Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Possibly took inspirations from Renwick Smallpox Hospital, but it's located on Roosevelt Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Humilau City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fire Island|Fire Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While map-wise it would fit in as part of Queens or eastern Nassau County, Humilau City strongly resembles the nautical backdrop of many Long Island villages. Specifically, its use of boardwalks is taken directly from many beach communities on Fire Island, such as {{wp|Davis Park, New York|Davis Park}} or {{wp|Cherry Grove, New York|Cherry Grove}} which consist almost entirely of boardwalks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaside Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lawrence, Nassau County, New York|Lawrence}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marine Tube]]<br />
| {{wp|Ocean Parkway (Long Island)|Ocean Parkway}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While the New York City area has no underwater tunnels akin to Marine Tube, the closest comparison both geographically and thematically is Ocean Parkway, a beachside highway which is known by locals for its beautiful views of wildlife and the ocean.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Kalos===<br />
[[File:FranceKalosComparison.png|thumb|A comparison of Kalos to France]]<br />
[[Kalos]] is based on the northern half of {{wp|Metropolitan France}} and {{wp|Alderney}}, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Administrative region<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vaniville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Moulins, Allier|Moulins}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Moulins had various old terraced houses, in Vaniville, the houses of the town are all terraced. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aquacorde Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nevers}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The great bridge is probably based on a bridge on the river {{wp|Loire}} in Nevers. The central square of Aquacorde is based in the ''Place de la République'' (Republic square), a square surrounded by various french-style row houses and with two separated gardens, like the square of Aquacorde. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The fountain on the central plaza might be based on the ''fontaine de Diane''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| It is the most touristic forest in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 22|Détourner Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Rhyhorn race track is based in this circuit, shared for the cities of Nevers and Magny Cours. The route itself is based in the observation zones of the circuit. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 4|Parterre Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Seine-et-Marne}} and the gardens of the region<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The aspect of the route is modeled after the impressive Parterre gardens of the {{wp|Palace of Fontainebleau}}, located in Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne. The region of Marne is famous for its palaces with parterres, also, the route can be based in the gardens of the palace of {{wp|Vaux-le-Vicomte}}, where the parterre are in the sides of the garden, like the route 4.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose City]]<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<ref name=Honedge>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pG-q-WIYTs Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed!] (YouTube)</ref><br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The largest city in Kalos, the [[Lumiose Museum]] is based on {{wp|the Louvre}}. The streets of Lumiose are based on the ''Place de l'Étoile'' (square of the star and current {{wp|Place Charles de Gaulle}}), in which there is the Arc de Triomphe. The modern buildings that surround the city may be a reference to the buildings of {{wp|La Défense}}, the most important business district in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<br />
| Both are lattice towers. The Eiffel Tower is the most emblematic monument in all of France and a symbol of modernity in Paris. The prism tower reflects this by being a modern building made of glass.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 5|Versant Road]] <br />
| {{wp|Sèvres}} <br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A commune on the outskirts of Paris that houses a Skate Park, in addition, the commune is in an elevated area of the Seine, similar to the mountainous aspect of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Camphrier Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| During the Renaissance, Blois was the official residence of the King of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shabboneau Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Château of Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Used to be the residence for the Counts of Blois and some French Kings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 7|Rivière Walk]]<br />
| {{wp|Loire Valley}} and its surroundings<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}} and {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''Garden of France'', it is a region known for its vineyards and vegetable crops, as well as its châteaus and castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 6|Palais Lane]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Avenue de Paris (Versailles)|Avenue de Paris}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A route located in the city of Versailles, decorated with trees and parterres that are the main road to the Palace of Versailles. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Parfum Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Versailles}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The king who ordered the construction of the palace and who is mentioned several times, is a reference to {{wp|Louis XIV of France}}. The second floor and hallway of the Parfum Palace is based in the {{wp|Hall of Mirrors|Galerie des Glaces}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Chateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chenonceau}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''castle of the ladies'', in reference to the noble women who financed its reconstruction and for the parties they held. This is referenced in the fact that [[Diantha]] is the top trainer in the chateau. The façade of the Battle Chateau reminiscent of the high-ceilinged, round towers of Chambord. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Connecting Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Grand-Lieu}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 8|Muraille Coast]]<br />
| {{wp|La Pointe du Chay}}, <br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An elevated maritime and rocky areaa, cloistered in the mountains and composed of prehistoric deposits and rocks. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 9|Spikes Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Périgord}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| A mountainous and elevated area in south-central France. In real life, it is a fertile area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ambrette Town]]<br />
| {{wp|La Rochelle}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An aquarium lies in La Rochelle. The city is famous in France for the geologic deposits from the Jurassic, that constitute great part of the coast of the city. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glittering Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lascaux|Lascaux Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| Lascaux is a network of caves famous for prehistoric parietal wall paintings. [[Junichi Masuda]] said in an interview that they relied on the {{wp|Catacombs of Paris}}.{{fact}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cyllage City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Nazaire}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Saint-Nazaire has a major harbour and a long tradition of fishing and shipbuilding. Could possibly be also based on {{wp|Saint-Brevin-les-Pins}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 10|Menhir Trail]] and [[Geosenge Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Carnac}} and the {{wp|Carnac stones}}<ref name=Honedge/><br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| Notable for its standing stones. In the games, the [[ultimate weapon]] turned various Pokémon into stones, possibly referencing a legend which stated that the Carnac stones were pagan soldiers who were turned into stone by Pope Cornelius, or Roman soldiers turned into stone by the magician Merlin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reflection Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Armorican Massif}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| The massif is composed of metamorphic and magmatic rocks that were metamorphosed and/or deformed during the Hercynian or Variscan orogeny and the earlier Cadomian orogeny. The competent old rocks of the Armorican Massif have been eroded to a plateaulike peneplain. The concept could also be based on the legends of the Britons called ''Miroirs aux fées'' (fairies mirrors). Fairy mirrors are usually caves with bright quartz veins or lakes where they are said to live fairies and like to see themselves in them like a mirror.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shalour City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Malo}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| In the anime, the city has a walled aspect; Saint-Malo is known for its fortresses and for being walled.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Mastery]]<br />
| {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A island-city in the coast, the summit of the island is crowned with a gothic abbey since the early Middle Ages. This match with the tower of mastery being a solemn site related with the megaevolution and the statue of Lucario, in reference to the statue of the angel Gabriel in the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azure Bay]]<br />
| The {{wp|English Channel}}<br />
| &mdash;<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Spirit's Den]]<br />
| {{wp|Channel Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Bailiwick of Guernsey}}<br />
| Specifically based on Alderney, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 12|Fourrage Road]]<br />
| Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin and the {{wp|Pays d'Auge}} region<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A natural reserve in the Cotentin peninsula in the north of France. The Pays d'Auge is a farmer region in Normandy, famous for its cheese, dairy, apples and cider production in France, this is reflexed in the Baa de Mer ranch of Kalos and the tall grass of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Coumarine City]]<br />
| {{wp|Le Havre}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| The city has a monorail and several trams, in addition, like the game, the coastal part is a large tourist area and the north is residential.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 13|Lumiose Badlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Pays de Bray}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy (administrative region)|Normandy}}<br />
| A fertile area near Paris, thanks to the clay soil.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
|Saint-Laurent is located close to Paris and is surrounded by sunflowers (in reference to Kalos Power Plant's solar power). Could also be based on Crucey Solar Park, an actual Solar Power Plant, which is also close to Paris, although it lacks any buildings that the former has.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 14|Laverre Nature Trail]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Hortillonnages d'Amiens|Hortillonnages d'Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| From vulgar Latin ''Hortellus'' that means little garden, are a series of swamps in the east of Amiens, built in the Gallo-Roman era of France and used as agricultural fields and are now an ecological and landscape park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre City]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais}} and {{wp|Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Geographically, it is closer to be based of Calais - a major port city with old part of town being surrounded by canals. Thematically, it is most likely based of Amiens, as it won awards for rich wooded heritage and being one of the greenest French cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre Gym]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais City Hall|Hôtel de ville de Calais}} or Belfry of Amiens <br />
| {{wp|Calais}}, {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Both belfries are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as part of a set of Belfries of Belgium and France. The gym's clock is based on the imposing bell towers in their respective cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 16|Mélancolie Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Canal de l'Ourcq}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Canal de l'Ourcq was built to provide drinking water to Paris and is currently used as a recreational area for fishing and boating. This is reflected in the fishing club on the route and the fact that the river ends artificially.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Hotel]]<br />
| {{wp|Abbey of St. Jean des Vignes}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| An old abbey in {{wp|Soissons}} near Paris, which was destroyed during the French revolution and only the facade is left standing.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frost Cavern]]<br />
| {{wp|Ardennes}} <br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Ardennes is a zone that had a rocky landscape and various hills with forests and rough terrain, is located in the frontier with Belgium and Luxembourg, this match with the Frost Cavern located in the north of Kalos, like the Ardennes are near Belgium in the north. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dendemille Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Charleville-Mézières}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Charleville's region is known for its windmills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Terminus Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Anistar City]]<br />
| {{wp|Strasbourg}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| The sundial may be a reference to {{wp|Strasbourg astronomical clock}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Couriway Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Molsheim}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Molsheim is located close to several waterfalls, such as Nideck Waterfall, Casscade de la Serva and Cascade de l'Andlau. Couriway train station also somewhat resembles Molsheim station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 19|Grande Vallée Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Lispach}}<br />
| The {{wp|Vosges (department)|Vosgues}} in {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| A boggy lake and forestal region in the mountains near the Alps. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowbelle City]]<br />
| {{wp|Besançon}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The nearby {{wp|Jura Mountains}} are known for cold temperatures and sometimes nicknamed "Little Siberia".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] and [[Kalos Route 21|Dernière Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Plateau des Mille Étangs}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| A extensiveforest and mountainous landscape in the west of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Victory Road|Victory Road}} <br />
| {{wp|Bibracte|Mont Beuvray}}<br />
| {{wp|Burgundy}}<br />
| Mont Beuvray is generally identified as ancient Bibracte, a fortified settlement. Used to be capital of the Aedui and one of the most important hillforts in Gaul. Nowadays, it is an archaeological park at the centre of a protected forest.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Pokémon League}} building<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chambord}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Should be located somewhere in Burgundy, but the place itself resembles Château de Chambord more, the largest château in the Loire Valley. It was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I and ended up being one the most influential architectures, inspiring the design of several European castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kiloude City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Lyon is located in the south, connected via train to Paris like Lumiose and has a open air zoo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Maison]]<br />
| {{wp|Hôtel de Ville, Lyon|Hôtel de Ville de Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| <br />
|}<br />
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<br />
===Alola===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Alola Hawaii.png|thumb|A comparison of Alola to Hawaii]]<br />
[[Alola]] is based on {{wp|Hawaii}},<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sun_moon/ Pokémon Sun and Moon Japanese official site]</ref> one of the states that is a part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Island<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Houses the state capital and the former monarchy of Hawaii. Its designated island color is yellow (''melemele'' in Hawaiian) and its designated island flower is the {{wp|Sida fallax|ʻilima}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli City]]<br />
| {{wp|Honolulu|Honolulu}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The state capital of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Beachfront<br />
| {{wp|Waikiki|Waikīkī}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Waikiki and its beaches are a notable tourist destination in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Shopping District<br />
| {{wp|Ala Moana Center|Ala Moana Center}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Ala Moana Center is the largest shopping mall in Hawaiʻi.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Marina<br />
| {{wp|Ala Wai Harbor}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|The largest small boat and yacht harbor in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Outskirts<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Kai, Hawaii|Hawaiʻi Kai}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| One of the largest residential areas in O'ahu.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iki Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Wahiawa, Hawaii|Wahiawā}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry fields (Alola)|Berry fields]]<br />
| Dole Plantation<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest currently operating pineapple plantation in the state.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli Cemetery]]<br />
| Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahalo Trail]]<br />
| ʻAiea Loop Trail<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdant Cavern]]<br />
| Kaneana Cave (Makua Cave)<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Meadow]]<br />
| Kaipapau Forest Reserve<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Could also be based on National Wildlife Refuge, which is dedicated to preserving and restoring populations of endangered honeycreepers, but it doesn't match geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ten Carat Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Diamond Head, Hawaii|Diamond Head (Lēʻahi)}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| {{p|Necrozma}}'s appearance here in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] references the historical belief by western sailors that the calcite crystals near the mountain were diamonds.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaward Cave]]<br />
| Mermaid Cave<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kala'e Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Hanauma Bay|Hanauma Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|A popular tourist attraction on Oʻahu, the bay is a nature sanctuary is well known for its efforts for preserving native marine life.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Conflict]]<br />
| {{wp|Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument|Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Oahu. It contains a luakini, a sacrificial altar meant to bring success during times of war.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Sea]]<br />
| Kaiwi Channel<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| An ocean channel that separates Oahu from {{wp|Molokai|Molokaʻi}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Wave Beach]]<br />
| Turtle Bay Resort<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| A resort area located near the surfing beach.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandy Cave]]<br />
| Turtle Cove<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Akala Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Its designated island color is pink (''ʻākala'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea City]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahului, Hawaii|Kahului}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Brooklet Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pikachu Valley]]<br />
| {{wp|Iao Valley|ʻIao Valley}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea Beach]]<br />
| Kahului Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Makawao, Hawaii|Makawao}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A community on Maui known to be dominated by agriculture and ranch lands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Ranch]]<br />
| Haleakala Ranch<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Largest ranch on Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Royal Avenue]]<br />
| The Shops at {{wp|Wailea, Hawaii|Wailea}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Mall with more than 70 shops, restaurants & art galleries, with regular evening entertainment.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Route 30|Olowalu Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A long road tunnel that connects Lahaina to Wailuku. Located on Honoapi'ilani Highway. It could also be based on Olowalu Shaft, which is located close to Olowalu Tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Konikoni City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lahaina, Hawaii|Lāhainā}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Lahaina is one of numerous locations of Hawaii where Chinese immigrants immigrated to work on local sugar cane plantations. Lahaina houses the only two Chinese Society Halls that exist and are maintained in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Grand Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Wailea Resort}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The most prominent hotel in the Wailea area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Beach]]<br />
| Makena Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wela Volcano Park]]<br />
| {{wp|Haleakalā_National_Park|Haleakalā National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The tallest volcano on Maui and is currently inactive. Terrain is closer to {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dividing Peak Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana Highway}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Hana Lava Tube is located around this stretch.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lush Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana, Hawaii|Hana Forest Reserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| It is the largest tropical forest on the island of Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Hill]]<br />
| Olowalu Petroglyphs<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Life]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahanu Garden|Piʻilanihale Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} in the State of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest island in the archipelago. Its designated island color is red (''ʻulaʻula'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie City]]<br />
| {{wp|Hilo, Hawaii|Hilo}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Largest settlement on Hawaii Island. Noted locally for its particularly rainy climate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Designed like an Edo-style Japanese garden, having numerous structures such as pagodas, {{wp|torii}} (traditional Japanese gate), and a Japanese teahouse.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Hokulani]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Kea is the second highest peak in the world when measured from its base below sea level. Currently a dormant volcano. Mauna Loa is a the largest subaerial volcano in the world and it is still active.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hokulani Observatory]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa Observatory}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea Observatories}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A number of {{wp|observatory|observatories}} located on the summits of Mauna Loa & Mauna Kea due to its ideal conditions for atmospheric & astronomy research.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A currently active volcano. A power plant in the {{wp|Puna, Hawaii|Puna}} district of Hawaii used the {{wp|Geothermal energy|geothermal}} vents from Kilauea to generate electricity until the 2018 eruptions caused its temporary shutdown.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain|Geothermal Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Puna Geothermal Venture}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A geothermal energy power plant that was shut down shortly after the start of the May 2018 lower Puna eruption, and resumed power generation in November 2020.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Beach|Secluded Shore]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Ula'ula Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}}<br />
| Ahalanui Park - {{wp|Isaac Hale Beach Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Both are black sand beaches. Ahalanui Park was destroyed by lava due to 2018 Volcanic Eruption of Kīlauea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]] - [[Aether House]]<br />
| {{wp|Kau, Hawaii|Kau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Kau district is known for South Point (Ka Lae) and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Heiau|Heiau Ruins}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The most closest locations would be Kalalea Heiau and Kohaikalani Heiau. Tapu Village could be based on Kalapana, a former inhabited town that was destroyed by a Kīlauea lava flow in 1986, believed to be caused by {{wp|Pele (deity)|Pele}}, Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. However, it is located in the far east Puna district, thus not matching up geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]<br />
| {{wp|Pahala, Hawaii|Pahala}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| There used to be sugar cane mills in Pahala, but they were all closed by the late 90s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haina Desert]]<br />
| {{wp|Kaʻū Desert|Kaʻū Desert}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Although not a true desert, the sulfur dioxide from Kīlauea's sulfuric lava plumes creates enough acid rain that plant growth is severely inhibited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of the Sunne]]/[[Lake of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake Waiau|Lake Waiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest lake in Hawaii, located on Mauna Kea<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
|The most notable of many locations in Hawaii where people who broke Kapu could escape to. Such sites are difficult to enter and heavily protected, but once entered, a Kahuna on site could bless the individual, pardoning their crime. Many native plants, including red plumeria grow near the location.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Po Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawi, Hawaii|Hawi}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Hawi is a town in Kohala mountain, in the northwest part Hawaii Island. It once was a busy commercial centre during the operation of the Kohala Sugar plantation. However, just like with other sugar mills, it was closed down.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Lanakila]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Loa is the largest shield volcano on earth; it is currently active. Mauna Loa is one of two locations to annually have snow in Hawaii, the other being Mauna Kea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii|Ocean View}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 15|Routes 15]] & [[Alola Route 16|16]]<br />
| {{wp|Captain Cook, Hawaii|Captain Cook}} & {{wp|Miloliʻi, Hawaii|Miloliʻi}} beaches. {{wp|Molokai}}, {{wp|Lanai}}, {{wp|Kahoolawe}} & {{wp|Johnston Atoll}} islands.<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The small islets on Route 15 resemble the real life islands, only smaller, tighter and closer to Hawaii Island, the real life basis for Ula'ula Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Abundance]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site|Puʻukoholā Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Hawaii Island, and the last heiau ever built.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Its designated island color is purple (''poni'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafolk Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea, Kauai County, Hawaii|Waimea}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|The site where the first western contact to the Hawaiian islands were made by {{wp|James Cook}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Wilds]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea Canyon State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| A large canyon carved by the abundant rainfall from Mount Wai'ale'ale, it is nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Beach]]<br />
| Polihale State Park<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Breaker Coast]]<br />
| Kawailoa Bay, Haula Bay & Nawiliwili Bay<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Could also be based on Po'ipū, which is famous for the geological {{wp|Blowhole (geology)|blowhole}} known locally as {{wp|Spouting Horn}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Poni Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Kalaheo, Hawaii|Kalaheo}} & {{wp|Koloa, Hawaii|Koloa}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Koloa is known for Old Koloa Town, which preserves Koloa history and traditions.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vast Poni Canyon]]<br />
| {{wp|Kawaikini}} & {{wp|Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Kawaikini is the tallest peak of the mountain. It is hard to reach due to high annual rains and steep wet cliffs. Also not helped by the fact that on west side of it Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve is located. Its miles of dense, swampy forest limits the access to the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altar of the Sunne]]/[[Altar of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Waialeale|Mount Waiʻaleʻale}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Mount Wai'ale'ale is the main volcano of Kauaʻi and is currently extinct. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Grove]]<br />
| {{wp|Wailua River State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|An area of Kauaʻi containing several important {{wp|heiau}}. Malae is the largest heiau on Kaua'i.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Plains]]<br />
| Kawaihau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Coast]]<br />
| Paliku Beach, Papa'a Bay Beach & Moloa'a Beach<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Fern Grotto}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resolution Cave]]<br />
| Maniniholo Dry Cave<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| It was believed to once house a malicious spirit deep in the cave.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Gauntlet]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea, Hawaii|Kīlauea Town}} & {{wp|Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tree]]<br />
| Princeville Resort<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Hope]]<br />
| Poli'ahu Heiau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Poliʻahu is the most important heiau in Kaua'i lore.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Exeggutor Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Niihau|Niʻihau}} & {{wp|Kahoolawe|Kahoʻolawe}}<br />
|<br />
| Geographically located as Niʻihau to Kauaʻi, though the lack of human inhabitants is similar to Kahoʻolawe. Both require boats and special permission to travel to.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aether Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument}}<br />
|<br />
| Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument consists of all the islands located northwest of Niʻihau in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is a {{wp|U.S. National Monument}} and nature preserve dedicated to preserving and protecting numerous Hawaiʻi endemic endangered species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poké Pelago]]<br />
| {{wp|Northwestern Hawaiian Islands}}<br />
|<br />
| Small, uninhabited islands and atolls northwest of the main eight Hawaiian islands. Many native endemic Hawaiian organisms inhabit these islands.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Galar===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Galar United Kingdom.png|thumb|A comparison of Galar to the United Kingdom]]<br />
[[Galar]] is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ Interview with Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori on the official Pokémon website]</ref> with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on {{wp|England and Wales}}, while the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}. The [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, which is a self-governing {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref><ref name=Brochure>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/video-game/sword-shield/Galar_Tour_Brochure_US.pdf Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide]</ref><br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | County/Shire<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Postwick]]<br />
| {{wp|Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick}}<ref name=Brochure /><br>{{wp|Windermere, Cumbria (town)|Windermere}}<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/gallery/2019/10/04/exclusive-pokemon-sword-and-shield-concept-art-gallery Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery]</ref><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| One of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District, located close to {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}} on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|1|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Windermere|New Road}}/{{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere|Lake Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The main {{wp|link road}} between {{wp|Windermere}} and {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wedgehurst]]<br />
| {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Located on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|2|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Near and Far Sawrey}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two villages that act as one tourist attraction because of {{wp|Hill Top Farm}}, the home of ''{{wp|The Tale of Peter Rabbit}}'' author {{wp|Beatrix Potter}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slumbering Weald]]<br />
| {{wp|Grizedale Forest}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A forest area located within the Lake District. It is famous for its magic- and poetry-themed statues. The altar dedicated to {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} is similar to the Forest Fugue sculpture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wild Area]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake District National Park}}<ref name=Brochure />/{{wp|Peak District National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two of the most popular national parks in England. The {{wp|Lake District}}, the inspiration for the southern section of the Wild Area, is known for its mountains and inland lakes, whilst the Peak District, the inspiration for the northern section of the Wild Area, is known for its peaks and rolling hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The third-largest city in the United Kingdom, known for its industrial and railway past. The many structures were inspired from the {{wp|Castlefield}} area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester Town Hall}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A {{wp|Gothic Revival architecture|Victorian Neo-Gothic}} building situated within the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|3|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Astley Green Colliery}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A former coal mine that is now a {{wp|Astley Green Colliery Museum|museum}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine]]<br />
| {{wp|North York Moors|North York Moors National Park}}<br>{{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br>{{wp|Greater Manchester}}/{{wp|West Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be closer to be based of North York Moors, but aesthetically it looks similar to {{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}, a trans-{{wp|Pennines|Pennine}} route for both rail and canal.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|4|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Yorkshire Wolds}}<br />
| {{wp|East Riding of Yorkshire}}/{{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Low-lying hills that are situated east from the city of York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turffield]]<br />
| {{wp|York}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Aesthetically, it was heavily inspired by {{wp|Amesbury}}<ref name=Brochure />, a town located nearby the prehistoric {{wp|Stonehenge}}. The fact that Turffield is situated within the standing stones was also inspired by {{wp|Avebury}}. Geographically, it is closer to be based on York with the village aesthetic being a reference to {{wp|York Green Belt}}, an environmental and planning policy that regulates the rural space. The hill figure is a reference to the {{wp|Kilburn White Horse}}, located in {{wp|Kilburn, North Yorkshire|Kilburn}}, a village near York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|5|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Ribblehead Viaduct}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic railway viaduct that carries the {{wp|Settle-Carlisle Railway}} over the {{wp|River Ribble}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hulbury]]<br />
| {{wp|Liverpool}}<br />
| {{wp|Merseyside}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A major seaport that is known for the {{wp|Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool|Albert Dock}} and {{wp|Liver Building}}. It is also the birthplace of {{wp|The Beatles}}. The houses built on a slope may have been inspired by {{wp|St Ives, Cornwall}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine No. 2]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Bowland}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| From a geographical standpoint, it seems to be based on caves found in Forest of Bowland, such as Hell Hole, Whitewell Cave and Whitewell Pot. It is also located between Manchester and Liverpool, albeit much norther. It could've been inspired by {{wp|Mersey Tunnels}}, major tunnels that cross under the {{wp|River Mersey}}, but then it misses the mark of being located between real life Motostoke and Hulbury.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Outskirts]]<br />
| {{wp|Runcorn Railway Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A railway bridge that crosses the {{wp|River Mersey}} between {{wp|Runcorn}} and {{wp|Widnes}}. It is parallel to the {{wp|Silver Jubilee Bridge}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke]]<br />
| {{wp|Birmingham}}<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The second-largest city in the United Kingdom. It is known for its vast canal network, which gives it the nickname the {{wp|Venice of the North}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Warwick Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A medieval castle with over a thousand years of history.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Energy Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower|Chamberlain Clock tower}} (Body) and {{wp|BT Tower (Birmingham)|BT Tower}} (summit)<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Both are the tallest buildings in Birmingham and constitute heritage of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|6|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cat and Fiddle Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic and dangerous road in the United Kingdom that passes over the Peak District between {{wp|Macclesfield}} and {{wp|Buxton}}. The route is named after a pub located at its summit. The desert theme may also be based on {{wp|Dungeness (headland)|Dungeness}}, which is known to be the only desert in the United Kingdom.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stow-on-Side]]<br />
| {{wp|Buxton}}<br />
| {{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A spa town that is described as "''The Gateway to the {{wp|Peak District National Park}}''". It is home to {{wp|Poole's Cavern}} and is also known for its spring water. Its name, as well as its potteries, may have been a reference to {{wp|Stoke-on-Trent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glimwood Tangle]]<br />
| {{wp|Sherwood Forest}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A well-known forest in the East Midlands that is said to be the home to the famous folklore character, {{wp|Robin Hood}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ballonlea]]<br />
| {{wp|Nottingham}} or {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}}<br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}} or {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Nottingham fits due to being surrounded by Sherwood Forest in the north, much like Ballonlea is surrounded by Glimwood Tangle. {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}} is a heavy aesthetical inspiration, due to Tudor architecture and being a birthplace of {{wp|William Shakespeare}}, who wrote many plays including the one about fairies — ''{{wp|A Midsummer Night's Dream}}''. Another possible inspiration is a more geographically correct {{wp|Lavenham}}, a village famous for its legends about witches and was used for filming ''{{wp|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1}}''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|7|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Severn Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Gloucestershire}}/{{wp|Monmouthshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}/{{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A railway tunnel that goes under the {{wp|Severn Estuary}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|8|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Known for The Ironbridge Gorge area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was formed by glacial overflow during last ice age. {{wp|Glastonbury Abbey}} could have inspired the ruins found on this route, but it doesn't match geographically in its relation to Bath (real-life Circhester).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Circhester]]<br />
| {{wp|Bath, Somerset|Bath}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Somerset}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A Roman spa city famous for its Georgian style buildings, geothermal hot springs, and the rows of houses such as the {{wp|Circus (Bath)|Circus}} and {{wp|Royal Crescent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|9|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cardigan Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Dyfed}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A large inlet in the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that makes up most of Wales' coastline.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spikemuth]]<br />
| {{wp|Llandudno}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A seaside resort known for its parade rows of houses and the {{wp|Great Orme}} headland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Route 9 Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|A55 road|Conwy Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| An underwater road tunnel that goes under the {{wp|River Conwy}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|10|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Snowdonia}} and {{wp|Chiltern Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}/{{wp|Hertfordshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A mountain range in Wales and National Park, with its highest mountain being {{wp|Mount Snowdon}}. Chiltren is a hill escarpment in the north of London.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon]]<br />
| {{wp|London}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest city and the capital of the United Kingdom. Home to {{wp|Big Ben}}, {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}, the {{wp|London Eye}}, and {{wp|Piccadilly Circus}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Rose of the Rondelands<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}/{{wp|Big Ben}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| While not a hotel, it is a popular tourist destination due to its neo-Gothic looking clock tower, which inspired the Rose of the Rondelands' own clock tower. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Wembley Stadium}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest and most important stadium in the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rose Tower]]/{{gal|Battle Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}}/{{wp|The Shard}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}} was built for the {{wp|2012 Olympic Games}} and is now a slide attraction. The Shard is the tallest building in the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Isle of Armor]]<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| An island in the middle of the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that is a {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}. It has its own culture, including myths and legends connected to fairies, and is world-famous for its {{wp|Manx Grand Prix}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenge Road]]<br />
| {{wp|Peel, Isle of Man|Peel}}<br />
| {{wp|Glenfaba}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A seaside town that is home to the replica of the {{wp|Odin's Raven}} {{wp|Gokstad ship|Longboat}} in the {{wp|House of Manannan}} Museum; and {{wp|Peel Castle}}, which is said to be haunted by a {{wp|Black Dog (ghost)|Black Dog}} called {{wp|Moddey Dhoo}}. Its location atop a mountain may also be a reference to {{wp|Snaefell}}, the highest mountain on the island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Waters|Challenge Beach]]<br />
| {{wp|Douglas, Isle of Man|Douglas}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| The capital of the Isle of Man, which is home to many railways such as the {{wp|Douglas Bay Horse Tram}}, the {{wp|Isle of Man Railway}}, and the {{wp|Snaefell Mountain Railway}}. It is the only ferry port on the island that connects to {{wp|Great Britain|the mainland}} and {{wp|Ireland}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Forest of Focus]]<br />
| {{wp|Fairy Bridge (Isle of Man)|Fairy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A famous parish boundary bridge where fairies are said to dwell. People would say "Hello Fairies" when they cross and often leave wishes and notes beside the tree for good luck.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf of Man}}<br />
| {{wp|Bride (parish)|Bride}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A small islet located off the south coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Sea]] and [[Insular Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf Sound}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A body of water with various islets, which separate the Calf of Man.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Loop Lagoon]]<br />
| {{wp|Ramsey Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Rushen (sheading)|Rushen}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A bay that was designated as a nature reserve.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Tundra]]<br />
| {{wp|Scottish Highlands}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A vast mountain range in the northern parts of Scotland, home to the famous {{wp|Loch Ness}} and {{wp|Ben Nevis}}, the highest mountain in the island of {{wp|Great Britain}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Freezington]]<br />
| {{wp|Ballater}}<br />
| {{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Ballater is a small town, famous for its connection with the royal family, as it has certified shops for the nobility, which supply the royal family when they are on vacation in the area. The town also has a train station. All this is related to the adoration of the inhabitants towards Calyrex.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Path to the Peak]]<br />
| {{wp|Ben Nevis}}<br />
| {{wp|Grampian Mountains}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The tallest mountain in Scotland and tallest of the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh Castle}}/{{wp|Balmoral Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh}}/{{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| An immense medieval castle that was home to kings in the past, which may be referred to by Calyrex being once worshiped in the Crown Shrine. The Balmoral castle is a private rest residence of the royal family in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Roaring-Sea Caves]] <br />
| {{wp|Fingal's Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Staffa}}, {{wp|Inner Hebrides}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A coastal cave famous for its basalt columns and the resonant acoustics inside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Old Cemetery]] and [[Giant's Bed]]<br />
| {{wp|Crosbie Castle and the Fullarton estate}}<br />
| {{wp|Troon}}, {{wp|South Ayrshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The ruins of an old royal chapel, famous for the old graveyard.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Ballimere Lake]] and [[Dyna Tree Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Loch Lomond}}<br />
| {{wp|Stirlingshire}}/{{wp|Dunbartonshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The largest Loch in Scotland. The name literally means ''Lake of the Elms'', which may be the inspiration for the Dynamax Tree resembling an elm.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Paldea===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Paldea-Iberian Peninsula.png|thumb|A comparison of Paldea to the Iberian Peninsula]]<br />
<br />
[[Paldea]] is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}}, and {{wp|Andorra}}, and its shared culture. It draws inspiration primarily from {{wp|Culture_of_Spain|Spain}}, as can be seen in its {{wp|Spanish cuisine|gastronomy}}, the {{wp|toponomy}} of most settlements, the designs and names of some new Pokémon, as well as the sporadic use of {{wp|Spanish language}} by the locals of Paldea, despite geographically encompassing the entire peninsula. Some references to Portugal and Andorra can also be found, mainly on the western and northern side of the region respectively.<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Administrative division<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cabo Poco]]<br />
| {{wp|Algeciras}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The player's house is based on the province of Cadiz, probably in Algeciras as is the southern tip of Iberia. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poco Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| In the Spanish version, this path is known as ''Sendero de Cahíz'', a reference to the city of {{wp|Cádiz}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Inlet Grotto]]<br />
| {{wp|Caves of Nerja}}/{{wp|La Caleta, Spain|La Caleta}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Málaga}}, {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A system of grottoes and caves in the south of Spain. In the Spanish version It is called ''Gruta Caleta'' in reference to La Caleta, a popular beach located also in the city of Cádiz.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Strait of Gibraltar}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| The strait of Gibraltar is the body of water directly south of Iberia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff" {{roundybl|5px}}" <br />
| [[Mesagoza]]<br />
| {{wp|Madrid}}/{{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}}/{{wp|Barcelona}}/{{wp|Zaragoza}}<br />
| {{wp|Community of Madrid}}/{{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}/{{wp|Catalonia}}/{{wp|Aragón}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It draws inspiration from the the old town of Zaragoza and Toledo. The bridges that lead to the city resemble the {{wp|Puente de Alcántara}} in Toledo. The central plaza is based on {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}} in Madrid. There are also influences from Barcelona, with the [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} being similar to the {{wp|Sagrada Família}} as well as parts of the city based on {{wp|Park Güell}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagrada Família}}<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}, {{wp|Catalonia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The largest unfinished Catholic church in the world. Construction began in 1882 and continues to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Artazon]]<br />
| {{wp|Murcia}}<br>{{wp|Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena}}<br />
| {{wp|Region of Murcia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Both cities are located in the Region of Murcia, a region that plays an important role in Spain's horticulture. Artazon has a hedge maze that resembles the hedge maze found in Tentegorra Park, located in Cartagena. Its Spanish name, Pueblo Altamía, may reference the {{wp|Cave of Altamira}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Levincia]]<br />
| {{wp|Valencia}}<br />
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A Mediterranean coastal city, famous for the City of Arts and Sciences, a complex of museums and institutions with a futuristic appearance. The skyscrapers in Levincia resemble the {{wp|Cuatro Torres}} found in Madrid.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[East Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Mallorca}}/{{wp|Menorca}}/{{wp|Ibiza}}/{{wp|Formentera}}<br />
| {{wp|Balearic Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The islands to the east likely represent the {{wp|Balearic Islands}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Zapapico]]<br />
| {{wp|Cuenca, Spain|Cuenca}}<br />
| {{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Zapapico being surrounded and built upon large plateaus is similar to Cuenca. Cuenca was also originally built as a defensive city during the medieval period, and the player obtains the armour necessary to evolve [[Charcadet]] in this town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Aneto}}<br />
| {{wp|Aragon}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Aneto is the tallest mountain in the {{wp|Pyrenees}} range. In the Spanish version, Glaseado is called Sierra Napada, which may reference the {{wp|Sierra Nevada (Spain)|Sierra Nevada}}, a long mountainous chain in the south of Spain. Both the Aneto and the Sierra Nevada have snow-covered peaks.<!--The town of Glaseado is a ski resort, the ski is one of the main attraction in Andorra.--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Montenevera]]<br />
| {{wp|Ezcaray}}<br />
| {{wp|La Rioja}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| La Rioja is famed for its many mountain ranges and valleys, which dot Montenevera and its surrounding area. Not only are the buildings in Montenevera a similar style to those found in Ezcaray, but Ezcaray’s largest tourist attraction is its ski resort.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Province (Area Three)]]<br />
| {{wp|Santander}}/{{wp|Gozón}}<br />
| {{wp|Cantabria}}/{{wp|Asturias}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It coincides geographically with the regions of Cantabria and Asturias. Cantabria also has a green lighthouse at Cabo Mayor which is the influence of the green tower in the north cape of Paldea.[https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/white-lighthouse-asturias-spain-beautiful-cantabrian-sea-behind-green-field-foreground-located-lastres-north-42709143.jpg]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Paldean Sea]]<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country}}/{{wp|Navarre}}/{{wp|Andorra}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The position of the eastern islands mirror the autonomous communities of the Basque Country and Navarre. The largest island is shaped similar to the microstate of Andorra.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Casseroya Lake]]<br />
| {{wp|es:Ribeira Sacra|Ribeira Sacra}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia (Spain)|Galicia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A wooded and mountainous area of Galicia, famous for being where several rivers are born.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Medali]]<br />
| {{wp|León, Spain|León}}/{{wp|Mérida,_Spain|Mérida}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of León}}, {{wp|Castile and León}}/{{wp|Province of Badajoz}}, {{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The streets of Medali and its white and yellow buildings could be lifted from León and Mérida. The roman theather in Medali is a clear reference to the famous one in Mérida.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cascarrafa]]<br />
| {{wp|Almendra Dam|Almendra Dam, Salamanca}}/{{wp|Porto Covo}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Salamanca}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The location and its towering walls seem to be a reference to the Almendra Dam in Salamanca. Its blue and white houses seem to be inspired by Portuguese coastal towns, [https://i.imgur.com/uRc3ljs.png such as Porto Covo]. The floor patterns are inspired by the [https://i.imgur.com/YI2qgxP.png traditional Portuguese pavement] style. The oasis theme might also be a reference to the {{wp|Alqueva Dam}}, which provides water to the drier southern Alentejo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Porto Marinada]]<br />
| [https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Nova_do_Prado Costa Nova]/{{wp|Nazaré,_Portugal|Nazaré}}<br />
| {{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The main inspiration is the coastal town of Costa Nova, as seen in its [https://i.imgur.com/tNpUjC1.png typical striped houses] and the [https://i.imgur.com/hl8pghX.png market's facade]. The layout of the town also matches [https://i.imgur.com/ZJA6obu.png Nazaré, with the lighthouse on a cliff] and a beach to the north. [https://i.imgur.com/IZLkJOK.png Ponta do Sol in Madeira Island] is also similar. The lighthouse might be inspired by the {{wp|Lighthouse of Praia da Barra}}. The market's interior resembles the [https://i.imgur.com/9j2EYFQ.png Mercado da Ribeira] in Lisbon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Islas Cíes}}/{{wp|Islas Ons}}/{{wp|Islas Sálvora}}/{{wp|Berlengas}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia}}/{{wp|Oeste_(intermunicipal_community)|Oeste}} Region<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| Archipelagos of small Atlantic islands, mostly uninhabited, off the coast of Galicia and {{wp|Peniche,_Portugal|Peniche}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Province (Area One)]]<br />
| {{wp|Arrábida_Natural_Park|Serra da Arrábida}}/{{wp|Serras_de_Aire_e_Candeeiros_Natural_Park|Serra d'Aire}}/{{wp|Consuegra}}<br />
| {{wp|Lisbon Region}}/{{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}/{{wp|Castille-La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}<br />
| This area appears to be a mix of [https://i.imgur.com/hxa8eTh.png Serra da Arrábida with its coastal mountains and low vegetation] and [https://i.imgur.com/hy8buPC.png Serra d'Aire with its traditional windmills next to modern wind farms.] The windmills are also likely inspired by the ones from La Mancha, popularized by {{wp|Don Quixote}}, [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinos_de_Consuegra such as in Consuegra.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alfornada]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres_(Vila_do_Bispo)|Sagres}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The city's theme is inspired by the Moorish influence in southern Iberia, as seen in its architecture. Its location matches the {{wp|Sagres Point}}. The decorative dishes are a reference to [https://i.imgur.com/BvcTpJr.png Artesanato A Mó], also in Sagres. [https://i.imgur.com/dvsOLJ3.png The chimneys are based on Algarvian chimneys]. The square panels with mosaics look like [https://i.imgur.com/pw8esz6.png the logo frames in Algarve Shopping]. The top of the tower looks like an {{wp|Armillary Sphere}}, possibly related to the {{wp|Sagres school}} or [https://i.imgur.com/JMN1t7x.png the one in Albufeira.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Six)]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres Point}}/{{wp|Praia da Marinha}}/{{wp|Roman Ruins of Milreu}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| This area's [https://i.imgur.com/wn5uwXI.png semi-arid plateau reflects that of the Sagres Point.] The path leading to Alfornada is inspired by the cliffs, arches and caves of the [https://i.imgur.com/s8BrYfW.png western Algarve coast.] The ruins match the [https://i.imgur.com/bg3qrw9.png Roman ruins of Milreu, near Faro.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Two)]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}/{{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| All of these regions are known for their olive groves and characteristic landscape, perfectly matching geographically with Paldea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cortondo]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A southern town that is famed for both its dry conditions and its olive oil production, which is reflected in its gym challenge. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Side regions==<br />
===Orre===<br />
[[File:Pokemon to real world Orre Arizona.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Orre to Phoenix, Arizona]]<br />
[[Orre]] is based on {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}, {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}},<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0311/soft/interv01.html</ref> and part of {{wp|Baja California}}, {{wp|Mexico}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | State<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Phenac City]]<br />
| {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Both cities were founded when a man brought water to the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pyrite Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Sonoyta|Sonoyta}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Likely inspired by former mining town, {{wp|Sonoyta|Sonoyta}}, commonly used to illegally cross the border, and local smuggling routes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[The Under]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Agate Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Yuma, Arizona|Yuma}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Yuma, the "Sunniest City on Earth," is built along a river, allowing for lush greenery, contrasting the arid desert at its borders. Additionally, the elders of Agate may be inspired by the reservations in Yuma, where the Native Americans, who founded the city, currently live.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gateon Port]]<br />
| {{wp|San Felipe, Baja California|San Felipe}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| Both port towns on the gulf coast, opposite respective capitols. San Felipe's Fondeport also includes a square dock, not unlike Gateon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Battle]]<br />
| {{wp|Kofa National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A mountainous region located just east of Phoenix. May also be based on {{wp|San Francisco volcanic field}}, given room for artistic liberty.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outskirt Stand]]<br />
| {{wp|Black Canyon City, Arizona}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. The home of two of the first inhabitants still stands, as a historical site, that bear a passing resemblance to the rubble behind the traincar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Citadark Isle]]<br />
| {{wp|Isla Ángel de la Guarda}}, and {{wp|Isla San Luis}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Isla San Luis seems to be the primary inspiration for the design of the island, including the large volcanic center. Isla Ángel de la Guarda is home to unique species' of snake and mouse, as well as a diverse range of other animal life, which may have inspired the amount of [[Shadow Pokémon]] encountered on the island.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Spin-off regions==<br />
===Fiore===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Fiore Okayama Hyōgo Shodo Island.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Fiore to Okayama and Hyōgo Prefectures, and Shōdo Island]]<br />
[[Fiore]] appears to be based on {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}} and {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}s, as well as {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}} in {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}, in {{wp|Japan}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ringtown]]<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
| Both have a nearby river on the west, forests on the opposite side, and are close to the coast. Unlike Kurashiki, however, Ringtown doesn't have a port and the river doesn't traverse the settlement.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Summerland]]<br />
| {{jwp|福田港 (香川県)|Fukuda Port}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima, Kagawa|Shōdoshima}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| In-game, a tourist references how the S.S. Fiore ferries to Summerland. Similarly, there is a ferry route connecting Fukuda to Himeji. A resort in Summerland is also referenced, and present in Fukuda.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fall City]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| A port city lying east from Kurashiki. Similarly to Fall City, it has water streams running through.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wintown]]<br />
| {{wp|Mimasaka}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fiore Temple]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| The best known of the Japanese castles<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olive Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, this island saw the first successful olive cultivation in Japan, hence its nickname Olive Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lyra Forest]]<br />
| Forest areas neighboring {{wp|Asakuchi}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sekra Range]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hyōno}}/{{wp|Hiruzen}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kisara Plain]]<br />
| {{wp|Yoshiokakawakita Park}}, possibly also other parks.<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Kalakka Desert (Unused)<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Sand Dunes}}<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Prefecture}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Vast desert dunes in the north of Kurashiki and Okayama that make up the only desert badland in Japan.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Almia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Almia Oshima.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Almia to Oshima and northern Honshu]]<br />
[[Almia]] appears to be based on {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}} and {{wp|Hiyama Subprefectures}} within the {{wp|Oshima Peninsula}} in {{wp|Hokkaido}} and the very northern part of {{wp|Honshu}} in Japan.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture (subprefecture)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chicole Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|松前町 (北海道)|松前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsumae, Hokkaido|Matsumae}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vientown]]<br />
| {{jwp|江差町}}<br />
| {{wp|Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama)|Esashi}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|檜山振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Hiyama Subprefecture|Hiyama}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vien Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Mount Hakodate attracts tourists for its view of Hakodate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pueltown]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Hakodate and Pueltown are both port cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭|五稜郭公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Goryōkaku|Goryōkaku Park}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The Goryōkaku Tower overlooks Goryōkaku Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Building]]<br>[[Altru Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭タワー}}<br />
| Goryōkaku Tower<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The observation tower, which overlooks Goryōkaku Park, was rebuilt from 2004 to 2006.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Boyleland]]<br />
| {{jwp|むつ市}}<br />
| {{wp|Mutsu, Aomori|Mutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Volcano Cave|Boyleland Volcano]]<br />
| {{jwp|恐山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Osore}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shiver Camp]]<br />
| {{jwp|ニセコ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Niseko, Hokkaido|Niseko}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|後志総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}})<br />
| Niseko is home to multiple ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haruba Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|青森市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori, Aomori|Aomori}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
| The Port of Aomori operates ferries to {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Capture Arena]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|渡島大島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Oshima (Hokkaido)|Ōshima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The uninhabited island is also a nature preserve.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Oblivia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Oblivia Oki Islands.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Oblivia to the Oki Islands]]<br />
[[Oblivia]] may be based on the {{wp|Oki Islands}} in {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dolce Island]]<br />
| Kamijima Island<br />
| 神島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Renbow Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Chiburijima}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫里島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cocona Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Chibu, Shimane|Chibu Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫村}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mitonga Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Nakanoshima (Shimane)|Nakanoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|中ノ島 (島根県)|中ノ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Faldera Island]]<br />
| Matsushima Island<br />
| 松島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sophian Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Dōgojima|Dōgojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|島後}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| It is the largest island of the Oki archipelago and the one that contains the capital of the islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aqua Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Okinoshima, Shimane|Okinoshima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|隠岐の島町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the largest and most populated cities of their islands. Both are port cities.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Sorbet]]<br />
| Mt. Daimanji<br />
| {{jwp|大満寺山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the tallest mountains in the islands.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tilikule Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Takeshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|竹島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
| <br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Lental===<br />
[[Lental]] may be based on the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}} in {{wp|Ecuador}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Florio Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Floreana Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Belusylva Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Isabela Island (Galápagos)|Isabela Island}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Ferrum===<br />
[[Ferrum]] may be based on {{wp|Iriomote Island}}, the largest of the {{wp|Yaeyama Islands}} in {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture}}, Japan. Alternatively, it may also be derived from {{wp|Sardinia}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Ferrum Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nuxis}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Techne City]]<br />
| {{wp|Cagliari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tellur Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Dolianova}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ferrum Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Pineta di Musei}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Selen Island]]<br />
| {{wp|San Pietro Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Neos City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teulada, Sardinia|Teulada}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haunted House]]<br />
| Villaggio Minerario Asproni<br />
| An old mining village outside the city of {{wp|Iglesias, Sardinia|Iglesias}}, now an open-air museum.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thalia Beach]]<br />
| Cavoli Island<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Landscape==<br />
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing notes}}<br />
While the above locations are meant to correspond to the different regions around the real-life world, great liberties were taken with the design of their landscapes. Some of the designers have admitted to drawing inspiration from real-world locations outside their stated real-world counterparts, especially with locations depicted in [[Pokémon movie]]s.<br />
<br />
===In the anime===<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
! [[File:Porta Vista.png|Porta Vista|200px]]<br />
| [[Porta Vista]]<br />
| {{wp|Acapulco}}<br />
| {{wp|Guerrero}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Neon Town.png|Neon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Neon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Las Vegas}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Hollywood.png|Hollywood|230px]]<br />
| [[Hollywood]]<br />
| {{wp|Hollywood}}, {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Pummelo Island.png|Pummelo Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Pummelo Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Oban}}<br />
| {{wp|Argyll and Bute}}, {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Both are resort towns in an island, the houses of Pummelo had the same English architecture of Oban. The [[Pummelo Stadium]] is modeled after the {{wp|McCaig's Tower}}, a folly colosseum in a hill of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Big Town.png|Big Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Big Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Boston}}<br />
| {{wp|Massachusetts}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Whitestone.png|Whitestone|230px]]<br />
| [[Whitestone]]<br />
| {{wp|Ostuni}}<br />
| {{wp|Apulia}}, {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| The white façade of Whitestone's buildings is reminiscent of the medieval town of Ostuni. Domed buildings in the background draw inspiration from Byzantine architecture, and flat-roofed structures mirror those of the city's real-world counterpart.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Sootopolis City anime.png|Sootopolis City|230px]]<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{wp|Santorini}}<br />
| {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Like its name suggests, Sootopolis City was created in the wake of a volcanic eruption (per {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}). Similarly, Santorini, Greece, was formed as a result of the {{wp|Minoan eruption}}, which left a large {{wp|caldera}} that filled with water and became the current bay in the center of the island of Santorini (Thera). Both cities boast landscapes dotted with vivid blue domed roofs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Solaceon Ruins anime.png|Solaceon Ruins|230px]]<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]]<br />
| {{wp|Ziggurat of Ur}}<br />
| {{wp|Dhi Qar Governorate}}, {{wp|Iraq}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Area 28.png|Area 28|230px]]<br />
| [[Area 28]]<br />
| {{wp|Area 51}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Odyssey Village.png|Odyssey Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Odyssey Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Kalos Canyon.png|Kalos Canyon|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Kalos Canyon]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Grand Canyon}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" |<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Fleurrh Showcase theater.png|Fleurrh City|230px]]<br />
| [[Fleurrh City]] showcase theater<br />
| {{wp|Metz}} and the Pompidou<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The modernist and undulating design of the theater could be based on that of the {{wp|Centre Pompidou-Metz}}, which also operates as a theater and show room.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Gloire City.png|Gloire City|230px]]<br />
| [[Gloire City]]<br />
| {{wp|Menthon-Saint-Bernard}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| A coastal city located on Lake Annecy, famous for its medieval {{wp|Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard|Château}} perched above on a 660-foot-tall rock.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Eclipse Castle.png|Eclipse Castle|230px]]<br />
| [[Eclipse Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hikone Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Mega Island.png|Mega Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Mega Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Bé}} and {{wp|Petit Bé}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The first island is located on the outskirts of Saint-Malo but not as far out to sea as in the anime, Petit Bé houses a fort from the year 1667, which may inspire the structures of the Mega Island.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===In the movies===<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Movie<br />
! colspan="2" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 5<br />
| [[File:Alto Mare sunrise.png|Alto Mare|230px]]<br />
| [[Alto Mare]]<br />
| {{wp|Venice}}<br />
| {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| Venice's canals were likely an inspiration for the canals of Alto Mare.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 6<br />
| [[File:Forina.png|Forina|230px]]<br />
| [[Forina]]<br />
| {{wp|Wulingyuan}}<br />
| {{wp|Hunan}}, {{wp|China}}<br />
| Wulingyuan is famed for its {{wp|karst}} formation of quartzite sandstone pillars. Along with its ravines and gorges, the site also features a lush forest, several caves, natural bridges, and waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 7<br />
| [[File:LaRousse City from above.png|LaRousse City|230px]]<br />
| [[LaRousse City]]<br />
| {{wp|Vancouver}}<br />
| {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| Vancouver is the city with the best quality of life in Canada and like the movie, it is a very ecological city with many scientific facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 8<br />
| [[File:Cameran Palace.png|Cameran Palace|230px]]<br />
| [[Cameran Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Neuschwanstein Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Bavaria}}, {{wp|Germany}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 9<br />
| [[File:Samiya.png|Samiya|230px]]<br />
| [[Samiya]]<br />
| {{wp|Atlantis}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 10<br />
| [[File:Alamos Town closer view.png|Alamos Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Alamos Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}<br />
| {{wp|Catalonia}}, {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Space-Time Towers are based on the uncompleted church of {{wp|Sagrada Familia}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 11<br />
| [[File:Teni Village.png|Ten'i Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Ten'i Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Geiranger}}<br />
| {{wp|Sunnmøre}}, {{wp|Norway}}<br />
| A village that was nearly destroyed by a {{wp|glacier}}. It is based on a town in Norway, which is threatened by the possibility of the mountain Åkerneset eroding into the {{wp|fjord}}, causing a {{wp|Tsunami#Landslides|landslide-induced tsunami}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 12<br />
|[[File:Michina Town.png|Michina Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Michina Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Meteora}}<br />
| {{wp|Thessaly}}, {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Its landscape, which is filled with towering rock formations, resembles Meteora. Also, the architecture of the temples resembles that of ancient Greek temples.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 13<br />
| [[File:Crown City.png|Crown City|230px]]<br />
| [[Crown City]]<br />
| {{wp|Amsterdam}}<br />
| {{wp|The Netherlands}}<br />
| Its modern buildings are based on the many new buildings in parts of Amsterdam, and the [[Pokémon Baccer World Cup|Pokémon Baccer]] stadium is based on the {{wp|Amsterdam Arena|Arena}}, the city's local football stadium.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 14<br />
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|Eindoak Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Eindoak Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Gourdon, Alpes-Maritimes|Gourdon}}, {{wp|Tourrettes-sur-Loup}} and {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 15<br />
| [[File:Roshan City.png|Roshan City|230px]]<br />
| [[Roshan City]]<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku, Tokyo|Shinjuku}}, {{wp|Shinagawa, Tokyo|Shinagawa}}, and Tennouzu Isle<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| The Roshan tower is inspired by the {{wp|Tokyo Skytree}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 16<br />
| [[File:New Tork City.png|New Tork City|230px]]<br />
| [[New Tork City]]<br />
| {{wp|New York City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| A giant sprawling city with many skyscrapers, a large park in the middle of the city resembling {{wp|Central Park}}, and a similar name. New Tork City as seen from above also resembles New York City's shape.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Avignon Town.png|Avignon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Avignon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Avignon}} and {{wp|Quebec City}}<br />
| {{wp|France}} and {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in the south of France. The castle of Avignon Town, however, is based on the {{wp|Château Frontenac}}, a large hotel that overlooks {{wp|Quebec City}} much like Avignon Town's castle overlooks the town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Orsay City.png|Orsay City|230px]]<br />
| [[Orsay City]]<br />
| {{wp|Toronto}}<br />
| {{wp|Ontario}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in southern Ontario famous for its port and city skylines. Like Toronto, Orsay City has a large port as well. The large mall in the city is based on the Toronto Eaton Centre, a large mall in the center of city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Diamond Domain.png|Diamond Domain|230px]]<br />
| [[Diamond Domain]]<br />
| {{wp|Cave of the Crystals|Naica crystal cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
| Colossal cave of several white crystals of Selenite in {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, and many of them are the largest in the whole world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Allearth Forest.png|Allearth Forest|230px]]<br />
| [[Allearth Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Niagara Falls}}<br />
| {{wp|Canada}} and {{wp|United States}}<br />
| Like several elements of the movie based in Canada, the design of the waterfalls is quite similar to the Niagara Falls which are recognizable as vertical falls and two large walls of water.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 18<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Dahara City.png|Dahara City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Dahara City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Dubai}} and {{wp|Abu Dhabi}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|United Arab Emirates}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | Dubai is located within the {{wp|Arabian Desert}} and houses some of the world's tallest skyscrapers. The highest skyscraper is based on the {{wp|Burj Khalifa}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Azoth Kingdom.png|Azoth Kingdom|230px]]<br />
| [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br />
| {{wp|Carcassonne}}<br />
| {{wp|Occitanie}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| Occitanie is an ancient city famous for being the meeting point between the Mediterranean and the towns of the Massif Central (the inspiration for the Nebel Plateau). It is also recognizable by its enormous walls of the citadel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Nebel Plateau.png|Nebel Plateau|230px]]<br />
| [[Nebel Plateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Massif Central}} and {{wp|Chaîne des Puys}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
| This area is similar to the Auvergne volcanoes in the {{wp|Massif Central}}, which is a highland region containing large mountain ranges and vast plateaus full of greenery and rich biodiversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 21<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Fula City.png|Fula City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Fula City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|San Francisco}} and {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The eternal flame complex is reminiscent of the {{wp|Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum}}, while Fula City's carnival pier is similar to the {{wp|Santa Monica Pier}}, both located in the state of California.<br />
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==Real-world locations mentioned==<br />
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|thumb|260px|Mewtwo overlooking a "faraway city" at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']]<br />
[[File:AG145 noodles.png|thumb|200px|Chinese noodles]]<br />
* Prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], [[Lt. Surge]] was known as "The Lightning {{wp|United States|American}}!". In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Pokémon Journal entries state that he "is rumored to have been a pilot while home in America."<br />
* [[Game Freak]]'s offices are present in the [[Celadon Condominiums]], the equivalent location of their former real-world office in {{wp|Carrot Tower}}. Likewise, they have a building in [[Castelia City]], and are found on 22F, the same floor that their former offices were on in Carrot Tower.<br />
* In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{tc|Scientist}} Taylor in the [[Silph Co.]] building mentions an international branch of Silph Co. In English, he states that the {{wp|Tiksi}} branch of the company is "in {{wp|Russia}}n no-man's-land". In the Japanese version, he states that the Ponaya Tunguska (Japanese: ポナヤツングスカ) branch is located "deep in Russia". Ponaya Tunguska appears to be a shortened form of the transliterated name of {{wp|Podkamennaya Tunguska (rural locality)|Podkamennaya Tunguska}} in Japanese (ポドカメンナヤツングースカ).<br />
* {{p|Mew}} was originally discovered in the jungles of the {{wp|South America}}n country [[Guyana]]. This is mentioned in logs inside of Cinnabar Island's {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}.<br />
* In Gold, Silver, {{v2|Crystal}}, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, {{jo|Webster}}, the guard in the [[gate]] north of [[Goldenrod City]], will give the player a {{p|Spearow}} holding mail to deliver. The Spearow is nicknamed {{wp|Kenya}}, the name of a country in {{wp|Africa}}.<br />
* In the original Japanese version of FireRed and LeafGreen, Blaine refers to {{wp|Kyoto}}.<br />
* Upon defeating Fisherman Bronson in the [[Sinnoh]] {{si|Battle Tower}}, he will say, "Why the emperor of fishing? It's an ancient Chinese legend...".<br />
* A {{tc|Guitarist}} that can be battled in [[Generation IV]]'s {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} mentions that his guitar is actually a {{wp|Shamisen|Japanese instrument}}.<br />
* Among the exhibits of the Nacrene museum, there is an African mask, referring to a place in the real world, in addition to being different from other exhibitions, which are related to the history of the Pokémon.<br />
* {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Beartic}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, and {{p|Arctovish}}'s names are derived from a real-world location, the {{wp|Arctic}}.<br />
* {{p|Arcanine}}'s {{game|Yellow}}, {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold]] [[Pokédex]] entries state that it is mentioned in {{wp|China|Chinese}} legends.<br />
* {{p|Parasect}}'s Stadium and FireRed Pokédex entries mention that its spores are used in medicine in China.<br />
* {{p|Ponyta}}'s Stadium Pokédex entry mentions that it can clear the Eiffel Tower ({{wp|Tokyo Tower}} in the original Japanese version) in one leap, and its FireRed entry says that it can clear {{wp|Uluru|Ayers Rock}} in one leap.<br />
* {{p|Poliwrath}}'s Gold, [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, HeartGold, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]] and [[Pokémon X and Y|X]] Pokédex entries mention its ability to swim the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}. Also, the direction of a Poliwrath's spirals depends on its geographical location. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], it instead refers to "the ocean".<br />
* {{p|Xatu}}'s Silver, FireRed, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries mention that South Americans say that it can see both the future and past.<br />
* {{p|Delibird}}'s Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Pokédex entries explain that a Delibird helped a famous explorer reach the top of {{wp|Mt. Everest}}. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it instead refers to "world's highest mountain," which is what Mt. Everest is to Earth.<br />
* {{p|Regice}}'s Emerald Pokédex entry mentions {{wp|Antarctica|Antarctic}} ice.<br />
* [[Regional form#Galarian Form|Galarian]] {{p|Meowth}} are implied to have been raised by Vikings in ancient times, and share many similarities with them.<br />
* In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', {{an|Misty}} fantasizes about {{wp|Paris}} and the {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', James says that the [[Fuchsia Gym]] looks like a {{wp|Japan|Japanese}} restaurant.<br />
* In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', Melvin says he wanted to make it to {{wp|Las Vegas}}. In the Japanese version, he said that he wanted to make it to {{wp|Broadway}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', Meowth says, "Keep digging till you hit China!" to Jessie and James, who were digging for clam shells.<br />
* In the {{wp|William Shakespeare}}-inspired episode ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', Misty described the town as like being in "merry old {{wp|England}}".<br />
* In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Team Rocket are disguised as {{wp|Vikings}}. In the English dub, [[Brock]] says that he didn't know that Vikings still existed and {{Ash}} replies that they "mostly live in {{wp|Minnesota}}". This is a reference to the Minnesota Vikings, a football team in the area.<br />
:*In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish dub}} of the movie, Ash says that they come from {{wp|Norway}}, a reference to the Norse Vikings who lived from the 8th to the 11th century.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Denmark|Danish dub}} of the movie, Ash tells Brock that the Vikings are mostly on trips in {{wp|Sweden}}, again referring to the Norse Vikings, but may also refer to {{wp|Vikingarna (band)|Vikingarna}}, a Swedish {{wp|dansband}}.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish dub}} of the movie, Ash quips that Vikings still live in the {{wp|Sipoo}} archipelago, referring to the fact that Sipoo was at the time mostly inhabited by Swedish-speaking Finns (another reference to Norse Vikings).<br />
* At the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', Mewtwo is shown overlooking a "faraway city" that greatly resembles New York City. Buildings similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the {{wp|MetLife Building}} are visible in the distance.<br />
* In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', Misty makes a direct reference to the Earth, saying, "The Earth is so pretty." However, she may be referring to the landscape rather than the literal planet.<br />
* In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Normally, a cloudy globe can be seen, but this time the Pacific Ocean and {{wp|Australia}} are prominent. This also happens in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'' and the introduction to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.<br />
* In the English dub of ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Jessie]] talks about Antarctica, the place where their next assignment is located.<br />
* In ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', an ad in {{an|May}}'s food guidebook mentions "Chinese noodles".<br />
* A map of the Pokémon world seen in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'' centered on Unova features several landmasses resembling Europe and Scandinavia, with some of them either being rotated or flipped.<br />
* In the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} dub of ''[[BW28|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]'', while [[Ash's Oshawott]] was perfecting {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{an|Cilan}} states "{{tt|जाना था जापान पर पहुंच गए चाइना|We wanted to go to Japan, but ended up in China}}" (lit. ''Jānā thā Japan, par pahunch gaye China''), which refers to the real-world countries of {{wp|Japan}} and {{wp|China}}. The phrase itself can be interpreted roughly as "The aim and the result were different".<br />
* In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', the Eiffel Tower and the {{wp|Arc de Triomphe}} were seen on a movie poster.<br />
* In the Hindi dub of ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'' , {{MTR}} says "{{tt|हम सब जानते हैं कश्मीर से कन्याकुमारी तक|We know everything, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari}}" (lit. ''Ham sab jānte hain, Kashmīr se Kanyākumāri tak''). This is a common Indian saying, roughly translating to "Our knowledge is supreme", which refers to the Indian subcontinent's northernmost region, {{wp|Kashmir}}, and its southernmost city, {{wp|Kanyakumari}}.<br />
* Starting with [[M16|the sixteenth movie]], each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
* In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', a holographic globe can be seen inside Lysandre Labs. The globe features continents similar to the real Earth, implying that the planet's continents may probably look very similar to that of the real Earth, and that all of the known regions in the Pokémon world may actually in fact be smaller parts of a much larger landmass.<br />
* In the TCG [[Secret Mission (Gym Heroes 118)]] card, the map in the background shows German occupied Poland during World War II: Warsaw is located right above Raichu's right ear, Białystok and Brest-Litowsk behind Lt. Surge, and the Silesian Border between Andreashütte and Festenberg right below Raichu's binoculars. The rivers Weichsel, Narew and Bug are also depicted.<br />
* In the TCG [[Lucky Stadium (Neo Destiny 100)]] card, there is a promotional {{wp|New York City}} print with a {{p|Pichu}} and a {{p|Pikachu}} flying on a {{p|Charizard}} in New York City, with the {{wp|Empire State Building}} visible in the background.<br />
* In the planetarium special ''[[Celestial Debris]]'', a map of the Pokémon world can be seen on a computer monitor. The map texture looks very similar to the one used to represent the planet in later Pokémon films, with three landmasses resembling North America, Europe, and eastern Russia all appearing upside down.<br />
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==Real-world people and cultures mentioned==<br />
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} are explicitly named after martial artists {{wp|Bruce Lee}} and {{wp|Jackie Chan}}, respectively. In other languages where their names are different, those names are likewise derived from real people.<br />
* {{p|Snorlax}}'s design and Japanese name ''Kabigon'' are derived from [[Game Freak]] programmer [[Kōji Nishino]] and his nickname of "Kirby" (Japanese: カービィ ''Kābī''), which in turn is derived from {{wk|Kirby|the video game character of the same name}}.<ref name=GameInformer>Shea, Brian (October 24, 2019). "[https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series More Burning Questions For The Pokémon Series]." ''Game Informer''. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220523044442/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series archived])</ref> This is referenced in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, in which Nishino appears as a battleable NPC and his highest-leveled Pokémon is Snorlax.<br />
* The core series games have featured staff members of [[Game Freak]] that typically [[Diploma|reward]] the player for completing the [[National Pokédex]], or occasionally through alternative methods. [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled in the [[Generation V]], {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}} games; in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, he is fought in a Double Battle that also features director [[Kazumasa Iwao]].<br />
* In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Brock directly refers to the tale of {{wp|Noah}} who sent a {{wp|Columbidae|dove}} to find dry land after a {{wp|Flood myth|great flood}}, according to most Abrahamic religions.<br />
* The Japanese version of the song [[Team Rocket Forever]] includes the lines 「ムサシ!/コジロウ!/関門海峡/門司/下関」"''Musashi!/Kojirō!/Kanmon Straits.../Moji.../Shimonoseki...''", referencing the famous duel that {{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}} and {{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}} (the name basis for [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s Japanese names, Musashi and Kojirō) fought on an island in the {{wp|Kanmon Straits}}, which is located between {{wp|Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū|Moji}} and {{wp|Shimonoseki}}.<br />
* The Japanese holiday ''{{wp|Hinamatsuri}}'' (means Doll Festival, but sometimes referred to as Girls' Day) is featured in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (dubbed as the [[Princess Festival]]).<br />
* The Japanese holiday {{wp|Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} (''Kodomo no Hi'') is featured in ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' (dubbed as [[Kids Day]]).<br />
* [[Christmas]] is mentioned several times in the anime and manga. [[Santa Claus]] is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]] who first appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''. In the dub, Santa's home is called the [[North Pole]].<br />
* In ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'', James mentions the presence of {{wp|Pablo Picasso|Picasso}} and {{wp|Rembrandt}}'s paintings at his home.<br />
* In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', Meowth asks if they saw the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] in a {{wp|Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling}} movie.<br />
* In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', Jessie says that {{wp|Albert Einstein}} created the {{wp|Incandescent light bulb|light bulb}}. Max corrects her, saying that {{wp|Thomas Edison}} was the creator.<br />
* NPCs in the [[core series]] games are regularly named after real-world people.<br />
** In the [[Generation IV]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, one of the potential NPC opponents is {{tc|Guitarist}} Iggy, a reference to {{wp|Iggy Pop}}.<br />
** [[Johto Route 35]], [[Connecting Cave]], [[Hau'oli Cemetery]], and [[Viridian Forest]] (in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]) each contain a Trainer whose Japanese name is ''Ikue'' (in the latter two cases, this name was preserved in other languages as well) and who uses a Pikachu. [[Ikue Ohtani]] is the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]].<br />
** [[Alola Route 5]] contains a [[Double Battle]] against trainers named Isa and Nico, named in honor of the daughters of [[Eric Medalle]], a Pokémon creative director who was killed in an accident during the time [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] were in development.<ref>[https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/03/21/pokemon-eric-medalle-seattle-weather-falling-tree/82094134/ Falling tree kills Pokémon designer and Detroit native Eric Medalle - Detroit Free Press]</ref><br />
** In {{game|Sword and Shield|s}}, an [[Artist]] NPC named Kapoor can [[In-game trade|trade]] with the player, a reference to British artist Anish Kapoor.<br />
** In {{game|Crystal}}, several Trainers in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} are references to [[Staff of Pokémon Crystal|people involved in the creation of the game]].<ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/tower-references/ iimarck.us - Battle Tower In‐Jokes]</ref><br />
*** {{tc|Guitarist}} Masuda is a reference to [[Junichi Masuda]], Crystal's music director.<br />
*** {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Tajiri is a reference to Pokémon's creator, [[Satoshi Tajiri]], and his childhood fixation with bug catching.<br />
*** {{tc|Scientist}} Mori is a reference to Akito Mori, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
*** {{tc|Teacher}} Kawakami is a reference to Naoko Kawakami, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} mentions the {{wp|hula}} dance to a [[Kimono Girl]] while in the [[Ecruteak City#Kimono Dance Theater|Kimono Dance Theater]].<br />
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, six of the [[Seven Sages]] quote proverbs from several Chinese philosophers.<br />
** [[Zinzolin]] quotes a proverb from ''{{wp|Mencius (book)|Mencius}}'' and a line from ''{{wp|Tao Te Ching}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Gorm]] quotes a proverb from {{wp|Sun Tzu}}'s ''{{wp|The Art of War}}'' in Pinwheel Forest, and a line from both The {{wp|Analects}} and ''{{wp|Huainanzi}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Bronius]] quotes another line from ''Tao Te Ching'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Giallo]] quotes another line from ''Mencius'' at N's Castle.<br />
** In the Japanese version, [[Ryoku]] quotes a line from ''{{wp|Zhuangzi (book)|Zhuangzi}}'' at N's Castle. In both versions, he also quotes a proverb by {{wp|Song Dynasty}} philosopher Hu Yin at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Rood]] quotes another proverb from the Analects and made a reference to a Chinese idiom at N's Castle.<br />
* In {{4v|Black|White}}, the woman in [[Mistralton City]] who normally gives a [[Heart Scale]] in exchange for ten [[Sweet Heart]]s will trade a Heart Scale for only five Sweet Hearts on {{wp|Valentine's Day}} and {{wp|White Day}}.<br />
* {{p|Archeops}}'s name is possibly derived from ''Cheops'', the Greek name for Egyptian pharaoh {{wp|Khufu}}.<br />
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==Other references to the real world==<br />
* In all of the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} and some [[Spin-off Pokémon games|side series]] games, there is a [[Nintendo]] gaming console in the {{player}}'s [[Player's house|bedroom]]. This is a reference to the real-world gaming company that owns the [[Pokémon|franchise]].<br />
* An old man at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] says that the first manned flight to the moon was in 1969, same as in the real world.<br />
* {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] [[Pokédex]] entries mention both Pokémon being able to easily knock out an {{wp|Indian Elephant}}, an [[Animals in the Pokémon world|actual animal]]. However, in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], Raichu's entry instead mentions {{p|Copperajah}}.<br />
* The {{p|Arceus}} event that takes place in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} includes real life pictures in the game.<br />
* {{p|Porygon}}'s [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] Pokédex entries mentions it was created "20 years ago", referencing the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green.<br />
* In ''[[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]]'', a painting within the resort created by {{p|Beheeyem}} bears a striking resemblance to ''{{wp|Relativity (M. C. Escher)|Relativity}}'' by {{wp|M. C. Escher}}.<br />
* One of the hotels Ash and his group tried to stay at and ultimately failed to do so in the episode ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This!]]'' featured a painting of a tiger near grass, mirroring a similar painting found at {{wp|Azuchi Castle}}.<br />
* The nameless movie May describes in ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' is a reference to the movie ''{{wp|Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic}}''.<br />
* In {{an|Dawn}}'s flashback in ''[[DP161|Yes In Dee Dee, It's Dawn]]'', a teacher tells her students a tale about {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Turtwig}}, which is similar to "{{wp|The Tortoise and the Hare}}".<br />
* In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', Ash dreams about being in an alternate reality where no Pokémon exist and children attend regular school.<br />
* Multiple references to the geographical relations between the real world locations the in-game regions are based on have been made throughout the games; for example, a {{tc|Swimmer}} on [[Galar Route 9]] says people have {{wp|List of successful English Channel swimmers|successfully swum}} between [[Kalos]] and [[Galar]].<br />
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[[zh:寶可夢世界與現實世界相關之處]]</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world&diff=3621739Pokémon world in relation to the real world2022-12-03T20:56:47Z<p>Valentio: /* Paldea */ Paldean Tauros is an Iberian reference or only Spanish? Sprigatito with -gatito? Arboliva with -Arbol? (And many others). Lets maintain obvious things.</p>
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[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|250px|The map of Japan showing the four main Japanese Pokémon regions.]]<br />
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|250px|The map of Europe showing the three main European Pokémon regions.]]<br />
The designs of nine of the major Pokémon [[region]]s—[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]]/[[Hisui]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and they are sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions and the Hisui region are based on smaller regions in {{wp|Japan}}, Unova and Alola are based on parts of the {{wp|United States}}, Kalos is based on {{wp|France}}, Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}, and Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, consisting of countries {{wp|Spain}} and {{wp|Portugal}}. It is said the inspiration for [[Orre]] is {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}}.<br />
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==Core regions==<br />
===Kanto===<br />
The {{wp|Kantō region}} of Japan (関東地方, ''Kantō-chihō'', meaning "Region East to the Barrier", referring to the east of the Hakone checkpoint) is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the [[Pokémon world]], but is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of the game map corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chūbu region|Chūbu}} (中部地方, ''Chūbu-chihō'', meaning "Central region", also called 中部日本, ''Chūbu-nihon'', that means "Central Japan").<br />
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{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pallet Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|下田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimoda, Shizuoka|Shimoda City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Pallet Town is based on [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s hometown {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida City}} during his boyhood.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 1|Route 1]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Peninsula}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| A peninsula that connects Shimoda City to Mishima City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian City]]<br />
| {{jwp|三島市}} or {{jwp|箱根町}}<br />
| {{wp|Mishima, Shizuoka|Mishima City}} or {{wp|Hakone, Kanagawa|Hakone Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} or {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} or {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|奥秩父山塊}}<br />
| {{wp|Okuchichibu Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}、{{jwp|山梨県}}、{{jwp|長野県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}, {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, and {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]]<br />
| {{jwp|秩父市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichibu, Saitama|Chichibu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
| Viridian Forest being inside Route 2 is a reference to its real world counterpart's name Okuchichibu - meaning "interior of Chichibu".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pewter City]]<br />
| {{jwp|前橋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Maebashi, Gunma|Maebashi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Maebashi rests at the foot of Mount Akagi. It is the capital city of the Gunma Prefecture. The famous {{wp|Iwajuku}} archaeological site and the Iwajuku Museum are located in the city of {{wp|Midori, Gunma|Midori}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 3|Route 3]]<br />
| {{jwp|桐生市}} - {{jwp|足利市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiryū, Gunma|Kiryū City}} - {{wp|Ashikaga, Tochigi|Ashikaga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Moon]]<br />
| {{jwp|赤城山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Akagi}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Mt. Akagi features a crater lake near the summit<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 4|Route 4]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐野市}} - {{jwp|栃木市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sano, Tochigi|Sano City}} - {{wp|Tochigi (city)|Tochigi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean City]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇都宮市}}<br />
| {{wp|Utsunomiya|Utsunomiya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Utsunomiya City is the capital city of the Tochigi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|大谷資料館}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum - Subterranean Cave<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum used to be a quarry with a network of monumental underground chambers, and is located in Utsunomiya City. Could also be based on {{wp|Ashio Copper Mine}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 24|Routes 24]] & [[Kanto Route 25|25]]<br />
| {{jwp|日光国立公園}}, {{jwp|那須塩原市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nikkō National Park}} and {{wp|Nasushiobara|Nasushiobara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Cottage]]<br />
| {{jwp|北茨城市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki|Kitaibaraki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| It's known for Rokkakudō, a wooden retreat overlooking the sea along the Izura coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 9|Route 9]]<br />
| {{jwp|水戸線}}<br />
| {{wp|Mito Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}, {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Specifically, from Sakuragawa City to Ishioka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rock Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|筑波山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsukuba}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| A non-volcanic mountain renowned for its beautiful granite.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 6|Route 6]]<br />
| {{jwp|京葉線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keiyō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vermilion City]]<br />
| {{jwp|横浜市}}, {{jwp|横須賀市}}, {{jwp|千葉市}}<br />
| A hybrid of {{wp|Yokohama, Kanagawa|Yokohama City}}, {{wp|Yokosuka|Yokosuka City}} and {{wp|Chiba (city)|Chiba City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Geographically, it is based on Chiba City (capital city of the Chiba Prefecture). However, Yokohama (capital city of the Kanagawa Prefecture) is the largest and most luxurious seaport of the three. Yokosuka has a United States Navy base, a possible inspiration for Vermilion Gym and Lt. Surge as an "American" soldier.<br><br />
During the announcement for the 2023 [[Pokémon World Championships]], [[The Pokémon Company]] used a trailer with footage of Vermilion City taken from the [[Generation I]] games before announcing that the event would be held in Yokohama.<ref><br />
Play Pokémon (@playpokemon) on [https://twitter.com/playpokemon/status/1561383485323055109 Twitter]: Now announcing the destination for #PokemonWorlds 2023…</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|加曽利貝塚}}<br />
| {{wp|Kasori Shell Mound}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| The largest known shell mound found in Japan which can be viewed in a tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 11|Routes 11]], [[Kanto Route 13|13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]] & [[Kanto Route 15|15]]<br />
| {{jwp|外房線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sotobō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Route 11 is based on Midori-ku ward, Route 13 on Katsuura City, Route 14 on Kamogawa City (due to wind turbines), and Route 15 on Minamibōsō City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Power Plant]]<br />
| {{jwp|東海発電所}}<br />
| {{wp|Tōkai Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The first commercial nuclear power plant in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavender Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku, Ibaraki|Ushiku City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Geographically, it's more closer to be based on {{wp|Kashima, Ibaraki|Kashima City}}. However, Ushiku City contains Ushiku Jyoen - a large scale graveyard that allows people to bury passed away pets. It also contains a small animal park, where people can feed various animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久大仏}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku Daibutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The fifth tallest statue in the world, which is located near Ushiku Jyoen (a large scale graveyard). Could also be based on Kashima Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 8|Route 8]]<br />
| {{jwp|京成東成田線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keisei Higashi-Narita Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 12|Route 12]]<br />
| {{jwp|九十九里浜}}, {{jwp|銚子市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kujūkuri Beach}}, {{wp|Chōshi}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Chōshi City has one of the largest fish catches in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Underground Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京メトロ東西線}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Metro Tozai Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 7|Route 7]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿御苑}} or {{jwp|代々木公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Gyo-en}} or {{wp|Yoyogi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Gyo-en is the largest garden park in Shinjuku. Part of it and Yoyogi Park are in Shibuya, a ward located between Setagaya and Shinjuku wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celadon City]]<br />
| {{jwp|多摩ニュータウン}} or {{jwp|世田谷区}}<br />
| {{wp|Tama New Town}} or {{wp|Setagaya}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Tama New Town is the largest housing development in Japan, containing several retails and leisure complexes, indoor theme park (Sanrio Puroland) and hotels. Setagaya has the largest population of Tokyo's special wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 5|Route 5]]<br />
| {{jwp|さいたま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama (city)|Saitama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Saffron City]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|新宿区}} and {{jwp|千代田区}})<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Shinjuku}} and {{wp|Chiyoda, Tokyo|Chiyoda}} wards)<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku is a major commercial and administrative centre, housing the busiest railway station in the world. Chiyoda is an economical powerhouse of Tokyo, as well as all of Japan. Chiyoda is also the political center of Japan: the Imperial Palace, Prime Minister's Official Residence, the National Diet and the Supreme Court are located here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Magnet Train|Magnet Train station]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿駅}} or {{jwp|新大阪駅}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Station}} or {{wp|Tokyo Station}} and {{wp|Shin-Ōsaka Station}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Station is world's busiest train station. The {{wp|Tōkaidō Shinkansen}} bullet train line runs between Tokyo Station in Tokyo and Shin-Ōsaka Station in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fuchsia City]]<br />
| {{jwp|館山市}} or {{jwp|富津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Futtsu|Futtsu City}} or {{wp|Tateyama, Chiba|Tateyama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Futtsu City is located closer to the Quasi-National Park, while Tateyama City contains lots of historic buildings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}} ({{jwp|マザー牧場}})<br />
| {{wp|Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park}} (specifically Mother Farm)<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Mother Farm is an animal theme park located in the {{wp|Futtsu}} part of Quasi-National Park. Established in 1962, it's famous for its sheep shows and guests can interreact with various domesticated animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 16|Route 16]]<br />
| {{jwp|鎌倉市}} - {{jwp|平塚市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamakura|Kamakura City}} - {{wp|Hiratsuka|Hiratsuka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京湾アクアライン}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}、{{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}} and {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| It connects {{wp|Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki City}} and {{wp|Kisarazu, Chiba|Kisarazu City}} over Tokyo Bay. It was under construction when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were released.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafoam Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|江の島}}<br />
| {{wp|Enoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| A small offshore island. Home to the Iwaya Caves.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 19|Water Routes 19]], [[Kanto Route 20|20]], & [[Kanto Route 21|21]]<br />
| {{jwp|相模湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagami Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| Many small islands are scattered around this bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cinnabar Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Oshima|Izu-Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Oshima is famous for {{wp|Mount Mihara}}, an active volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 22|Route 22]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|静岡県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Indigo Plateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}, {{jwp|安中市}} or {{jwp|秩父多摩甲斐国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Northwestern Saitama}}, {{wp|Annaka, Gunma|Annaka City}} or {{wp|Chichibu Tama Kai National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Due to the confusing nature of the Kanto's map between Gen 1/3 and Gen 2/4, it's hard to pint-point the exact location. It's also possible the national park is the basis for [[Kanto Route 23|Route 23]] and [[Victory Road (Kanto)|Victory Road]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 28|Route 28]]<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| Mt. Fuji is located here. Could possibly also based on Fujinomiya City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 26|Route 26]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士市}} - {{jwp|静岡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji, Shizuoka|Fuji City}} - {{wp|Shizuoka (city)|Shizuoka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 27|Route 27]]<br />
| {{jwp|駿河湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Suruga Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Both {{wp|Shiraito Falls}} and {{wp|Otodome Falls}}, the real world [[Tohjo Falls]], are located close to the bay. Two waterfalls separated by a mere 600 feet, located southwest of {{wp|Mount Fuji}}.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Sevii Islands====<br />
The [[Sevii Islands]] are based on two archipelagos off the coast of Tokyo: the {{wp|Izu Islands}} ({{jwp|伊豆諸島}}, ''Izu-shoto'', meaning "Izu Archipelago") and the {{wp|Bonin Islands}} ({{jwp|小笠原諸島}}, ''Ogasawara-shoto'', meaning "Ogasawara Archipelago"), both archipelagos are administered by the Tokyo Metropolis (under Japanese law, the prefecture of Tokyo is designated as a to (都), translated as metropolis)<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[One Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}、{{jwp|神津島}}、{{jwp|式根島}}、{{jwp|利島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}, {{wp|Kozushima|Kōzushima}}, {{wp|Shikinejima}} and {{wp|Toshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|大島支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture (Tokyo)|Oshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kindle Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Treasure Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|神津島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kozushima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Ember]]<br />
| {{jwp|利島}}宮塚山<br />
| Mt. Miyatsuka, {{wp|Toshima Island}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Two Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|三宅島}}、{{jwp|御蔵島}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyakejima}} and {{wp|Mikurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三宅支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyake Subprefecture|Miyake}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈島}}、{{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōjima}} and {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Isle Port]]<br />
| 底土港<br />
| Sokodo Port<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Four Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icefall Cave]]<br />
| 丸山, {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| Maruyama, {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Five Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|聟島列島}}<br />
| Mukojima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| All are uninhabited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Water Labyrinth]]<br />
| {{jwp|西之島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nishinoshima (Ogasawara)|Nishinoshima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Gorgeous]]<br />
| 中ノ島<br />
| Nakanoshima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Cave]]<br />
| 笹魚島<br />
| Sasauojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|媒島}}<br />
| Nakoudojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Six Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島列島}}<br />
| Chichijima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the north of Chichijima include Anijima ({{jwp|兄島}}) and Otōtojima ({{jwp|弟島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dotted Hole]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Green Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|兄島}}<br />
| Anijima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outcast Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟島}}<br />
| Otōtojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seven Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hahajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tanoby Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島列島}}<br />
| Hahajima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the south of Hahajima include Anejima ({{jwp|姉島}}) and Imōtojima ({{jwp|妹島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Navel Rock]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳥島}}<br />
| {{wp|Torishima (Izu Islands)|Torishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
| Known as the habitat of albatross.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Birth Island]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|南鳥島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Minami Torishima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The easternmost island belonging to Japan. It's also triangular in shape.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Johto===<br />
In Japan, the Kantō region is often contrasted with the {{wp|Kansai region}} (関西地方, ''Kansai-chihō'', meaning "Region West to the Tollgate", referring to the regions west to the Osaka Tollgate), also known as {{wp|Kinki region}} (近畿地方, ''Kinki-chihō'', meaning "Region Near the Capital", referring to the cities of Nara and Kyoto, Japan former capital cities), which like [[Johto]] is to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the Kansai region and the western {{wp|Chūbu region}} combined, as well as a small part of eastern {{wp|Shikoku region}} (四国地方 ''Shikoku-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Four Provinces", referring to the four historical provinces that made up the island).<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Silver]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} and {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} and {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| The encounter with [[Red (game)|Red]] at Mt. Silver may be a reference to {{wp|Kuninotokotachi}}. Waiting atop Mt. Silver as the series’ highest-level {{pkmn|Trainer}} opponent, Red was the player character with humble beginnings from the first Pokémon games; Kuninotokotachi is said to be the first Japanese deity, born of something resembling a reed following the creation of heaven and earth, who resides atop Mt. Fuji.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Bark Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜松市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamamatsu, Shizuoka|Hamamatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Could also be based on {{wp|Shizuoka, Shizuoka|Shizuoka City}} (capital city of the Shizuoka Prefecture), due to wind turbines added to New Bark Town in HGSS. At the same time construction was completed on a small wind-farm in Shizuoka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 29|Route 29]]<br />
| {{jwp|岡崎平野}}<br />
| Okazaki Plain<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cherrygrove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|半田市}} and {{jwp|南知多町}}<br />
| {{wp|Handa, Aichi|Handa City}} and {{wp|Minamichita|Minamichita Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
| Both residences are located in Chita Peninsula, which is famous for flower cultivation. Could possibly be based on {{wp|Nagoya|Nagoya City}}, the capital city of the Aichi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 31|Route 31]]<br />
| {{jwp|濃尾平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Nōbi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Violet City]]<br />
| {{jwp|奈良市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara, Nara|Nara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| Home to many historic buildings and monuments, Nara is where Japan was founded as a state. It was the capital of Japan from 710 CE to 794 CE as the seat of the Emperor before the capital was moved to Kyoto. Currently is the capital city of the Nara Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sprout Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|興福寺}} or {{jwp|法隆寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōfuku-ji}} or {{wp|Hōryū-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| A five-story pagoda, Kōfuku-ji is the second-largest pagoda in Japan, located on northeast of Nara City. Hōryū-ji is the oldest wooden building in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Alph]]<br />
| {{jwp|明日香村}}<br />
| {{wp|Asuka, Nara|Asuka Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| There are many archaeological sites in Nara such as Ishibutai Kofun ({{jwp|石舞台古墳}}) and {{wp|Takamatsuzuka Tomb}} ({{jwp|高松塚古墳}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 32|Route 32]]<br />
| {{jwp|松阪市}}, {{jwp|伊勢志摩}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsusaka|Matsusaka City}} and {{wp|Ise-Shima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| Ise-Shima is famous for fresh seafood and pearl cultivation.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Union Cave]]<br />
| 青の洞窟（がまの口）<br />
| Blue Grotto (Gama-no-kuchi)<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| The Blue Grotto of Kumano is a small sea cave in Tategasaki, the largest columnar rock formation in Nigishima Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 33|Route 33]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野市}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano, Mie|Kumano City}} and {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}, {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azalea Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|みなべ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Minabe, Wakayama|Minabe Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| Minabe is famous for its high-quality Japanese apricots, known as {{wp|ubame}}, and high-quality charcoal, known as {{wp|Binchōtan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slowpoke Well]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野本宮大社}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Hongū Taisha}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| A Shinto Shrine that was originally located on a sandbank by Kumano River. It was relocated to the mountain after being partially destroyed in the flood. The sandbank now contains the largest torii shrine gate in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ilex Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野古道}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Kodō}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| The Kumano Kodō is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes spread across the old-growth forest that connects various sacred shrines that have been sites for centuries of ascetic worship of natural phenomenon and natural wonders.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 34|Route 34]]<br />
| {{jwp|有田市}} - {{jwp|和歌山市}}<br />
| {{wp|Arida, Wakayama|Arida City}} - {{wp|Wakayama (city)|Wakayama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod City]]<br />
| {{jwp|大阪市}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka|Ōsaka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Ōsaka is the largest and most populous city in the Kansai region, serving as a major hub and financial center in the country. It is also the capital city of the Urban Prefecture of Osaka. Osaka Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Kyoto Prefecture. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|通天閣}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsūtenkaku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Tsūtenkaku is one of the most popular landmarks in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|梅田}}, {{jwp|心斎橋}}, and {{jwp|難波}} {{jwp|地下街}}<br />
| {{wp|Umeda}}, {{wp|Shinsaibashi}}, and {{wp|Namba}} Underground Shopping Malls<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Osaka’s districts of Umeda, Shinsaibashi, and Namba are famous for their large network of underground shopping malls and tunnels known as ''chikagai''. Examples include DIAMOR Osaka Umeda (42,977 m²), CRYSTA NAGAHORI Minamisenba Shinsaibashi (81,765 m²), and Namba Walk (37,881 m²), respectively, which have approximately 100 retail stores each.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 35|Route 35]]<br />
| {{jwp|服部緑地}}<br />
| {{wp|Hattori Ryokuchi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
|A green space in Northern Osaka. Located close to the Expo Commemoration Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[National Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|明治の森箕面国定公園}} or {{jwp|万博記念公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Meiji no Mori Minoo Quasi-National Park}} or {{wp|Expo Commemoration Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| In the Expo Park, there is a famous monument called the {{wp|Tower of the Sun}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéathlon Dome]]<br />
| {{jwp|京セラドーム大阪}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome Osaka}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| A baseball stadium located in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 36|Route 36]]<br />
| {{jwp|木津川市}} or {{jwp|京田辺市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kizugawa, Kyoto|Kizugawa City}} or {{wp|Kyōtanabe, Kyoto|Kyōtanabe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 37|Route 37]]<br />
| {{jwp|枚方市}} or {{jwp|伏見区}}<br />
| {{wp|Hirakata|Hirakata City}} - {{wp|Fushimi-ku, Kyoto|Fushimi-ku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}} - {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}} - {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ecruteak City]]<br />
| {{jwp|京都市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto|Kyōto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Having served as the seat of the imperial court for eleven centuries, Kyōto is considered to be the cultural capital of Japan. It is the capital city of the prefecture of the same name. The towers that inspired the [[Burned Tower]] and the [[Bell Tower]] are both located in Kyōto. Kyoto Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Osaka Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Burned Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|西寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Sai-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| The temple was burnt down in 1233 and to this day hasn't been rebuilt.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bell Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|金閣}} and {{jwp|東寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} and {{wp|Tō-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Kinkaku-ji was set on fire by a monk in 1950 ({{jwp|金閣寺放火事件}}). The wall is covered with gold leaf. Atop the Kinkaku temple sits a golden statue of a rooster or phoenix ({{p|Ho-Oh}}). Tō-ji was build alongside Sai-ji and, unlike the later temple, it still stands to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olivine City]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe, Hyogo|Kōbe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Kōbe is the major port city in the Kansai region. The city is also well known for ''wagyū'', or {{wp|Kobe beef}}. Is the capital city of the Hyogo Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 38|Route 38]] & [[Johto Route 39|39]]<br />
| {{jwp|六甲山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Rokkō}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|Home to Rokkosan Pasture - a public pasture farm.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glitter Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸ポートタワー}} & {{jwp|和田岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe Port Tower}} & Cape Wada<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 40|Water Route 40]]<br />
| {{jwp|明石海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Akashi Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whirl Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|淡路島}}<br />
| {{wp|Awaji Island|Awajishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| The {{wp|Naruto Strait}} between Awajishima and Shikoku is famous for the {{wp|Naruto whirlpools}}. Soul Silver describes {{p|Lugia}} splitting one island into the Whirl Islands to end a war; Awajishima was the epicenter of the {{wp|Great Hanshin earthquake}}, with a portion of the island's damaged fault zone preserved to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 41|Water Route 41]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cianwood City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門市}} or {{jwp|鳴門市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto, Tokushima|Naruto City}} or {{wp|Tokushima (city)|Tokushima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Naruto is where {{wp|Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co.}} began. Tokushima is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 42|Route 42]]<br />
| {{jwp|大津市}} - {{jwp|草津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōtsu|Ōtsu City}} - {{wp|Kusatsu, Shiga|Kusata City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Mortar]]<br />
| {{jwp|比叡山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hiei}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| “Marathon Monks” would undergo exhaustive exercises on Mount Hiei. [[Kiyo]] trains in isolation deep within Mt. Mortar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 44|Route 44]]<br />
| {{jwp|彦根市}} - {{jwp|東近江市}} & {{jwp|鈴鹿山脈}}<br />
| {{wp|Hikone, Shiga|Hikone City}} - {{wp|Higashiōmi|Higashiōmi City}} & {{wp|Suzuka Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahogany Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甲賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōka, Shiga|Kōka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Kōka is where the famous Kōga ninja were born and educated ({{wp|Kōga-ryū}}, {{jwp|甲賀流}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 43|Route 43]]<br />
| {{jwp|近江八幡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōmihachiman|Ōmihachiman City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of Rage]]<br />
| {{jwp|琵琶湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Biwa}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ice Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊吹山}} and {{jwp|両白山地}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibuki Mountains}} and {{wp|Ryōhaku Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} is an easy-to-climb mountain that is famous for receiving the world's heaviest recorded snowfall. The interiors could be based on {{wp|Narusawa Ice Cave|Narusawa Ice Cave}}, but geographically it's too far away from both mountains.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blackthorn City]]<br />
| {{jwp|白川郷}}, {{jwp|岐阜市}}<br />
| Hybrid of Shirakawa-go and {{wp|Gifu|Gifu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Shiragawa-go is a world heritage site in Shiragawa Village (near {{wp|Takayama, Gifu|Takayama City}}), which is located near Shō River. Geographically it is placed closer to Gifu City, near Nagara River.<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragon's Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|金華山}}<br />
| Hybrid of {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} and {{wp|Mount Kinka (Gifu)|Mount Kinka}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be two different mountains merged together. Mount Kinka is a symbol of Gifu City, known for {{wp|Gifu Castle}}. Could also be based on Shōhō-ji and its {{wp|Gifu Great Buddha}} Statue, located near said mountain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 45|Route 45]]<br />
| {{jwp|天竜川}}, near {{jwp|水窪ダム (静岡県)|水窪ダム}}<br />
| {{wp|Tenryū River}}, near {{wp|Misakubo Dam}}<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}} and {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}} and {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dark Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|美濃三河高原}}<br />
| Mino Mikawa Plateau<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cliff Edge Gate]]<br />
| {{jwp|那賀町}}<br />
| {{wp|Naka, Tokushima|Naka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 47|Routes 47]] & [[Johto Route 48|48]]<br />
| {{jwp|三好市}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyoshi, Tokushima|Miyoshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Oboke Gorge and Yoshino River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Embedded Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|剣山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)|Mount Tsurugi}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| An important site of Shugendō worship, a sect of mixture of Shintoism and Buddhism. On the top of the mountain, there is a small shrine called ‘Tsurugi Jinja’. There is also a theory that Yamatai, an ancient country that is argued to have settled in Kyūshū, was also located there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|丸亀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Marugame, Kagawa|Marugame City}}<br />
| {{jwp|香川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}<br />
| NEW REOMA WORLD amusement park is based here, which contains an animal park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frontier Access]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji|Himeji City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路セントラルパーク}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Central Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Himeji Castle is located exactly on the Battle Castle position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinjoh Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|立山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tate}}<br />
| {{jwp|富山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}<br />
| One of the Three Holy Mountains of Japan. Due to the heavy snowfalls, this mountain is famous for Yuki-no-Otani (Snow Walls), which can reach up to 20m. Inferred from the location of the callout display on the map. (Assuming that [[Ice Path]] is the {{wp|Hida Mountains}} and [[Blackthorn City]] is {{wp|Takayama City}}, Gifu Prefecture).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Hoenn===<br />
[[Hoenn]] is based on the southernmost parts of Japan—{{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū region}} (九州地方, ''Kyūshū-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Nine Provinces", referring to the nine historical provinces that made up the island, currently the region is divided in seven prefectures) and surrounding islands (including the {{wp|Okinawa island}}), with its main island flipped counter-clockwise ninety degrees with the smaller islands pushed close together and circulating around its southern side.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Littleroot Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里市}} or {{jwp|佐世保市}}<br />
| {{wp|Imari, Saga|Imari City}} or {{wp|Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 101|Route 101]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐世保線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasebo Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Sasebo City to Saga City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oldale Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga, Saga|Saga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 102|Route 102]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津線}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Saga City to Karatsu City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 103|Route 103]]<br />
| {{jwp|雲仙市}}, near {{jwp|有明海}}<br />
| {{wp|Unzen, Nagasaki|Unzen City}}, near {{wp|Ariake Sea}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Trackless Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|吉野ヶ里遺跡}}<br />
| {{wp|Yoshinogari site}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg City]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu, Saga|Karatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 104|Route 104]]<br />
| {{jwp|東松浦半島}}<br />
| Higashimatsūra Peninsula<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg Woods]]<br />
| 古窯の森公園<br />
| Koyohinomori Park<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rustboro City]]<br />
| {{jwp|福岡市}} and {{jwp|北九州市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka|Fukuoka City}} and {{wp|Kitakyushu, Fukuoka|Kitakyushu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
| Fukuoka is the sixth largest city in Japan and is famous for Kyushu University, a former Imperial University. Is also the capital city of the prefecture of same name. Kitakyushu's main industry is steelmaking. It is also home to {{wp|Zenrin}}, a company specializing in [[PokéNav|navigation software]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 116|Route 116]]<br />
| {{jwp|太宰府市}} - {{jwp|久留米市}}<br />
| {{wp|Dazaifu, Fukuoka|Dazaifu City}} - {{wp|Kurume|Kurume City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rusturf Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|耳納山地}} - {{jwp|筑肥山地}}<br />
| Minō Mountains - Chikuhi Mountains<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 105|Water Routes 105]] & [[Hoenn Route 106|106]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里湾}} - {{jwp|五島列島}}<br />
| Imari Bay - {{wp|Gotō Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 107|Water Routes 107]], [[Hoenn Route 108|108]] & [[Hoenn Route 109|109]]<br />
| {{jwp|五島灘}}<br />
| Gotō Nada<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dewford Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|対馬島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsushima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Island Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|壱岐古墳群}}<br />
| Iki Kofungun<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|A group of tumuli and historical site of Iki Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abandoned Ship]] / [[Sea Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|端島 (長崎県)}}<br />
| {{wp|Hashima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Hashima Island is known for being walled and for being used for the extraction of coal for cars.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slateport City]]<br />
| {{jwp|長崎市|長崎市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki, Nagasaki|Nagasaki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| The main industry is shipbuilding. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 110|Route 110]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本フェリー}} route & {{jwp|島原鉄道線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Ferry route & {{wp|Shimabara Railway Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mauville City]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto, Kumamoto|Kumamoto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|The city is undergoing a large-scale redevelopment. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本港}}<br />
| Port of Kumamoto<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fabled Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|天草諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Amakusa|Amakusa Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 117|Route 117]]<br />
| {{jwp|合志市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōshi, Kumamoto|Kōshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdanturf Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|菊池市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kikuchi, Kumamoto|Kikuchi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 111|Route 111 & Desert]]<br />
| {{jwp|豊後大野市}} - {{jwp|南阿蘇村}} + 南阿蘇村外牧<br />
| {{wp|Bungo-Ōno|Bungo-Ōno City}} - {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}} + Hokamaki<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|長目塚古墳}}<br />
| Nagamezuka Tomb<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| One of the Nakadori burial mounds, an important historical site to Kumamoto Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Tower]]<br />
| 阿蘇大御神御足跡石<br />
| Aso Omikami Footprint Stone<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| A large holy stone that is believed to be prayed by Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto, the guardian deity of the Aso Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gnarled Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|九重山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Kujū}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 112|Route 112]]<br />
| 南阿蘇村河陽<br />
| Kawayo, {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jagged Pass]] & [[Fiery Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県道111号阿蘇吉田線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Prefectural Road 111 Aso Yoshida Line<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|A mountaineering road that leads to Aso City and Minamiaso Village.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Chimney]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Aso}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavaridge Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇町}} and {{jwp|竹田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aso, Kumamoto|Aso Town}} and {{wp|Taketa, Ōita|Taketa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}} and {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}} and {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Aso and Taketa are home to Aso and Nagayu {{wp|onsen}}, or hot springs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Meteor Falls]]<br />
| {{jwp|羽門の滝}} or {{jwp|竜門の滝 (大分県)}}<br />
| Udo Falls or Ryumon Falls<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 114|Route 114]]<br />
| {{jwp|別府市}}<br />
| {{wp|Beppu|Beppu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|The rocky area near [[Meteor Falls]] is probably based on {{wp|Mount Yufu}}, while the waterside near [[Fallarbor Town]] is based on {{wp|Beppu Onsen}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fallarbor Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|大分市}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita, Oita|Ōita City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 119|Route 119]]<br />
| {{jwp|高千穂峡}}<br />
| Takachiho Gorge<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fortree City]]<br />
| {{jwp|日向市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyūga, Miyazaki|Hyūga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| Hyūga is famous for Nippō Kaigan Quasi-National Park, which contains Cape Hyūga and Myokokuji Garden. Could also be based on {{wp|Kobayashi, Miyazaki|Kobayashi City}}, which literally means ''Small forest'', and its appearance can be based on Sukimuland, an area with various bridges that overlook lush green landscapes and waterfalls. Kobayashi is famous for mountains, flower fields and parks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎市フェニックス自然動物園}}<br />
| Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scorched Slab]]<br />
| {{jwp|天岩戸神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Amanoiwato Shrine}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| In {{wp|Japanese mythology}}, Amano-Iwato is where {{wp|Amaterasu}} hid from her brother {{wp|Susanoo}}, who had gone on a rampage.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Tomb]]<br />
| {{jwp|高屋山上陵}}<br />
| Takaya Yamagami Mausoleum<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The tomb of the mythical Hoori-no-Mikoto, one of the ancestors of the Emperors of Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 120|Route 120]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 121|Route 121]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島市}} - {{jwp|垂水市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima, Kagoshima|Kirishima City}} - {{wp|Tarumizu, Kagoshima|Tarumizu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 122|Water Route 122]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Pyre]]<br />
| {{jwp|桜島}}<br />
| {{wp|Sakurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lilycove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿屋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanoya, Kagoshima|Kanoya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 118|Route 118]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇土市}} - {{jwp|八代市}}<br />
| {{wp|Uto, Kumamoto|Uto City}} - {{wp|Yatsushiro|Yatsushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 123|Route 123]]<br />
| {{jwp|出水市}} - {{jwp|南さつま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Izumi, Kagoshima|Izumi City}} - {{wp|Minamisatsuma|Minamisatsuma City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shoal Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬毛島}}<br />
| {{wp|Mageshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 124|Water Routes 124]] & [[Hoenn Route 125|125]] + [[Nameless Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|吐噶喇列島}} - {{jwp|奄美大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokara Islands}} - {{wp|Amami Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands are very similar to the reefs and smaller islands scattered around Mossdeep City. Kikaijima is possibly an inspiration for the villain team's hideout.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep City]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima|Tanegashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|Only covers Nakatane and Minamitane towns, as the Nishinoomote City part is missing in Mossdeep City geography.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep Space Center]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島宇宙センター}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima Space Center}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{jwp|屋久島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yakushima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Its caldera appearance was possibly inspired by Kikai Cladera, a massive yet submerged caldera north of Yakushima, while the architecture of Sootopolis City is based on {{wp|Santorini}}, {{wp|Greece}}. In ORAS, a large tree was added, similar to Jōmon Sugi found on Yakushima.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sky Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|口永良部島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuchinoerabu-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 127|Water Routes 127]] & [[Hoenn Route 128|128]] + [[Seafloor Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊平屋島}}, {{jwp|具志川島}}, {{jwp|伊江島}}, {{jwp|伊是名島}} & {{jwp|慶良間諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Iheya Island}}, Gushikawa Island, {{wp|Iejima}}, {{wp|Izena Island}} & {{wp|Kerama Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands found on these routes are similar in shape to their real world counterparts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Victory Road (Hoenn)|Victory Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|山原}}<br />
| {{wp|Yanbaru}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The most natural region of Okinawa Island, with lot's of flowering plants growing in its hinterland, such as tiger's claw and red spider lily.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ever Grande City]]<br />
| {{jwp|那覇市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naha|Naha City}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Could possibly be based on Amami Oshima due to being more geographically closer to Kyushu, or Nago City in Okinawa due to the waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hoenn Pokémon League<br />
| {{jwp|首里城}}<br />
| {{wp|Shuri Castle}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| The appearance of the Pokémon League building in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} resembles {{wp|Shuri Castle}}, the former official residence of the kings of the {{wp|Ryukyu Kingdom}}, that was anexed by Japan in 1879. The {{wp|Ryukyuan people}} inhabits the Kagoshima and Okinawa Prefectures.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 129|Water Route 129]] & [[Crescent Isle]]<br />
| {{jwp|渡名喜島}} & {{jwp|粟国島}}<br />
| Tonaki Island & {{wp|Aguni Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Island (Generation III)|Mirage Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八重干瀬}}<br />
| {{wp|Yabiji}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Yabiji appears above the sea on March 3 by the lunisolar calendar.<ref>[http://www.oceansatlas.org/subtopic/en/c/121/ UN Atlas of the Oceans]</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甑島列島}}<br />
| {{wp|Koshikijima Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Kamikoshiki-jima part geographically. Could also be inspired by Ishigaki Island, located in the Yaeyama Islands, which contains rare blue corals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 131|Water Routes 131]] & [[Hoenn Route 132|132]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇治群島}} & {{jwp|草垣群島}}<br />
| Uji Islands & {{wp|Kusagaki islets}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 133|Water Routes 133]] & [[Hoenn Route 134|134]]<br />
| {{jwp|東シナ海}} ({{jwp|久米島}}, {{jwp|大東諸島}} & {{jwp|先島諸島}})<br />
| {{wp|East China Sea}} ({{wp|Kume Island}}, {{wp|Daitō Islands}} & {{wp|Sakishima Islands}})<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life Okinawan islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pathless Plain]]<br />
| {{jwp|下甑島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokoshiki-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tower (Generation III)|Battle Tower]] & [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|黒島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuroshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sealed Chamber]]<br />
| {{jwp|与那国島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yonaguni}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Underneath the water's surface, natural rock formations were thought to be artificially created.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Southern Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|男女群島}}, {{jwp|五島市}}<br />
| {{wp|Danjo Islands}}, {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Uninhabited islands located 70km south-southwest of the {{wp|Gotō Islands}}. It is administratively part of {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Faraway Island]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Faraway Island may be based on the lush tropical rain forests of {{wp|Guyana}}, which is where {{p|Mew}} was discovered according to the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]].<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Sinnoh===<br />
[[Sinnoh]] has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}} (北海道, ''Hokkaidō'', literally "Northern Sea Circuit"), as well as parts of the {{wp|Kuril Islands}} (Japanese: 千島列島 ''Chishima Rettō'', meaning "Archipelago of Thousand Islands"; Russian: Кури́льские острова́, ''Kurilskiye ostrova'', Kuril Islands). {{wp|Kunashir Island}} (Japanese: 国後島 Kunashiri Tō; Russian: Кунаши́р, "Kunashír"), which is in {{wp|Kuril Islands dispute|dispute}} between Russia and Japan, is also included. The [[Battle Zone]] is based on {{wp|Sakhalin}} (Japanese: 樺太 ''Karafuto''; Russian: Сахали́н, "Sakhalín"), a Russian island whose southern part was controlled by Japan between 1905 and 1945.<br />
<br />
[[Hisui]] is the historical name of Sinnoh known during its discovery and settlement. The name change could be a reference to the fact that {{wp|Ezo|Ezochi}} (蝦夷地, ''Ezochi'', meaning "Land of the Ezo" or "Ezo-land", Ezo was the historical exonym that the Japanese used to the {{wp|Ainu}} people, the original inhabitants of Hokkaido) was renamed Hokkaido and established as a {{wp|Prefectures of Japan|prefecture}} after the {{wp|Meiji Restoration}}. Therefore, the Hisui region is likely based on Hokkaido in the late {{wp|Edo period|Edo}} and early {{wp|Meiji era|Meiji}} when large-scale development and modernization took place. The design of Hisui is heavily inspired by the physical geography of Hokkaido.<br />
<br />
====Sinnoh====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture / Raion<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twinleaf Town]]<br />
| From {{jwp|室蘭市}} to / or {{jwp|登別市}} to / or {{jwp|白老町}} <br />
| {{wp|Muroran|Muroran City}} to / or {{wp|Noboribetsu, Hokkaidō|Noboribetsu City}} to / or {{wp|Shiraoi, Hokkaido|Shiraoi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| The model appears to be based off Muroran City, but based geographically speaking around Noboribetsu City to the western part of Shiraoi Town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 201|Route 201]]<br />
| {{jwp|室蘭本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Muroran Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Around the Shiraoi Town section of the Muroran Main Line to be more specific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verity Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|壮瞥町}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōbetsu, Hokkaido|Sōbetsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| In Pokémon Platinum, snow sometimes falls here, as many trees are partly covered in a thin layer of ice, while the ground can sometimes be seen with patches of snow. Sōbetsu is home of the Showa Shinzan Yukigassen Tournament, a major Japanese snowball fight tournament.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Verity]]<br />
| {{jwp|洞爺湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Lake Tōya is a {{wp|volcanic crater lake|caldera lake}} with an {{wp|lake island|island}} located in {{wp|Shikotsu-Tōya National Park}}. [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} also suggest that Lake Verity was formed by volcano eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧市}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 219|Route 219]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧西港フェリーターミナル}}<br />
| Tomakomainishiko Ferry Terminal<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 220|Water Route 220]]<br />
| 苫小牧沖<br />
| Off Tomakomai<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 221|Route 221]]<br />
| {{jwp|日高町 (北海道)|日高町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka, Hokkaido|Hidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pal Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|新ひだか町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinhidaka, Hokkaido|Shinhidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 202|Route 202]]<br />
| {{jwp|千歳市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife City]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Sapporo is the capital and largest city of Hokkaido. The [[Jubilife TV]] building is a reference to the headquarters of {{wp|Sapporo Television Broadcasting|Sapporo TV}}, the clock of the Pokétch Company can be partially based in the {{wp|Sapporo Clock Tower}}, the oldest clock tower in Japan and builded in American style. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh City]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市}}<br />
| {{wp|Yubari, Hokkaido|Yūbari City}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|Used to be famous for coal mines and has a coal mining museum. In recent years, the city suffers from financial problems, due to the closure of the mines in 1980s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mine]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張炭鉱}}<br />
| Yūbari Coal Mine<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|In real life, the mine is not in working condition due to multiple gas explosion accidents in the past.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市石炭博物館}}<br />
| {{wp|Yūbari Coal Mine Museum}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|The museum documents the importance of coal mining to the local economy from the Meiji period to the Shōwa period.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 207|Route 207]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Yūbari}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 204|Route 204]]<br />
| {{jwp|札沼線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasshō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floaroma Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野市}}, {{jwp|当別町}}, {{jwp|当別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano, Hokkaido|Furano City}}, {{wp|Tōbetsu, Hokkaido|Tōbetsu Town}} or {{wp|Hokuryū, Hokkaido|Hokuryū Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|石狩振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}} or {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| All of these towns are famous for flower production. However, Furano City is too close to the in-game's Cycling Road geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valley Windworks]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomamae, Hokkaidō|Tomamae Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
| Tomamae is famous for its windmills in the countryside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 205|Route 205]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道4号旭川芦別線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 4 Asahikawa Ashibetsu Line<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居村}}<br />
| Kamui Village<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|A forested village located west of Asahikawa City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Chateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居古潭}}<br />
| Kamui Kotan<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|An area in the forest, west of Asahikawa City. There is a folklore that an evil kamui was killed there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna City]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭川市}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahikawa, Hokkaido|Asahikawa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野線}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 211|Route 211]]<br />
| {{jwp|石北本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sekihoku Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Coronet]]<br />
| 蝦夷山系, {{jwp|日高山脈}} or {{jwp|大雪山}}<br />
| Ezo Mountain Chain, {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} or {{wp|Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|日高振興局}}, {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}, {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| The Ezo Mountain Chain consists of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}} ({{jwp|天塩山地}}), the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}} ({{jwp|北見山地}}), the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}} ({{jwp|石狩山地}}), the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}} ({{jwp|夕張山地}}), and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} ({{jwp|日高山脈}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spear Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahi-dake}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Asahi-dake is the tallest mountain peak in Hokkaido, the region which Sinnoh is based on. Its native Ainu name is Kamui-mintara, which means "the playground of the gods".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hearthome City]]<br />
| {{jwp|帯広市}}<br />
| {{wp|Obihiro, Hokkaido|Obihiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Obihiro is considered a pleasant city for the Japanese, known for its festivals, shops, street restaurants and the horse track, from which the cheerful atmosphere of Hearthome and the contest hall take inspiration.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 208|Route 208]]<br />
| {{jwp|清水町}} or {{jwp|新得町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimizu, Hokkaido|Shizumu Town}} or {{wp|Shintoku, Hokkaido|Shintoku Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The river on this route is based of Tokachi River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Mansion (Sinnoh)|Pokémon Mansion]]<br />
| {{jwp|真鍋庭園}}<br />
| Manabe Garden<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|Founded by Manabe family in 1896, this botanical garden is known for rare conifer species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 212|Route 212]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝川}} & {{jwp|六花の森}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi River}} & Rokka Forest<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 209|Route 209]]<br />
| {{jwp|幕別町}} & {{jwp|本別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Makubetsu, Hokkaido|Makubetsu Town}} & {{wp|Honbetsu, Hokkaido|Honbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|常紋トンネル|常紋トンネルの近くにある殉職者追悼碑}}<br />
| Line of Duty Death Memorial by Tsunemon Tunnel<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The memorial is dedicated toward enslaved workers, who died building the Tsunemon Tunnel. The bodies of the forced labourers were buried inside said tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|足寄町}}<br />
| {{wp|Ashoro, Hokkaido|Ashoro Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| One of Ashoro's main industries is farming.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]] & [[Maniac Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒富士}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex|Akan Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone City]]<br />
| {{jwp|網走市}}, {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Abashiri, Hokkaido|Abashiri City}} & {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Both are major port and fishing settlements in Eastern Hokkaido (Japanese: {{jwp|道東}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 215|Route 215]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道334号中藻興部興部線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 334 Nakamo Kobu Okoppe Line<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 210|Route 210]]<br />
| {{jwp|サロマ湖}}, {{jwp|能取湖}}, {{jwp|網走湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Saroma}}, {{wp|Lake Notoro}}, {{wp|Lake Abashiri}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Geographically, it should be around Hokkaido Roads No. 239 Kumaushi Otofuke Line & No. 333 Engaru Stop Line<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestic Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|遠軽町}} & {{jwp|湧別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Engaru, Hokkaido|Engaru Town}} & {{wp|Yūbetsu, Hokkaido|Yūbetsu Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
|Both places are notable for archaeological sites, such as Shirataki Ruins and Shibunotsunai Pit-house Remains. Celestic Ruins could also be based on Tokoro Ruins, one of the important {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} sites, located in Kitami City (former Tokoro Town area). However, it is geographically a bit further away from matching up with Sinnoh map, unlike the former two towns.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 214|Route 214]]<br />
| {{jwp|清里町}}, {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiyosato, Hokkaido|Kiyosato Town}} & {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}, {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}, {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sendoff Spring]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Mashu, a crater lake, is known as a mysterious spot for the fog that covers its surface.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turnback Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖#カムイシュ島（中島）|カムイシュ島}}<br />
| Kamuishu Island<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valor Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Valor]]<br />
| {{jwp|屈斜路湖}} and/or {{jwp|阿寒湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kussharo}} and/or {{wp|Lake Akan}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Kussharo is the largest caldera lake with the largest lake island in Japan. [[Volo]]'s alternative theory of lake formation in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} could be inspired by a real-life {{wp|Ainu people|Ainu}} legend that Lake Kussharo is formed by the landslide during the fight between a giant {{wp|Salvelinus leucomaenis|whitespotted char}} and the {{wp|Kamuy|''kamuy''}} and {{wp|culture hero|hero}} {{wp|Ae-oyna-kamuy|Okikurmi}}. Lake Akan's southern shore is home to several hotels.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pastoria City]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro, Hokkaido|Kushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Kushiro is the largest city in Eastern Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 213|Route 213]]<br />
| {{jwp|厚岸町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akkeshi, Hokkaido|Akkeshi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Akkeshi Town is a famous tourist attraction.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Great Marsh]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路湿原}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|Kushiro Wetland}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The Kushiro Wetland is the largest marsh in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 218|Route 218]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Canalave City]]<br />
| {{jwp|小樽市}}<br />
| {{wp|Otaru, Hokkaido|Otaru City}}<br />
| {{jwp|後志総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}}<br />
| Otaru is a port city and has a canal<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 216|Route 216]]<br />
| {{jwp|下川町}}, {{jwp|ピヤシリ山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokawa, Hokkaido|Shimokawa Town}} & {{wp|Mount Piyashiri}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| There are many ski resorts in these areas.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 217|Route 217]]<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōya Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Somewhere around Toyotomi Town and Nayoro City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint City]]<br />
| {{jwp|稚内市}}, {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakkanai, Hokkaido|Wakkanai City}} & {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Two of the northernmost settlements in mainland Japan. Wakkanai is famous for its maritime trade with Russia, and {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}, a possible inspiration for [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Geographically, it is most likely Hamatonbetsu Town as the town is located immediately to the east of Lake Kutcharo (being the model for Lake Acuity) just as Snowpoint City is immediately to the east of Lake Acuity. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint Temple]]<br />
| {{jwp|北門神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| A Shinto shrine located in the northern portion of the Wakkanai City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Acuity]]<br />
| {{jwp|クッチャロ湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kutcharo}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Lake Kutcharo is not a caldera lake but a {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lake formed by the {{wp|Sea of Okhotsk}}. This is further hinted by [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The lake shares its etymology with the aforementioned Lake Kussharo, Ainu ''kut-caro'' ("marsh outlet").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 222|Route 222]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜中町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamanaka, Hokkaido|Hamanaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It's Ainu name "ota-noske" means "centre of the sandy beach".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sunyshore City]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro, Hokkaido|Nemuro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vista Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬灯台}}<br />
| {{wp|Nosappumisaki Lighthouse}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| Nosappumisaki Lighthouse is located on Cape Nosappu, Japan's easternmost spot open to the public.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iron Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|焼尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yagishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 223|Water Route 223]]<br />
| {{jwp|歯舞群島}} & {{jwp|色丹}}<br />
| {{wp|Habomai Islands}} & {{wp|Shikotan}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| The largest reef on this route resembles Shikotan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{si|Victory Road}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Головнина|Головнин}}<br />
| {{wp|Golovnin}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| One of the location on Kunashir Island, which has been disputed between Japan and Russia since the end of WWII due to ambiguities in the Treaty of San Francisco. Though both countries claim it, the island is controlled by Russia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Менделеева|Менделеева}}<br />
| {{wp|Mendeleyeva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The waterfall in front of the Pokémon League is probably based on the caldera lake in the central part of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 224|Route 224]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Тятя|Тятя}} & {{wp|ru:Маяк Ловцова|Маяк Ловцова}}<br />
| {{wp|Tyatya}} & Cape Lovtsova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The easternmost cape of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seabreak Path]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Курильские острова|Курильские острова}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuril Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Курильский район|Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Kurilsky District|Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| In real life, Kuril Islands are an archipelago, that forms a straight chain made of several smaller islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Flower Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Остров Атласова|Остров Атласова}}<br />
| {{wp|Atlasov Island}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| Both are the northernmost islands of their respective zones: the Flower Paradise is the northernmost zone in Sinnoh, much like Atlasov, the northernmost island of the Kuril Islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fight Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельск|Невельск}}, {{wp|ru:Холмск|Холмск}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsk}} or {{wp|Kholmsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельский городской округ|Невельский}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Nevelsky}}<br />
| Nevelsk town thrived on maritime transportation under Japanese control. It now relies on salmon fishery. Kholmsk used to be a military post and is now one of the largest and important transport centre in Sakhalin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Survival Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (город)|Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}<br />
| The town is located in a relatively warm area with fertile land suitable for agriculture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 230|Water Route 230]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Новиково (Сахалинская область)|Новиково}}<br />
| Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The village shared its Japanese name and etymology with a scenic {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula|peninsula}} in Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 229|Route 229]]<br />
| Бирюзовые озера и леса возле Новиково<br />
| Turquoise lakes and forests near Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, due to unusually blue coloured quarry lakes, a leftover of coal mining.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 228|Route 228]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Буссе (озеро)|Озеро Буссе}}<br />
| Lake Busse<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 227|Route 227]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Дачное (Сахалинская область)|Дачное}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| Dachnoe & {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| The black rocks found Route 227 could be based of red soil near Dachnoe.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stark Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Пик Чехова|Пик Чехова}}<br />
| Pik Chekhova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| This mountain near the Oblast capital {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}} (formerly {{jwp|豊原市|Toyohara}}) is named after {{wp|Anton Chekhov}}, who visited Sakhalin in 1890, in Russian. Unlike the game location, the real mountain is not a volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 226|Water Route 226]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The island in the middle of this route could be based of Moneron Island, but it is located west of Sakhalin, not in Aniva Bay itself.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fullmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|礼文島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rebun Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Rebun It is famous for its flowers and mountains, reflected in the geography of Fullmoon Island. Rebun It was a cult site for the god {{wp|Rep-un-kamuy}}, worshiped for offering food and guiding navigators, described as being generous, similar to Cresselia's peaceful demeanor, and offering help, in the form of the [[Lunar Feather]] to the player<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Newmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|利尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Hisui====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Prelude Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Both {{wp|Otaru}} and Sapporo developed from Japanese trading posts and early settlements around Ishikari Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Many locations within Jubilife Village appear to be based on historical landmarks of Sapporo. [[Galaxy Hall]] is based on the {{wp|Former Hokkaidō Government Office}}, an example of American {{wp|Baroque Revival architecture}} in Japan. [[Jubilife Village#Floaro Main Street|Floaro Main Street]] is based on the {{wp|Odori Park|Odori}} street (now an urban park). Canala Bridge is based on Sosei Bridge, both featuring {{wp|Giboshi}} on railings. The [[Jubilife Village#Farm|Farm]] and [[Pasture]] could correspond to the merged {{jwp|山鼻村|Yamana Village}} and {{jwp|札幌村|Sapporo Village}} (now {{wp|Higashi-ku, Sapporo|Higashi-ku}} or "east ward").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspiration Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|羊ケ丘}}<br />
| {{wp|Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill|Hitsujigaoka}}<br />
| The bronze statue of Dr. {{wp|William S. Clark}}, co-founder and President of the {{wp|Sapporo Agricultural College}} (later the {{wp|Hokkaido University}}), stands on the hill. The name "Aspiration" could be a reference to Dr. Clark's parting words to his Japanese students, "Boys, be ambitious!"<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Horseshoe Plains]]<br />
| {{jwp|道立自然公園野幌森林公園|野幌森林}}<br />
| {{wp|Nopporo Shinrin Kōen Prefectural Natural Park|Nopporo Forest}}<br />
| Now a {{wp|List of national parks of Japan#History|Prefectural Natural Park}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deertrack Heights]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬追丘陵}}<br />
| Maoi Hills<br />
| {{wp|Eniwa, Hokkaido|Eniwa}} and {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose}}, two satellite cities of Sapporo, are situated on the west slope of the Maoi Hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Flats]]<br />
| {{jwp|勇払平野}}<br />
| Yūfutsu Plain<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}} is located in the middle of the Yūfutsu Plain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Obsidian Falls]]<br />
| 千鳥ヶ滝<br />
| Chidori Falls<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| The {{wp|Yūbari River}} formed various cascades on the west boundary of the Yūbari City, collectively known as "Chidori".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Grueling Grove]]<br />
| {{jwp|栗山町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuriyama, Hokkaido|Kuriyama Town}}<br />
| The town is named after the dense chestnut forest on the site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Golden Lowlands]] and [[Gapejaw Bog]]<br />
| {{wp|十勝平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Japan's second largest plain and major crop production area is shaped by the {{wp|Tokachi River}}. The region also saw wetland restoration and indigenous cultural revival in recent years.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scarlet Bog]]<br />
| {{jwp|鶴居村}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsurui|Tsurui Village}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|wetland national park}} spans the administrative areas of Kushiro City, Tsurui Village, and Shibecha Town. The location of Scaelet Bog in Crimson Mireland is comparable to that of Tsurui in the Kushiro wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cottonsedge Prairie]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| The southern half of Teshikaga consists of the lower plains south of Lake Lake Kussharo and Lake Akan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Droning Meadow]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| The pond where wild [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|Turtwig]] is encountered may be based on {{jwp|シラルトロ沼|Lake Shirarutoro}} or {{jwp|塘路湖|Lake Tо̄ro}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sludge Mound]] and [[Ursa's Ring]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan, Hokkaido|Akan Town}}<br />
| The former Yūbestu Coal Mine (雄別炭鉱) and the Kushiro City Zoo are located in Akan Town, now part of Kushiro City. Following the closure of the coal mine in 1970, forests were restored and sightings of {{wp|Ussuri brown bear}} have become common in recent decades.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Bolderoll Slope]], and [[Diamond Heath]]<br />
| {{wp|阿寒岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The mountain in which the Solaceon Ruins are carved resembles Mount Akan-Fuji, and the ridges on its northwest resemble {{wp|Mount Meakan}}. The peak to the east of the settlement could be based on {{wp|Mount Oakan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diamond Settlement]]<br />
| 阿寒湖アイヌコタン<br />
| Lake Akan Ainu Kotan<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It is the largest Ainu settlement in Hokkaido with 120 inhabitants. Most of the ''Kotan'' have been converted into tourist attractions and cultural facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudpool Ridge]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧北峠}}<br />
| Senpoku Pass<br />
| This mountain pass through the watershed of the Kushiro River, the Tokachi River, and the {{wp|Abashiri River}} is part of an Ainu road leading to seaside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shrouded Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|津別峠}}<br />
| Tsubetsu Pass<br />
| Known for cloud view and dense mountain fog, this mountain pass is the site of an observation deck in a European-style castle that oversees Lake Kussharo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crossing Slope]]<br />
| {{jwp|中標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido|Nakashibetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | The player's encounter with the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|special]] [[Basculegion]] could be a reference to the predominant role of Shibetsu, Nemuro in salmon fishery.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ginkgo Landing]]<br />
| {{jwp|標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)|Shibetsu Town}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bathers' Lagoon]]<br />
| {{jwp|風蓮湖}} and {{jwp|温根沼}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Furen|Lake Fūren}} and Lake Onneto<br />
| These two adjacent {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lakes form a large lagoon in the Nemuro Bay. Lake Fūren is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deadwood Haunt]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Peninsula}}<br />
| The wrecked ships in this area could be a reference to the maritime archeological sites of the {{wp|Okhotsk culture}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sand's Reach]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Cape Nosappu}}<br />
| Cape Nosappu is more similar to a palm facing upwards than one spreading its five fingers.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hideaway Bay]]<br />
| {{jwp|落石岬|落石湾}}<br />
| Rakuseki Bay<br />
| Rakuseki Bay refers to the water body between Cape Ochiishi and Hanamatsu, Nemuro.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tombolo Walk]]<br />
| {{jwp|ユルリ島}} and {{jwp|モユルリ島}}<br />
| Yururi Island and Moyururi Island<br />
| These two uninhabited islands off the coast of Nemuro Peninsula have been designated as nature reserve since the late 1970s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castaway Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|羅臼町}}<br />
| {{wp|Rausu, Hokkaido|Rausu Town}}<br />
| Named after the {{wp|Mount Rausu|main peak}} of the Shiretoko volcanoes, the town occupies the southeastern half of the peninsula.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aipom Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|根釧台地}}<br />
| Konsen Plateau<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The lattice windbreak on its windward side is a {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tranquility Cove]]<br />
| {{jwp|野付湾}} and {{jwp|根室湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Notsuke Bay}} and {{wp|Nemuro Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The dry forest along the [[Cobalt Coastlands]] could be inspired by {{jwp|トドワラ|Todowara}}, forests of withered {{wp|Abies sachalinensis|Sakhalin fir}}s on the {{wp|Notsuke Peninsula}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Windbreak Stand]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里岳道立自然公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Sharidake Prefectural Natural Park}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| This natural park is named after {{wp|Mount Shari}}, whose montane forests form natural windbreaks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone Cape]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Shiretoko derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''sir-etok'' (land's end). The peninsula was registered as a UNESCO {{wp|World Heritage Site}} under the natural category in 2005.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lunker's Lair]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床岬}}<br />
| Cape Shiretoko<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| The northeastern-most portion of the Shiretoko Peninsula is under the administration of Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Islespy Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| The visitor center of the {{wp|Shiretoko National Park}} belongs to Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wayward Wood]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Furano}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Mt. Furano is a stratovolcano in the {{wp|Tokachi Volcanic Group}} with rich floral diversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Quarry]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tokachi (Daisetsuzan)|Mount Tokachi}}<br />
| Mt. Tokachi is known for its sulfur deposit and bogs, along with natural hot springs. Most sulfur quarries were destroyed by the 1962 eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Temple of Sinnoh]]<br />
| 旭岳<br />
| Mount Asahi<br />
| The Greek architecture of the Temple of Sinnoh may be inspired by the {{wp|Parthenon}}, which was critically damaged by an {{wp|Siege of the Acropolis (1687)|explosion}} in 1687.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudcap Pass]]<br />
| {{jwp|層雲峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōunkyō}}<br />
| The ridges and valleys to the east and south of Mt. Asahi was named Sōunkyō (lit. "cloudcap gorges") in 1921.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ishikari}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Mount Ishikari is the watershed of the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and the {{wp|Sea of Japan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whiteout Valley]]<br />
| {{jwp|音威子府村}}<br />
| {{wp|Otoineppu, Hokkaido|Otoineppu}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| The village is a tourist attraction known for Mt. Otoi-Fuji (音威富士) and ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalanche Slopes]]<br />
| {{jwp|中川町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakagawa, Hokkaido|Nakagawa Town}}<br />
| The large amount of {{wp|Ammonoidea|ammonites}} excavated in this village in the Meiji era earned it the nickname "Fossile Village".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalugg's Legacy]]<br />
| {{jwp|中頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Nakatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| The large ice formation may be inspired by Mount Pinneshiri (ピンネシリ岳), whose contour line resembles a tortoise shell on maps. The underground caves in this area could be based on the Nakatonbetsu Limestone Cave (中頓別鍾乳洞), which is the northernmost {{wp|Karst}} system of Japan and a nature park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pearl Settlement]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| The land was inhabited by an Ainu tribe named Nitat-nay (仁達内 ''Nitachinai''), whose name means "wetland river". First seen in 1670, the name "Tonbetsu" derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''to-un-pet'' (river running out of a lake), referring to its location at the confluence of the Tonbetsu River and Lake Kutcharo.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Unova===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Unova New York.png|thumb|A comparison of Unova to New York City and parts of eastern New Jersey]]<br />
[[Unova]] has been said to be significantly distant from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Instead of being based on an area of Japan, Unova is based on {{wp|New York City}} as well as parts of northwestern {{wp|New Jersey}}. Both states are part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | State (New York City borough/county)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nuvema Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Coney Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[P2 Laboratory]]<br />
| {{wp|Governors Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| While there were no laboratories when the games were created, in 2019 city officials proposed to build a climate change research facility here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Accumula Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Marine Park (Brooklyn park)|Marine Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Striaton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Canarsie, Brooklyn|Canarsie}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Striaton makes a multitude of references to the glaciers that formed Long Island, including its location compared to the central land. <!--Should be in a straight line with DUMBO and Manhattan Bridge--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dreamyard]]<br />
| {{wp|Floyd Bennett Field}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A historic place near Marine Park and part of Naval Air Station New York. Latios and Latias, who are available for capture in B2W2, could be a reference to airplanes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wellspring Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|McCarren Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Know for McCarren Play Centre, which contains bathhouse and a pool.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nacrene City]]<br />
| {{wp|Boerum Hill}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Used to be mostly populated by working class ironworker families, until the late 1990s gentrification, which made it popular among upper-class individiuals. The decommissioned railway and a museum in Nacrene City could be a reference to New York Transit Museum found near Boerum Hill. Also, in [[Pokémon Adventures]], the city is called "city of art" due to its avant-garde artists, a possible reference to Boerum Hill's own artists and their art galleries.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pinwheel Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Cadman Plaza|Cadman Plaza park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A park near the Brooklyn Bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castelia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Lower Manhattan is the business centre of New York City, as well as the United States. The New York City Hall is located here, this building contains the Office of the Mayor of New York City (executive branch) and the chambers of the New York City Council (legislative branch). The New York County Courthouse (judicial branch) is also located here. The central park of Castelia are partially based in {{wp|The Battery (Manhattan)|Battery Park}}, according to Satoshi Yamamoto, the Café Sonata was based in the {{wp|CBGB}} music club.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Join Avenue]]<br />
| {{wp|Empire State Building}} or {{wp|Times Square}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Skyarrow Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}} and {{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Also based on {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}} in Tokyo, Japan<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 4]]<br />
| {{wp|World Trade Center site}}?<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| In all versions of the route, it is shown that the road is being built; in some versions, the route is shown in a desolate and reconstructed form.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Chelsea, Manhattan|Chelsea}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Relic Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Holland Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nimbasa City]]<br />
| {{wp|Midtown Manhattan}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Midtown Manhattan is the zone where the headquarters of the New York subway, the main skyscrapers of the city and several embassies. Nimbasa's entertainment atmosphere is based on {{wp|Times Square}}, the main center of entertainment, food, sports, products etc, of New York. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Subway|Gear Station]]<br />
| {{wp|59th Street–Columbus Circle station}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| A subway station located at Columbus Circle. Could also be inspired by Grand Central Station and Penn Station as they bear architectural similarities to Gear Station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Stadium and Small Court]]<br />
| {{wp|West Side Stadium}} and {{wp|Madison Square Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| West Side Stadium was a proposed Olympic stadium that was cancelled in 2005. Considering American football, soccer, and baseball games are held at Big Stadium, it may also draw inspiration from {{wp|Polo Grounds}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater]]<br />
| {{wp|Broadway theatre|Broadway}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Like Broadway, Pokémon Musical is often visited in the city where dances and choreography are done with their own stories just like a real musical.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lostlorn Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|The Pond and Hallett Nature Sanctuary|Hallett Nature Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil City]]<br />
| {{wp|Union City, New Jersey|Union City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| Union City is known for its many mining companies. The Pokémon World Tournament stadium may reference the {{wp|MetLife Stadium}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]<br />
| {{wp|George Washington Bridge}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|Aesthetically, it was based of George Washington Bridge. However, geographically it is placed where the {{wp|Lincoln Tunnel}} should be, which is not a bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clay Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Interstate 95}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chargestone Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Freshkills Park}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Staten Island}})<br />
|While geographically it doesn't match, this proposed park is being build atop of a former landfill, with one of the purposes being utilising the land for renewable energy, such as building solar panels. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teterboro, New Jersey|Teterboro}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| The Mistralton City Airport's real-life counterpart is the {{wp|Teterboro Airport}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Snake Hill|Laurel Hill Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestial Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Park Cemetery (Hackensack, New Jersey)|Maple Grove Park Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twist Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey Meadowlands|Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation and Wildlife Area}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| For a long time, these wetlands where urbanized and environmentally abused, being a site of large landfills. Currently undergoing the restoration and conversation program.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icirrus City]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield, New Jersey|Ridgefield}} or {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| A town founded by Dutch settlers, recognizable by its small classical European style buildings (similar to the rural atmosphere of Icirrus).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Moor of Icirrus]]<br />
| {{wp|Overpeck County Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Known for Overpeck Creek. Could also possibly based on Teaneck Creek, which is located a bit further north.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragonspiral Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Despite being nowhere close to New Jersey, it is possible it took inspirations from {{wp|Washington Monument}}, as both location are related to the founding history and war. Another theory, it may have connections to {{wp|Field Station: Dinosaurs}}, as both locations has reptilian theme going on (dragons & dinosaurs). However, the New Jersey's theme park was opened in 2012, 2 years after the release of the original BW.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tubeline Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (2017–present)|Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Nyack, New York|Nyack}} ({{wp|New York}}) and {{wp|Tarrytown, New York|Tarrytown}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
| Based on the original incarnation of said bridge - {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (1955–2017)|Tappan Zee Bridge}} - before it got replaced with the current one in 2017. Also resembles the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}, which is found in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shopping Mall Nine]]<br />
| {{wp|Palisades Center|Palisades Center Mall}}<br />
| {{wp|West Nyack, New York}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
|Located on the opposite side of the bridge in real life. Could possibly based on Bridge Plaza in Tarrytown, which matches up with the position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenger's Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Blockhouse No. 1|The Blockhouse}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|A small fort built in the northern part of Central Park in 1814.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Opelucid City]]<br />
| {{wp|Harlem}} & {{wp|Washington Heights, Manhattan|Washington Heights}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|Hempstead House}} or {{wp|New York Botanical Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} ({{wp|Long Island}}) or {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|The cupolas of the Pokémon League are reminiscent of the domes of the enclosure's three main greenhouses. It's castle aesthetic is based of Hempstead House, while the desert environment is possibly a play on word of the real estate being located in Sands Point. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Village Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Robert F. Kennedy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}, {{wp|Queens}} and {{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|It also resembles {{wp|Ponte Vecchio}} bridge in Italy.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lacunosa Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Flushing, Queens|Flushing}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Flushing is the fourth largest central business district in New York City, and has one of the most diverse range in demographics, which is reflected in its architecture. Could also be based on Astoria, a neighbourhood that has been home to the largest Greek-American community in the United States since 1960, due to Lacunosa's towering blue and white houses resembling Santorini in Greece.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Giant Chasm]]<br />
| {{wp|Kissena Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Located in Flushing. In Chippewa language, Kissena means "cold place", a possible inspiration for Kyurem being placed here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Broad Channel, Queens|Broad Channel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Howard Beach, Queens|Howard Beach}} & {{wp|The Hamptons}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Geographically it fits in as Jamaica, Queens, however thematically it takes heavy inspiration from The Hamptons of Long Island, in that it is largely vacant for most of the year but fills up with vacationers and celebrities during the Summertime.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Jamaica Bay}} & {{wp|Great South Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
|[[Abyssal Ruins]] found here is based of Ancient Greek {{wp|Pavlopetri|Pavlopetri Ruins}}, which sank into Mediterranean Sea due to the earthquake and tsunami 3000 years ago.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abundant Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Highland Park (Brooklyn)|Highland Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marvelous Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensboro Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} and {{wp|Queens}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black City]]<br />
| {{wp|Long Island City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Long Island City, it houses multiple main headquarters of companies such as Eagle Electric, Wonton Foods, Amazon etc, in addition to having luxurious lofts, all this is reflected in the corporate and commercial atmosphere of Black City. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Skyline Tower (Queens)|Skyline Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| The tallest building in Queens and made entirely of blue glass. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[White Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensbridge Houses}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
|Geographically, it fits Queensbridge, a uniquely build public housing, that manages to harmonize urban buildings and natural trees together. However, it is possible that it takes elements from two of the largest parks in Queens: Alley Pond Park ([[White Treehollow]] resembles Queens Giant. The tallest and possibly oldest tulip poplar tree in New York and it has a hollow entrance) and Forest Park (a haven for native plants and wildlife in the midst of the city's sprawl).<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Poké Transfer Lab]]<br />
| {{wp|Cornell Tech}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Entralink]]<br />
| {{wp|Central Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| The Entralink also draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}.<br />
<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Liberty Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liberty Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} exclave)<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unity Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Headquarters of the United Nations}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Extraterritoriality|international territory}})<br />
|Geographically placed somewhere, where {{wp|Ellis Island}} should be.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéstar Studios]]<br />
| {{wp|Lincoln Park (Jersey City)|Lincoln Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
|Thematically, it is based of Hollywood in Los Angeles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|[[Anville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Morristown, New Jersey|Morristown}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Morris County, New Jersey|Morris County}})<br />
| Morristown has attempted to implement transit-oriented development and is one of the first "transit villages" to be designated in New Jersey.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspertia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Elizabeth, New Jersey|Elizabeth}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Union County, New Jersey|Union County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Newark, New Jersey|Newark}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Ranch]]<br />
| {{wp|Branch Brook Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cave of Being]]<br />
| {{wp|Weequahic Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|Known for its Weequahic Lake Trail.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Virbank City]]<br />
| {{wp|Jersey City, New Jersey|Jersey City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| [[Virbank Complex]] bears some resemblance to the oil refineries and tanker area located<!--between Exit 10 and Exit 13--> along the {{wp|New Jersey Turnpike}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lentimas Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Hills, Queens|Forest Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Forest Hills is densely populated with red-brick buildings, similar to [[Lentimas Town]]'s buildings. They also closely resemble those of {{wp|Santa Fe, New Mexico}}'s {{wp|Pueblo Revival architecture|Pueblo Revival}} style buildings. There is a theory, that it based on three neighbourhoods with the largest communities of Mexicans in Brooklyn, but none of them match geographically. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reversal Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Park (Queens)|Forest Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Besides it's status as a haven for wild life, Forest Park is also known for its Hiking Trails.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Strange House]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Cemetery (Queens)|Maple Grove Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Possibly took inspirations from Renwick Smallpox Hospital, but it's located on Roosevelt Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Humilau City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fire Island|Fire Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While map-wise it would fit in as part of Queens or eastern Nassau County, Humilau City strongly resembles the nautical backdrop of many Long Island villages. Specifically, its use of boardwalks is taken directly from many beach communities on Fire Island, such as {{wp|Davis Park, New York|Davis Park}} or {{wp|Cherry Grove, New York|Cherry Grove}} which consist almost entirely of boardwalks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaside Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lawrence, Nassau County, New York|Lawrence}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marine Tube]]<br />
| {{wp|Ocean Parkway (Long Island)|Ocean Parkway}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While the New York City area has no underwater tunnels akin to Marine Tube, the closest comparison both geographically and thematically is Ocean Parkway, a beachside highway which is known by locals for its beautiful views of wildlife and the ocean.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Kalos===<br />
[[File:FranceKalosComparison.png|thumb|A comparison of Kalos to France]]<br />
[[Kalos]] is based on the northern half of {{wp|Metropolitan France}} and {{wp|Alderney}}, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Administrative region<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vaniville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Moulins, Allier|Moulins}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Moulins had various old terraced houses, in Vaniville, the houses of the town are all terraced. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aquacorde Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nevers}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The great bridge is probably based on a bridge on the river {{wp|Loire}} in Nevers. The central square of Aquacorde is based in the ''Place de la République'' (Republic square), a square surrounded by various french-style row houses and with two separated gardens, like the square of Aquacorde. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The fountain on the central plaza might be based on the ''fontaine de Diane''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| It is the most touristic forest in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 22|Détourner Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Rhyhorn race track is based in this circuit, shared for the cities of Nevers and Magny Cours. The route itself is based in the observation zones of the circuit. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 4|Parterre Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Seine-et-Marne}} and the gardens of the region<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The aspect of the route is modeled after the impressive Parterre gardens of the {{wp|Palace of Fontainebleau}}, located in Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne. The region of Marne is famous for its palaces with parterres, also, the route can be based in the gardens of the palace of {{wp|Vaux-le-Vicomte}}, where the parterre are in the sides of the garden, like the route 4.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose City]]<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<ref name=Honedge>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pG-q-WIYTs Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed!] (YouTube)</ref><br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The largest city in Kalos, the [[Lumiose Museum]] is based on {{wp|the Louvre}}. The streets of Lumiose are based on the ''Place de l'Étoile'' (square of the star and current {{wp|Place Charles de Gaulle}}), in which there is the Arc de Triomphe. The modern buildings that surround the city may be a reference to the buildings of {{wp|La Défense}}, the most important business district in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<br />
| Both are lattice towers. The Eiffel Tower is the most emblematic monument in all of France and a symbol of modernity in Paris. The prism tower reflects this by being a modern building made of glass.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 5|Versant Road]] <br />
| {{wp|Sèvres}} <br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A commune on the outskirts of Paris that houses a Skate Park, in addition, the commune is in an elevated area of the Seine, similar to the mountainous aspect of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Camphrier Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| During the Renaissance, Blois was the official residence of the King of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shabboneau Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Château of Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Used to be the residence for the Counts of Blois and some French Kings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 7|Rivière Walk]]<br />
| {{wp|Loire Valley}} and its surroundings<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}} and {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''Garden of France'', it is a region known for its vineyards and vegetable crops, as well as its châteaus and castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 6|Palais Lane]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Avenue de Paris (Versailles)|Avenue de Paris}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A route located in the city of Versailles, decorated with trees and parterres that are the main road to the Palace of Versailles. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Parfum Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Versailles}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The king who ordered the construction of the palace and who is mentioned several times, is a reference to {{wp|Louis XIV of France}}. The second floor and hallway of the Parfum Palace is based in the {{wp|Hall of Mirrors|Galerie des Glaces}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Chateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chenonceau}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''castle of the ladies'', in reference to the noble women who financed its reconstruction and for the parties they held. This is referenced in the fact that [[Diantha]] is the top trainer in the chateau. The façade of the Battle Chateau reminiscent of the high-ceilinged, round towers of Chambord. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Connecting Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Grand-Lieu}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 8|Muraille Coast]]<br />
| {{wp|La Pointe du Chay}}, <br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An elevated maritime and rocky areaa, cloistered in the mountains and composed of prehistoric deposits and rocks. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 9|Spikes Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Périgord}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| A mountainous and elevated area in south-central France. In real life, it is a fertile area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ambrette Town]]<br />
| {{wp|La Rochelle}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An aquarium lies in La Rochelle. The city is famous in France for the geologic deposits from the Jurassic, that constitute great part of the coast of the city. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glittering Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lascaux|Lascaux Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| Lascaux is a network of caves famous for prehistoric parietal wall paintings. [[Junichi Masuda]] said in an interview that they relied on the {{wp|Catacombs of Paris}}.{{fact}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cyllage City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Nazaire}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Saint-Nazaire has a major harbour and a long tradition of fishing and shipbuilding. Could possibly be also based on {{wp|Saint-Brevin-les-Pins}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 10|Menhir Trail]] and [[Geosenge Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Carnac}} and the {{wp|Carnac stones}}<ref name=Honedge/><br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| Notable for its standing stones. In the games, the [[ultimate weapon]] turned various Pokémon into stones, possibly referencing a legend which stated that the Carnac stones were pagan soldiers who were turned into stone by Pope Cornelius, or Roman soldiers turned into stone by the magician Merlin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reflection Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Armorican Massif}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| The massif is composed of metamorphic and magmatic rocks that were metamorphosed and/or deformed during the Hercynian or Variscan orogeny and the earlier Cadomian orogeny. The competent old rocks of the Armorican Massif have been eroded to a plateaulike peneplain. The concept could also be based on the legends of the Britons called ''Miroirs aux fées'' (fairies mirrors). Fairy mirrors are usually caves with bright quartz veins or lakes where they are said to live fairies and like to see themselves in them like a mirror.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shalour City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Malo}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| In the anime, the city has a walled aspect; Saint-Malo is known for its fortresses and for being walled.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Mastery]]<br />
| {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A island-city in the coast, the summit of the island is crowned with a gothic abbey since the early Middle Ages. This match with the tower of mastery being a solemn site related with the megaevolution and the statue of Lucario, in reference to the statue of the angel Gabriel in the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azure Bay]]<br />
| The {{wp|English Channel}}<br />
| &mdash;<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Spirit's Den]]<br />
| {{wp|Channel Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Bailiwick of Guernsey}}<br />
| Specifically based on Alderney, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 12|Fourrage Road]]<br />
| Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin and the {{wp|Pays d'Auge}} region<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A natural reserve in the Cotentin peninsula in the north of France. The Pays d'Auge is a farmer region in Normandy, famous for its cheese, dairy, apples and cider production in France, this is reflexed in the Baa de Mer ranch of Kalos and the tall grass of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Coumarine City]]<br />
| {{wp|Le Havre}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| The city has a monorail and several trams, in addition, like the game, the coastal part is a large tourist area and the north is residential.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 13|Lumiose Badlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Pays de Bray}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy (administrative region)|Normandy}}<br />
| A fertile area near Paris, thanks to the clay soil.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
|Saint-Laurent is located close to Paris and is surrounded by sunflowers (in reference to Kalos Power Plant's solar power). Could also be based on Crucey Solar Park, an actual Solar Power Plant, which is also close to Paris, although it lacks any buildings that the former has.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 14|Laverre Nature Trail]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Hortillonnages d'Amiens|Hortillonnages d'Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| From vulgar Latin ''Hortellus'' that means little garden, are a series of swamps in the east of Amiens, built in the Gallo-Roman era of France and used as agricultural fields and are now an ecological and landscape park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre City]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais}} and {{wp|Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Geographically, it is closer to be based of Calais - a major port city with old part of town being surrounded by canals. Thematically, it is most likely based of Amiens, as it won awards for rich wooded heritage and being one of the greenest French cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre Gym]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais City Hall|Hôtel de ville de Calais}} or Belfry of Amiens <br />
| {{wp|Calais}}, {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Both belfries are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as part of a set of Belfries of Belgium and France. The gym's clock is based on the imposing bell towers in their respective cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 16|Mélancolie Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Canal de l'Ourcq}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Canal de l'Ourcq was built to provide drinking water to Paris and is currently used as a recreational area for fishing and boating. This is reflected in the fishing club on the route and the fact that the river ends artificially.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Hotel]]<br />
| {{wp|Abbey of St. Jean des Vignes}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| An old abbey in {{wp|Soissons}} near Paris, which was destroyed during the French revolution and only the facade is left standing.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frost Cavern]]<br />
| {{wp|Ardennes}} <br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Ardennes is a zone that had a rocky landscape and various hills with forests and rough terrain, is located in the frontier with Belgium and Luxembourg, this match with the Frost Cavern located in the north of Kalos, like the Ardennes are near Belgium in the north. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dendemille Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Charleville-Mézières}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Charleville's region is known for its windmills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Terminus Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Anistar City]]<br />
| {{wp|Strasbourg}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| The sundial may be a reference to {{wp|Strasbourg astronomical clock}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Couriway Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Molsheim}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Molsheim is located close to several waterfalls, such as Nideck Waterfall, Casscade de la Serva and Cascade de l'Andlau. Couriway train station also somewhat resembles Molsheim station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 19|Grande Vallée Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Lispach}}<br />
| The {{wp|Vosges (department)|Vosgues}} in {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| A boggy lake and forestal region in the mountains near the Alps. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowbelle City]]<br />
| {{wp|Besançon}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The nearby {{wp|Jura Mountains}} are known for cold temperatures and sometimes nicknamed "Little Siberia".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] and [[Kalos Route 21|Dernière Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Plateau des Mille Étangs}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| A extensiveforest and mountainous landscape in the west of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Victory Road|Victory Road}} <br />
| {{wp|Bibracte|Mont Beuvray}}<br />
| {{wp|Burgundy}}<br />
| Mont Beuvray is generally identified as ancient Bibracte, a fortified settlement. Used to be capital of the Aedui and one of the most important hillforts in Gaul. Nowadays, it is an archaeological park at the centre of a protected forest.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Pokémon League}} building<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chambord}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Should be located somewhere in Burgundy, but the place itself resembles Château de Chambord more, the largest château in the Loire Valley. It was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I and ended up being one the most influential architectures, inspiring the design of several European castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kiloude City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Lyon is located in the south, connected via train to Paris like Lumiose and has a open air zoo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Maison]]<br />
| {{wp|Hôtel de Ville, Lyon|Hôtel de Ville de Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| <br />
|}<br />
{{clear}}<br />
<br />
===Alola===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Alola Hawaii.png|thumb|A comparison of Alola to Hawaii]]<br />
[[Alola]] is based on {{wp|Hawaii}},<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sun_moon/ Pokémon Sun and Moon Japanese official site]</ref> one of the states that is a part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Island<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Houses the state capital and the former monarchy of Hawaii. Its designated island color is yellow (''melemele'' in Hawaiian) and its designated island flower is the {{wp|Sida fallax|ʻilima}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli City]]<br />
| {{wp|Honolulu|Honolulu}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The state capital of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Beachfront<br />
| {{wp|Waikiki|Waikīkī}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Waikiki and its beaches are a notable tourist destination in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Shopping District<br />
| {{wp|Ala Moana Center|Ala Moana Center}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Ala Moana Center is the largest shopping mall in Hawaiʻi.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Marina<br />
| {{wp|Ala Wai Harbor}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|The largest small boat and yacht harbor in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Outskirts<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Kai, Hawaii|Hawaiʻi Kai}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| One of the largest residential areas in O'ahu.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iki Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Wahiawa, Hawaii|Wahiawā}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry fields (Alola)|Berry fields]]<br />
| Dole Plantation<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest currently operating pineapple plantation in the state.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli Cemetery]]<br />
| Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahalo Trail]]<br />
| ʻAiea Loop Trail<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdant Cavern]]<br />
| Kaneana Cave (Makua Cave)<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Meadow]]<br />
| Kaipapau Forest Reserve<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Could also be based on National Wildlife Refuge, which is dedicated to preserving and restoring populations of endangered honeycreepers, but it doesn't match geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ten Carat Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Diamond Head, Hawaii|Diamond Head (Lēʻahi)}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| {{p|Necrozma}}'s appearance here in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] references the historical belief by western sailors that the calcite crystals near the mountain were diamonds.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaward Cave]]<br />
| Mermaid Cave<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kala'e Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Hanauma Bay|Hanauma Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|A popular tourist attraction on Oʻahu, the bay is a nature sanctuary is well known for its efforts for preserving native marine life.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Conflict]]<br />
| {{wp|Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument|Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Oahu. It contains a luakini, a sacrificial altar meant to bring success during times of war.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Sea]]<br />
| Kaiwi Channel<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| An ocean channel that separates Oahu from {{wp|Molokai|Molokaʻi}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Wave Beach]]<br />
| Turtle Bay Resort<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| A resort area located near the surfing beach.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandy Cave]]<br />
| Turtle Cove<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Akala Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Its designated island color is pink (''ʻākala'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea City]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahului, Hawaii|Kahului}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Brooklet Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pikachu Valley]]<br />
| {{wp|Iao Valley|ʻIao Valley}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea Beach]]<br />
| Kahului Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Makawao, Hawaii|Makawao}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A community on Maui known to be dominated by agriculture and ranch lands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Ranch]]<br />
| Haleakala Ranch<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Largest ranch on Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Royal Avenue]]<br />
| The Shops at {{wp|Wailea, Hawaii|Wailea}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Mall with more than 70 shops, restaurants & art galleries, with regular evening entertainment.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Route 30|Olowalu Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A long road tunnel that connects Lahaina to Wailuku. Located on Honoapi'ilani Highway. It could also be based on Olowalu Shaft, which is located close to Olowalu Tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Konikoni City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lahaina, Hawaii|Lāhainā}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Lahaina is one of numerous locations of Hawaii where Chinese immigrants immigrated to work on local sugar cane plantations. Lahaina houses the only two Chinese Society Halls that exist and are maintained in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Grand Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Wailea Resort}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The most prominent hotel in the Wailea area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Beach]]<br />
| Makena Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wela Volcano Park]]<br />
| {{wp|Haleakalā_National_Park|Haleakalā National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The tallest volcano on Maui and is currently inactive. Terrain is closer to {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dividing Peak Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana Highway}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Hana Lava Tube is located around this stretch.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lush Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana, Hawaii|Hana Forest Reserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| It is the largest tropical forest on the island of Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Hill]]<br />
| Olowalu Petroglyphs<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Life]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahanu Garden|Piʻilanihale Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} in the State of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest island in the archipelago. Its designated island color is red (''ʻulaʻula'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie City]]<br />
| {{wp|Hilo, Hawaii|Hilo}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Largest settlement on Hawaii Island. Noted locally for its particularly rainy climate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Designed like an Edo-style Japanese garden, having numerous structures such as pagodas, {{wp|torii}} (traditional Japanese gate), and a Japanese teahouse.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Hokulani]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Kea is the second highest peak in the world when measured from its base below sea level. Currently a dormant volcano. Mauna Loa is a the largest subaerial volcano in the world and it is still active.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hokulani Observatory]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa Observatory}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea Observatories}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A number of {{wp|observatory|observatories}} located on the summits of Mauna Loa & Mauna Kea due to its ideal conditions for atmospheric & astronomy research.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A currently active volcano. A power plant in the {{wp|Puna, Hawaii|Puna}} district of Hawaii used the {{wp|Geothermal energy|geothermal}} vents from Kilauea to generate electricity until the 2018 eruptions caused its temporary shutdown.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain|Geothermal Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Puna Geothermal Venture}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A geothermal energy power plant that was shut down shortly after the start of the May 2018 lower Puna eruption, and resumed power generation in November 2020.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Beach|Secluded Shore]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Ula'ula Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}}<br />
| Ahalanui Park - {{wp|Isaac Hale Beach Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Both are black sand beaches. Ahalanui Park was destroyed by lava due to 2018 Volcanic Eruption of Kīlauea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]] - [[Aether House]]<br />
| {{wp|Kau, Hawaii|Kau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Kau district is known for South Point (Ka Lae) and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Heiau|Heiau Ruins}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The most closest locations would be Kalalea Heiau and Kohaikalani Heiau. Tapu Village could be based on Kalapana, a former inhabited town that was destroyed by a Kīlauea lava flow in 1986, believed to be caused by {{wp|Pele (deity)|Pele}}, Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. However, it is located in the far east Puna district, thus not matching up geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]<br />
| {{wp|Pahala, Hawaii|Pahala}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| There used to be sugar cane mills in Pahala, but they were all closed by the late 90s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haina Desert]]<br />
| {{wp|Kaʻū Desert|Kaʻū Desert}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Although not a true desert, the sulfur dioxide from Kīlauea's sulfuric lava plumes creates enough acid rain that plant growth is severely inhibited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of the Sunne]]/[[Lake of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake Waiau|Lake Waiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest lake in Hawaii, located on Mauna Kea<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
|The most notable of many locations in Hawaii where people who broke Kapu could escape to. Such sites are difficult to enter and heavily protected, but once entered, a Kahuna on site could bless the individual, pardoning their crime. Many native plants, including red plumeria grow near the location.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Po Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawi, Hawaii|Hawi}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Hawi is a town in Kohala mountain, in the northwest part Hawaii Island. It once was a busy commercial centre during the operation of the Kohala Sugar plantation. However, just like with other sugar mills, it was closed down.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Lanakila]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Loa is the largest shield volcano on earth; it is currently active. Mauna Loa is one of two locations to annually have snow in Hawaii, the other being Mauna Kea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii|Ocean View}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 15|Routes 15]] & [[Alola Route 16|16]]<br />
| {{wp|Captain Cook, Hawaii|Captain Cook}} & {{wp|Miloliʻi, Hawaii|Miloliʻi}} beaches. {{wp|Molokai}}, {{wp|Lanai}}, {{wp|Kahoolawe}} & {{wp|Johnston Atoll}} islands.<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The small islets on Route 15 resemble the real life islands, only smaller, tighter and closer to Hawaii Island, the real life basis for Ula'ula Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Abundance]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site|Puʻukoholā Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Hawaii Island, and the last heiau ever built.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Its designated island color is purple (''poni'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafolk Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea, Kauai County, Hawaii|Waimea}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|The site where the first western contact to the Hawaiian islands were made by {{wp|James Cook}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Wilds]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea Canyon State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| A large canyon carved by the abundant rainfall from Mount Wai'ale'ale, it is nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Beach]]<br />
| Polihale State Park<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Breaker Coast]]<br />
| Kawailoa Bay, Haula Bay & Nawiliwili Bay<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Could also be based on Po'ipū, which is famous for the geological {{wp|Blowhole (geology)|blowhole}} known locally as {{wp|Spouting Horn}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Poni Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Kalaheo, Hawaii|Kalaheo}} & {{wp|Koloa, Hawaii|Koloa}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Koloa is known for Old Koloa Town, which preserves Koloa history and traditions.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vast Poni Canyon]]<br />
| {{wp|Kawaikini}} & {{wp|Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Kawaikini is the tallest peak of the mountain. It is hard to reach due to high annual rains and steep wet cliffs. Also not helped by the fact that on west side of it Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve is located. Its miles of dense, swampy forest limits the access to the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altar of the Sunne]]/[[Altar of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Waialeale|Mount Waiʻaleʻale}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Mount Wai'ale'ale is the main volcano of Kauaʻi and is currently extinct. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Grove]]<br />
| {{wp|Wailua River State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|An area of Kauaʻi containing several important {{wp|heiau}}. Malae is the largest heiau on Kaua'i.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Plains]]<br />
| Kawaihau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Coast]]<br />
| Paliku Beach, Papa'a Bay Beach & Moloa'a Beach<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Fern Grotto}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resolution Cave]]<br />
| Maniniholo Dry Cave<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| It was believed to once house a malicious spirit deep in the cave.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Gauntlet]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea, Hawaii|Kīlauea Town}} & {{wp|Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tree]]<br />
| Princeville Resort<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Hope]]<br />
| Poli'ahu Heiau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Poliʻahu is the most important heiau in Kaua'i lore.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Exeggutor Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Niihau|Niʻihau}} & {{wp|Kahoolawe|Kahoʻolawe}}<br />
|<br />
| Geographically located as Niʻihau to Kauaʻi, though the lack of human inhabitants is similar to Kahoʻolawe. Both require boats and special permission to travel to.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aether Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument}}<br />
|<br />
| Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument consists of all the islands located northwest of Niʻihau in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is a {{wp|U.S. National Monument}} and nature preserve dedicated to preserving and protecting numerous Hawaiʻi endemic endangered species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poké Pelago]]<br />
| {{wp|Northwestern Hawaiian Islands}}<br />
|<br />
| Small, uninhabited islands and atolls northwest of the main eight Hawaiian islands. Many native endemic Hawaiian organisms inhabit these islands.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Galar===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Galar United Kingdom.png|thumb|A comparison of Galar to the United Kingdom]]<br />
[[Galar]] is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ Interview with Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori on the official Pokémon website]</ref> with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on {{wp|England and Wales}}, while the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}. The [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, which is a self-governing {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref><ref name=Brochure>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/video-game/sword-shield/Galar_Tour_Brochure_US.pdf Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide]</ref><br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | County/Shire<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Postwick]]<br />
| {{wp|Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick}}<ref name=Brochure /><br>{{wp|Windermere, Cumbria (town)|Windermere}}<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/gallery/2019/10/04/exclusive-pokemon-sword-and-shield-concept-art-gallery Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery]</ref><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| One of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District, located close to {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}} on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|1|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Windermere|New Road}}/{{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere|Lake Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The main {{wp|link road}} between {{wp|Windermere}} and {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wedgehurst]]<br />
| {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Located on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|2|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Near and Far Sawrey}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two villages that act as one tourist attraction because of {{wp|Hill Top Farm}}, the home of ''{{wp|The Tale of Peter Rabbit}}'' author {{wp|Beatrix Potter}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slumbering Weald]]<br />
| {{wp|Grizedale Forest}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A forest area located within the Lake District. It is famous for its magic- and poetry-themed statues. The altar dedicated to {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} is similar to the Forest Fugue sculpture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wild Area]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake District National Park}}<ref name=Brochure />/{{wp|Peak District National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two of the most popular national parks in England. The {{wp|Lake District}}, the inspiration for the southern section of the Wild Area, is known for its mountains and inland lakes, whilst the Peak District, the inspiration for the northern section of the Wild Area, is known for its peaks and rolling hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The third-largest city in the United Kingdom, known for its industrial and railway past. The many structures were inspired from the {{wp|Castlefield}} area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester Town Hall}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A {{wp|Gothic Revival architecture|Victorian Neo-Gothic}} building situated within the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|3|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Astley Green Colliery}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A former coal mine that is now a {{wp|Astley Green Colliery Museum|museum}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine]]<br />
| {{wp|North York Moors|North York Moors National Park}}<br>{{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br>{{wp|Greater Manchester}}/{{wp|West Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be closer to be based of North York Moors, but aesthetically it looks similar to {{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}, a trans-{{wp|Pennines|Pennine}} route for both rail and canal.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|4|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Yorkshire Wolds}}<br />
| {{wp|East Riding of Yorkshire}}/{{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Low-lying hills that are situated east from the city of York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turffield]]<br />
| {{wp|York}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Aesthetically, it was heavily inspired by {{wp|Amesbury}}<ref name=Brochure />, a town located nearby the prehistoric {{wp|Stonehenge}}. The fact that Turffield is situated within the standing stones was also inspired by {{wp|Avebury}}. Geographically, it is closer to be based on York with the village aesthetic being a reference to {{wp|York Green Belt}}, an environmental and planning policy that regulates the rural space. The hill figure is a reference to the {{wp|Kilburn White Horse}}, located in {{wp|Kilburn, North Yorkshire|Kilburn}}, a village near York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|5|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Ribblehead Viaduct}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic railway viaduct that carries the {{wp|Settle-Carlisle Railway}} over the {{wp|River Ribble}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hulbury]]<br />
| {{wp|Liverpool}}<br />
| {{wp|Merseyside}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A major seaport that is known for the {{wp|Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool|Albert Dock}} and {{wp|Liver Building}}. It is also the birthplace of {{wp|The Beatles}}. The houses built on a slope may have been inspired by {{wp|St Ives, Cornwall}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine No. 2]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Bowland}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| From a geographical standpoint, it seems to be based on caves found in Forest of Bowland, such as Hell Hole, Whitewell Cave and Whitewell Pot. It is also located between Manchester and Liverpool, albeit much norther. It could've been inspired by {{wp|Mersey Tunnels}}, major tunnels that cross under the {{wp|River Mersey}}, but then it misses the mark of being located between real life Motostoke and Hulbury.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Outskirts]]<br />
| {{wp|Runcorn Railway Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A railway bridge that crosses the {{wp|River Mersey}} between {{wp|Runcorn}} and {{wp|Widnes}}. It is parallel to the {{wp|Silver Jubilee Bridge}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke]]<br />
| {{wp|Birmingham}}<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The second-largest city in the United Kingdom. It is known for its vast canal network, which gives it the nickname the {{wp|Venice of the North}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Warwick Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A medieval castle with over a thousand years of history.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Energy Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower|Chamberlain Clock tower}} (Body) and {{wp|BT Tower (Birmingham)|BT Tower}} (summit)<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Both are the tallest buildings in Birmingham and constitute heritage of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|6|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cat and Fiddle Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic and dangerous road in the United Kingdom that passes over the Peak District between {{wp|Macclesfield}} and {{wp|Buxton}}. The route is named after a pub located at its summit. The desert theme may also be based on {{wp|Dungeness (headland)|Dungeness}}, which is known to be the only desert in the United Kingdom.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stow-on-Side]]<br />
| {{wp|Buxton}}<br />
| {{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A spa town that is described as "''The Gateway to the {{wp|Peak District National Park}}''". It is home to {{wp|Poole's Cavern}} and is also known for its spring water. Its name, as well as its potteries, may have been a reference to {{wp|Stoke-on-Trent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glimwood Tangle]]<br />
| {{wp|Sherwood Forest}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A well-known forest in the East Midlands that is said to be the home to the famous folklore character, {{wp|Robin Hood}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ballonlea]]<br />
| {{wp|Nottingham}} or {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}}<br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}} or {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Nottingham fits due to being surrounded by Sherwood Forest in the north, much like Ballonlea is surrounded by Glimwood Tangle. {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}} is a heavy aesthetical inspiration, due to Tudor architecture and being a birthplace of {{wp|William Shakespeare}}, who wrote many plays including the one about fairies — ''{{wp|A Midsummer Night's Dream}}''. Another possible inspiration is a more geographically correct {{wp|Lavenham}}, a village famous for its legends about witches and was used for filming ''{{wp|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1}}''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|7|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Severn Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Gloucestershire}}/{{wp|Monmouthshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}/{{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A railway tunnel that goes under the {{wp|Severn Estuary}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|8|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Known for The Ironbridge Gorge area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was formed by glacial overflow during last ice age. {{wp|Glastonbury Abbey}} could have inspired the ruins found on this route, but it doesn't match geographically in its relation to Bath (real-life Circhester).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Circhester]]<br />
| {{wp|Bath, Somerset|Bath}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Somerset}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A Roman spa city famous for its Georgian style buildings, geothermal hot springs, and the rows of houses such as the {{wp|Circus (Bath)|Circus}} and {{wp|Royal Crescent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|9|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cardigan Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Dyfed}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A large inlet in the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that makes up most of Wales' coastline.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spikemuth]]<br />
| {{wp|Llandudno}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A seaside resort known for its parade rows of houses and the {{wp|Great Orme}} headland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Route 9 Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|A55 road|Conwy Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| An underwater road tunnel that goes under the {{wp|River Conwy}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|10|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Snowdonia}} and {{wp|Chiltern Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}/{{wp|Hertfordshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A mountain range in Wales and National Park, with its highest mountain being {{wp|Mount Snowdon}}. Chiltren is a hill escarpment in the north of London.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon]]<br />
| {{wp|London}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest city and the capital of the United Kingdom. Home to {{wp|Big Ben}}, {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}, the {{wp|London Eye}}, and {{wp|Piccadilly Circus}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Rose of the Rondelands<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}/{{wp|Big Ben}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| While not a hotel, it is a popular tourist destination due to its neo-Gothic looking clock tower, which inspired the Rose of the Rondelands' own clock tower. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Wembley Stadium}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest and most important stadium in the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rose Tower]]/{{gal|Battle Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}}/{{wp|The Shard}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}} was built for the {{wp|2012 Olympic Games}} and is now a slide attraction. The Shard is the tallest building in the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Isle of Armor]]<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| An island in the middle of the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that is a {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}. It has its own culture, including myths and legends connected to fairies, and is world-famous for its {{wp|Manx Grand Prix}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenge Road]]<br />
| {{wp|Peel, Isle of Man|Peel}}<br />
| {{wp|Glenfaba}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A seaside town that is home to the replica of the {{wp|Odin's Raven}} {{wp|Gokstad ship|Longboat}} in the {{wp|House of Manannan}} Museum; and {{wp|Peel Castle}}, which is said to be haunted by a {{wp|Black Dog (ghost)|Black Dog}} called {{wp|Moddey Dhoo}}. Its location atop a mountain may also be a reference to {{wp|Snaefell}}, the highest mountain on the island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Waters|Challenge Beach]]<br />
| {{wp|Douglas, Isle of Man|Douglas}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| The capital of the Isle of Man, which is home to many railways such as the {{wp|Douglas Bay Horse Tram}}, the {{wp|Isle of Man Railway}}, and the {{wp|Snaefell Mountain Railway}}. It is the only ferry port on the island that connects to {{wp|Great Britain|the mainland}} and {{wp|Ireland}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Forest of Focus]]<br />
| {{wp|Fairy Bridge (Isle of Man)|Fairy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A famous parish boundary bridge where fairies are said to dwell. People would say "Hello Fairies" when they cross and often leave wishes and notes beside the tree for good luck.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf of Man}}<br />
| {{wp|Bride (parish)|Bride}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A small islet located off the south coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Sea]] and [[Insular Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf Sound}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A body of water with various islets, which separate the Calf of Man.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Loop Lagoon]]<br />
| {{wp|Ramsey Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Rushen (sheading)|Rushen}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A bay that was designated as a nature reserve.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Tundra]]<br />
| {{wp|Scottish Highlands}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A vast mountain range in the northern parts of Scotland, home to the famous {{wp|Loch Ness}} and {{wp|Ben Nevis}}, the highest mountain in the island of {{wp|Great Britain}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Freezington]]<br />
| {{wp|Ballater}}<br />
| {{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Ballater is a small town, famous for its connection with the royal family, as it has certified shops for the nobility, which supply the royal family when they are on vacation in the area. The town also has a train station. All this is related to the adoration of the inhabitants towards Calyrex.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Path to the Peak]]<br />
| {{wp|Ben Nevis}}<br />
| {{wp|Grampian Mountains}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The tallest mountain in Scotland and tallest of the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh Castle}}/{{wp|Balmoral Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh}}/{{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| An immense medieval castle that was home to kings in the past, which may be referred to by Calyrex being once worshiped in the Crown Shrine. The Balmoral castle is a private rest residence of the royal family in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Roaring-Sea Caves]] <br />
| {{wp|Fingal's Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Staffa}}, {{wp|Inner Hebrides}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A coastal cave famous for its basalt columns and the resonant acoustics inside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Old Cemetery]] and [[Giant's Bed]]<br />
| {{wp|Crosbie Castle and the Fullarton estate}}<br />
| {{wp|Troon}}, {{wp|South Ayrshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The ruins of an old royal chapel, famous for the old graveyard.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Ballimere Lake]] and [[Dyna Tree Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Loch Lomond}}<br />
| {{wp|Stirlingshire}}/{{wp|Dunbartonshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The largest Loch in Scotland. The name literally means ''Lake of the Elms'', which may be the inspiration for the Dynamax Tree resembling an elm.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Paldea===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Paldea-Iberian Peninsula.png|thumb|A comparison of Paldea to the Iberian Peninsula]]<br />
<br />
[[Paldea]] is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}}, and {{wp|Andorra}}, and its shared culture. It draws inspiration primarily from {{wp|Culture_of_Spain|Spain}}, as can be seen in its {{wp|Spanish cuisine|gastronomy}}, the {{wp|toponomy}} of most settlements, the designs and names of some new Pokémon, as well as the sporadic use of {{wp|Spanish language|Spanish words}} by the locals of Paldea, despite geographically encompassing the entire peninsula. Some references to Portugal and Andorra can also be found, mainly on the western and northern side of the region respectively.<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Administrative division<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cabo Poco]]<br />
| {{wp|Algeciras}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The player's house is based on the province of Cadiz, probably in Algeciras as is the southern tip of Iberia. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poco Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| In the Spanish version, this path is known as ''Sendero de Cahíz'', a reference to the city of {{wp|Cádiz}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Inlet Grotto]]<br />
| {{wp|Caves of Nerja}}/{{wp|La Caleta, Spain|La Caleta}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Málaga}}, {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A system of grottoes and caves in the south of Spain. In the Spanish version It is called ''Gruta Caleta'' in reference to La Caleta, a popular beach located also in the city of Cádiz.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Strait of Gibraltar}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| The strait of Gibraltar is the body of water directly south of Iberia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff" {{roundybl|5px}}" <br />
| [[Mesagoza]]<br />
| {{wp|Madrid}}/{{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}}/{{wp|Barcelona}}/{{wp|Zaragoza}}<br />
| {{wp|Community of Madrid}}/{{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}/{{wp|Catalonia}}/{{wp|Aragón}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It draws inspiration from the the old town of Zaragoza and Toledo. The bridges that lead to the city resemble the {{wp|Puente de Alcántara}} in Toledo. The central plaza is based on {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}} in Madrid. There are also influences from Barcelona, with the [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} being similar to the {{wp|Sagrada Família}} as well as parts of the city based on {{wp|Park Güell}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagrada Família}}<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}, {{wp|Catalonia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The largest unfinished Catholic church in the world. Construction began in 1882 and continues to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Artazon]]<br />
| {{wp|Murcia}}<br>{{wp|Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena}}<br />
| {{wp|Region of Murcia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Both cities are located in the Region of Murcia, a region that plays an important role in Spain's horticulture. Artazon has a hedge maze that resembles the hedge maze found in Tentegorra Park, located in Cartagena. Its Spanish name, Pueblo Altamía, may reference the {{wp|Cave of Altamira}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Levincia]]<br />
| {{wp|Valencia}}<br />
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A Mediterranean coastal city, famous for the City of Arts and Sciences, a complex of museums and institutions with a futuristic appearance. The skyscrapers in Levincia resemble the {{wp|Cuatro Torres}} found in Madrid.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[East Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Mallorca}}/{{wp|Menorca}}/{{wp|Ibiza}}/{{wp|Formentera}}<br />
| {{wp|Balearic Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The islands to the east likely represent the {{wp|Balearic Islands}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Zapapico]]<br />
| {{wp|Cuenca, Spain|Cuenca}}<br />
| {{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Zapapico being surrounded and built upon large plateaus is similar to Cuenca. Cuenca was also originally built as a defensive city during the medieval period, and the player obtains the armour necessary to evolve [[Charcadet]] in this town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Aneto}}<br />
| {{wp|Aragon}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Aneto is the tallest mountain in the {{wp|Pyrenees}} range. In the Spanish version, Glaseado is called Sierra Napada, which may reference the {{wp|Sierra Nevada (Spain)|Sierra Nevada}}, a long mountainous chain in the south of Spain. Both the Aneto and the Sierra Nevada have snow-covered peaks.<!--The town of Glaseado is a ski resort, the ski is one of the main attraction in Andorra.--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Montenevera]]<br />
| {{wp|Ezcaray}}<br />
| {{wp|La Rioja}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| La Rioja is famed for its many mountain ranges and valleys, which dot Montenevera and its surrounding area. Not only are the buildings in Montenevera a similar style to those found in Ezcaray, but Ezcaray’s largest tourist attraction is its ski resort.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Province (Area Three)]]<br />
| {{wp|Santander}}/{{wp|Gozón}}<br />
| {{wp|Cantabria}}/{{wp|Asturias}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It coincides geographically with the regions of Cantabria and Asturias. Cantabria also has a green lighthouse at Cabo Mayor which is the influence of the green tower in the north cape of Paldea.[https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/white-lighthouse-asturias-spain-beautiful-cantabrian-sea-behind-green-field-foreground-located-lastres-north-42709143.jpg]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Paldean Sea]]<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country}}/{{wp|Navarre}}/{{wp|Andorra}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The position of the eastern islands mirror the autonomous communities of the Basque Country and Navarre. The largest island is shaped similar to the microstate of Andorra.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Casseroya Lake]]<br />
| {{wp|es:Ribeira Sacra|Ribeira Sacra}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia (Spain)|Galicia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A wooded and mountainous area of Galicia, famous for being where several rivers are born.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Medali]]<br />
| {{wp|León, Spain|León}}/{{wp|Mérida,_Spain|Mérida}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of León}}, {{wp|Castile and León}}/{{wp|Province of Badajoz}}, {{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The streets of Medali and its white and yellow buildings could be lifted from León and Mérida. The roman theather in Medali is a clear reference to the famous one in Mérida.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cascarrafa]]<br />
| {{wp|Almendra Dam|Almendra Dam, Salamanca}}/{{wp|Porto Covo}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Salamanca}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The location and its towering walls seem to be a reference to the Almendra Dam in Salamanca. Its blue and white houses seem to be inspired by Portuguese coastal towns, [https://i.imgur.com/uRc3ljs.png such as Porto Covo]. The floor patterns are inspired by the [https://i.imgur.com/YI2qgxP.png traditional Portuguese pavement] style. The oasis theme might also be a reference to the {{wp|Alqueva Dam}}, which provides water to the drier southern Alentejo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Porto Marinada]]<br />
| [https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Nova_do_Prado Costa Nova]/{{wp|Nazaré,_Portugal|Nazaré}}<br />
| {{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The main inspiration is the coastal town of Costa Nova, as seen in its [https://i.imgur.com/tNpUjC1.png typical striped houses] and the [https://i.imgur.com/hl8pghX.png market's facade]. The layout of the town also matches [https://i.imgur.com/ZJA6obu.png Nazaré, with the lighthouse on a cliff] and a beach to the north. [https://i.imgur.com/IZLkJOK.png Ponta do Sol in Madeira Island] is also similar. The lighthouse might be inspired by the {{wp|Lighthouse of Praia da Barra}}. The market's interior resembles the [https://i.imgur.com/9j2EYFQ.png Mercado da Ribeira] in Lisbon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Islas Cíes}}/{{wp|Islas Ons}}/{{wp|Islas Sálvora}}/{{wp|Berlengas}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia}}/{{wp|Oeste_(intermunicipal_community)|Oeste}} Region<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| Archipelagos of small Atlantic islands, mostly uninhabited, off the coast of Galicia and {{wp|Peniche,_Portugal|Peniche}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Province (Area One)]]<br />
| {{wp|Arrábida_Natural_Park|Serra da Arrábida}}/{{wp|Serras_de_Aire_e_Candeeiros_Natural_Park|Serra d'Aire}}/{{wp|Consuegra}}<br />
| {{wp|Lisbon Region}}/{{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}/{{wp|Castille-La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}<br />
| This area appears to be a mix of [https://i.imgur.com/hxa8eTh.png Serra da Arrábida with its coastal mountains and low vegetation] and [https://i.imgur.com/hy8buPC.png Serra d'Aire with its traditional windmills next to modern wind farms.] The windmills are also likely inspired by the ones from La Mancha, popularized by {{wp|Don Quixote}}, [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinos_de_Consuegra such as in Consuegra.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alfornada]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres_(Vila_do_Bispo)|Sagres}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The city's theme is inspired by the Moorish influence in southern Iberia, as seen in its architecture. Its location matches the {{wp|Sagres Point}}. The decorative dishes are a reference to [https://i.imgur.com/BvcTpJr.png Artesanato A Mó], also in Sagres. [https://i.imgur.com/dvsOLJ3.png The chimneys are based on Algarvian chimneys]. The square panels with mosaics look like [https://i.imgur.com/pw8esz6.png the logo frames in Algarve Shopping]. The top of the tower looks like an {{wp|Armillary Sphere}}, possibly related to the {{wp|Sagres school}} or [https://i.imgur.com/JMN1t7x.png the one in Albufeira.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Six)]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres Point}}/{{wp|Praia da Marinha}}/{{wp|Roman Ruins of Milreu}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| This area's [https://i.imgur.com/wn5uwXI.png semi-arid plateau reflects that of the Sagres Point.] The path leading to Alfornada is inspired by the cliffs, arches and caves of the [https://i.imgur.com/s8BrYfW.png western Algarve coast.] The ruins match the [https://i.imgur.com/bg3qrw9.png Roman ruins of Milreu, near Faro.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Two)]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}/{{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| All of these regions are known for their olive groves and characteristic landscape, perfectly matching geographically with Paldea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cortondo]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A southern town that is famed for both its dry conditions and its olive oil production, which is reflected in its gym challenge. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Side regions==<br />
===Orre===<br />
[[File:Pokemon to real world Orre Arizona.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Orre to Phoenix, Arizona]]<br />
[[Orre]] is based on {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}, {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}},<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0311/soft/interv01.html</ref> and part of {{wp|Baja California}}, {{wp|Mexico}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | State<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Phenac City]]<br />
| {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Both cities were founded when a man brought water to the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pyrite Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Sonoyta|Sonoyta}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Likely inspired by former mining town, {{wp|Sonoyta|Sonoyta}}, commonly used to illegally cross the border, and local smuggling routes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[The Under]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Agate Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Yuma, Arizona|Yuma}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Yuma, the "Sunniest City on Earth," is built along a river, allowing for lush greenery, contrasting the arid desert at its borders. Additionally, the elders of Agate may be inspired by the reservations in Yuma, where the Native Americans, who founded the city, currently live.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gateon Port]]<br />
| {{wp|San Felipe, Baja California|San Felipe}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| Both port towns on the gulf coast, opposite respective capitols. San Felipe's Fondeport also includes a square dock, not unlike Gateon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Battle]]<br />
| {{wp|Kofa National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A mountainous region located just east of Phoenix. May also be based on {{wp|San Francisco volcanic field}}, given room for artistic liberty.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outskirt Stand]]<br />
| {{wp|Black Canyon City, Arizona}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. The home of two of the first inhabitants still stands, as a historical site, that bear a passing resemblance to the rubble behind the traincar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Citadark Isle]]<br />
| {{wp|Isla Ángel de la Guarda}}, and {{wp|Isla San Luis}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Isla San Luis seems to be the primary inspiration for the design of the island, including the large volcanic center. Isla Ángel de la Guarda is home to unique species' of snake and mouse, as well as a diverse range of other animal life, which may have inspired the amount of [[Shadow Pokémon]] encountered on the island.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Spin-off regions==<br />
===Fiore===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Fiore Okayama Hyōgo Shodo Island.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Fiore to Okayama and Hyōgo Prefectures, and Shōdo Island]]<br />
[[Fiore]] appears to be based on {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}} and {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}s, as well as {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}} in {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}, in {{wp|Japan}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ringtown]]<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
| Both have a nearby river on the west, forests on the opposite side, and are close to the coast. Unlike Kurashiki, however, Ringtown doesn't have a port and the river doesn't traverse the settlement.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Summerland]]<br />
| {{jwp|福田港 (香川県)|Fukuda Port}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima, Kagawa|Shōdoshima}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| In-game, a tourist references how the S.S. Fiore ferries to Summerland. Similarly, there is a ferry route connecting Fukuda to Himeji. A resort in Summerland is also referenced, and present in Fukuda.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fall City]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| A port city lying east from Kurashiki. Similarly to Fall City, it has water streams running through.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wintown]]<br />
| {{wp|Mimasaka}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fiore Temple]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| The best known of the Japanese castles<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olive Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, this island saw the first successful olive cultivation in Japan, hence its nickname Olive Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lyra Forest]]<br />
| Forest areas neighboring {{wp|Asakuchi}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sekra Range]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hyōno}}/{{wp|Hiruzen}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kisara Plain]]<br />
| {{wp|Yoshiokakawakita Park}}, possibly also other parks.<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Kalakka Desert (Unused)<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Sand Dunes}}<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Prefecture}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Vast desert dunes in the north of Kurashiki and Okayama that make up the only desert badland in Japan.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Almia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Almia Oshima.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Almia to Oshima and northern Honshu]]<br />
[[Almia]] appears to be based on {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}} and {{wp|Hiyama Subprefectures}} within the {{wp|Oshima Peninsula}} in {{wp|Hokkaido}} and the very northern part of {{wp|Honshu}} in Japan.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture (subprefecture)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chicole Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|松前町 (北海道)|松前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsumae, Hokkaido|Matsumae}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vientown]]<br />
| {{jwp|江差町}}<br />
| {{wp|Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama)|Esashi}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|檜山振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Hiyama Subprefecture|Hiyama}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vien Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Mount Hakodate attracts tourists for its view of Hakodate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pueltown]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Hakodate and Pueltown are both port cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭|五稜郭公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Goryōkaku|Goryōkaku Park}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The Goryōkaku Tower overlooks Goryōkaku Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Building]]<br>[[Altru Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭タワー}}<br />
| Goryōkaku Tower<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The observation tower, which overlooks Goryōkaku Park, was rebuilt from 2004 to 2006.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Boyleland]]<br />
| {{jwp|むつ市}}<br />
| {{wp|Mutsu, Aomori|Mutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Volcano Cave|Boyleland Volcano]]<br />
| {{jwp|恐山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Osore}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shiver Camp]]<br />
| {{jwp|ニセコ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Niseko, Hokkaido|Niseko}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|後志総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}})<br />
| Niseko is home to multiple ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haruba Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|青森市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori, Aomori|Aomori}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
| The Port of Aomori operates ferries to {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Capture Arena]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|渡島大島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Oshima (Hokkaido)|Ōshima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The uninhabited island is also a nature preserve.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Oblivia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Oblivia Oki Islands.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Oblivia to the Oki Islands]]<br />
[[Oblivia]] may be based on the {{wp|Oki Islands}} in {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dolce Island]]<br />
| Kamijima Island<br />
| 神島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Renbow Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Chiburijima}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫里島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cocona Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Chibu, Shimane|Chibu Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫村}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mitonga Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Nakanoshima (Shimane)|Nakanoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|中ノ島 (島根県)|中ノ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Faldera Island]]<br />
| Matsushima Island<br />
| 松島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sophian Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Dōgojima|Dōgojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|島後}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| It is the largest island of the Oki archipelago and the one that contains the capital of the islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aqua Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Okinoshima, Shimane|Okinoshima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|隠岐の島町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the largest and most populated cities of their islands. Both are port cities.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Sorbet]]<br />
| Mt. Daimanji<br />
| {{jwp|大満寺山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the tallest mountains in the islands.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tilikule Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Takeshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|竹島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
| <br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Lental===<br />
[[Lental]] may be based on the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}} in {{wp|Ecuador}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Florio Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Floreana Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Belusylva Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Isabela Island (Galápagos)|Isabela Island}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Ferrum===<br />
[[Ferrum]] may be based on {{wp|Iriomote Island}}, the largest of the {{wp|Yaeyama Islands}} in {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture}}, Japan. Alternatively, it may also be derived from {{wp|Sardinia}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Ferrum Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nuxis}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Techne City]]<br />
| {{wp|Cagliari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tellur Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Dolianova}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ferrum Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Pineta di Musei}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Selen Island]]<br />
| {{wp|San Pietro Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Neos City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teulada, Sardinia|Teulada}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haunted House]]<br />
| Villaggio Minerario Asproni<br />
| An old mining village outside the city of {{wp|Iglesias, Sardinia|Iglesias}}, now an open-air museum.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thalia Beach]]<br />
| Cavoli Island<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Landscape==<br />
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing notes}}<br />
While the above locations are meant to correspond to the different regions around the real-life world, great liberties were taken with the design of their landscapes. Some of the designers have admitted to drawing inspiration from real-world locations outside their stated real-world counterparts, especially with locations depicted in [[Pokémon movie]]s.<br />
<br />
===In the anime===<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
! [[File:Porta Vista.png|Porta Vista|200px]]<br />
| [[Porta Vista]]<br />
| {{wp|Acapulco}}<br />
| {{wp|Guerrero}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Neon Town.png|Neon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Neon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Las Vegas}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Hollywood.png|Hollywood|230px]]<br />
| [[Hollywood]]<br />
| {{wp|Hollywood}}, {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Pummelo Island.png|Pummelo Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Pummelo Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Oban}}<br />
| {{wp|Argyll and Bute}}, {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Both are resort towns in an island, the houses of Pummelo had the same English architecture of Oban. The [[Pummelo Stadium]] is modeled after the {{wp|McCaig's Tower}}, a folly colosseum in a hill of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Big Town.png|Big Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Big Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Boston}}<br />
| {{wp|Massachusetts}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Whitestone.png|Whitestone|230px]]<br />
| [[Whitestone]]<br />
| {{wp|Ostuni}}<br />
| {{wp|Apulia}}, {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| The white façade of Whitestone's buildings is reminiscent of the medieval town of Ostuni. Domed buildings in the background draw inspiration from Byzantine architecture, and flat-roofed structures mirror those of the city's real-world counterpart.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Sootopolis City anime.png|Sootopolis City|230px]]<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{wp|Santorini}}<br />
| {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Like its name suggests, Sootopolis City was created in the wake of a volcanic eruption (per {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}). Similarly, Santorini, Greece, was formed as a result of the {{wp|Minoan eruption}}, which left a large {{wp|caldera}} that filled with water and became the current bay in the center of the island of Santorini (Thera). Both cities boast landscapes dotted with vivid blue domed roofs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Solaceon Ruins anime.png|Solaceon Ruins|230px]]<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]]<br />
| {{wp|Ziggurat of Ur}}<br />
| {{wp|Dhi Qar Governorate}}, {{wp|Iraq}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Area 28.png|Area 28|230px]]<br />
| [[Area 28]]<br />
| {{wp|Area 51}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Odyssey Village.png|Odyssey Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Odyssey Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Kalos Canyon.png|Kalos Canyon|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Kalos Canyon]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Grand Canyon}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" |<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Fleurrh Showcase theater.png|Fleurrh City|230px]]<br />
| [[Fleurrh City]] showcase theater<br />
| {{wp|Metz}} and the Pompidou<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The modernist and undulating design of the theater could be based on that of the {{wp|Centre Pompidou-Metz}}, which also operates as a theater and show room.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Gloire City.png|Gloire City|230px]]<br />
| [[Gloire City]]<br />
| {{wp|Menthon-Saint-Bernard}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| A coastal city located on Lake Annecy, famous for its medieval {{wp|Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard|Château}} perched above on a 660-foot-tall rock.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Eclipse Castle.png|Eclipse Castle|230px]]<br />
| [[Eclipse Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hikone Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Mega Island.png|Mega Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Mega Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Bé}} and {{wp|Petit Bé}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The first island is located on the outskirts of Saint-Malo but not as far out to sea as in the anime, Petit Bé houses a fort from the year 1667, which may inspire the structures of the Mega Island.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===In the movies===<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Movie<br />
! colspan="2" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 5<br />
| [[File:Alto Mare sunrise.png|Alto Mare|230px]]<br />
| [[Alto Mare]]<br />
| {{wp|Venice}}<br />
| {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| Venice's canals were likely an inspiration for the canals of Alto Mare.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 6<br />
| [[File:Forina.png|Forina|230px]]<br />
| [[Forina]]<br />
| {{wp|Wulingyuan}}<br />
| {{wp|Hunan}}, {{wp|China}}<br />
| Wulingyuan is famed for its {{wp|karst}} formation of quartzite sandstone pillars. Along with its ravines and gorges, the site also features a lush forest, several caves, natural bridges, and waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 7<br />
| [[File:LaRousse City from above.png|LaRousse City|230px]]<br />
| [[LaRousse City]]<br />
| {{wp|Vancouver}}<br />
| {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| Vancouver is the city with the best quality of life in Canada and like the movie, it is a very ecological city with many scientific facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 8<br />
| [[File:Cameran Palace.png|Cameran Palace|230px]]<br />
| [[Cameran Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Neuschwanstein Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Bavaria}}, {{wp|Germany}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 9<br />
| [[File:Samiya.png|Samiya|230px]]<br />
| [[Samiya]]<br />
| {{wp|Atlantis}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 10<br />
| [[File:Alamos Town closer view.png|Alamos Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Alamos Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}<br />
| {{wp|Catalonia}}, {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Space-Time Towers are based on the uncompleted church of {{wp|Sagrada Familia}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 11<br />
| [[File:Teni Village.png|Ten'i Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Ten'i Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Geiranger}}<br />
| {{wp|Sunnmøre}}, {{wp|Norway}}<br />
| A village that was nearly destroyed by a {{wp|glacier}}. It is based on a town in Norway, which is threatened by the possibility of the mountain Åkerneset eroding into the {{wp|fjord}}, causing a {{wp|Tsunami#Landslides|landslide-induced tsunami}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 12<br />
|[[File:Michina Town.png|Michina Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Michina Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Meteora}}<br />
| {{wp|Thessaly}}, {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Its landscape, which is filled with towering rock formations, resembles Meteora. Also, the architecture of the temples resembles that of ancient Greek temples.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 13<br />
| [[File:Crown City.png|Crown City|230px]]<br />
| [[Crown City]]<br />
| {{wp|Amsterdam}}<br />
| {{wp|The Netherlands}}<br />
| Its modern buildings are based on the many new buildings in parts of Amsterdam, and the [[Pokémon Baccer World Cup|Pokémon Baccer]] stadium is based on the {{wp|Amsterdam Arena|Arena}}, the city's local football stadium.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 14<br />
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|Eindoak Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Eindoak Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Gourdon, Alpes-Maritimes|Gourdon}}, {{wp|Tourrettes-sur-Loup}} and {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 15<br />
| [[File:Roshan City.png|Roshan City|230px]]<br />
| [[Roshan City]]<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku, Tokyo|Shinjuku}}, {{wp|Shinagawa, Tokyo|Shinagawa}}, and Tennouzu Isle<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| The Roshan tower is inspired by the {{wp|Tokyo Skytree}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 16<br />
| [[File:New Tork City.png|New Tork City|230px]]<br />
| [[New Tork City]]<br />
| {{wp|New York City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| A giant sprawling city with many skyscrapers, a large park in the middle of the city resembling {{wp|Central Park}}, and a similar name. New Tork City as seen from above also resembles New York City's shape.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Avignon Town.png|Avignon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Avignon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Avignon}} and {{wp|Quebec City}}<br />
| {{wp|France}} and {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in the south of France. The castle of Avignon Town, however, is based on the {{wp|Château Frontenac}}, a large hotel that overlooks {{wp|Quebec City}} much like Avignon Town's castle overlooks the town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Orsay City.png|Orsay City|230px]]<br />
| [[Orsay City]]<br />
| {{wp|Toronto}}<br />
| {{wp|Ontario}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in southern Ontario famous for its port and city skylines. Like Toronto, Orsay City has a large port as well. The large mall in the city is based on the Toronto Eaton Centre, a large mall in the center of city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Diamond Domain.png|Diamond Domain|230px]]<br />
| [[Diamond Domain]]<br />
| {{wp|Cave of the Crystals|Naica crystal cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
| Colossal cave of several white crystals of Selenite in {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, and many of them are the largest in the whole world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Allearth Forest.png|Allearth Forest|230px]]<br />
| [[Allearth Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Niagara Falls}}<br />
| {{wp|Canada}} and {{wp|United States}}<br />
| Like several elements of the movie based in Canada, the design of the waterfalls is quite similar to the Niagara Falls which are recognizable as vertical falls and two large walls of water.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 18<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Dahara City.png|Dahara City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Dahara City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Dubai}} and {{wp|Abu Dhabi}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|United Arab Emirates}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | Dubai is located within the {{wp|Arabian Desert}} and houses some of the world's tallest skyscrapers. The highest skyscraper is based on the {{wp|Burj Khalifa}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Azoth Kingdom.png|Azoth Kingdom|230px]]<br />
| [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br />
| {{wp|Carcassonne}}<br />
| {{wp|Occitanie}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| Occitanie is an ancient city famous for being the meeting point between the Mediterranean and the towns of the Massif Central (the inspiration for the Nebel Plateau). It is also recognizable by its enormous walls of the citadel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Nebel Plateau.png|Nebel Plateau|230px]]<br />
| [[Nebel Plateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Massif Central}} and {{wp|Chaîne des Puys}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
| This area is similar to the Auvergne volcanoes in the {{wp|Massif Central}}, which is a highland region containing large mountain ranges and vast plateaus full of greenery and rich biodiversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 21<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Fula City.png|Fula City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Fula City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|San Francisco}} and {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The eternal flame complex is reminiscent of the {{wp|Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum}}, while Fula City's carnival pier is similar to the {{wp|Santa Monica Pier}}, both located in the state of California.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Real-world locations mentioned==<br />
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|thumb|260px|Mewtwo overlooking a "faraway city" at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']]<br />
[[File:AG145 noodles.png|thumb|200px|Chinese noodles]]<br />
* Prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], [[Lt. Surge]] was known as "The Lightning {{wp|United States|American}}!". In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Pokémon Journal entries state that he "is rumored to have been a pilot while home in America."<br />
* [[Game Freak]]'s offices are present in the [[Celadon Condominiums]], the equivalent location of their former real-world office in {{wp|Carrot Tower}}. Likewise, they have a building in [[Castelia City]], and are found on 22F, the same floor that their former offices were on in Carrot Tower.<br />
* In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{tc|Scientist}} Taylor in the [[Silph Co.]] building mentions an international branch of Silph Co. In English, he states that the {{wp|Tiksi}} branch of the company is "in {{wp|Russia}}n no-man's-land". In the Japanese version, he states that the Ponaya Tunguska (Japanese: ポナヤツングスカ) branch is located "deep in Russia". Ponaya Tunguska appears to be a shortened form of the transliterated name of {{wp|Podkamennaya Tunguska (rural locality)|Podkamennaya Tunguska}} in Japanese (ポドカメンナヤツングースカ).<br />
* {{p|Mew}} was originally discovered in the jungles of the {{wp|South America}}n country [[Guyana]]. This is mentioned in logs inside of Cinnabar Island's {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}.<br />
* In Gold, Silver, {{v2|Crystal}}, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, {{jo|Webster}}, the guard in the [[gate]] north of [[Goldenrod City]], will give the player a {{p|Spearow}} holding mail to deliver. The Spearow is nicknamed {{wp|Kenya}}, the name of a country in {{wp|Africa}}.<br />
* In the original Japanese version of FireRed and LeafGreen, Blaine refers to {{wp|Kyoto}}.<br />
* Upon defeating Fisherman Bronson in the [[Sinnoh]] {{si|Battle Tower}}, he will say, "Why the emperor of fishing? It's an ancient Chinese legend...".<br />
* A {{tc|Guitarist}} that can be battled in [[Generation IV]]'s {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} mentions that his guitar is actually a {{wp|Shamisen|Japanese instrument}}.<br />
* Among the exhibits of the Nacrene museum, there is an African mask, referring to a place in the real world, in addition to being different from other exhibitions, which are related to the history of the Pokémon.<br />
* {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Beartic}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, and {{p|Arctovish}}'s names are derived from a real-world location, the {{wp|Arctic}}.<br />
* {{p|Arcanine}}'s {{game|Yellow}}, {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold]] [[Pokédex]] entries state that it is mentioned in {{wp|China|Chinese}} legends.<br />
* {{p|Parasect}}'s Stadium and FireRed Pokédex entries mention that its spores are used in medicine in China.<br />
* {{p|Ponyta}}'s Stadium Pokédex entry mentions that it can clear the Eiffel Tower ({{wp|Tokyo Tower}} in the original Japanese version) in one leap, and its FireRed entry says that it can clear {{wp|Uluru|Ayers Rock}} in one leap.<br />
* {{p|Poliwrath}}'s Gold, [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, HeartGold, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]] and [[Pokémon X and Y|X]] Pokédex entries mention its ability to swim the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}. Also, the direction of a Poliwrath's spirals depends on its geographical location. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], it instead refers to "the ocean".<br />
* {{p|Xatu}}'s Silver, FireRed, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries mention that South Americans say that it can see both the future and past.<br />
* {{p|Delibird}}'s Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Pokédex entries explain that a Delibird helped a famous explorer reach the top of {{wp|Mt. Everest}}. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it instead refers to "world's highest mountain," which is what Mt. Everest is to Earth.<br />
* {{p|Regice}}'s Emerald Pokédex entry mentions {{wp|Antarctica|Antarctic}} ice.<br />
* [[Regional form#Galarian Form|Galarian]] {{p|Meowth}} are implied to have been raised by Vikings in ancient times, and share many similarities with them.<br />
* In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', {{an|Misty}} fantasizes about {{wp|Paris}} and the {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', James says that the [[Fuchsia Gym]] looks like a {{wp|Japan|Japanese}} restaurant.<br />
* In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', Melvin says he wanted to make it to {{wp|Las Vegas}}. In the Japanese version, he said that he wanted to make it to {{wp|Broadway}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', Meowth says, "Keep digging till you hit China!" to Jessie and James, who were digging for clam shells.<br />
* In the {{wp|William Shakespeare}}-inspired episode ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', Misty described the town as like being in "merry old {{wp|England}}".<br />
* In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Team Rocket are disguised as {{wp|Vikings}}. In the English dub, [[Brock]] says that he didn't know that Vikings still existed and {{Ash}} replies that they "mostly live in {{wp|Minnesota}}". This is a reference to the Minnesota Vikings, a football team in the area.<br />
:*In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish dub}} of the movie, Ash says that they come from {{wp|Norway}}, a reference to the Norse Vikings who lived from the 8th to the 11th century.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Denmark|Danish dub}} of the movie, Ash tells Brock that the Vikings are mostly on trips in {{wp|Sweden}}, again referring to the Norse Vikings, but may also refer to {{wp|Vikingarna (band)|Vikingarna}}, a Swedish {{wp|dansband}}.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish dub}} of the movie, Ash quips that Vikings still live in the {{wp|Sipoo}} archipelago, referring to the fact that Sipoo was at the time mostly inhabited by Swedish-speaking Finns (another reference to Norse Vikings).<br />
* At the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', Mewtwo is shown overlooking a "faraway city" that greatly resembles New York City. Buildings similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the {{wp|MetLife Building}} are visible in the distance.<br />
* In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', Misty makes a direct reference to the Earth, saying, "The Earth is so pretty." However, she may be referring to the landscape rather than the literal planet.<br />
* In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Normally, a cloudy globe can be seen, but this time the Pacific Ocean and {{wp|Australia}} are prominent. This also happens in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'' and the introduction to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.<br />
* In the English dub of ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Jessie]] talks about Antarctica, the place where their next assignment is located.<br />
* In ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', an ad in {{an|May}}'s food guidebook mentions "Chinese noodles".<br />
* A map of the Pokémon world seen in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'' centered on Unova features several landmasses resembling Europe and Scandinavia, with some of them either being rotated or flipped.<br />
* In the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} dub of ''[[BW28|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]'', while [[Ash's Oshawott]] was perfecting {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{an|Cilan}} states "{{tt|जाना था जापान पर पहुंच गए चाइना|We wanted to go to Japan, but ended up in China}}" (lit. ''Jānā thā Japan, par pahunch gaye China''), which refers to the real-world countries of {{wp|Japan}} and {{wp|China}}. The phrase itself can be interpreted roughly as "The aim and the result were different".<br />
* In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', the Eiffel Tower and the {{wp|Arc de Triomphe}} were seen on a movie poster.<br />
* In the Hindi dub of ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'' , {{MTR}} says "{{tt|हम सब जानते हैं कश्मीर से कन्याकुमारी तक|We know everything, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari}}" (lit. ''Ham sab jānte hain, Kashmīr se Kanyākumāri tak''). This is a common Indian saying, roughly translating to "Our knowledge is supreme", which refers to the Indian subcontinent's northernmost region, {{wp|Kashmir}}, and its southernmost city, {{wp|Kanyakumari}}.<br />
* Starting with [[M16|the sixteenth movie]], each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
* In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', a holographic globe can be seen inside Lysandre Labs. The globe features continents similar to the real Earth, implying that the planet's continents may probably look very similar to that of the real Earth, and that all of the known regions in the Pokémon world may actually in fact be smaller parts of a much larger landmass.<br />
* In the TCG [[Secret Mission (Gym Heroes 118)]] card, the map in the background shows German occupied Poland during World War II: Warsaw is located right above Raichu's right ear, Białystok and Brest-Litowsk behind Lt. Surge, and the Silesian Border between Andreashütte and Festenberg right below Raichu's binoculars. The rivers Weichsel, Narew and Bug are also depicted.<br />
* In the TCG [[Lucky Stadium (Neo Destiny 100)]] card, there is a promotional {{wp|New York City}} print with a {{p|Pichu}} and a {{p|Pikachu}} flying on a {{p|Charizard}} in New York City, with the {{wp|Empire State Building}} visible in the background.<br />
* In the planetarium special ''[[Celestial Debris]]'', a map of the Pokémon world can be seen on a computer monitor. The map texture looks very similar to the one used to represent the planet in later Pokémon films, with three landmasses resembling North America, Europe, and eastern Russia all appearing upside down.<br />
<br />
==Real-world people and cultures mentioned==<br />
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} are explicitly named after martial artists {{wp|Bruce Lee}} and {{wp|Jackie Chan}}, respectively. In other languages where their names are different, those names are likewise derived from real people.<br />
* {{p|Snorlax}}'s design and Japanese name ''Kabigon'' are derived from [[Game Freak]] programmer [[Kōji Nishino]] and his nickname of "Kirby" (Japanese: カービィ ''Kābī''), which in turn is derived from {{wk|Kirby|the video game character of the same name}}.<ref name=GameInformer>Shea, Brian (October 24, 2019). "[https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series More Burning Questions For The Pokémon Series]." ''Game Informer''. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220523044442/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series archived])</ref> This is referenced in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, in which Nishino appears as a battleable NPC and his highest-leveled Pokémon is Snorlax.<br />
* The core series games have featured staff members of [[Game Freak]] that typically [[Diploma|reward]] the player for completing the [[National Pokédex]], or occasionally through alternative methods. [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled in the [[Generation V]], {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}} games; in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, he is fought in a Double Battle that also features director [[Kazumasa Iwao]].<br />
* In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Brock directly refers to the tale of {{wp|Noah}} who sent a {{wp|Columbidae|dove}} to find dry land after a {{wp|Flood myth|great flood}}, according to most Abrahamic religions.<br />
* The Japanese version of the song [[Team Rocket Forever]] includes the lines 「ムサシ!/コジロウ!/関門海峡/門司/下関」"''Musashi!/Kojirō!/Kanmon Straits.../Moji.../Shimonoseki...''", referencing the famous duel that {{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}} and {{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}} (the name basis for [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s Japanese names, Musashi and Kojirō) fought on an island in the {{wp|Kanmon Straits}}, which is located between {{wp|Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū|Moji}} and {{wp|Shimonoseki}}.<br />
* The Japanese holiday ''{{wp|Hinamatsuri}}'' (means Doll Festival, but sometimes referred to as Girls' Day) is featured in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (dubbed as the [[Princess Festival]]).<br />
* The Japanese holiday {{wp|Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} (''Kodomo no Hi'') is featured in ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' (dubbed as [[Kids Day]]).<br />
* [[Christmas]] is mentioned several times in the anime and manga. [[Santa Claus]] is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]] who first appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''. In the dub, Santa's home is called the [[North Pole]].<br />
* In ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'', James mentions the presence of {{wp|Pablo Picasso|Picasso}} and {{wp|Rembrandt}}'s paintings at his home.<br />
* In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', Meowth asks if they saw the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] in a {{wp|Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling}} movie.<br />
* In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', Jessie says that {{wp|Albert Einstein}} created the {{wp|Incandescent light bulb|light bulb}}. Max corrects her, saying that {{wp|Thomas Edison}} was the creator.<br />
* NPCs in the [[core series]] games are regularly named after real-world people.<br />
** In the [[Generation IV]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, one of the potential NPC opponents is {{tc|Guitarist}} Iggy, a reference to {{wp|Iggy Pop}}.<br />
** [[Johto Route 35]], [[Connecting Cave]], [[Hau'oli Cemetery]], and [[Viridian Forest]] (in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]) each contain a Trainer whose Japanese name is ''Ikue'' (in the latter two cases, this name was preserved in other languages as well) and who uses a Pikachu. [[Ikue Ohtani]] is the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]].<br />
** [[Alola Route 5]] contains a [[Double Battle]] against trainers named Isa and Nico, named in honor of the daughters of [[Eric Medalle]], a Pokémon creative director who was killed in an accident during the time [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] were in development.<ref>[https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/03/21/pokemon-eric-medalle-seattle-weather-falling-tree/82094134/ Falling tree kills Pokémon designer and Detroit native Eric Medalle - Detroit Free Press]</ref><br />
** In {{game|Sword and Shield|s}}, an [[Artist]] NPC named Kapoor can [[In-game trade|trade]] with the player, a reference to British artist Anish Kapoor.<br />
** In {{game|Crystal}}, several Trainers in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} are references to [[Staff of Pokémon Crystal|people involved in the creation of the game]].<ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/tower-references/ iimarck.us - Battle Tower In‐Jokes]</ref><br />
*** {{tc|Guitarist}} Masuda is a reference to [[Junichi Masuda]], Crystal's music director.<br />
*** {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Tajiri is a reference to Pokémon's creator, [[Satoshi Tajiri]], and his childhood fixation with bug catching.<br />
*** {{tc|Scientist}} Mori is a reference to Akito Mori, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
*** {{tc|Teacher}} Kawakami is a reference to Naoko Kawakami, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} mentions the {{wp|hula}} dance to a [[Kimono Girl]] while in the [[Ecruteak City#Kimono Dance Theater|Kimono Dance Theater]].<br />
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, six of the [[Seven Sages]] quote proverbs from several Chinese philosophers.<br />
** [[Zinzolin]] quotes a proverb from ''{{wp|Mencius (book)|Mencius}}'' and a line from ''{{wp|Tao Te Ching}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Gorm]] quotes a proverb from {{wp|Sun Tzu}}'s ''{{wp|The Art of War}}'' in Pinwheel Forest, and a line from both The {{wp|Analects}} and ''{{wp|Huainanzi}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Bronius]] quotes another line from ''Tao Te Ching'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Giallo]] quotes another line from ''Mencius'' at N's Castle.<br />
** In the Japanese version, [[Ryoku]] quotes a line from ''{{wp|Zhuangzi (book)|Zhuangzi}}'' at N's Castle. In both versions, he also quotes a proverb by {{wp|Song Dynasty}} philosopher Hu Yin at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Rood]] quotes another proverb from the Analects and made a reference to a Chinese idiom at N's Castle.<br />
* In {{4v|Black|White}}, the woman in [[Mistralton City]] who normally gives a [[Heart Scale]] in exchange for ten [[Sweet Heart]]s will trade a Heart Scale for only five Sweet Hearts on {{wp|Valentine's Day}} and {{wp|White Day}}.<br />
* {{p|Archeops}}'s name is possibly derived from ''Cheops'', the Greek name for Egyptian pharaoh {{wp|Khufu}}.<br />
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==Other references to the real world==<br />
* In all of the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} and some [[Spin-off Pokémon games|side series]] games, there is a [[Nintendo]] gaming console in the {{player}}'s [[Player's house|bedroom]]. This is a reference to the real-world gaming company that owns the [[Pokémon|franchise]].<br />
* An old man at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] says that the first manned flight to the moon was in 1969, same as in the real world.<br />
* {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] [[Pokédex]] entries mention both Pokémon being able to easily knock out an {{wp|Indian Elephant}}, an [[Animals in the Pokémon world|actual animal]]. However, in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], Raichu's entry instead mentions {{p|Copperajah}}.<br />
* The {{p|Arceus}} event that takes place in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} includes real life pictures in the game.<br />
* {{p|Porygon}}'s [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] Pokédex entries mentions it was created "20 years ago", referencing the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green.<br />
* In ''[[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]]'', a painting within the resort created by {{p|Beheeyem}} bears a striking resemblance to ''{{wp|Relativity (M. C. Escher)|Relativity}}'' by {{wp|M. C. Escher}}.<br />
* One of the hotels Ash and his group tried to stay at and ultimately failed to do so in the episode ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This!]]'' featured a painting of a tiger near grass, mirroring a similar painting found at {{wp|Azuchi Castle}}.<br />
* The nameless movie May describes in ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' is a reference to the movie ''{{wp|Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic}}''.<br />
* In {{an|Dawn}}'s flashback in ''[[DP161|Yes In Dee Dee, It's Dawn]]'', a teacher tells her students a tale about {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Turtwig}}, which is similar to "{{wp|The Tortoise and the Hare}}".<br />
* In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', Ash dreams about being in an alternate reality where no Pokémon exist and children attend regular school.<br />
* Multiple references to the geographical relations between the real world locations the in-game regions are based on have been made throughout the games; for example, a {{tc|Swimmer}} on [[Galar Route 9]] says people have {{wp|List of successful English Channel swimmers|successfully swum}} between [[Kalos]] and [[Galar]].<br />
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|regioncolor=paldea<br />
|name=Paldea<br />
|jname=パルデア<br />
|tmname=Paldea<br />
|image=Paldea artwork.png<br />
|size=300<br />
|caption=Artwork of the Paldea region from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}<br />
|introduction={{g|Scarlet and Violet}}<br />
|professor=[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}<br>[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
|starter={{p|Sprigatito}}, {{p|Fuecoco}}, and {{p|Quaxly}}<br />
|villain=[[Team Star]]<br />
|league=[[Paldea League]]<br />
|location=<br />
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]]<br />
|generation={{Gen|IX}}<br />
|games={{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}<br />
|series=''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''[[Team Rocket Expedition which stands by the evils of love and truth|*]]<br />
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The '''Paldea''' region (Japanese: '''パルデア{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Paldea {{tt|region|chihō}}'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]], and the ninth [[core series]] region to be introduced. It is the setting of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.<br />
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==Etymology and design concept==<br />
===Etymology===<br />
Paldea may be derived from ''pal'' (friend or ally) or ''paideia'' (education or learning) and ''aldea'', the Spanish word for village or hamlet.<br />
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===Design concept===<br />
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Paldea|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Paldea}}<br />
[[Paldea]] is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}}, and {{wp|Andorra}}, and its shared culture. It draws inspiration primarily from {{wp|Culture_of_Spain|Spain}}, as can be seen in its {{wp|Spanish cuisine|gastronomy}} and the {{wp|toponomy}} of most settlements, as well as the sporadic use of {{wp|Spanish language}} by the locals of Paldea, despite geographically encompassing the entire peninsula. Some references to Portugal and Andorra can also be found, mainly on the western and northern side of the region respectively.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Dated history===<br />
* c. 1,000,000 years prior: [[The Great Crater of Paldea]] was formed.<br />
* c. 2,000 years prior:<br />
** The Paldean Empire began to rule Paldea.<br />
** The emperor ushered in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into The Great Crater of Paldea to find the treasure rumored to lie inside [[Area Zero]].<br />
* c. 1,000 years prior: The Paldean Empire fell into decline due to the expense of supporting countless failed Area Zero expeditions.<br />
* 805 years prior: [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} was founded in [[Mesagoza]].<br />
* c. 800 years prior: The Paldean Empire unified with its neighboring countries, establishing the modern Paldea region.<br />
* 200 years prior:<br />
** The Area Zero Expedition claimed to have become the first exploration team to reach the bottom of Area Zero. Team member Heath, a famed author and natural historian, published his account of the expedition as the Scarlet Book{{sup/9|S}}/Violet Book{{sup/9|V}}. The book's contents proved to be so fantastical that Heath and the rest of the Area Zero Expedition were accused of lying and widely discredited.<br />
** The Area Zero Expedition planted [[Herba Mystica]], a plant they discovered in Area Zero, in five sites around Paldea in an attempt to cultivate it. They abandoned the project when local Pokémon consumed the Herba Mystica and grew into fearsome [[Titan Pokémon|Titans]].<br />
* c. 140 years prior: [[Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized]] Pokémon were discovered for the first time in Area Zero.<br />
* 87 years prior: A research facility was constructed in Area Zero.<br />
* c. 10 years prior: [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} discovered that the energy emitted by the crystals in Area Zero causes the Terastal phenomenon. The professor proceeded to invent the [[Tera Orb]] technology, sharing it with the Pokémon League and the Academy.<br />
* c. One and a half years prior:<br />
** [[Nemona]] passed the [[Paldea League]]'s Champion Assessment and became the youngest person in Paldean history to achieve Champion Rank.<br />
** [[Team Star]] confronted their bullies at Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}} in a clash that caused a scandal for the school. Team Star's leader, [[Penny]], secretly came forward and accepted full blame for the incident. Recognizing the bullying problem as a failure of his administration, Director Harrington gave Penny a lenient punishment and then resigned along with all other teaching staff at the time. Penny temporarily returned to her homeland of [[Galar]] to continue her studies. The other members of Team Star, unaware of why their boss ceased communicating with them, stopped attending classes and maintained the organization while they waited for their boss's return.<br />
** [[Clavell]] and his assistant [[Jacq]] left their jobs as researchers to work for Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}. Clavell became the academy's director, and Jacq became a biology teacher.<br />
** [[Tyme]] retired as the {{type|Rock}} [[Gym Leader]] of [[Montenevera]] to work as a mathematics teacher at Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}. {{type|Ghost}} specialist [[Ryme]] succeeded her sister as Montenevera's Gym Leader.<br />
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==Geography==<br />
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===Demographics===<br />
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===Notable locations===<br />
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====Settlements====<br />
* [[Cabo Poco]]<br />
* [[Los Platos]]<br />
* [[Mesagoza]]<br />
* [[Cortondo]]<br />
* [[Artazon]]<br />
* [[Levincia]]<br />
* [[Cascarrafa]]<br />
* [[Porto Marinada]]<br />
* [[Medali]]<br />
* [[Zapapico]]<br />
* [[Montenevera]]<br />
* [[Alfornada]]<br />
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====Landmarks====<br />
* [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
* [[Poco Path]]<br />
* [[Inlet Grotto]]<br />
* [[East Paldean Sea]]<br />
* [[West Paldean Sea]]<br />
* [[North Paldean Sea]]<br />
* [[South Paldean Sea]]<br />
* South Province<br />
** [[South Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Three)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Four)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Five)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Six)]]<br />
* East Province<br />
** [[East Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[East Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[East Province (Area Three)]]<br />
* West Province<br />
** [[West Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[West Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[West Province (Area Three)]]<br />
* North Province<br />
** [[North Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[North Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[North Province (Area Three)]]<br />
* [[Alfornada Cavern]]<br />
* [[Asado Desert]]<br />
* [[Casseroya Lake]]<br />
* [[Dalizapa Passage]]<br />
* [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br />
* [[Socarrat Trail]]<br />
* [[Tagtree Thicket]]<br />
* Ten Sights of Paldea<br />
** Casseroya Falls<br />
** Colonnade Hollow<br />
** Fury Falls<br />
** Glaseado's Grasp<br />
** Gracia Stones<br />
** Grand Olive Orchard<br />
** Leaking Tower of Paldea<br />
** Million Volt Skyline<br />
** Paldea's Highest Peak<br />
** Secluded Beach<br />
* [[The Great Crater of Paldea]]<br />
** [[Area Zero]]<br />
** [[Zero Lab]]<br />
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===Appearance===<br />
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==Paldea League==<br />
{{main|Paldea League}}<br />
The Paldea League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Paldea region. It can be challenged as part of the '''Victory Road''' storyline. Unlike in previous regions, there are no restrictions regarding the order in which each [[Gym]] needs to be challenged. After obtaining the eight [[Badge|Gym Badges]] of the region, a Trainer may participate in the Champion Assessment at the Pokémon League headquarters, and earn the Champion Rank.<br />
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===Gym Leaders===<br />
The Gym Leaders are listed in order of lowest [[level]] to highest.<br />
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{paldea color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea League}}<br />
|-<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea}}<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Type}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Badge}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSKaty.png|ldr=Katy|djap=カエデ|drm=Kaede|loc=Cortondo|cjap=セルクルタウン|crm=Cercle Town|bdg=Bug|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Bug|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSBrassius.png|ldr=Brassius|djap=コルサ|drm=Colza|loc=Artazon|cjap=ボウルタウン|crm=Bowl Town|bdg=Grass|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Grass|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Electric|pic=VSIono.png|ldr=Iono|djap=ナンジャモ|drm=Nanjamo|loc=Levincia|cjap=ハッコウシティ|crm=Hakkō City|bdg=Electric|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Electric|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSKofu.png|ldr=Kofu|djap=ハイダイ|drm=Haidai|loc=Cascarrafa|cjap=カラフシティ|crm=Carafe City|bdg=Water|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Water|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSLarry.png|ldr=Larry|djap=アオキ|drm=Aoki|loc=Medali|cjap=チャンプルタウン|crm=Chanpuru Town|bdg=Normal|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Normal|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSRyme.png|ldr=Ryme|djap=ライム|drm=Lime|loc=Montenevera|cjap=フリッジタウン|crm=Fridge Town|bdg=Ghost|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ghost|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Psychic|pic=VSTulip.png|ldr=Tulip|djap=リップ|drm=Lip|loc=Alfornada|cjap=ベイクタウン|crm=Bake Town|bdg=Psychic|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Psychic|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldrb|type=Ice|pic=VSGrusha.png|ldr=Grusha|djap=グルーシャ|drm=Grusha|loc=Glaseado Mountain|cjap=ナッペ山|crm=Mount Nappé|bdg=Ice|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ice|size=x100px}}<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
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===Elite Four and Top Champion===<br />
{{elt/h|gen=IX|l={{paldea color light}}|d={{paldea color dark}}|league=Paldea}}<br />
{{elt|type=Ground|pic=VSRika.png|m=Rika|mjap=チリ|mrm=Chili|size=x100px}}<br />
{{elt|type=Steel|pic=VSPoppy.png|m=Poppy|mjap=ポピー|mrm=Poppy|size=x100px}}<br />
{{elt|type=Flying|pic=VSLarry 2.png|m=Larry|mjap=アオキ|mrm=Aoki|size=x100px}}<br />
{{elt|type=Dragon|pic=VSHassel.png|m=Hassel|mjap=ハッサク|mrm=Hassaku|size=x100px}}<br />
{{eltb|type=Blue|t=Various|pic=VSGeeta.png|m=Geeta|mjap=オモダカ|mrm=Omodaka|size=x100px}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Team Star==<br />
{{main|Team Star}}<br />
The player battles these Team Star Bosses as part of the '''★ Starfall Street ★''' storyline. Each of them awards the player with a [[Badge|Star Badge]] upon being defeated.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{paldea color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color|{{paldea color light}}|Team Star}}<br />
|-<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea}}<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Squad Boss<br><small>Japanese</small>}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Type}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Badge}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Dark|pic=VSGiacomo V.png|ldr=Giacomo|djap=ピーニャ|drm=Piña|loc=Segin Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・セギンのアジト|crm=Team Segin's Hideout|bdg=Dark|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Dark|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Fire|pic=VSMela V.png|ldr=Mela|djap=メロコ|drm=Meloco|loc=Schedar Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・シェダルのアジト|crm=Team Schedar's Hideout|bdg=Fire|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fire|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Poison|pic=VSAtticus.png|ldr=Atticus|djap=シュウメイ|drm=Shūmei|loc=Navi Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・シーのアジト|crm=Team Tsih's Hideout|bdg=Poison|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Poison|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Fairy|pic=VSOrtega V.png|ldr=Ortega|djap=オルティガ|drm=Ortiga|loc=Ruchbah Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・ルクバーのアジト|crm=Team Ruchbah's Hideout|bdg=Fairy|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fairy|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldrb|type=Fighting|pic=VSEri V.png|ldr=Eri|djap=ビワ|drm=Biwa|loc=Caph Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・カーフのアジト山|crm=Team Caph's Hideout|bdg=Fighting|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fighting|size=x100px}}<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Titan Pokémon==<br />
{{main|Titan Pokémon}}<br />
The player battles these Titan Pokémon as part of the '''Path of Legends''' storyline in order to obtain each of their respective [[Herba Mystica]] alongside [[Arven]]. He rewards the player with a [[Badge|Titan Badge]] for each victory.<br />
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{paldea color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; color:#{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};" | Location<br />
! colspan="2" style="color:#{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};" | Titan Pokémon<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; color:#{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};" | Badge<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|South Province (Area Three)}}<br />
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{rock color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Klawf|{{rock color dark}}}}''', the Stony Cliff Titan<br>[[File:962Klawf.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Rock}}<br />
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Rock.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{rock color dark}}|Rock Badge}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|West Province (Area One)}}<br />
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{flying color light}}; color:#{{flying color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Bombirdier|{{flying color dark}}}}''', the Open Sky Titan<br>[[File:959Bombirdier.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Flying}}{{typecolor|Dark}}<br />
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Flying.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{flying color dark}}|Flying Badge}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | {{color2|{{steel color dark}}|East Province (Area Three)}}<br />
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{steel color light}}; color:#{{steel color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Orthworm|{{steel color dark}}}}''', the Lurking Steel Titan<br>[[File:944Orthworm.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Steel}}<br />
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Steel.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{steel color dark}}|Steel Badge}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Asado Desert}}<br />
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; color:#{{ground color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Great Tusk|{{ground color dark}}}}''', the Quaking Earth Titan{{sup/9|S}}<br>[[File:978Great Tusk.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}<br />
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; color:#{{ground color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Iron Treads|{{ground color dark}}}}''', the Quaking Earth Titan{{sup/9|V}}<br>[[File:986Iron Treads.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Steel}}<br />
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Ground.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Ground Badge}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Casseroya Lake}}<br />
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; color:#{{water color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Dondozo|{{water color dark}}}}''', the False Dragon Titan<br>[[File:931Dondozo.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Water}}<br />
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; color:#{{dragon color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Tatsugiri|{{dragon color dark}}}}''', the False Dragon Titan<br>[[File:952Tatsugiri.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Water}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Dragon.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Dragon Badge}}'''<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* All major settlements in Paldea are named after various food and kitchen-related terminology.<br />
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Paldea is "Paldean", as seen in the term {{rf|Paldean|Form}}.<br />
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==In other languages==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{paldea color}}"<br />
! Language<br />
! Name<br />
! Origin<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| German, Spanish,<br>French, Italian, Portuguese<br />
| Paldea<br />
| From its Japanese and English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Korean<br />
| 팔데아 ''Paldea''<br />
| Transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})<br />
| 帕底亞 / 帕底亚 ''Pàdǐyǎ / Pàdǐyà''<br />
| Transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})<br />
| 帕底亞 ''Paakdáia''<br />
| Mandarin-based transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Hebrew<br />
| פלדאה ''Palde'ah''<br />
| Transcription of its English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Russian<br />
| Палдея ''Paldeya''<br />
| Transcription of its English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Thai<br />
| พัลเดีย ''Paldea''<br />
| Transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|}<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]<br />
* [[Generation IX]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|250px|The map of Japan showing the four main Japanese Pokémon regions.]]<br />
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|250px|The map of Europe showing the three main European Pokémon regions.]]<br />
The designs of nine of the major Pokémon [[region]]s—[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]]/[[Hisui]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and they are sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions and the Hisui region are based on smaller regions in {{wp|Japan}}, Unova and Alola are based on parts of the {{wp|United States}}, Kalos is based on {{wp|France}}, Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}, and Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, consisting of countries {{wp|Spain}} and {{wp|Portugal}}. It is said the inspiration for [[Orre]] is {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}}.<br />
<br />
==Core regions==<br />
===Kanto===<br />
The {{wp|Kantō region}} of Japan (関東地方, ''Kantō-chihō'', meaning "Region East to the Barrier", referring to the east of the Hakone checkpoint) is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the [[Pokémon world]], but is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of the game map corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chūbu region|Chūbu}} (中部地方, ''Chūbu-chihō'', meaning "Central region", also called 中部日本, ''Chūbu-nihon'', that means "Central Japan").<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pallet Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|下田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimoda, Shizuoka|Shimoda City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Pallet Town is based on [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s hometown {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida City}} during his boyhood.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 1|Route 1]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Peninsula}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| A peninsula that connects Shimoda City to Mishima City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian City]]<br />
| {{jwp|三島市}} or {{jwp|箱根町}}<br />
| {{wp|Mishima, Shizuoka|Mishima City}} or {{wp|Hakone, Kanagawa|Hakone Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} or {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} or {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|奥秩父山塊}}<br />
| {{wp|Okuchichibu Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}、{{jwp|山梨県}}、{{jwp|長野県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}, {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, and {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]]<br />
| {{jwp|秩父市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichibu, Saitama|Chichibu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
| Viridian Forest being inside Route 2 is a reference to its real world counterpart's name Okuchichibu - meaning "interior of Chichibu".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pewter City]]<br />
| {{jwp|前橋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Maebashi, Gunma|Maebashi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Maebashi rests at the foot of Mount Akagi. It is the capital city of the Gunma Prefecture. The famous {{wp|Iwajuku}} archaeological site and the Iwajuku Museum are located in the city of {{wp|Midori, Gunma|Midori}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 3|Route 3]]<br />
| {{jwp|桐生市}} - {{jwp|足利市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiryū, Gunma|Kiryū City}} - {{wp|Ashikaga, Tochigi|Ashikaga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Moon]]<br />
| {{jwp|赤城山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Akagi}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Mt. Akagi features a crater lake near the summit<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 4|Route 4]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐野市}} - {{jwp|栃木市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sano, Tochigi|Sano City}} - {{wp|Tochigi (city)|Tochigi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean City]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇都宮市}}<br />
| {{wp|Utsunomiya|Utsunomiya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Utsunomiya City is the capital city of the Tochigi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|大谷資料館}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum - Subterranean Cave<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum used to be a quarry with a network of monumental underground chambers, and is located in Utsunomiya City. Could also be based on {{wp|Ashio Copper Mine}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 24|Routes 24]] & [[Kanto Route 25|25]]<br />
| {{jwp|日光国立公園}}, {{jwp|那須塩原市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nikkō National Park}} and {{wp|Nasushiobara|Nasushiobara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Cottage]]<br />
| {{jwp|北茨城市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki|Kitaibaraki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| It's known for Rokkakudō, a wooden retreat overlooking the sea along the Izura coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 9|Route 9]]<br />
| {{jwp|水戸線}}<br />
| {{wp|Mito Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}, {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Specifically, from Sakuragawa City to Ishioka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rock Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|筑波山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsukuba}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| A non-volcanic mountain renowned for its beautiful granite.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 6|Route 6]]<br />
| {{jwp|京葉線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keiyō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vermilion City]]<br />
| {{jwp|横浜市}}, {{jwp|横須賀市}}, {{jwp|千葉市}}<br />
| A hybrid of {{wp|Yokohama, Kanagawa|Yokohama City}}, {{wp|Yokosuka|Yokosuka City}} and {{wp|Chiba (city)|Chiba City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Geographically, it is based on Chiba City (capital city of the Chiba Prefecture). However, Yokohama (capital city of the Kanagawa Prefecture) is the largest and most luxurious seaport of the three. Yokosuka has a United States Navy base, a possible inspiration for Vermilion Gym and Lt. Surge as an "American" soldier.<br><br />
During the announcement for the 2023 [[Pokémon World Championships]], [[The Pokémon Company]] used a trailer with footage of Vermilion City taken from the [[Generation I]] games before announcing that the event would be held in Yokohama.<ref><br />
Play Pokémon (@playpokemon) on [https://twitter.com/playpokemon/status/1561383485323055109 Twitter]: Now announcing the destination for #PokemonWorlds 2023…</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|加曽利貝塚}}<br />
| {{wp|Kasori Shell Mound}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| The largest known shell mound found in Japan which can be viewed in a tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 11|Routes 11]], [[Kanto Route 13|13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]] & [[Kanto Route 15|15]]<br />
| {{jwp|外房線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sotobō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Route 11 is based on Midori-ku ward, Route 13 on Katsuura City, Route 14 on Kamogawa City (due to wind turbines), and Route 15 on Minamibōsō City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Power Plant]]<br />
| {{jwp|東海発電所}}<br />
| {{wp|Tōkai Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The first commercial nuclear power plant in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavender Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku, Ibaraki|Ushiku City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Geographically, it's more closer to be based on {{wp|Kashima, Ibaraki|Kashima City}}. However, Ushiku City contains Ushiku Jyoen - a large scale graveyard that allows people to bury passed away pets. It also contains a small animal park, where people can feed various animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久大仏}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku Daibutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The fifth tallest statue in the world, which is located near Ushiku Jyoen (a large scale graveyard). Could also be based on Kashima Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 8|Route 8]]<br />
| {{jwp|京成東成田線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keisei Higashi-Narita Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 12|Route 12]]<br />
| {{jwp|九十九里浜}}, {{jwp|銚子市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kujūkuri Beach}}, {{wp|Chōshi}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Chōshi City has one of the largest fish catches in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Underground Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京メトロ東西線}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Metro Tozai Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 7|Route 7]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿御苑}} or {{jwp|代々木公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Gyo-en}} or {{wp|Yoyogi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Gyo-en is the largest garden park in Shinjuku. Part of it and Yoyogi Park are in Shibuya, a ward located between Setagaya and Shinjuku wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celadon City]]<br />
| {{jwp|多摩ニュータウン}} or {{jwp|世田谷区}}<br />
| {{wp|Tama New Town}} or {{wp|Setagaya}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Tama New Town is the largest housing development in Japan, containing several retails and leisure complexes, indoor theme park (Sanrio Puroland) and hotels. Setagaya has the largest population of Tokyo's special wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 5|Route 5]]<br />
| {{jwp|さいたま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama (city)|Saitama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Saffron City]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|新宿区}} and {{jwp|千代田区}})<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Shinjuku}} and {{wp|Chiyoda, Tokyo|Chiyoda}} wards)<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku is a major commercial and administrative centre, housing the busiest railway station in the world. Chiyoda is an economical powerhouse of Tokyo, as well as all of Japan. Chiyoda is also the political center of Japan: the Imperial Palace, Prime Minister's Official Residence, the National Diet and the Supreme Court are located here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Magnet Train|Magnet Train station]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿駅}} or {{jwp|新大阪駅}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Station}} or {{wp|Tokyo Station}} and {{wp|Shin-Ōsaka Station}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Station is world's busiest train station. The {{wp|Tōkaidō Shinkansen}} bullet train line runs between Tokyo Station in Tokyo and Shin-Ōsaka Station in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fuchsia City]]<br />
| {{jwp|館山市}} or {{jwp|富津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Futtsu|Futtsu City}} or {{wp|Tateyama, Chiba|Tateyama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Futtsu City is located closer to the Quasi-National Park, while Tateyama City contains lots of historic buildings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}} ({{jwp|マザー牧場}})<br />
| {{wp|Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park}} (specifically Mother Farm)<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Mother Farm is an animal theme park located in the {{wp|Futtsu}} part of Quasi-National Park. Established in 1962, it's famous for its sheep shows and guests can interreact with various domesticated animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 16|Route 16]]<br />
| {{jwp|鎌倉市}} - {{jwp|平塚市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamakura|Kamakura City}} - {{wp|Hiratsuka|Hiratsuka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京湾アクアライン}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}、{{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}} and {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| It connects {{wp|Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki City}} and {{wp|Kisarazu, Chiba|Kisarazu City}} over Tokyo Bay. It was under construction when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were released.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafoam Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|江の島}}<br />
| {{wp|Enoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| A small offshore island. Home to the Iwaya Caves.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 19|Water Routes 19]], [[Kanto Route 20|20]], & [[Kanto Route 21|21]]<br />
| {{jwp|相模湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagami Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| Many small islands are scattered around this bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cinnabar Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Oshima|Izu-Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Oshima is famous for {{wp|Mount Mihara}}, an active volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 22|Route 22]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|静岡県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Indigo Plateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}, {{jwp|安中市}} or {{jwp|秩父多摩甲斐国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Northwestern Saitama}}, {{wp|Annaka, Gunma|Annaka City}} or {{wp|Chichibu Tama Kai National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Due to the confusing nature of the Kanto's map between Gen 1/3 and Gen 2/4, it's hard to pint-point the exact location. It's also possible the national park is the basis for [[Kanto Route 23|Route 23]] and [[Victory Road (Kanto)|Victory Road]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 28|Route 28]]<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| Mt. Fuji is located here. Could possibly also based on Fujinomiya City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 26|Route 26]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士市}} - {{jwp|静岡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji, Shizuoka|Fuji City}} - {{wp|Shizuoka (city)|Shizuoka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 27|Route 27]]<br />
| {{jwp|駿河湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Suruga Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Both {{wp|Shiraito Falls}} and {{wp|Otodome Falls}}, the real world [[Tohjo Falls]], are located close to the bay. Two waterfalls separated by a mere 600 feet, located southwest of {{wp|Mount Fuji}}.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Sevii Islands====<br />
The [[Sevii Islands]] are based on two archipelagos off the coast of Tokyo: the {{wp|Izu Islands}} ({{jwp|伊豆諸島}}, ''Izu-shoto'', meaning "Izu Archipelago") and the {{wp|Bonin Islands}} ({{jwp|小笠原諸島}}, ''Ogasawara-shoto'', meaning "Ogasawara Archipelago"), both archipelagos are administered by the Tokyo Metropolis (under Japanese law, the prefecture of Tokyo is designated as a to (都), translated as metropolis)<br />
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{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[One Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}、{{jwp|神津島}}、{{jwp|式根島}}、{{jwp|利島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}, {{wp|Kozushima|Kōzushima}}, {{wp|Shikinejima}} and {{wp|Toshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|大島支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture (Tokyo)|Oshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kindle Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Treasure Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|神津島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kozushima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Ember]]<br />
| {{jwp|利島}}宮塚山<br />
| Mt. Miyatsuka, {{wp|Toshima Island}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Two Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|三宅島}}、{{jwp|御蔵島}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyakejima}} and {{wp|Mikurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三宅支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyake Subprefecture|Miyake}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈島}}、{{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōjima}} and {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Isle Port]]<br />
| 底土港<br />
| Sokodo Port<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Four Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icefall Cave]]<br />
| 丸山, {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| Maruyama, {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Five Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|聟島列島}}<br />
| Mukojima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| All are uninhabited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Water Labyrinth]]<br />
| {{jwp|西之島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nishinoshima (Ogasawara)|Nishinoshima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Gorgeous]]<br />
| 中ノ島<br />
| Nakanoshima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Cave]]<br />
| 笹魚島<br />
| Sasauojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|媒島}}<br />
| Nakoudojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Six Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島列島}}<br />
| Chichijima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the north of Chichijima include Anijima ({{jwp|兄島}}) and Otōtojima ({{jwp|弟島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dotted Hole]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Green Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|兄島}}<br />
| Anijima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outcast Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟島}}<br />
| Otōtojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seven Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hahajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tanoby Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島列島}}<br />
| Hahajima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the south of Hahajima include Anejima ({{jwp|姉島}}) and Imōtojima ({{jwp|妹島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Navel Rock]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳥島}}<br />
| {{wp|Torishima (Izu Islands)|Torishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
| Known as the habitat of albatross.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Birth Island]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|南鳥島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Minami Torishima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The easternmost island belonging to Japan. It's also triangular in shape.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Johto===<br />
In Japan, the Kantō region is often contrasted with the {{wp|Kansai region}} (関西地方, ''Kansai-chihō'', meaning "Region West to the Tollgate", referring to the regions west to the Osaka Tollgate), also known as {{wp|Kinki region}} (近畿地方, ''Kinki-chihō'', meaning "Region Near the Capital", referring to the cities of Nara and Kyoto, Japan former capital cities), which like [[Johto]] is to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the Kansai region and the western {{wp|Chūbu region}} combined, as well as a small part of eastern {{wp|Shikoku region}} (四国地方 ''Shikoku-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Four Provinces", referring to the four historical provinces that made up the island).<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Silver]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} and {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} and {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| The encounter with [[Red (game)|Red]] at Mt. Silver may be a reference to {{wp|Kuninotokotachi}}. Waiting atop Mt. Silver as the series’ highest-level {{pkmn|Trainer}} opponent, Red was the player character with humble beginnings from the first Pokémon games; Kuninotokotachi is said to be the first Japanese deity, born of something resembling a reed following the creation of heaven and earth, who resides atop Mt. Fuji.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Bark Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜松市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamamatsu, Shizuoka|Hamamatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Could also be based on {{wp|Shizuoka, Shizuoka|Shizuoka City}} (capital city of the Shizuoka Prefecture), due to wind turbines added to New Bark Town in HGSS. At the same time construction was completed on a small wind-farm in Shizuoka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 29|Route 29]]<br />
| {{jwp|岡崎平野}}<br />
| Okazaki Plain<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cherrygrove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|半田市}} and {{jwp|南知多町}}<br />
| {{wp|Handa, Aichi|Handa City}} and {{wp|Minamichita|Minamichita Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
| Both residences are located in Chita Peninsula, which is famous for flower cultivation. Could possibly be based on {{wp|Nagoya|Nagoya City}}, the capital city of the Aichi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 31|Route 31]]<br />
| {{jwp|濃尾平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Nōbi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Violet City]]<br />
| {{jwp|奈良市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara, Nara|Nara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| Home to many historic buildings and monuments, Nara is where Japan was founded as a state. It was the capital of Japan from 710 CE to 794 CE as the seat of the Emperor before the capital was moved to Kyoto. Currently is the capital city of the Nara Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sprout Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|興福寺}} or {{jwp|法隆寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōfuku-ji}} or {{wp|Hōryū-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| A five-story pagoda, Kōfuku-ji is the second-largest pagoda in Japan, located on northeast of Nara City. Hōryū-ji is the oldest wooden building in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Alph]]<br />
| {{jwp|明日香村}}<br />
| {{wp|Asuka, Nara|Asuka Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| There are many archaeological sites in Nara such as Ishibutai Kofun ({{jwp|石舞台古墳}}) and {{wp|Takamatsuzuka Tomb}} ({{jwp|高松塚古墳}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 32|Route 32]]<br />
| {{jwp|松阪市}}, {{jwp|伊勢志摩}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsusaka|Matsusaka City}} and {{wp|Ise-Shima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| Ise-Shima is famous for fresh seafood and pearl cultivation.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Union Cave]]<br />
| 青の洞窟（がまの口）<br />
| Blue Grotto (Gama-no-kuchi)<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| The Blue Grotto of Kumano is a small sea cave in Tategasaki, the largest columnar rock formation in Nigishima Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 33|Route 33]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野市}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano, Mie|Kumano City}} and {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}, {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azalea Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|みなべ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Minabe, Wakayama|Minabe Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| Minabe is famous for its high-quality Japanese apricots, known as {{wp|ubame}}, and high-quality charcoal, known as {{wp|Binchōtan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slowpoke Well]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野本宮大社}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Hongū Taisha}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| A Shinto Shrine that was originally located on a sandbank by Kumano River. It was relocated to the mountain after being partially destroyed in the flood. The sandbank now contains the largest torii shrine gate in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ilex Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野古道}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Kodō}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| The Kumano Kodō is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes spread across the old-growth forest that connects various sacred shrines that have been sites for centuries of ascetic worship of natural phenomenon and natural wonders.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 34|Route 34]]<br />
| {{jwp|有田市}} - {{jwp|和歌山市}}<br />
| {{wp|Arida, Wakayama|Arida City}} - {{wp|Wakayama (city)|Wakayama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod City]]<br />
| {{jwp|大阪市}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka|Ōsaka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Ōsaka is the largest and most populous city in the Kansai region, serving as a major hub and financial center in the country. It is also the capital city of the Urban Prefecture of Osaka. Osaka Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Kyoto Prefecture. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|通天閣}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsūtenkaku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Tsūtenkaku is one of the most popular landmarks in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|梅田}}, {{jwp|心斎橋}}, and {{jwp|難波}} {{jwp|地下街}}<br />
| {{wp|Umeda}}, {{wp|Shinsaibashi}}, and {{wp|Namba}} Underground Shopping Malls<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Osaka’s districts of Umeda, Shinsaibashi, and Namba are famous for their large network of underground shopping malls and tunnels known as ''chikagai''. Examples include DIAMOR Osaka Umeda (42,977 m²), CRYSTA NAGAHORI Minamisenba Shinsaibashi (81,765 m²), and Namba Walk (37,881 m²), respectively, which have approximately 100 retail stores each.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 35|Route 35]]<br />
| {{jwp|服部緑地}}<br />
| {{wp|Hattori Ryokuchi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
|A green space in Northern Osaka. Located close to the Expo Commemoration Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[National Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|明治の森箕面国定公園}} or {{jwp|万博記念公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Meiji no Mori Minoo Quasi-National Park}} or {{wp|Expo Commemoration Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| In the Expo Park, there is a famous monument called the {{wp|Tower of the Sun}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéathlon Dome]]<br />
| {{jwp|京セラドーム大阪}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome Osaka}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| A baseball stadium located in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 36|Route 36]]<br />
| {{jwp|木津川市}} or {{jwp|京田辺市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kizugawa, Kyoto|Kizugawa City}} or {{wp|Kyōtanabe, Kyoto|Kyōtanabe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 37|Route 37]]<br />
| {{jwp|枚方市}} or {{jwp|伏見区}}<br />
| {{wp|Hirakata|Hirakata City}} - {{wp|Fushimi-ku, Kyoto|Fushimi-ku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}} - {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}} - {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ecruteak City]]<br />
| {{jwp|京都市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto|Kyōto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Having served as the seat of the imperial court for eleven centuries, Kyōto is considered to be the cultural capital of Japan. It is the capital city of the prefecture of the same name. The towers that inspired the [[Burned Tower]] and the [[Bell Tower]] are both located in Kyōto. Kyoto Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Osaka Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Burned Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|西寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Sai-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| The temple was burnt down in 1233 and to this day hasn't been rebuilt.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bell Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|金閣}} and {{jwp|東寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} and {{wp|Tō-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Kinkaku-ji was set on fire by a monk in 1950 ({{jwp|金閣寺放火事件}}). The wall is covered with gold leaf. Atop the Kinkaku temple sits a golden statue of a rooster or phoenix ({{p|Ho-Oh}}). Tō-ji was build alongside Sai-ji and, unlike the later temple, it still stands to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olivine City]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe, Hyogo|Kōbe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Kōbe is the major port city in the Kansai region. The city is also well known for ''wagyū'', or {{wp|Kobe beef}}. Is the capital city of the Hyogo Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 38|Route 38]] & [[Johto Route 39|39]]<br />
| {{jwp|六甲山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Rokkō}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|Home to Rokkosan Pasture - a public pasture farm.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glitter Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸ポートタワー}} & {{jwp|和田岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe Port Tower}} & Cape Wada<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 40|Water Route 40]]<br />
| {{jwp|明石海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Akashi Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whirl Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|淡路島}}<br />
| {{wp|Awaji Island|Awajishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| The {{wp|Naruto Strait}} between Awajishima and Shikoku is famous for the {{wp|Naruto whirlpools}}. Soul Silver describes {{p|Lugia}} splitting one island into the Whirl Islands to end a war; Awajishima was the epicenter of the {{wp|Great Hanshin earthquake}}, with a portion of the island's damaged fault zone preserved to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 41|Water Route 41]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cianwood City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門市}} or {{jwp|鳴門市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto, Tokushima|Naruto City}} or {{wp|Tokushima (city)|Tokushima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Naruto is where {{wp|Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co.}} began. Tokushima is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 42|Route 42]]<br />
| {{jwp|大津市}} - {{jwp|草津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōtsu|Ōtsu City}} - {{wp|Kusatsu, Shiga|Kusata City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Mortar]]<br />
| {{jwp|比叡山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hiei}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| “Marathon Monks” would undergo exhaustive exercises on Mount Hiei. [[Kiyo]] trains in isolation deep within Mt. Mortar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 44|Route 44]]<br />
| {{jwp|彦根市}} - {{jwp|東近江市}} & {{jwp|鈴鹿山脈}}<br />
| {{wp|Hikone, Shiga|Hikone City}} - {{wp|Higashiōmi|Higashiōmi City}} & {{wp|Suzuka Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahogany Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甲賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōka, Shiga|Kōka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Kōka is where the famous Kōga ninja were born and educated ({{wp|Kōga-ryū}}, {{jwp|甲賀流}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 43|Route 43]]<br />
| {{jwp|近江八幡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōmihachiman|Ōmihachiman City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of Rage]]<br />
| {{jwp|琵琶湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Biwa}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ice Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊吹山}} and {{jwp|両白山地}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibuki Mountains}} and {{wp|Ryōhaku Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} is an easy-to-climb mountain that is famous for receiving the world's heaviest recorded snowfall. The interiors could be based on {{wp|Narusawa Ice Cave|Narusawa Ice Cave}}, but geographically it's too far away from both mountains.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blackthorn City]]<br />
| {{jwp|白川郷}}, {{jwp|岐阜市}}<br />
| Hybrid of Shirakawa-go and {{wp|Gifu|Gifu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Shiragawa-go is a world heritage site in Shiragawa Village (near {{wp|Takayama, Gifu|Takayama City}}), which is located near Shō River. Geographically it is placed closer to Gifu City, near Nagara River.<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragon's Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|金華山}}<br />
| Hybrid of {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} and {{wp|Mount Kinka (Gifu)|Mount Kinka}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be two different mountains merged together. Mount Kinka is a symbol of Gifu City, known for {{wp|Gifu Castle}}. Could also be based on Shōhō-ji and its {{wp|Gifu Great Buddha}} Statue, located near said mountain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 45|Route 45]]<br />
| {{jwp|天竜川}}, near {{jwp|水窪ダム (静岡県)|水窪ダム}}<br />
| {{wp|Tenryū River}}, near {{wp|Misakubo Dam}}<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}} and {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}} and {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dark Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|美濃三河高原}}<br />
| Mino Mikawa Plateau<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cliff Edge Gate]]<br />
| {{jwp|那賀町}}<br />
| {{wp|Naka, Tokushima|Naka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 47|Routes 47]] & [[Johto Route 48|48]]<br />
| {{jwp|三好市}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyoshi, Tokushima|Miyoshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Oboke Gorge and Yoshino River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Embedded Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|剣山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)|Mount Tsurugi}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| An important site of Shugendō worship, a sect of mixture of Shintoism and Buddhism. On the top of the mountain, there is a small shrine called ‘Tsurugi Jinja’. There is also a theory that Yamatai, an ancient country that is argued to have settled in Kyūshū, was also located there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|丸亀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Marugame, Kagawa|Marugame City}}<br />
| {{jwp|香川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}<br />
| NEW REOMA WORLD amusement park is based here, which contains an animal park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frontier Access]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji|Himeji City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路セントラルパーク}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Central Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Himeji Castle is located exactly on the Battle Castle position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinjoh Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|立山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tate}}<br />
| {{jwp|富山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}<br />
| One of the Three Holy Mountains of Japan. Due to the heavy snowfalls, this mountain is famous for Yuki-no-Otani (Snow Walls), which can reach up to 20m. Inferred from the location of the callout display on the map. (Assuming that [[Ice Path]] is the {{wp|Hida Mountains}} and [[Blackthorn City]] is {{wp|Takayama City}}, Gifu Prefecture).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Hoenn===<br />
[[Hoenn]] is based on the southernmost parts of Japan—{{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū region}} (九州地方, ''Kyūshū-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Nine Provinces", referring to the nine historical provinces that made up the island, currently the region is divided in seven prefectures) and surrounding islands (including the {{wp|Okinawa island}}), with its main island flipped counter-clockwise ninety degrees with the smaller islands pushed close together and circulating around its southern side.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Littleroot Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里市}} or {{jwp|佐世保市}}<br />
| {{wp|Imari, Saga|Imari City}} or {{wp|Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 101|Route 101]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐世保線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasebo Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Sasebo City to Saga City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oldale Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga, Saga|Saga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 102|Route 102]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津線}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Saga City to Karatsu City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 103|Route 103]]<br />
| {{jwp|雲仙市}}, near {{jwp|有明海}}<br />
| {{wp|Unzen, Nagasaki|Unzen City}}, near {{wp|Ariake Sea}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Trackless Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|吉野ヶ里遺跡}}<br />
| {{wp|Yoshinogari site}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg City]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu, Saga|Karatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 104|Route 104]]<br />
| {{jwp|東松浦半島}}<br />
| Higashimatsūra Peninsula<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg Woods]]<br />
| 古窯の森公園<br />
| Koyohinomori Park<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rustboro City]]<br />
| {{jwp|福岡市}} and {{jwp|北九州市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka|Fukuoka City}} and {{wp|Kitakyushu, Fukuoka|Kitakyushu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
| Fukuoka is the sixth largest city in Japan and is famous for Kyushu University, a former Imperial University. Is also the capital city of the prefecture of same name. Kitakyushu's main industry is steelmaking. It is also home to {{wp|Zenrin}}, a company specializing in [[PokéNav|navigation software]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 116|Route 116]]<br />
| {{jwp|太宰府市}} - {{jwp|久留米市}}<br />
| {{wp|Dazaifu, Fukuoka|Dazaifu City}} - {{wp|Kurume|Kurume City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rusturf Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|耳納山地}} - {{jwp|筑肥山地}}<br />
| Minō Mountains - Chikuhi Mountains<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 105|Water Routes 105]] & [[Hoenn Route 106|106]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里湾}} - {{jwp|五島列島}}<br />
| Imari Bay - {{wp|Gotō Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 107|Water Routes 107]], [[Hoenn Route 108|108]] & [[Hoenn Route 109|109]]<br />
| {{jwp|五島灘}}<br />
| Gotō Nada<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dewford Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|対馬島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsushima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Island Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|壱岐古墳群}}<br />
| Iki Kofungun<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|A group of tumuli and historical site of Iki Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abandoned Ship]] / [[Sea Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|端島 (長崎県)}}<br />
| {{wp|Hashima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Hashima Island is known for being walled and for being used for the extraction of coal for cars.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slateport City]]<br />
| {{jwp|長崎市|長崎市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki, Nagasaki|Nagasaki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| The main industry is shipbuilding. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 110|Route 110]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本フェリー}} route & {{jwp|島原鉄道線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Ferry route & {{wp|Shimabara Railway Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mauville City]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto, Kumamoto|Kumamoto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|The city is undergoing a large-scale redevelopment. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本港}}<br />
| Port of Kumamoto<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fabled Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|天草諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Amakusa|Amakusa Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 117|Route 117]]<br />
| {{jwp|合志市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōshi, Kumamoto|Kōshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdanturf Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|菊池市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kikuchi, Kumamoto|Kikuchi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 111|Route 111 & Desert]]<br />
| {{jwp|豊後大野市}} - {{jwp|南阿蘇村}} + 南阿蘇村外牧<br />
| {{wp|Bungo-Ōno|Bungo-Ōno City}} - {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}} + Hokamaki<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|長目塚古墳}}<br />
| Nagamezuka Tomb<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| One of the Nakadori burial mounds, an important historical site to Kumamoto Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Tower]]<br />
| 阿蘇大御神御足跡石<br />
| Aso Omikami Footprint Stone<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| A large holy stone that is believed to be prayed by Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto, the guardian deity of the Aso Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gnarled Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|九重山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Kujū}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 112|Route 112]]<br />
| 南阿蘇村河陽<br />
| Kawayo, {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jagged Pass]] & [[Fiery Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県道111号阿蘇吉田線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Prefectural Road 111 Aso Yoshida Line<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|A mountaineering road that leads to Aso City and Minamiaso Village.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Chimney]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Aso}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavaridge Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇町}} and {{jwp|竹田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aso, Kumamoto|Aso Town}} and {{wp|Taketa, Ōita|Taketa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}} and {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}} and {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Aso and Taketa are home to Aso and Nagayu {{wp|onsen}}, or hot springs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Meteor Falls]]<br />
| {{jwp|羽門の滝}} or {{jwp|竜門の滝 (大分県)}}<br />
| Udo Falls or Ryumon Falls<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 114|Route 114]]<br />
| {{jwp|別府市}}<br />
| {{wp|Beppu|Beppu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|The rocky area near [[Meteor Falls]] is probably based on {{wp|Mount Yufu}}, while the waterside near [[Fallarbor Town]] is based on {{wp|Beppu Onsen}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fallarbor Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|大分市}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita, Oita|Ōita City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 119|Route 119]]<br />
| {{jwp|高千穂峡}}<br />
| Takachiho Gorge<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fortree City]]<br />
| {{jwp|日向市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyūga, Miyazaki|Hyūga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| Hyūga is famous for Nippō Kaigan Quasi-National Park, which contains Cape Hyūga and Myokokuji Garden. Could also be based on {{wp|Kobayashi, Miyazaki|Kobayashi City}}, which literally means ''Small forest'', and its appearance can be based on Sukimuland, an area with various bridges that overlook lush green landscapes and waterfalls. Kobayashi is famous for mountains, flower fields and parks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎市フェニックス自然動物園}}<br />
| Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scorched Slab]]<br />
| {{jwp|天岩戸神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Amanoiwato Shrine}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| In {{wp|Japanese mythology}}, Amano-Iwato is where {{wp|Amaterasu}} hid from her brother {{wp|Susanoo}}, who had gone on a rampage.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Tomb]]<br />
| {{jwp|高屋山上陵}}<br />
| Takaya Yamagami Mausoleum<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The tomb of the mythical Hoori-no-Mikoto, one of the ancestors of the Emperors of Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 120|Route 120]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 121|Route 121]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島市}} - {{jwp|垂水市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima, Kagoshima|Kirishima City}} - {{wp|Tarumizu, Kagoshima|Tarumizu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 122|Water Route 122]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Pyre]]<br />
| {{jwp|桜島}}<br />
| {{wp|Sakurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lilycove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿屋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanoya, Kagoshima|Kanoya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 118|Route 118]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇土市}} - {{jwp|八代市}}<br />
| {{wp|Uto, Kumamoto|Uto City}} - {{wp|Yatsushiro|Yatsushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 123|Route 123]]<br />
| {{jwp|出水市}} - {{jwp|南さつま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Izumi, Kagoshima|Izumi City}} - {{wp|Minamisatsuma|Minamisatsuma City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shoal Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬毛島}}<br />
| {{wp|Mageshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 124|Water Routes 124]] & [[Hoenn Route 125|125]] + [[Nameless Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|吐噶喇列島}} - {{jwp|奄美大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokara Islands}} - {{wp|Amami Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands are very similar to the reefs and smaller islands scattered around Mossdeep City. Kikaijima is possibly an inspiration for the villain team's hideout.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep City]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima|Tanegashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|Only covers Nakatane and Minamitane towns, as the Nishinoomote City part is missing in Mossdeep City geography.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep Space Center]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島宇宙センター}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima Space Center}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{jwp|屋久島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yakushima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Its caldera appearance was possibly inspired by Kikai Cladera, a massive yet submerged caldera north of Yakushima, while the architecture of Sootopolis City is based on {{wp|Santorini}}, {{wp|Greece}}. In ORAS, a large tree was added, similar to Jōmon Sugi found on Yakushima.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sky Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|口永良部島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuchinoerabu-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 127|Water Routes 127]] & [[Hoenn Route 128|128]] + [[Seafloor Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊平屋島}}, {{jwp|具志川島}}, {{jwp|伊江島}}, {{jwp|伊是名島}} & {{jwp|慶良間諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Iheya Island}}, Gushikawa Island, {{wp|Iejima}}, {{wp|Izena Island}} & {{wp|Kerama Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands found on these routes are similar in shape to their real world counterparts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Victory Road (Hoenn)|Victory Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|山原}}<br />
| {{wp|Yanbaru}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The most natural region of Okinawa Island, with lot's of flowering plants growing in its hinterland, such as tiger's claw and red spider lily.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ever Grande City]]<br />
| {{jwp|那覇市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naha|Naha City}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Could possibly be based on Amami Oshima due to being more geographically closer to Kyushu, or Nago City in Okinawa due to the waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hoenn Pokémon League<br />
| {{jwp|首里城}}<br />
| {{wp|Shuri Castle}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| The appearance of the Pokémon League building in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} resembles {{wp|Shuri Castle}}, the former official residence of the kings of the {{wp|Ryukyu Kingdom}}, that was anexed by Japan in 1879. The {{wp|Ryukyuan people}} inhabits the Kagoshima and Okinawa Prefectures.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 129|Water Route 129]] & [[Crescent Isle]]<br />
| {{jwp|渡名喜島}} & {{jwp|粟国島}}<br />
| Tonaki Island & {{wp|Aguni Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Island (Generation III)|Mirage Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八重干瀬}}<br />
| {{wp|Yabiji}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Yabiji appears above the sea on March 3 by the lunisolar calendar.<ref>[http://www.oceansatlas.org/subtopic/en/c/121/ UN Atlas of the Oceans]</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甑島列島}}<br />
| {{wp|Koshikijima Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Kamikoshiki-jima part geographically. Could also be inspired by Ishigaki Island, located in the Yaeyama Islands, which contains rare blue corals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 131|Water Routes 131]] & [[Hoenn Route 132|132]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇治群島}} & {{jwp|草垣群島}}<br />
| Uji Islands & {{wp|Kusagaki islets}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 133|Water Routes 133]] & [[Hoenn Route 134|134]]<br />
| {{jwp|東シナ海}} ({{jwp|久米島}}, {{jwp|大東諸島}} & {{jwp|先島諸島}})<br />
| {{wp|East China Sea}} ({{wp|Kume Island}}, {{wp|Daitō Islands}} & {{wp|Sakishima Islands}})<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life Okinawan islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pathless Plain]]<br />
| {{jwp|下甑島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokoshiki-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tower (Generation III)|Battle Tower]] & [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|黒島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuroshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sealed Chamber]]<br />
| {{jwp|与那国島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yonaguni}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Underneath the water's surface, natural rock formations were thought to be artificially created.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Southern Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|男女群島}}, {{jwp|五島市}}<br />
| {{wp|Danjo Islands}}, {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Uninhabited islands located 70km south-southwest of the {{wp|Gotō Islands}}. It is administratively part of {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Faraway Island]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Faraway Island may be based on the lush tropical rain forests of {{wp|Guyana}}, which is where {{p|Mew}} was discovered according to the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]].<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Sinnoh===<br />
[[Sinnoh]] has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}} (北海道, ''Hokkaidō'', literally "Northern Sea Circuit"), as well as parts of the {{wp|Kuril Islands}} (Japanese: 千島列島 ''Chishima Rettō'', meaning "Archipelago of Thousand Islands"; Russian: Кури́льские острова́, ''Kurilskiye ostrova'', Kuril Islands). {{wp|Kunashir Island}} (Japanese: 国後島 Kunashiri Tō; Russian: Кунаши́р, "Kunashír"), which is in {{wp|Kuril Islands dispute|dispute}} between Russia and Japan, is also included. The [[Battle Zone]] is based on {{wp|Sakhalin}} (Japanese: 樺太 ''Karafuto''; Russian: Сахали́н, "Sakhalín"), a Russian island whose southern part was controlled by Japan between 1905 and 1945.<br />
<br />
[[Hisui]] is the historical name of Sinnoh known during its discovery and settlement. The name change could be a reference to the fact that {{wp|Ezo|Ezochi}} (蝦夷地, ''Ezochi'', meaning "Land of the Ezo" or "Ezo-land", Ezo was the historical exonym that the Japanese used to the {{wp|Ainu}} people, the original inhabitants of Hokkaido) was renamed Hokkaido and established as a {{wp|Prefectures of Japan|prefecture}} after the {{wp|Meiji Restoration}}. Therefore, the Hisui region is likely based on Hokkaido in the late {{wp|Edo period|Edo}} and early {{wp|Meiji era|Meiji}} when large-scale development and modernization took place. The design of Hisui is heavily inspired by the physical geography of Hokkaido.<br />
<br />
====Sinnoh====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture / Raion<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twinleaf Town]]<br />
| From {{jwp|室蘭市}} to / or {{jwp|登別市}} to / or {{jwp|白老町}} <br />
| {{wp|Muroran|Muroran City}} to / or {{wp|Noboribetsu, Hokkaidō|Noboribetsu City}} to / or {{wp|Shiraoi, Hokkaido|Shiraoi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| The model appears to be based off Muroran City, but based geographically speaking around Noboribetsu City to the western part of Shiraoi Town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 201|Route 201]]<br />
| {{jwp|室蘭本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Muroran Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Around the Shiraoi Town section of the Muroran Main Line to be more specific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verity Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|壮瞥町}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōbetsu, Hokkaido|Sōbetsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| In Pokémon Platinum, snow sometimes falls here, as many trees are partly covered in a thin layer of ice, while the ground can sometimes be seen with patches of snow. Sōbetsu is home of the Showa Shinzan Yukigassen Tournament, a major Japanese snowball fight tournament.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Verity]]<br />
| {{jwp|洞爺湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Lake Tōya is a {{wp|volcanic crater lake|caldera lake}} with an {{wp|lake island|island}} located in {{wp|Shikotsu-Tōya National Park}}. [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} also suggest that Lake Verity was formed by volcano eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧市}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 219|Route 219]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧西港フェリーターミナル}}<br />
| Tomakomainishiko Ferry Terminal<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 220|Water Route 220]]<br />
| 苫小牧沖<br />
| Off Tomakomai<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 221|Route 221]]<br />
| {{jwp|日高町 (北海道)|日高町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka, Hokkaido|Hidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pal Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|新ひだか町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinhidaka, Hokkaido|Shinhidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 202|Route 202]]<br />
| {{jwp|千歳市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife City]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Sapporo is the capital and largest city of Hokkaido. The [[Jubilife TV]] building is a reference to the headquarters of {{wp|Sapporo Television Broadcasting|Sapporo TV}}, the clock of the Pokétch Company can be partially based in the {{wp|Sapporo Clock Tower}}, the oldest clock tower in Japan and builded in American style. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh City]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市}}<br />
| {{wp|Yubari, Hokkaido|Yūbari City}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|Used to be famous for coal mines and has a coal mining museum. In recent years, the city suffers from financial problems, due to the closure of the mines in 1980s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mine]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張炭鉱}}<br />
| Yūbari Coal Mine<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|In real life, the mine is not in working condition due to multiple gas explosion accidents in the past.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市石炭博物館}}<br />
| {{wp|Yūbari Coal Mine Museum}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|The museum documents the importance of coal mining to the local economy from the Meiji period to the Shōwa period.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 207|Route 207]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Yūbari}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 204|Route 204]]<br />
| {{jwp|札沼線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasshō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floaroma Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野市}}, {{jwp|当別町}}, {{jwp|当別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano, Hokkaido|Furano City}}, {{wp|Tōbetsu, Hokkaido|Tōbetsu Town}} or {{wp|Hokuryū, Hokkaido|Hokuryū Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|石狩振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}} or {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| All of these towns are famous for flower production. However, Furano City is too close to the in-game's Cycling Road geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valley Windworks]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomamae, Hokkaidō|Tomamae Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
| Tomamae is famous for its windmills in the countryside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 205|Route 205]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道4号旭川芦別線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 4 Asahikawa Ashibetsu Line<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居村}}<br />
| Kamui Village<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|A forested village located west of Asahikawa City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Chateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居古潭}}<br />
| Kamui Kotan<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|An area in the forest, west of Asahikawa City. There is a folklore that an evil kamui was killed there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna City]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭川市}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahikawa, Hokkaido|Asahikawa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野線}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 211|Route 211]]<br />
| {{jwp|石北本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sekihoku Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Coronet]]<br />
| 蝦夷山系, {{jwp|日高山脈}} or {{jwp|大雪山}}<br />
| Ezo Mountain Chain, {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} or {{wp|Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|日高振興局}}, {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}, {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| The Ezo Mountain Chain consists of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}} ({{jwp|天塩山地}}), the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}} ({{jwp|北見山地}}), the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}} ({{jwp|石狩山地}}), the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}} ({{jwp|夕張山地}}), and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} ({{jwp|日高山脈}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spear Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahi-dake}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Asahi-dake is the tallest mountain peak in Hokkaido, the region which Sinnoh is based on. Its native Ainu name is Kamui-mintara, which means "the playground of the gods".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hearthome City]]<br />
| {{jwp|帯広市}}<br />
| {{wp|Obihiro, Hokkaido|Obihiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Obihiro is considered a pleasant city for the Japanese, known for its festivals, shops, street restaurants and the horse track, from which the cheerful atmosphere of Hearthome and the contest hall take inspiration.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 208|Route 208]]<br />
| {{jwp|清水町}} or {{jwp|新得町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimizu, Hokkaido|Shizumu Town}} or {{wp|Shintoku, Hokkaido|Shintoku Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The river on this route is based of Tokachi River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Mansion (Sinnoh)|Pokémon Mansion]]<br />
| {{jwp|真鍋庭園}}<br />
| Manabe Garden<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|Founded by Manabe family in 1896, this botanical garden is known for rare conifer species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 212|Route 212]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝川}} & {{jwp|六花の森}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi River}} & Rokka Forest<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 209|Route 209]]<br />
| {{jwp|幕別町}} & {{jwp|本別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Makubetsu, Hokkaido|Makubetsu Town}} & {{wp|Honbetsu, Hokkaido|Honbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|常紋トンネル|常紋トンネルの近くにある殉職者追悼碑}}<br />
| Line of Duty Death Memorial by Tsunemon Tunnel<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The memorial is dedicated toward enslaved workers, who died building the Tsunemon Tunnel. The bodies of the forced labourers were buried inside said tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|足寄町}}<br />
| {{wp|Ashoro, Hokkaido|Ashoro Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| One of Ashoro's main industries is farming.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]] & [[Maniac Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒富士}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex|Akan Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone City]]<br />
| {{jwp|網走市}}, {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Abashiri, Hokkaido|Abashiri City}} & {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Both are major port and fishing settlements in Eastern Hokkaido (Japanese: {{jwp|道東}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 215|Route 215]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道334号中藻興部興部線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 334 Nakamo Kobu Okoppe Line<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 210|Route 210]]<br />
| {{jwp|サロマ湖}}, {{jwp|能取湖}}, {{jwp|網走湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Saroma}}, {{wp|Lake Notoro}}, {{wp|Lake Abashiri}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Geographically, it should be around Hokkaido Roads No. 239 Kumaushi Otofuke Line & No. 333 Engaru Stop Line<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestic Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|遠軽町}} & {{jwp|湧別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Engaru, Hokkaido|Engaru Town}} & {{wp|Yūbetsu, Hokkaido|Yūbetsu Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
|Both places are notable for archaeological sites, such as Shirataki Ruins and Shibunotsunai Pit-house Remains. Celestic Ruins could also be based on Tokoro Ruins, one of the important {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} sites, located in Kitami City (former Tokoro Town area). However, it is geographically a bit further away from matching up with Sinnoh map, unlike the former two towns.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 214|Route 214]]<br />
| {{jwp|清里町}}, {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiyosato, Hokkaido|Kiyosato Town}} & {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}, {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}, {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sendoff Spring]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Mashu, a crater lake, is known as a mysterious spot for the fog that covers its surface.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turnback Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖#カムイシュ島（中島）|カムイシュ島}}<br />
| Kamuishu Island<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valor Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Valor]]<br />
| {{jwp|屈斜路湖}} and/or {{jwp|阿寒湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kussharo}} and/or {{wp|Lake Akan}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Kussharo is the largest caldera lake with the largest lake island in Japan. [[Volo]]'s alternative theory of lake formation in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} could be inspired by a real-life {{wp|Ainu people|Ainu}} legend that Lake Kussharo is formed by the landslide during the fight between a giant {{wp|Salvelinus leucomaenis|whitespotted char}} and the {{wp|Kamuy|''kamuy''}} and {{wp|culture hero|hero}} {{wp|Ae-oyna-kamuy|Okikurmi}}. Lake Akan's southern shore is home to several hotels.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pastoria City]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro, Hokkaido|Kushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Kushiro is the largest city in Eastern Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 213|Route 213]]<br />
| {{jwp|厚岸町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akkeshi, Hokkaido|Akkeshi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Akkeshi Town is a famous tourist attraction.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Great Marsh]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路湿原}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|Kushiro Wetland}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The Kushiro Wetland is the largest marsh in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 218|Route 218]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Canalave City]]<br />
| {{jwp|小樽市}}<br />
| {{wp|Otaru, Hokkaido|Otaru City}}<br />
| {{jwp|後志総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}}<br />
| Otaru is a port city and has a canal<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 216|Route 216]]<br />
| {{jwp|下川町}}, {{jwp|ピヤシリ山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokawa, Hokkaido|Shimokawa Town}} & {{wp|Mount Piyashiri}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| There are many ski resorts in these areas.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 217|Route 217]]<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōya Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Somewhere around Toyotomi Town and Nayoro City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint City]]<br />
| {{jwp|稚内市}}, {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakkanai, Hokkaido|Wakkanai City}} & {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Two of the northernmost settlements in mainland Japan. Wakkanai is famous for its maritime trade with Russia, and {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}, a possible inspiration for [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Geographically, it is most likely Hamatonbetsu Town as the town is located immediately to the east of Lake Kutcharo (being the model for Lake Acuity) just as Snowpoint City is immediately to the east of Lake Acuity. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint Temple]]<br />
| {{jwp|北門神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| A Shinto shrine located in the northern portion of the Wakkanai City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Acuity]]<br />
| {{jwp|クッチャロ湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kutcharo}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Lake Kutcharo is not a caldera lake but a {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lake formed by the {{wp|Sea of Okhotsk}}. This is further hinted by [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The lake shares its etymology with the aforementioned Lake Kussharo, Ainu ''kut-caro'' ("marsh outlet").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 222|Route 222]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜中町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamanaka, Hokkaido|Hamanaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It's Ainu name "ota-noske" means "centre of the sandy beach".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sunyshore City]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro, Hokkaido|Nemuro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vista Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬灯台}}<br />
| {{wp|Nosappumisaki Lighthouse}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| Nosappumisaki Lighthouse is located on Cape Nosappu, Japan's easternmost spot open to the public.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iron Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|焼尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yagishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 223|Water Route 223]]<br />
| {{jwp|歯舞群島}} & {{jwp|色丹}}<br />
| {{wp|Habomai Islands}} & {{wp|Shikotan}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| The largest reef on this route resembles Shikotan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{si|Victory Road}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Головнина|Головнин}}<br />
| {{wp|Golovnin}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| One of the location on Kunashir Island, which has been disputed between Japan and Russia since the end of WWII due to ambiguities in the Treaty of San Francisco. Though both countries claim it, the island is controlled by Russia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Менделеева|Менделеева}}<br />
| {{wp|Mendeleyeva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The waterfall in front of the Pokémon League is probably based on the caldera lake in the central part of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 224|Route 224]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Тятя|Тятя}} & {{wp|ru:Маяк Ловцова|Маяк Ловцова}}<br />
| {{wp|Tyatya}} & Cape Lovtsova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The easternmost cape of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seabreak Path]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Курильские острова|Курильские острова}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuril Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Курильский район|Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Kurilsky District|Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| In real life, Kuril Islands are an archipelago, that forms a straight chain made of several smaller islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Flower Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Остров Атласова|Остров Атласова}}<br />
| {{wp|Atlasov Island}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| Both are the northernmost islands of their respective zones: the Flower Paradise is the northernmost zone in Sinnoh, much like Atlasov, the northernmost island of the Kuril Islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fight Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельск|Невельск}}, {{wp|ru:Холмск|Холмск}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsk}} or {{wp|Kholmsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельский городской округ|Невельский}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Nevelsky}}<br />
| Nevelsk town thrived on maritime transportation under Japanese control. It now relies on salmon fishery. Kholmsk used to be a military post and is now one of the largest and important transport centre in Sakhalin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Survival Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (город)|Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}<br />
| The town is located in a relatively warm area with fertile land suitable for agriculture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 230|Water Route 230]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Новиково (Сахалинская область)|Новиково}}<br />
| Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The village shared its Japanese name and etymology with a scenic {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula|peninsula}} in Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 229|Route 229]]<br />
| Бирюзовые озера и леса возле Новиково<br />
| Turquoise lakes and forests near Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, due to unusually blue coloured quarry lakes, a leftover of coal mining.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 228|Route 228]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Буссе (озеро)|Озеро Буссе}}<br />
| Lake Busse<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 227|Route 227]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Дачное (Сахалинская область)|Дачное}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| Dachnoe & {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| The black rocks found Route 227 could be based of red soil near Dachnoe.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stark Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Пик Чехова|Пик Чехова}}<br />
| Pik Chekhova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| This mountain near the Oblast capital {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}} (formerly {{jwp|豊原市|Toyohara}}) is named after {{wp|Anton Chekhov}}, who visited Sakhalin in 1890, in Russian. Unlike the game location, the real mountain is not a volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 226|Water Route 226]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The island in the middle of this route could be based of Moneron Island, but it is located west of Sakhalin, not in Aniva Bay itself.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fullmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|礼文島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rebun Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Rebun It is famous for its flowers and mountains, reflected in the geography of Fullmoon Island. Rebun It was a cult site for the god {{wp|Rep-un-kamuy}}, worshiped for offering food and guiding navigators, described as being generous, similar to Cresselia's peaceful demeanor, and offering help, in the form of the [[Lunar Feather]] to the player<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Newmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|利尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Hisui====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Prelude Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Both {{wp|Otaru}} and Sapporo developed from Japanese trading posts and early settlements around Ishikari Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Many locations within Jubilife Village appear to be based on historical landmarks of Sapporo. [[Galaxy Hall]] is based on the {{wp|Former Hokkaidō Government Office}}, an example of American {{wp|Baroque Revival architecture}} in Japan. [[Jubilife Village#Floaro Main Street|Floaro Main Street]] is based on the {{wp|Odori Park|Odori}} street (now an urban park). Canala Bridge is based on Sosei Bridge, both featuring {{wp|Giboshi}} on railings. The [[Jubilife Village#Farm|Farm]] and [[Pasture]] could correspond to the merged {{jwp|山鼻村|Yamana Village}} and {{jwp|札幌村|Sapporo Village}} (now {{wp|Higashi-ku, Sapporo|Higashi-ku}} or "east ward").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspiration Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|羊ケ丘}}<br />
| {{wp|Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill|Hitsujigaoka}}<br />
| The bronze statue of Dr. {{wp|William S. Clark}}, co-founder and President of the {{wp|Sapporo Agricultural College}} (later the {{wp|Hokkaido University}}), stands on the hill. The name "Aspiration" could be a reference to Dr. Clark's parting words to his Japanese students, "Boys, be ambitious!"<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Horseshoe Plains]]<br />
| {{jwp|道立自然公園野幌森林公園|野幌森林}}<br />
| {{wp|Nopporo Shinrin Kōen Prefectural Natural Park|Nopporo Forest}}<br />
| Now a {{wp|List of national parks of Japan#History|Prefectural Natural Park}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deertrack Heights]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬追丘陵}}<br />
| Maoi Hills<br />
| {{wp|Eniwa, Hokkaido|Eniwa}} and {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose}}, two satellite cities of Sapporo, are situated on the west slope of the Maoi Hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Flats]]<br />
| {{jwp|勇払平野}}<br />
| Yūfutsu Plain<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}} is located in the middle of the Yūfutsu Plain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Obsidian Falls]]<br />
| 千鳥ヶ滝<br />
| Chidori Falls<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| The {{wp|Yūbari River}} formed various cascades on the west boundary of the Yūbari City, collectively known as "Chidori".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Grueling Grove]]<br />
| {{jwp|栗山町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuriyama, Hokkaido|Kuriyama Town}}<br />
| The town is named after the dense chestnut forest on the site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Golden Lowlands]] and [[Gapejaw Bog]]<br />
| {{wp|十勝平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Japan's second largest plain and major crop production area is shaped by the {{wp|Tokachi River}}. The region also saw wetland restoration and indigenous cultural revival in recent years.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scarlet Bog]]<br />
| {{jwp|鶴居村}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsurui|Tsurui Village}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|wetland national park}} spans the administrative areas of Kushiro City, Tsurui Village, and Shibecha Town. The location of Scaelet Bog in Crimson Mireland is comparable to that of Tsurui in the Kushiro wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cottonsedge Prairie]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| The southern half of Teshikaga consists of the lower plains south of Lake Lake Kussharo and Lake Akan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Droning Meadow]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| The pond where wild [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|Turtwig]] is encountered may be based on {{jwp|シラルトロ沼|Lake Shirarutoro}} or {{jwp|塘路湖|Lake Tо̄ro}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sludge Mound]] and [[Ursa's Ring]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan, Hokkaido|Akan Town}}<br />
| The former Yūbestu Coal Mine (雄別炭鉱) and the Kushiro City Zoo are located in Akan Town, now part of Kushiro City. Following the closure of the coal mine in 1970, forests were restored and sightings of {{wp|Ussuri brown bear}} have become common in recent decades.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Bolderoll Slope]], and [[Diamond Heath]]<br />
| {{wp|阿寒岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The mountain in which the Solaceon Ruins are carved resembles Mount Akan-Fuji, and the ridges on its northwest resemble {{wp|Mount Meakan}}. The peak to the east of the settlement could be based on {{wp|Mount Oakan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diamond Settlement]]<br />
| 阿寒湖アイヌコタン<br />
| Lake Akan Ainu Kotan<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It is the largest Ainu settlement in Hokkaido with 120 inhabitants. Most of the ''Kotan'' have been converted into tourist attractions and cultural facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudpool Ridge]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧北峠}}<br />
| Senpoku Pass<br />
| This mountain pass through the watershed of the Kushiro River, the Tokachi River, and the {{wp|Abashiri River}} is part of an Ainu road leading to seaside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shrouded Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|津別峠}}<br />
| Tsubetsu Pass<br />
| Known for cloud view and dense mountain fog, this mountain pass is the site of an observation deck in a European-style castle that oversees Lake Kussharo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crossing Slope]]<br />
| {{jwp|中標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido|Nakashibetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | The player's encounter with the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|special]] [[Basculegion]] could be a reference to the predominant role of Shibetsu, Nemuro in salmon fishery.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ginkgo Landing]]<br />
| {{jwp|標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)|Shibetsu Town}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bathers' Lagoon]]<br />
| {{jwp|風蓮湖}} and {{jwp|温根沼}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Furen|Lake Fūren}} and Lake Onneto<br />
| These two adjacent {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lakes form a large lagoon in the Nemuro Bay. Lake Fūren is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deadwood Haunt]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Peninsula}}<br />
| The wrecked ships in this area could be a reference to the maritime archeological sites of the {{wp|Okhotsk culture}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sand's Reach]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Cape Nosappu}}<br />
| Cape Nosappu is more similar to a palm facing upwards than one spreading its five fingers.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hideaway Bay]]<br />
| {{jwp|落石岬|落石湾}}<br />
| Rakuseki Bay<br />
| Rakuseki Bay refers to the water body between Cape Ochiishi and Hanamatsu, Nemuro.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tombolo Walk]]<br />
| {{jwp|ユルリ島}} and {{jwp|モユルリ島}}<br />
| Yururi Island and Moyururi Island<br />
| These two uninhabited islands off the coast of Nemuro Peninsula have been designated as nature reserve since the late 1970s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castaway Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|羅臼町}}<br />
| {{wp|Rausu, Hokkaido|Rausu Town}}<br />
| Named after the {{wp|Mount Rausu|main peak}} of the Shiretoko volcanoes, the town occupies the southeastern half of the peninsula.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aipom Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|根釧台地}}<br />
| Konsen Plateau<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The lattice windbreak on its windward side is a {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tranquility Cove]]<br />
| {{jwp|野付湾}} and {{jwp|根室湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Notsuke Bay}} and {{wp|Nemuro Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The dry forest along the [[Cobalt Coastlands]] could be inspired by {{jwp|トドワラ|Todowara}}, forests of withered {{wp|Abies sachalinensis|Sakhalin fir}}s on the {{wp|Notsuke Peninsula}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Windbreak Stand]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里岳道立自然公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Sharidake Prefectural Natural Park}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| This natural park is named after {{wp|Mount Shari}}, whose montane forests form natural windbreaks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone Cape]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Shiretoko derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''sir-etok'' (land's end). The peninsula was registered as a UNESCO {{wp|World Heritage Site}} under the natural category in 2005.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lunker's Lair]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床岬}}<br />
| Cape Shiretoko<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| The northeastern-most portion of the Shiretoko Peninsula is under the administration of Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Islespy Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| The visitor center of the {{wp|Shiretoko National Park}} belongs to Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wayward Wood]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Furano}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Mt. Furano is a stratovolcano in the {{wp|Tokachi Volcanic Group}} with rich floral diversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Quarry]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tokachi (Daisetsuzan)|Mount Tokachi}}<br />
| Mt. Tokachi is known for its sulfur deposit and bogs, along with natural hot springs. Most sulfur quarries were destroyed by the 1962 eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Temple of Sinnoh]]<br />
| 旭岳<br />
| Mount Asahi<br />
| The Greek architecture of the Temple of Sinnoh may be inspired by the {{wp|Parthenon}}, which was critically damaged by an {{wp|Siege of the Acropolis (1687)|explosion}} in 1687.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudcap Pass]]<br />
| {{jwp|層雲峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōunkyō}}<br />
| The ridges and valleys to the east and south of Mt. Asahi was named Sōunkyō (lit. "cloudcap gorges") in 1921.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ishikari}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Mount Ishikari is the watershed of the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and the {{wp|Sea of Japan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whiteout Valley]]<br />
| {{jwp|音威子府村}}<br />
| {{wp|Otoineppu, Hokkaido|Otoineppu}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| The village is a tourist attraction known for Mt. Otoi-Fuji (音威富士) and ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalanche Slopes]]<br />
| {{jwp|中川町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakagawa, Hokkaido|Nakagawa Town}}<br />
| The large amount of {{wp|Ammonoidea|ammonites}} excavated in this village in the Meiji era earned it the nickname "Fossile Village".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalugg's Legacy]]<br />
| {{jwp|中頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Nakatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| The large ice formation may be inspired by Mount Pinneshiri (ピンネシリ岳), whose contour line resembles a tortoise shell on maps. The underground caves in this area could be based on the Nakatonbetsu Limestone Cave (中頓別鍾乳洞), which is the northernmost {{wp|Karst}} system of Japan and a nature park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pearl Settlement]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| The land was inhabited by an Ainu tribe named Nitat-nay (仁達内 ''Nitachinai''), whose name means "wetland river". First seen in 1670, the name "Tonbetsu" derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''to-un-pet'' (river running out of a lake), referring to its location at the confluence of the Tonbetsu River and Lake Kutcharo.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Unova===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Unova New York.png|thumb|A comparison of Unova to New York City and parts of eastern New Jersey]]<br />
[[Unova]] has been said to be significantly distant from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Instead of being based on an area of Japan, Unova is based on {{wp|New York City}} as well as parts of northwestern {{wp|New Jersey}}. Both states are part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | State (New York City borough/county)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nuvema Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Coney Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[P2 Laboratory]]<br />
| {{wp|Governors Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| While there were no laboratories when the games were created, in 2019 city officials proposed to build a climate change research facility here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Accumula Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Marine Park (Brooklyn park)|Marine Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Striaton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Canarsie, Brooklyn|Canarsie}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Striaton makes a multitude of references to the glaciers that formed Long Island, including its location compared to the central land. <!--Should be in a straight line with DUMBO and Manhattan Bridge--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dreamyard]]<br />
| {{wp|Floyd Bennett Field}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A historic place near Marine Park and part of Naval Air Station New York. Latios and Latias, who are available for capture in B2W2, could be a reference to airplanes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wellspring Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|McCarren Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Know for McCarren Play Centre, which contains bathhouse and a pool.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nacrene City]]<br />
| {{wp|Boerum Hill}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Used to be mostly populated by working class ironworker families, until the late 1990s gentrification, which made it popular among upper-class individiuals. The decommissioned railway and a museum in Nacrene City could be a reference to New York Transit Museum found near Boerum Hill. Also, in [[Pokémon Adventures]], the city is called "city of art" due to its avant-garde artists, a possible reference to Boerum Hill's own artists and their art galleries.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pinwheel Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Cadman Plaza|Cadman Plaza park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A park near the Brooklyn Bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castelia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Lower Manhattan is the business centre of New York City, as well as the United States. The New York City Hall is located here, this building contains the Office of the Mayor of New York City (executive branch) and the chambers of the New York City Council (legislative branch). The New York County Courthouse (judicial branch) is also located here. The central park of Castelia are partially based in {{wp|The Battery (Manhattan)|Battery Park}}, according to Satoshi Yamamoto, the Café Sonata was based in the {{wp|CBGB}} music club.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Join Avenue]]<br />
| {{wp|Empire State Building}} or {{wp|Times Square}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Skyarrow Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}} and {{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Also based on {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}} in Tokyo, Japan<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 4]]<br />
| {{wp|World Trade Center site}}?<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| In all versions of the route, it is shown that the road is being built; in some versions, the route is shown in a desolate and reconstructed form.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Chelsea, Manhattan|Chelsea}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Relic Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Holland Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nimbasa City]]<br />
| {{wp|Midtown Manhattan}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Midtown Manhattan is the zone where the headquarters of the New York subway, the main skyscrapers of the city and several embassies. Nimbasa's entertainment atmosphere is based on {{wp|Times Square}}, the main center of entertainment, food, sports, products etc, of New York. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Subway|Gear Station]]<br />
| {{wp|59th Street–Columbus Circle station}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| A subway station located at Columbus Circle. Could also be inspired by Grand Central Station and Penn Station as they bear architectural similarities to Gear Station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Stadium and Small Court]]<br />
| {{wp|West Side Stadium}} and {{wp|Madison Square Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| West Side Stadium was a proposed Olympic stadium that was cancelled in 2005. Considering American football, soccer, and baseball games are held at Big Stadium, it may also draw inspiration from {{wp|Polo Grounds}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater]]<br />
| {{wp|Broadway theatre|Broadway}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Like Broadway, Pokémon Musical is often visited in the city where dances and choreography are done with their own stories just like a real musical.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lostlorn Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|The Pond and Hallett Nature Sanctuary|Hallett Nature Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil City]]<br />
| {{wp|Union City, New Jersey|Union City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| Union City is known for its many mining companies. The Pokémon World Tournament stadium may reference the {{wp|MetLife Stadium}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]<br />
| {{wp|George Washington Bridge}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|Aesthetically, it was based of George Washington Bridge. However, geographically it is placed where the {{wp|Lincoln Tunnel}} should be, which is not a bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clay Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Interstate 95}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chargestone Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Freshkills Park}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Staten Island}})<br />
|While geographically it doesn't match, this proposed park is being build atop of a former landfill, with one of the purposes being utilising the land for renewable energy, such as building solar panels. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teterboro, New Jersey|Teterboro}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| The Mistralton City Airport's real-life counterpart is the {{wp|Teterboro Airport}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Snake Hill|Laurel Hill Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestial Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Park Cemetery (Hackensack, New Jersey)|Maple Grove Park Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twist Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey Meadowlands|Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation and Wildlife Area}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| For a long time, these wetlands where urbanized and environmentally abused, being a site of large landfills. Currently undergoing the restoration and conversation program.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icirrus City]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield, New Jersey|Ridgefield}} or {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| A town founded by Dutch settlers, recognizable by its small classical European style buildings (similar to the rural atmosphere of Icirrus).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Moor of Icirrus]]<br />
| {{wp|Overpeck County Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Known for Overpeck Creek. Could also possibly based on Teaneck Creek, which is located a bit further north.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragonspiral Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Despite being nowhere close to New Jersey, it is possible it took inspirations from {{wp|Washington Monument}}, as both location are related to the founding history and war. Another theory, it may have connections to {{wp|Field Station: Dinosaurs}}, as both locations has reptilian theme going on (dragons & dinosaurs). However, the New Jersey's theme park was opened in 2012, 2 years after the release of the original BW.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tubeline Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (2017–present)|Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Nyack, New York|Nyack}} ({{wp|New York}}) and {{wp|Tarrytown, New York|Tarrytown}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
| Based on the original incarnation of said bridge - {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (1955–2017)|Tappan Zee Bridge}} - before it got replaced with the current one in 2017. Also resembles the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}, which is found in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shopping Mall Nine]]<br />
| {{wp|Palisades Center|Palisades Center Mall}}<br />
| {{wp|West Nyack, New York}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
|Located on the opposite side of the bridge in real life. Could possibly based on Bridge Plaza in Tarrytown, which matches up with the position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenger's Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Blockhouse No. 1|The Blockhouse}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|A small fort built in the northern part of Central Park in 1814.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Opelucid City]]<br />
| {{wp|Harlem}} & {{wp|Washington Heights, Manhattan|Washington Heights}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|Hempstead House}} or {{wp|New York Botanical Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} ({{wp|Long Island}}) or {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|The cupolas of the Pokémon League are reminiscent of the domes of the enclosure's three main greenhouses. It's castle aesthetic is based of Hempstead House, while the desert environment is possibly a play on word of the real estate being located in Sands Point. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Village Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Robert F. Kennedy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}, {{wp|Queens}} and {{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|It also resembles {{wp|Ponte Vecchio}} bridge in Italy.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lacunosa Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Flushing, Queens|Flushing}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Flushing is the fourth largest central business district in New York City, and has one of the most diverse range in demographics, which is reflected in its architecture. Could also be based on Astoria, a neighbourhood that has been home to the largest Greek-American community in the United States since 1960, due to Lacunosa's towering blue and white houses resembling Santorini in Greece.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Giant Chasm]]<br />
| {{wp|Kissena Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Located in Flushing. In Chippewa language, Kissena means "cold place", a possible inspiration for Kyurem being placed here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Broad Channel, Queens|Broad Channel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Howard Beach, Queens|Howard Beach}} & {{wp|The Hamptons}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Geographically it fits in as Jamaica, Queens, however thematically it takes heavy inspiration from The Hamptons of Long Island, in that it is largely vacant for most of the year but fills up with vacationers and celebrities during the Summertime.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Jamaica Bay}} & {{wp|Great South Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
|[[Abyssal Ruins]] found here is based of Ancient Greek {{wp|Pavlopetri|Pavlopetri Ruins}}, which sank into Mediterranean Sea due to the earthquake and tsunami 3000 years ago.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abundant Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Highland Park (Brooklyn)|Highland Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marvelous Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensboro Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} and {{wp|Queens}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black City]]<br />
| {{wp|Long Island City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Long Island City, it houses multiple main headquarters of companies such as Eagle Electric, Wonton Foods, Amazon etc, in addition to having luxurious lofts, all this is reflected in the corporate and commercial atmosphere of Black City. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Skyline Tower (Queens)|Skyline Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| The tallest building in Queens and made entirely of blue glass. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[White Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensbridge Houses}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
|Geographically, it fits Queensbridge, a uniquely build public housing, that manages to harmonize urban buildings and natural trees together. However, it is possible that it takes elements from two of the largest parks in Queens: Alley Pond Park ([[White Treehollow]] resembles Queens Giant. The tallest and possibly oldest tulip poplar tree in New York and it has a hollow entrance) and Forest Park (a haven for native plants and wildlife in the midst of the city's sprawl).<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Poké Transfer Lab]]<br />
| {{wp|Cornell Tech}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Entralink]]<br />
| {{wp|Central Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| The Entralink also draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}.<br />
<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Liberty Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liberty Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} exclave)<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unity Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Headquarters of the United Nations}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Extraterritoriality|international territory}})<br />
|Geographically placed somewhere, where {{wp|Ellis Island}} should be.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéstar Studios]]<br />
| {{wp|Lincoln Park (Jersey City)|Lincoln Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
|Thematically, it is based of Hollywood in Los Angeles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|[[Anville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Morristown, New Jersey|Morristown}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Morris County, New Jersey|Morris County}})<br />
| Morristown has attempted to implement transit-oriented development and is one of the first "transit villages" to be designated in New Jersey.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspertia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Elizabeth, New Jersey|Elizabeth}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Union County, New Jersey|Union County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Newark, New Jersey|Newark}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Ranch]]<br />
| {{wp|Branch Brook Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cave of Being]]<br />
| {{wp|Weequahic Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|Known for its Weequahic Lake Trail.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Virbank City]]<br />
| {{wp|Jersey City, New Jersey|Jersey City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| [[Virbank Complex]] bears some resemblance to the oil refineries and tanker area located<!--between Exit 10 and Exit 13--> along the {{wp|New Jersey Turnpike}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lentimas Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Hills, Queens|Forest Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Forest Hills is densely populated with red-brick buildings, similar to [[Lentimas Town]]'s buildings. They also closely resemble those of {{wp|Santa Fe, New Mexico}}'s {{wp|Pueblo Revival architecture|Pueblo Revival}} style buildings. There is a theory, that it based on three neighbourhoods with the largest communities of Mexicans in Brooklyn, but none of them match geographically. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reversal Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Park (Queens)|Forest Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Besides it's status as a haven for wild life, Forest Park is also known for its Hiking Trails.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Strange House]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Cemetery (Queens)|Maple Grove Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Possibly took inspirations from Renwick Smallpox Hospital, but it's located on Roosevelt Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Humilau City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fire Island|Fire Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While map-wise it would fit in as part of Queens or eastern Nassau County, Humilau City strongly resembles the nautical backdrop of many Long Island villages. Specifically, its use of boardwalks is taken directly from many beach communities on Fire Island, such as {{wp|Davis Park, New York|Davis Park}} or {{wp|Cherry Grove, New York|Cherry Grove}} which consist almost entirely of boardwalks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaside Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lawrence, Nassau County, New York|Lawrence}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marine Tube]]<br />
| {{wp|Ocean Parkway (Long Island)|Ocean Parkway}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While the New York City area has no underwater tunnels akin to Marine Tube, the closest comparison both geographically and thematically is Ocean Parkway, a beachside highway which is known by locals for its beautiful views of wildlife and the ocean.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Kalos===<br />
[[File:FranceKalosComparison.png|thumb|A comparison of Kalos to France]]<br />
[[Kalos]] is based on the northern half of {{wp|Metropolitan France}} and {{wp|Alderney}}, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Administrative region<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vaniville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Moulins, Allier|Moulins}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Moulins had various old terraced houses, in Vaniville, the houses of the town are all terraced. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aquacorde Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nevers}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The great bridge is probably based on a bridge on the river {{wp|Loire}} in Nevers. The central square of Aquacorde is based in the ''Place de la République'' (Republic square), a square surrounded by various french-style row houses and with two separated gardens, like the square of Aquacorde. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The fountain on the central plaza might be based on the ''fontaine de Diane''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| It is the most touristic forest in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 22|Détourner Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Rhyhorn race track is based in this circuit, shared for the cities of Nevers and Magny Cours. The route itself is based in the observation zones of the circuit. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 4|Parterre Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Seine-et-Marne}} and the gardens of the region<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The aspect of the route is modeled after the impressive Parterre gardens of the {{wp|Palace of Fontainebleau}}, located in Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne. The region of Marne is famous for its palaces with parterres, also, the route can be based in the gardens of the palace of {{wp|Vaux-le-Vicomte}}, where the parterre are in the sides of the garden, like the route 4.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose City]]<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<ref name=Honedge>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pG-q-WIYTs Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed!] (YouTube)</ref><br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The largest city in Kalos, the [[Lumiose Museum]] is based on {{wp|the Louvre}}. The streets of Lumiose are based on the ''Place de l'Étoile'' (square of the star and current {{wp|Place Charles de Gaulle}}), in which there is the Arc de Triomphe. The modern buildings that surround the city may be a reference to the buildings of {{wp|La Défense}}, the most important business district in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<br />
| Both are lattice towers. The Eiffel Tower is the most emblematic monument in all of France and a symbol of modernity in Paris. The prism tower reflects this by being a modern building made of glass.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 5|Versant Road]] <br />
| {{wp|Sèvres}} <br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A commune on the outskirts of Paris that houses a Skate Park, in addition, the commune is in an elevated area of the Seine, similar to the mountainous aspect of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Camphrier Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| During the Renaissance, Blois was the official residence of the King of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shabboneau Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Château of Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Used to be the residence for the Counts of Blois and some French Kings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 7|Rivière Walk]]<br />
| {{wp|Loire Valley}} and its surroundings<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}} and {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''Garden of France'', it is a region known for its vineyards and vegetable crops, as well as its châteaus and castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 6|Palais Lane]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Avenue de Paris (Versailles)|Avenue de Paris}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A route located in the city of Versailles, decorated with trees and parterres that are the main road to the Palace of Versailles. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Parfum Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Versailles}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The king who ordered the construction of the palace and who is mentioned several times, is a reference to {{wp|Louis XIV of France}}. The second floor and hallway of the Parfum Palace is based in the {{wp|Hall of Mirrors|Galerie des Glaces}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Chateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chenonceau}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''castle of the ladies'', in reference to the noble women who financed its reconstruction and for the parties they held. This is referenced in the fact that [[Diantha]] is the top trainer in the chateau. The façade of the Battle Chateau reminiscent of the high-ceilinged, round towers of Chambord. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Connecting Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Grand-Lieu}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 8|Muraille Coast]]<br />
| {{wp|La Pointe du Chay}}, <br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An elevated maritime and rocky areaa, cloistered in the mountains and composed of prehistoric deposits and rocks. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 9|Spikes Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Périgord}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| A mountainous and elevated area in south-central France. In real life, it is a fertile area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ambrette Town]]<br />
| {{wp|La Rochelle}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An aquarium lies in La Rochelle. The city is famous in France for the geologic deposits from the Jurassic, that constitute great part of the coast of the city. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glittering Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lascaux|Lascaux Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| Lascaux is a network of caves famous for prehistoric parietal wall paintings. [[Junichi Masuda]] said in an interview that they relied on the {{wp|Catacombs of Paris}}.{{fact}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cyllage City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Nazaire}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Saint-Nazaire has a major harbour and a long tradition of fishing and shipbuilding. Could possibly be also based on {{wp|Saint-Brevin-les-Pins}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 10|Menhir Trail]] and [[Geosenge Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Carnac}} and the {{wp|Carnac stones}}<ref name=Honedge/><br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| Notable for its standing stones. In the games, the [[ultimate weapon]] turned various Pokémon into stones, possibly referencing a legend which stated that the Carnac stones were pagan soldiers who were turned into stone by Pope Cornelius, or Roman soldiers turned into stone by the magician Merlin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reflection Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Armorican Massif}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| The massif is composed of metamorphic and magmatic rocks that were metamorphosed and/or deformed during the Hercynian or Variscan orogeny and the earlier Cadomian orogeny. The competent old rocks of the Armorican Massif have been eroded to a plateaulike peneplain. The concept could also be based on the legends of the Britons called ''Miroirs aux fées'' (fairies mirrors). Fairy mirrors are usually caves with bright quartz veins or lakes where they are said to live fairies and like to see themselves in them like a mirror.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shalour City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Malo}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| In the anime, the city has a walled aspect; Saint-Malo is known for its fortresses and for being walled.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Mastery]]<br />
| {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A island-city in the coast, the summit of the island is crowned with a gothic abbey since the early Middle Ages. This match with the tower of mastery being a solemn site related with the megaevolution and the statue of Lucario, in reference to the statue of the angel Gabriel in the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azure Bay]]<br />
| The {{wp|English Channel}}<br />
| &mdash;<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Spirit's Den]]<br />
| {{wp|Channel Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Bailiwick of Guernsey}}<br />
| Specifically based on Alderney, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 12|Fourrage Road]]<br />
| Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin and the {{wp|Pays d'Auge}} region<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A natural reserve in the Cotentin peninsula in the north of France. The Pays d'Auge is a farmer region in Normandy, famous for its cheese, dairy, apples and cider production in France, this is reflexed in the Baa de Mer ranch of Kalos and the tall grass of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Coumarine City]]<br />
| {{wp|Le Havre}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| The city has a monorail and several trams, in addition, like the game, the coastal part is a large tourist area and the north is residential.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 13|Lumiose Badlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Pays de Bray}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy (administrative region)|Normandy}}<br />
| A fertile area near Paris, thanks to the clay soil.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
|Saint-Laurent is located close to Paris and is surrounded by sunflowers (in reference to Kalos Power Plant's solar power). Could also be based on Crucey Solar Park, an actual Solar Power Plant, which is also close to Paris, although it lacks any buildings that the former has.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 14|Laverre Nature Trail]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Hortillonnages d'Amiens|Hortillonnages d'Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| From vulgar Latin ''Hortellus'' that means little garden, are a series of swamps in the east of Amiens, built in the Gallo-Roman era of France and used as agricultural fields and are now an ecological and landscape park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre City]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais}} and {{wp|Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Geographically, it is closer to be based of Calais - a major port city with old part of town being surrounded by canals. Thematically, it is most likely based of Amiens, as it won awards for rich wooded heritage and being one of the greenest French cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre Gym]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais City Hall|Hôtel de ville de Calais}} or Belfry of Amiens <br />
| {{wp|Calais}}, {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Both belfries are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as part of a set of Belfries of Belgium and France. The gym's clock is based on the imposing bell towers in their respective cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 16|Mélancolie Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Canal de l'Ourcq}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Canal de l'Ourcq was built to provide drinking water to Paris and is currently used as a recreational area for fishing and boating. This is reflected in the fishing club on the route and the fact that the river ends artificially.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Hotel]]<br />
| {{wp|Abbey of St. Jean des Vignes}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| An old abbey in {{wp|Soissons}} near Paris, which was destroyed during the French revolution and only the facade is left standing.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frost Cavern]]<br />
| {{wp|Ardennes}} <br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Ardennes is a zone that had a rocky landscape and various hills with forests and rough terrain, is located in the frontier with Belgium and Luxembourg, this match with the Frost Cavern located in the north of Kalos, like the Ardennes are near Belgium in the north. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dendemille Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Charleville-Mézières}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Charleville's region is known for its windmills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Terminus Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Anistar City]]<br />
| {{wp|Strasbourg}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| The sundial may be a reference to {{wp|Strasbourg astronomical clock}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Couriway Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Molsheim}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Molsheim is located close to several waterfalls, such as Nideck Waterfall, Casscade de la Serva and Cascade de l'Andlau. Couriway train station also somewhat resembles Molsheim station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 19|Grande Vallée Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Lispach}}<br />
| The {{wp|Vosges (department)|Vosgues}} in {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| A boggy lake and forestal region in the mountains near the Alps. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowbelle City]]<br />
| {{wp|Besançon}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The nearby {{wp|Jura Mountains}} are known for cold temperatures and sometimes nicknamed "Little Siberia".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] and [[Kalos Route 21|Dernière Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Plateau des Mille Étangs}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| A extensiveforest and mountainous landscape in the west of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Victory Road|Victory Road}} <br />
| {{wp|Bibracte|Mont Beuvray}}<br />
| {{wp|Burgundy}}<br />
| Mont Beuvray is generally identified as ancient Bibracte, a fortified settlement. Used to be capital of the Aedui and one of the most important hillforts in Gaul. Nowadays, it is an archaeological park at the centre of a protected forest.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Pokémon League}} building<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chambord}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Should be located somewhere in Burgundy, but the place itself resembles Château de Chambord more, the largest château in the Loire Valley. It was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I and ended up being one the most influential architectures, inspiring the design of several European castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kiloude City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Lyon is located in the south, connected via train to Paris like Lumiose and has a open air zoo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Maison]]<br />
| {{wp|Hôtel de Ville, Lyon|Hôtel de Ville de Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| <br />
|}<br />
{{clear}}<br />
<br />
===Alola===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Alola Hawaii.png|thumb|A comparison of Alola to Hawaii]]<br />
[[Alola]] is based on {{wp|Hawaii}},<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sun_moon/ Pokémon Sun and Moon Japanese official site]</ref> one of the states that is a part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Island<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Houses the state capital and the former monarchy of Hawaii. Its designated island color is yellow (''melemele'' in Hawaiian) and its designated island flower is the {{wp|Sida fallax|ʻilima}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli City]]<br />
| {{wp|Honolulu|Honolulu}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The state capital of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Beachfront<br />
| {{wp|Waikiki|Waikīkī}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Waikiki and its beaches are a notable tourist destination in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Shopping District<br />
| {{wp|Ala Moana Center|Ala Moana Center}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Ala Moana Center is the largest shopping mall in Hawaiʻi.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Marina<br />
| {{wp|Ala Wai Harbor}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|The largest small boat and yacht harbor in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Outskirts<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Kai, Hawaii|Hawaiʻi Kai}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| One of the largest residential areas in O'ahu.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iki Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Wahiawa, Hawaii|Wahiawā}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry fields (Alola)|Berry fields]]<br />
| Dole Plantation<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest currently operating pineapple plantation in the state.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli Cemetery]]<br />
| Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahalo Trail]]<br />
| ʻAiea Loop Trail<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdant Cavern]]<br />
| Kaneana Cave (Makua Cave)<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Meadow]]<br />
| Kaipapau Forest Reserve<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Could also be based on National Wildlife Refuge, which is dedicated to preserving and restoring populations of endangered honeycreepers, but it doesn't match geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ten Carat Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Diamond Head, Hawaii|Diamond Head (Lēʻahi)}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| {{p|Necrozma}}'s appearance here in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] references the historical belief by western sailors that the calcite crystals near the mountain were diamonds.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaward Cave]]<br />
| Mermaid Cave<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kala'e Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Hanauma Bay|Hanauma Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|A popular tourist attraction on Oʻahu, the bay is a nature sanctuary is well known for its efforts for preserving native marine life.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Conflict]]<br />
| {{wp|Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument|Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Oahu. It contains a luakini, a sacrificial altar meant to bring success during times of war.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Sea]]<br />
| Kaiwi Channel<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| An ocean channel that separates Oahu from {{wp|Molokai|Molokaʻi}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Wave Beach]]<br />
| Turtle Bay Resort<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| A resort area located near the surfing beach.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandy Cave]]<br />
| Turtle Cove<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Akala Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Its designated island color is pink (''ʻākala'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea City]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahului, Hawaii|Kahului}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Brooklet Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pikachu Valley]]<br />
| {{wp|Iao Valley|ʻIao Valley}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea Beach]]<br />
| Kahului Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Makawao, Hawaii|Makawao}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A community on Maui known to be dominated by agriculture and ranch lands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Ranch]]<br />
| Haleakala Ranch<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Largest ranch on Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Royal Avenue]]<br />
| The Shops at {{wp|Wailea, Hawaii|Wailea}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Mall with more than 70 shops, restaurants & art galleries, with regular evening entertainment.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Route 30|Olowalu Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A long road tunnel that connects Lahaina to Wailuku. Located on Honoapi'ilani Highway. It could also be based on Olowalu Shaft, which is located close to Olowalu Tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Konikoni City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lahaina, Hawaii|Lāhainā}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Lahaina is one of numerous locations of Hawaii where Chinese immigrants immigrated to work on local sugar cane plantations. Lahaina houses the only two Chinese Society Halls that exist and are maintained in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Grand Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Wailea Resort}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The most prominent hotel in the Wailea area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Beach]]<br />
| Makena Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wela Volcano Park]]<br />
| {{wp|Haleakalā_National_Park|Haleakalā National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The tallest volcano on Maui and is currently inactive. Terrain is closer to {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dividing Peak Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana Highway}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Hana Lava Tube is located around this stretch.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lush Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana, Hawaii|Hana Forest Reserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| It is the largest tropical forest on the island of Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Hill]]<br />
| Olowalu Petroglyphs<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Life]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahanu Garden|Piʻilanihale Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} in the State of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest island in the archipelago. Its designated island color is red (''ʻulaʻula'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie City]]<br />
| {{wp|Hilo, Hawaii|Hilo}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Largest settlement on Hawaii Island. Noted locally for its particularly rainy climate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Designed like an Edo-style Japanese garden, having numerous structures such as pagodas, {{wp|torii}} (traditional Japanese gate), and a Japanese teahouse.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Hokulani]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Kea is the second highest peak in the world when measured from its base below sea level. Currently a dormant volcano. Mauna Loa is a the largest subaerial volcano in the world and it is still active.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hokulani Observatory]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa Observatory}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea Observatories}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A number of {{wp|observatory|observatories}} located on the summits of Mauna Loa & Mauna Kea due to its ideal conditions for atmospheric & astronomy research.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A currently active volcano. A power plant in the {{wp|Puna, Hawaii|Puna}} district of Hawaii used the {{wp|Geothermal energy|geothermal}} vents from Kilauea to generate electricity until the 2018 eruptions caused its temporary shutdown.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain|Geothermal Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Puna Geothermal Venture}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A geothermal energy power plant that was shut down shortly after the start of the May 2018 lower Puna eruption, and resumed power generation in November 2020.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Beach|Secluded Shore]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Ula'ula Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}}<br />
| Ahalanui Park - {{wp|Isaac Hale Beach Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Both are black sand beaches. Ahalanui Park was destroyed by lava due to 2018 Volcanic Eruption of Kīlauea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]] - [[Aether House]]<br />
| {{wp|Kau, Hawaii|Kau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Kau district is known for South Point (Ka Lae) and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Heiau|Heiau Ruins}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The most closest locations would be Kalalea Heiau and Kohaikalani Heiau. Tapu Village could be based on Kalapana, a former inhabited town that was destroyed by a Kīlauea lava flow in 1986, believed to be caused by {{wp|Pele (deity)|Pele}}, Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. However, it is located in the far east Puna district, thus not matching up geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]<br />
| {{wp|Pahala, Hawaii|Pahala}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| There used to be sugar cane mills in Pahala, but they were all closed by the late 90s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haina Desert]]<br />
| {{wp|Kaʻū Desert|Kaʻū Desert}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Although not a true desert, the sulfur dioxide from Kīlauea's sulfuric lava plumes creates enough acid rain that plant growth is severely inhibited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of the Sunne]]/[[Lake of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake Waiau|Lake Waiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest lake in Hawaii, located on Mauna Kea<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
|The most notable of many locations in Hawaii where people who broke Kapu could escape to. Such sites are difficult to enter and heavily protected, but once entered, a Kahuna on site could bless the individual, pardoning their crime. Many native plants, including red plumeria grow near the location.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Po Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawi, Hawaii|Hawi}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Hawi is a town in Kohala mountain, in the northwest part Hawaii Island. It once was a busy commercial centre during the operation of the Kohala Sugar plantation. However, just like with other sugar mills, it was closed down.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Lanakila]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Loa is the largest shield volcano on earth; it is currently active. Mauna Loa is one of two locations to annually have snow in Hawaii, the other being Mauna Kea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii|Ocean View}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 15|Routes 15]] & [[Alola Route 16|16]]<br />
| {{wp|Captain Cook, Hawaii|Captain Cook}} & {{wp|Miloliʻi, Hawaii|Miloliʻi}} beaches. {{wp|Molokai}}, {{wp|Lanai}}, {{wp|Kahoolawe}} & {{wp|Johnston Atoll}} islands.<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The small islets on Route 15 resemble the real life islands, only smaller, tighter and closer to Hawaii Island, the real life basis for Ula'ula Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Abundance]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site|Puʻukoholā Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Hawaii Island, and the last heiau ever built.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Its designated island color is purple (''poni'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafolk Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea, Kauai County, Hawaii|Waimea}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|The site where the first western contact to the Hawaiian islands were made by {{wp|James Cook}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Wilds]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea Canyon State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| A large canyon carved by the abundant rainfall from Mount Wai'ale'ale, it is nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Beach]]<br />
| Polihale State Park<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Breaker Coast]]<br />
| Kawailoa Bay, Haula Bay & Nawiliwili Bay<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Could also be based on Po'ipū, which is famous for the geological {{wp|Blowhole (geology)|blowhole}} known locally as {{wp|Spouting Horn}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Poni Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Kalaheo, Hawaii|Kalaheo}} & {{wp|Koloa, Hawaii|Koloa}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Koloa is known for Old Koloa Town, which preserves Koloa history and traditions.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vast Poni Canyon]]<br />
| {{wp|Kawaikini}} & {{wp|Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Kawaikini is the tallest peak of the mountain. It is hard to reach due to high annual rains and steep wet cliffs. Also not helped by the fact that on west side of it Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve is located. Its miles of dense, swampy forest limits the access to the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altar of the Sunne]]/[[Altar of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Waialeale|Mount Waiʻaleʻale}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Mount Wai'ale'ale is the main volcano of Kauaʻi and is currently extinct. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Grove]]<br />
| {{wp|Wailua River State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|An area of Kauaʻi containing several important {{wp|heiau}}. Malae is the largest heiau on Kaua'i.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Plains]]<br />
| Kawaihau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Coast]]<br />
| Paliku Beach, Papa'a Bay Beach & Moloa'a Beach<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Fern Grotto}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resolution Cave]]<br />
| Maniniholo Dry Cave<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| It was believed to once house a malicious spirit deep in the cave.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Gauntlet]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea, Hawaii|Kīlauea Town}} & {{wp|Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tree]]<br />
| Princeville Resort<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Hope]]<br />
| Poli'ahu Heiau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Poliʻahu is the most important heiau in Kaua'i lore.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Exeggutor Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Niihau|Niʻihau}} & {{wp|Kahoolawe|Kahoʻolawe}}<br />
|<br />
| Geographically located as Niʻihau to Kauaʻi, though the lack of human inhabitants is similar to Kahoʻolawe. Both require boats and special permission to travel to.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aether Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument}}<br />
|<br />
| Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument consists of all the islands located northwest of Niʻihau in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is a {{wp|U.S. National Monument}} and nature preserve dedicated to preserving and protecting numerous Hawaiʻi endemic endangered species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poké Pelago]]<br />
| {{wp|Northwestern Hawaiian Islands}}<br />
|<br />
| Small, uninhabited islands and atolls northwest of the main eight Hawaiian islands. Many native endemic Hawaiian organisms inhabit these islands.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Galar===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Galar United Kingdom.png|thumb|A comparison of Galar to the United Kingdom]]<br />
[[Galar]] is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ Interview with Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori on the official Pokémon website]</ref> with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on {{wp|England and Wales}}, while the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}. The [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, which is a self-governing {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref><ref name=Brochure>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/video-game/sword-shield/Galar_Tour_Brochure_US.pdf Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide]</ref><br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | County/Shire<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Postwick]]<br />
| {{wp|Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick}}<ref name=Brochure /><br>{{wp|Windermere, Cumbria (town)|Windermere}}<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/gallery/2019/10/04/exclusive-pokemon-sword-and-shield-concept-art-gallery Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery]</ref><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| One of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District, located close to {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}} on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|1|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Windermere|New Road}}/{{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere|Lake Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The main {{wp|link road}} between {{wp|Windermere}} and {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wedgehurst]]<br />
| {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Located on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|2|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Near and Far Sawrey}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two villages that act as one tourist attraction because of {{wp|Hill Top Farm}}, the home of ''{{wp|The Tale of Peter Rabbit}}'' author {{wp|Beatrix Potter}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slumbering Weald]]<br />
| {{wp|Grizedale Forest}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A forest area located within the Lake District. It is famous for its magic- and poetry-themed statues. The altar dedicated to {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} is similar to the Forest Fugue sculpture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wild Area]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake District National Park}}<ref name=Brochure />/{{wp|Peak District National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two of the most popular national parks in England. The {{wp|Lake District}}, the inspiration for the southern section of the Wild Area, is known for its mountains and inland lakes, whilst the Peak District, the inspiration for the northern section of the Wild Area, is known for its peaks and rolling hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The third-largest city in the United Kingdom, known for its industrial and railway past. The many structures were inspired from the {{wp|Castlefield}} area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester Town Hall}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A {{wp|Gothic Revival architecture|Victorian Neo-Gothic}} building situated within the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|3|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Astley Green Colliery}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A former coal mine that is now a {{wp|Astley Green Colliery Museum|museum}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine]]<br />
| {{wp|North York Moors|North York Moors National Park}}<br>{{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br>{{wp|Greater Manchester}}/{{wp|West Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be closer to be based of North York Moors, but aesthetically it looks similar to {{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}, a trans-{{wp|Pennines|Pennine}} route for both rail and canal.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|4|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Yorkshire Wolds}}<br />
| {{wp|East Riding of Yorkshire}}/{{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Low-lying hills that are situated east from the city of York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turffield]]<br />
| {{wp|York}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Aesthetically, it was heavily inspired by {{wp|Amesbury}}<ref name=Brochure />, a town located nearby the prehistoric {{wp|Stonehenge}}. The fact that Turffield is situated within the standing stones was also inspired by {{wp|Avebury}}. Geographically, it is closer to be based on York with the village aesthetic being a reference to {{wp|York Green Belt}}, an environmental and planning policy that regulates the rural space. The hill figure is a reference to the {{wp|Kilburn White Horse}}, located in {{wp|Kilburn, North Yorkshire|Kilburn}}, a village near York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|5|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Ribblehead Viaduct}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic railway viaduct that carries the {{wp|Settle-Carlisle Railway}} over the {{wp|River Ribble}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hulbury]]<br />
| {{wp|Liverpool}}<br />
| {{wp|Merseyside}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A major seaport that is known for the {{wp|Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool|Albert Dock}} and {{wp|Liver Building}}. It is also the birthplace of {{wp|The Beatles}}. The houses built on a slope may have been inspired by {{wp|St Ives, Cornwall}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine No. 2]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Bowland}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| From a geographical standpoint, it seems to be based on caves found in Forest of Bowland, such as Hell Hole, Whitewell Cave and Whitewell Pot. It is also located between Manchester and Liverpool, albeit much norther. It could've been inspired by {{wp|Mersey Tunnels}}, major tunnels that cross under the {{wp|River Mersey}}, but then it misses the mark of being located between real life Motostoke and Hulbury.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Outskirts]]<br />
| {{wp|Runcorn Railway Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A railway bridge that crosses the {{wp|River Mersey}} between {{wp|Runcorn}} and {{wp|Widnes}}. It is parallel to the {{wp|Silver Jubilee Bridge}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke]]<br />
| {{wp|Birmingham}}<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The second-largest city in the United Kingdom. It is known for its vast canal network, which gives it the nickname the {{wp|Venice of the North}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Warwick Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A medieval castle with over a thousand years of history.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Energy Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower|Chamberlain Clock tower}} (Body) and {{wp|BT Tower (Birmingham)|BT Tower}} (summit)<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Both are the tallest buildings in Birmingham and constitute heritage of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|6|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cat and Fiddle Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic and dangerous road in the United Kingdom that passes over the Peak District between {{wp|Macclesfield}} and {{wp|Buxton}}. The route is named after a pub located at its summit. The desert theme may also be based on {{wp|Dungeness (headland)|Dungeness}}, which is known to be the only desert in the United Kingdom.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stow-on-Side]]<br />
| {{wp|Buxton}}<br />
| {{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A spa town that is described as "''The Gateway to the {{wp|Peak District National Park}}''". It is home to {{wp|Poole's Cavern}} and is also known for its spring water. Its name, as well as its potteries, may have been a reference to {{wp|Stoke-on-Trent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glimwood Tangle]]<br />
| {{wp|Sherwood Forest}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A well-known forest in the East Midlands that is said to be the home to the famous folklore character, {{wp|Robin Hood}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ballonlea]]<br />
| {{wp|Nottingham}} or {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}}<br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}} or {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Nottingham fits due to being surrounded by Sherwood Forest in the north, much like Ballonlea is surrounded by Glimwood Tangle. {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}} is a heavy aesthetical inspiration, due to Tudor architecture and being a birthplace of {{wp|William Shakespeare}}, who wrote many plays including the one about fairies — ''{{wp|A Midsummer Night's Dream}}''. Another possible inspiration is a more geographically correct {{wp|Lavenham}}, a village famous for its legends about witches and was used for filming ''{{wp|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1}}''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|7|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Severn Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Gloucestershire}}/{{wp|Monmouthshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}/{{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A railway tunnel that goes under the {{wp|Severn Estuary}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|8|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Known for The Ironbridge Gorge area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was formed by glacial overflow during last ice age. {{wp|Glastonbury Abbey}} could have inspired the ruins found on this route, but it doesn't match geographically in its relation to Bath (real-life Circhester).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Circhester]]<br />
| {{wp|Bath, Somerset|Bath}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Somerset}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A Roman spa city famous for its Georgian style buildings, geothermal hot springs, and the rows of houses such as the {{wp|Circus (Bath)|Circus}} and {{wp|Royal Crescent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|9|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cardigan Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Dyfed}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A large inlet in the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that makes up most of Wales' coastline.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spikemuth]]<br />
| {{wp|Llandudno}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A seaside resort known for its parade rows of houses and the {{wp|Great Orme}} headland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Route 9 Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|A55 road|Conwy Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| An underwater road tunnel that goes under the {{wp|River Conwy}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|10|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Snowdonia}} and {{wp|Chiltern Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}/{{wp|Hertfordshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A mountain range in Wales and National Park, with its highest mountain being {{wp|Mount Snowdon}}. Chiltren is a hill escarpment in the north of London.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon]]<br />
| {{wp|London}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest city and the capital of the United Kingdom. Home to {{wp|Big Ben}}, {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}, the {{wp|London Eye}}, and {{wp|Piccadilly Circus}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Rose of the Rondelands<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}/{{wp|Big Ben}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| While not a hotel, it is a popular tourist destination due to its neo-Gothic looking clock tower, which inspired the Rose of the Rondelands' own clock tower. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Wembley Stadium}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest and most important stadium in the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rose Tower]]/{{gal|Battle Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}}/{{wp|The Shard}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}} was built for the {{wp|2012 Olympic Games}} and is now a slide attraction. The Shard is the tallest building in the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Isle of Armor]]<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| An island in the middle of the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that is a {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}. It has its own culture, including myths and legends connected to fairies, and is world-famous for its {{wp|Manx Grand Prix}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenge Road]]<br />
| {{wp|Peel, Isle of Man|Peel}}<br />
| {{wp|Glenfaba}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A seaside town that is home to the replica of the {{wp|Odin's Raven}} {{wp|Gokstad ship|Longboat}} in the {{wp|House of Manannan}} Museum; and {{wp|Peel Castle}}, which is said to be haunted by a {{wp|Black Dog (ghost)|Black Dog}} called {{wp|Moddey Dhoo}}. Its location atop a mountain may also be a reference to {{wp|Snaefell}}, the highest mountain on the island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Waters|Challenge Beach]]<br />
| {{wp|Douglas, Isle of Man|Douglas}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| The capital of the Isle of Man, which is home to many railways such as the {{wp|Douglas Bay Horse Tram}}, the {{wp|Isle of Man Railway}}, and the {{wp|Snaefell Mountain Railway}}. It is the only ferry port on the island that connects to {{wp|Great Britain|the mainland}} and {{wp|Ireland}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Forest of Focus]]<br />
| {{wp|Fairy Bridge (Isle of Man)|Fairy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A famous parish boundary bridge where fairies are said to dwell. People would say "Hello Fairies" when they cross and often leave wishes and notes beside the tree for good luck.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf of Man}}<br />
| {{wp|Bride (parish)|Bride}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A small islet located off the south coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Sea]] and [[Insular Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf Sound}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A body of water with various islets, which separate the Calf of Man.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Loop Lagoon]]<br />
| {{wp|Ramsey Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Rushen (sheading)|Rushen}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A bay that was designated as a nature reserve.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Tundra]]<br />
| {{wp|Scottish Highlands}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A vast mountain range in the northern parts of Scotland, home to the famous {{wp|Loch Ness}} and {{wp|Ben Nevis}}, the highest mountain in the island of {{wp|Great Britain}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Freezington]]<br />
| {{wp|Ballater}}<br />
| {{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Ballater is a small town, famous for its connection with the royal family, as it has certified shops for the nobility, which supply the royal family when they are on vacation in the area. The town also has a train station. All this is related to the adoration of the inhabitants towards Calyrex.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Path to the Peak]]<br />
| {{wp|Ben Nevis}}<br />
| {{wp|Grampian Mountains}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The tallest mountain in Scotland and tallest of the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh Castle}}/{{wp|Balmoral Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh}}/{{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| An immense medieval castle that was home to kings in the past, which may be referred to by Calyrex being once worshiped in the Crown Shrine. The Balmoral castle is a private rest residence of the royal family in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Roaring-Sea Caves]] <br />
| {{wp|Fingal's Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Staffa}}, {{wp|Inner Hebrides}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A coastal cave famous for its basalt columns and the resonant acoustics inside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Old Cemetery]] and [[Giant's Bed]]<br />
| {{wp|Crosbie Castle and the Fullarton estate}}<br />
| {{wp|Troon}}, {{wp|South Ayrshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The ruins of an old royal chapel, famous for the old graveyard.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Ballimere Lake]] and [[Dyna Tree Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Loch Lomond}}<br />
| {{wp|Stirlingshire}}/{{wp|Dunbartonshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The largest Loch in Scotland. The name literally means ''Lake of the Elms'', which may be the inspiration for the Dynamax Tree resembling an elm.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Paldea===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Paldea-Iberian Peninsula.png|thumb|A comparison of Paldea to the Iberian Peninsula]]<br />
<br />
[[Paldea]] is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}}, and {{wp|Andorra}}, and its shared culture. It draws inspiration primarily from {{wp|Culture_of_Spain|Spain}}, as can be seen in its {{wp|Spanish cuisine|gastronomy}} and the {{wp|toponomy}} of most settlements, as well as the sporadic use of {{wp|Spanish language|Spanish words}} by the locals of Paldea, despite geographically encompassing the entire peninsula. Some references to Portugal and Andorra can also be found, mainly on the western and northern side of the region respectively.<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Administrative division<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cabo Poco]]<br />
| {{wp|Algeciras}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The player's house is based on the province of Cadiz, probably in Algeciras as is the southern tip of Iberia. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poco Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| In the Spanish version, this path is known as ''Sendero de Cahíz'', a reference to the city of {{wp|Cádiz}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Inlet Grotto]]<br />
| {{wp|Caves of Nerja}}/{{wp|La Caleta, Spain|La Caleta}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Málaga}}, {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A system of grottoes and caves in the south of Spain. In the Spanish version It is called ''Gruta Caleta'' in reference to La Caleta, a popular beach located also in the city of Cádiz.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Strait of Gibraltar}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| The strait of Gibraltar is the body of water directly south of Iberia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff" {{roundybl|5px}}" <br />
| [[Mesagoza]]<br />
| {{wp|Madrid}}/{{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}}/{{wp|Barcelona}}/{{wp|Zaragoza}}<br />
| {{wp|Community of Madrid}}/{{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}/{{wp|Catalonia}}/{{wp|Aragón}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It draws inspiration from the the old town of Zaragoza and Toledo. The bridges that lead to the city resemble the {{wp|Puente de Alcántara}} in Toledo. The central plaza is based on {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}} in Madrid. There are also influences from Barcelona, with the [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} being similar to the {{wp|Sagrada Família}} as well as parts of the city based on {{wp|Park Güell}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagrada Família}}<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}, {{wp|Catalonia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The largest unfinished Catholic church in the world. Construction began in 1882 and continues to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Artazon]]<br />
| {{wp|Murcia}}<br>{{wp|Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena}}<br />
| {{wp|Region of Murcia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Both cities are located in the Region of Murcia, a region that plays an important role in Spain's horticulture. Artazon has a hedge maze that resembles the hedge maze found in Tentegorra Park, located in Cartagena. Its Spanish name, Pueblo Altamía, may reference the {{wp|Cave of Altamira}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Levincia]]<br />
| {{wp|Valencia}}<br />
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A Mediterranean coastal city, famous for the City of Arts and Sciences, a complex of museums and institutions with a futuristic appearance. The skyscrapers in Levincia resemble the {{wp|Cuatro Torres}} found in Madrid.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[East Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Mallorca}}/{{wp|Menorca}}/{{wp|Ibiza}}/{{wp|Formentera}}<br />
| {{wp|Balearic Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The islands to the east likely represent the {{wp|Balearic Islands}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Zapapico]]<br />
| {{wp|Cuenca, Spain|Cuenca}}<br />
| {{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Zapapico being surrounded and built upon large plateaus is similar to Cuenca. Cuenca was also originally built as a defensive city during the medieval period, and the player obtains the armour necessary to evolve [[Charcadet]] in this town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Aneto}}<br />
| {{wp|Aragon}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Aneto is the tallest mountain in the {{wp|Pyrenees}} range. In the Spanish version, Glaseado is called Sierra Napada, which may reference the {{wp|Sierra Nevada (Spain)|Sierra Nevada}}, a long mountainous chain in the south of Spain. Both the Aneto and the Sierra Nevada have snow-covered peaks.<!--The town of Glaseado is a ski resort, the ski is one of the main attraction in Andorra.--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Montenevera]]<br />
| {{wp|Ezcaray}}<br />
| {{wp|La Rioja}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| La Rioja is famed for its many mountain ranges and valleys, which dot Montenevera and its surrounding area. Not only are the buildings in Montenevera a similar style to those found in Ezcaray, but Ezcaray’s largest tourist attraction is its ski resort.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Province (Area Three)]]<br />
| {{wp|Santander}}/{{wp|Gozón}}<br />
| {{wp|Cantabria}}/{{wp|Asturias}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It coincides geographically with the regions of Cantabria and Asturias. Cantabria also has a green lighthouse at Cabo Mayor which is the influence of the green tower in the north cape of Paldea.[https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/white-lighthouse-asturias-spain-beautiful-cantabrian-sea-behind-green-field-foreground-located-lastres-north-42709143.jpg]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Paldean Sea]]<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country}}/{{wp|Navarre}}/{{wp|Andorra}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The position of the eastern islands mirror the autonomous communities of the Basque Country and Navarre. The largest island is shaped similar to the microstate of Andorra.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Casseroya Lake]]<br />
| {{wp|es:Ribeira Sacra|Ribeira Sacra}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia (Spain)|Galicia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A wooded and mountainous area of Galicia, famous for being where several rivers are born.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Medali]]<br />
| {{wp|León, Spain|León}}/{{wp|Mérida,_Spain|Mérida}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of León}}, {{wp|Castile and León}}/{{wp|Province of Badajoz}}, {{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The streets of Medali and its white and yellow buildings could be lifted from León and Mérida. The roman theather in Medali is a clear reference to the famous one in Mérida.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cascarrafa]]<br />
| {{wp|Almendra Dam|Almendra Dam, Salamanca}}/{{wp|Porto Covo}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Salamanca}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The location and its towering walls seem to be a reference to the Almendra Dam in Salamanca. Its blue and white houses seem to be inspired by Portuguese coastal towns, [https://i.imgur.com/uRc3ljs.png such as Porto Covo]. The floor patterns are inspired by the [https://i.imgur.com/YI2qgxP.png traditional Portuguese pavement] style. The oasis theme might also be a reference to the {{wp|Alqueva Dam}}, which provides water to the drier southern Alentejo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Porto Marinada]]<br />
| [https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Nova_do_Prado Costa Nova]/{{wp|Nazaré,_Portugal|Nazaré}}<br />
| {{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The main inspiration is the coastal town of Costa Nova, as seen in its [https://i.imgur.com/tNpUjC1.png typical striped houses] and the [https://i.imgur.com/hl8pghX.png market's facade]. The layout of the town also matches [https://i.imgur.com/ZJA6obu.png Nazaré, with the lighthouse on a cliff] and a beach to the north. [https://i.imgur.com/IZLkJOK.png Ponta do Sol in Madeira Island] is also similar. The lighthouse might be inspired by the {{wp|Lighthouse of Praia da Barra}}. The market's interior resembles the [https://i.imgur.com/9j2EYFQ.png Mercado da Ribeira] in Lisbon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Islas Cíes}}/{{wp|Islas Ons}}/{{wp|Islas Sálvora}}/{{wp|Berlengas}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia}}/{{wp|Oeste_(intermunicipal_community)|Oeste}} Region<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| Archipelagos of small Atlantic islands, mostly uninhabited, off the coast of Galicia and {{wp|Peniche,_Portugal|Peniche}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Province (Area One)]]<br />
| {{wp|Arrábida_Natural_Park|Serra da Arrábida}}/{{wp|Serras_de_Aire_e_Candeeiros_Natural_Park|Serra d'Aire}}/{{wp|Consuegra}}<br />
| {{wp|Lisbon Region}}/{{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}/{{wp|Castille-La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}<br />
| This area appears to be a mix of [https://i.imgur.com/hxa8eTh.png Serra da Arrábida with its coastal mountains and low vegetation] and [https://i.imgur.com/hy8buPC.png Serra d'Aire with its traditional windmills next to modern wind farms.] The windmills are also likely inspired by the ones from La Mancha, popularized by {{wp|Don Quixote}}, [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinos_de_Consuegra such as in Consuegra.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alfornada]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres_(Vila_do_Bispo)|Sagres}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The city's theme is inspired by the Moorish influence in southern Iberia, as seen in its architecture. Its location matches the {{wp|Sagres Point}}. The decorative dishes are a reference to [https://i.imgur.com/BvcTpJr.png Artesanato A Mó], also in Sagres. [https://i.imgur.com/dvsOLJ3.png The chimneys are based on Algarvian chimneys]. The square panels with mosaics look like [https://i.imgur.com/pw8esz6.png the logo frames in Algarve Shopping]. The top of the tower looks like an {{wp|Armillary Sphere}}, possibly related to the {{wp|Sagres school}} or [https://i.imgur.com/JMN1t7x.png the one in Albufeira.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Six)]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres Point}}/{{wp|Praia da Marinha}}/{{wp|Roman Ruins of Milreu}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| This area's [https://i.imgur.com/wn5uwXI.png semi-arid plateau reflects that of the Sagres Point.] The path leading to Alfornada is inspired by the cliffs, arches and caves of the [https://i.imgur.com/s8BrYfW.png western Algarve coast.] The ruins match the [https://i.imgur.com/bg3qrw9.png Roman ruins of Milreu, near Faro.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Two)]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}/{{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| All of these regions are known for their olive groves and characteristic landscape, perfectly matching geographically with Paldea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cortondo]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A southern town that is famed for both its dry conditions and its olive oil production, which is reflected in its gym challenge. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Side regions==<br />
===Orre===<br />
[[File:Pokemon to real world Orre Arizona.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Orre to Phoenix, Arizona]]<br />
[[Orre]] is based on {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}, {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}},<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0311/soft/interv01.html</ref> and part of {{wp|Baja California}}, {{wp|Mexico}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | State<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Phenac City]]<br />
| {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Both cities were founded when a man brought water to the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pyrite Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Sonoyta|Sonoyta}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Likely inspired by former mining town, {{wp|Sonoyta|Sonoyta}}, commonly used to illegally cross the border, and local smuggling routes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[The Under]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Agate Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Yuma, Arizona|Yuma}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Yuma, the "Sunniest City on Earth," is built along a river, allowing for lush greenery, contrasting the arid desert at its borders. Additionally, the elders of Agate may be inspired by the reservations in Yuma, where the Native Americans, who founded the city, currently live.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gateon Port]]<br />
| {{wp|San Felipe, Baja California|San Felipe}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| Both port towns on the gulf coast, opposite respective capitols. San Felipe's Fondeport also includes a square dock, not unlike Gateon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Battle]]<br />
| {{wp|Kofa National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A mountainous region located just east of Phoenix. May also be based on {{wp|San Francisco volcanic field}}, given room for artistic liberty.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outskirt Stand]]<br />
| {{wp|Black Canyon City, Arizona}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. The home of two of the first inhabitants still stands, as a historical site, that bear a passing resemblance to the rubble behind the traincar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Citadark Isle]]<br />
| {{wp|Isla Ángel de la Guarda}}, and {{wp|Isla San Luis}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Isla San Luis seems to be the primary inspiration for the design of the island, including the large volcanic center. Isla Ángel de la Guarda is home to unique species' of snake and mouse, as well as a diverse range of other animal life, which may have inspired the amount of [[Shadow Pokémon]] encountered on the island.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Spin-off regions==<br />
===Fiore===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Fiore Okayama Hyōgo Shodo Island.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Fiore to Okayama and Hyōgo Prefectures, and Shōdo Island]]<br />
[[Fiore]] appears to be based on {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}} and {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}s, as well as {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}} in {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}, in {{wp|Japan}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ringtown]]<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
| Both have a nearby river on the west, forests on the opposite side, and are close to the coast. Unlike Kurashiki, however, Ringtown doesn't have a port and the river doesn't traverse the settlement.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Summerland]]<br />
| {{jwp|福田港 (香川県)|Fukuda Port}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima, Kagawa|Shōdoshima}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| In-game, a tourist references how the S.S. Fiore ferries to Summerland. Similarly, there is a ferry route connecting Fukuda to Himeji. A resort in Summerland is also referenced, and present in Fukuda.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fall City]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| A port city lying east from Kurashiki. Similarly to Fall City, it has water streams running through.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wintown]]<br />
| {{wp|Mimasaka}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fiore Temple]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| The best known of the Japanese castles<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olive Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, this island saw the first successful olive cultivation in Japan, hence its nickname Olive Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lyra Forest]]<br />
| Forest areas neighboring {{wp|Asakuchi}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sekra Range]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hyōno}}/{{wp|Hiruzen}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kisara Plain]]<br />
| {{wp|Yoshiokakawakita Park}}, possibly also other parks.<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Kalakka Desert (Unused)<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Sand Dunes}}<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Prefecture}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Vast desert dunes in the north of Kurashiki and Okayama that make up the only desert badland in Japan.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Almia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Almia Oshima.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Almia to Oshima and northern Honshu]]<br />
[[Almia]] appears to be based on {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}} and {{wp|Hiyama Subprefectures}} within the {{wp|Oshima Peninsula}} in {{wp|Hokkaido}} and the very northern part of {{wp|Honshu}} in Japan.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture (subprefecture)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chicole Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|松前町 (北海道)|松前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsumae, Hokkaido|Matsumae}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vientown]]<br />
| {{jwp|江差町}}<br />
| {{wp|Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama)|Esashi}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|檜山振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Hiyama Subprefecture|Hiyama}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vien Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Mount Hakodate attracts tourists for its view of Hakodate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pueltown]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Hakodate and Pueltown are both port cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭|五稜郭公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Goryōkaku|Goryōkaku Park}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The Goryōkaku Tower overlooks Goryōkaku Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Building]]<br>[[Altru Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭タワー}}<br />
| Goryōkaku Tower<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The observation tower, which overlooks Goryōkaku Park, was rebuilt from 2004 to 2006.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Boyleland]]<br />
| {{jwp|むつ市}}<br />
| {{wp|Mutsu, Aomori|Mutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Volcano Cave|Boyleland Volcano]]<br />
| {{jwp|恐山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Osore}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shiver Camp]]<br />
| {{jwp|ニセコ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Niseko, Hokkaido|Niseko}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|後志総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}})<br />
| Niseko is home to multiple ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haruba Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|青森市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori, Aomori|Aomori}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
| The Port of Aomori operates ferries to {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Capture Arena]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|渡島大島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Oshima (Hokkaido)|Ōshima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The uninhabited island is also a nature preserve.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Oblivia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Oblivia Oki Islands.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Oblivia to the Oki Islands]]<br />
[[Oblivia]] may be based on the {{wp|Oki Islands}} in {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dolce Island]]<br />
| Kamijima Island<br />
| 神島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Renbow Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Chiburijima}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫里島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cocona Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Chibu, Shimane|Chibu Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫村}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mitonga Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Nakanoshima (Shimane)|Nakanoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|中ノ島 (島根県)|中ノ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Faldera Island]]<br />
| Matsushima Island<br />
| 松島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sophian Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Dōgojima|Dōgojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|島後}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| It is the largest island of the Oki archipelago and the one that contains the capital of the islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aqua Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Okinoshima, Shimane|Okinoshima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|隠岐の島町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the largest and most populated cities of their islands. Both are port cities.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Sorbet]]<br />
| Mt. Daimanji<br />
| {{jwp|大満寺山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the tallest mountains in the islands.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tilikule Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Takeshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|竹島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
| <br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Lental===<br />
[[Lental]] may be based on the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}} in {{wp|Ecuador}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Florio Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Floreana Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Belusylva Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Isabela Island (Galápagos)|Isabela Island}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Ferrum===<br />
[[Ferrum]] may be based on {{wp|Iriomote Island}}, the largest of the {{wp|Yaeyama Islands}} in {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture}}, Japan. Alternatively, it may also be derived from {{wp|Sardinia}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Ferrum Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nuxis}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Techne City]]<br />
| {{wp|Cagliari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tellur Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Dolianova}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ferrum Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Pineta di Musei}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Selen Island]]<br />
| {{wp|San Pietro Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Neos City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teulada, Sardinia|Teulada}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haunted House]]<br />
| Villaggio Minerario Asproni<br />
| An old mining village outside the city of {{wp|Iglesias, Sardinia|Iglesias}}, now an open-air museum.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thalia Beach]]<br />
| Cavoli Island<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Landscape==<br />
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing notes}}<br />
While the above locations are meant to correspond to the different regions around the real-life world, great liberties were taken with the design of their landscapes. Some of the designers have admitted to drawing inspiration from real-world locations outside their stated real-world counterparts, especially with locations depicted in [[Pokémon movie]]s.<br />
<br />
===In the anime===<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
! [[File:Porta Vista.png|Porta Vista|200px]]<br />
| [[Porta Vista]]<br />
| {{wp|Acapulco}}<br />
| {{wp|Guerrero}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Neon Town.png|Neon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Neon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Las Vegas}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Hollywood.png|Hollywood|230px]]<br />
| [[Hollywood]]<br />
| {{wp|Hollywood}}, {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Pummelo Island.png|Pummelo Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Pummelo Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Oban}}<br />
| {{wp|Argyll and Bute}}, {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Both are resort towns in an island, the houses of Pummelo had the same English architecture of Oban. The [[Pummelo Stadium]] is modeled after the {{wp|McCaig's Tower}}, a folly colosseum in a hill of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Big Town.png|Big Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Big Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Boston}}<br />
| {{wp|Massachusetts}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Whitestone.png|Whitestone|230px]]<br />
| [[Whitestone]]<br />
| {{wp|Ostuni}}<br />
| {{wp|Apulia}}, {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| The white façade of Whitestone's buildings is reminiscent of the medieval town of Ostuni. Domed buildings in the background draw inspiration from Byzantine architecture, and flat-roofed structures mirror those of the city's real-world counterpart.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Sootopolis City anime.png|Sootopolis City|230px]]<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{wp|Santorini}}<br />
| {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Like its name suggests, Sootopolis City was created in the wake of a volcanic eruption (per {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}). Similarly, Santorini, Greece, was formed as a result of the {{wp|Minoan eruption}}, which left a large {{wp|caldera}} that filled with water and became the current bay in the center of the island of Santorini (Thera). Both cities boast landscapes dotted with vivid blue domed roofs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Solaceon Ruins anime.png|Solaceon Ruins|230px]]<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]]<br />
| {{wp|Ziggurat of Ur}}<br />
| {{wp|Dhi Qar Governorate}}, {{wp|Iraq}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Area 28.png|Area 28|230px]]<br />
| [[Area 28]]<br />
| {{wp|Area 51}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Odyssey Village.png|Odyssey Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Odyssey Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Kalos Canyon.png|Kalos Canyon|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Kalos Canyon]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Grand Canyon}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" |<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Fleurrh Showcase theater.png|Fleurrh City|230px]]<br />
| [[Fleurrh City]] showcase theater<br />
| {{wp|Metz}} and the Pompidou<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The modernist and undulating design of the theater could be based on that of the {{wp|Centre Pompidou-Metz}}, which also operates as a theater and show room.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Gloire City.png|Gloire City|230px]]<br />
| [[Gloire City]]<br />
| {{wp|Menthon-Saint-Bernard}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| A coastal city located on Lake Annecy, famous for its medieval {{wp|Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard|Château}} perched above on a 660-foot-tall rock.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Eclipse Castle.png|Eclipse Castle|230px]]<br />
| [[Eclipse Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hikone Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Mega Island.png|Mega Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Mega Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Bé}} and {{wp|Petit Bé}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The first island is located on the outskirts of Saint-Malo but not as far out to sea as in the anime, Petit Bé houses a fort from the year 1667, which may inspire the structures of the Mega Island.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===In the movies===<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Movie<br />
! colspan="2" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 5<br />
| [[File:Alto Mare sunrise.png|Alto Mare|230px]]<br />
| [[Alto Mare]]<br />
| {{wp|Venice}}<br />
| {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| Venice's canals were likely an inspiration for the canals of Alto Mare.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 6<br />
| [[File:Forina.png|Forina|230px]]<br />
| [[Forina]]<br />
| {{wp|Wulingyuan}}<br />
| {{wp|Hunan}}, {{wp|China}}<br />
| Wulingyuan is famed for its {{wp|karst}} formation of quartzite sandstone pillars. Along with its ravines and gorges, the site also features a lush forest, several caves, natural bridges, and waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 7<br />
| [[File:LaRousse City from above.png|LaRousse City|230px]]<br />
| [[LaRousse City]]<br />
| {{wp|Vancouver}}<br />
| {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| Vancouver is the city with the best quality of life in Canada and like the movie, it is a very ecological city with many scientific facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 8<br />
| [[File:Cameran Palace.png|Cameran Palace|230px]]<br />
| [[Cameran Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Neuschwanstein Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Bavaria}}, {{wp|Germany}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 9<br />
| [[File:Samiya.png|Samiya|230px]]<br />
| [[Samiya]]<br />
| {{wp|Atlantis}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 10<br />
| [[File:Alamos Town closer view.png|Alamos Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Alamos Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}<br />
| {{wp|Catalonia}}, {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Space-Time Towers are based on the uncompleted church of {{wp|Sagrada Familia}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 11<br />
| [[File:Teni Village.png|Ten'i Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Ten'i Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Geiranger}}<br />
| {{wp|Sunnmøre}}, {{wp|Norway}}<br />
| A village that was nearly destroyed by a {{wp|glacier}}. It is based on a town in Norway, which is threatened by the possibility of the mountain Åkerneset eroding into the {{wp|fjord}}, causing a {{wp|Tsunami#Landslides|landslide-induced tsunami}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 12<br />
|[[File:Michina Town.png|Michina Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Michina Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Meteora}}<br />
| {{wp|Thessaly}}, {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Its landscape, which is filled with towering rock formations, resembles Meteora. Also, the architecture of the temples resembles that of ancient Greek temples.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 13<br />
| [[File:Crown City.png|Crown City|230px]]<br />
| [[Crown City]]<br />
| {{wp|Amsterdam}}<br />
| {{wp|The Netherlands}}<br />
| Its modern buildings are based on the many new buildings in parts of Amsterdam, and the [[Pokémon Baccer World Cup|Pokémon Baccer]] stadium is based on the {{wp|Amsterdam Arena|Arena}}, the city's local football stadium.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 14<br />
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|Eindoak Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Eindoak Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Gourdon, Alpes-Maritimes|Gourdon}}, {{wp|Tourrettes-sur-Loup}} and {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 15<br />
| [[File:Roshan City.png|Roshan City|230px]]<br />
| [[Roshan City]]<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku, Tokyo|Shinjuku}}, {{wp|Shinagawa, Tokyo|Shinagawa}}, and Tennouzu Isle<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| The Roshan tower is inspired by the {{wp|Tokyo Skytree}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 16<br />
| [[File:New Tork City.png|New Tork City|230px]]<br />
| [[New Tork City]]<br />
| {{wp|New York City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| A giant sprawling city with many skyscrapers, a large park in the middle of the city resembling {{wp|Central Park}}, and a similar name. New Tork City as seen from above also resembles New York City's shape.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Avignon Town.png|Avignon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Avignon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Avignon}} and {{wp|Quebec City}}<br />
| {{wp|France}} and {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in the south of France. The castle of Avignon Town, however, is based on the {{wp|Château Frontenac}}, a large hotel that overlooks {{wp|Quebec City}} much like Avignon Town's castle overlooks the town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Orsay City.png|Orsay City|230px]]<br />
| [[Orsay City]]<br />
| {{wp|Toronto}}<br />
| {{wp|Ontario}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in southern Ontario famous for its port and city skylines. Like Toronto, Orsay City has a large port as well. The large mall in the city is based on the Toronto Eaton Centre, a large mall in the center of city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Diamond Domain.png|Diamond Domain|230px]]<br />
| [[Diamond Domain]]<br />
| {{wp|Cave of the Crystals|Naica crystal cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
| Colossal cave of several white crystals of Selenite in {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, and many of them are the largest in the whole world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Allearth Forest.png|Allearth Forest|230px]]<br />
| [[Allearth Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Niagara Falls}}<br />
| {{wp|Canada}} and {{wp|United States}}<br />
| Like several elements of the movie based in Canada, the design of the waterfalls is quite similar to the Niagara Falls which are recognizable as vertical falls and two large walls of water.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 18<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Dahara City.png|Dahara City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Dahara City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Dubai}} and {{wp|Abu Dhabi}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|United Arab Emirates}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | Dubai is located within the {{wp|Arabian Desert}} and houses some of the world's tallest skyscrapers. The highest skyscraper is based on the {{wp|Burj Khalifa}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Azoth Kingdom.png|Azoth Kingdom|230px]]<br />
| [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br />
| {{wp|Carcassonne}}<br />
| {{wp|Occitanie}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| Occitanie is an ancient city famous for being the meeting point between the Mediterranean and the towns of the Massif Central (the inspiration for the Nebel Plateau). It is also recognizable by its enormous walls of the citadel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Nebel Plateau.png|Nebel Plateau|230px]]<br />
| [[Nebel Plateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Massif Central}} and {{wp|Chaîne des Puys}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
| This area is similar to the Auvergne volcanoes in the {{wp|Massif Central}}, which is a highland region containing large mountain ranges and vast plateaus full of greenery and rich biodiversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 21<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Fula City.png|Fula City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Fula City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|San Francisco}} and {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The eternal flame complex is reminiscent of the {{wp|Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum}}, while Fula City's carnival pier is similar to the {{wp|Santa Monica Pier}}, both located in the state of California.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Real-world locations mentioned==<br />
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|thumb|260px|Mewtwo overlooking a "faraway city" at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']]<br />
[[File:AG145 noodles.png|thumb|200px|Chinese noodles]]<br />
* Prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], [[Lt. Surge]] was known as "The Lightning {{wp|United States|American}}!". In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Pokémon Journal entries state that he "is rumored to have been a pilot while home in America."<br />
* [[Game Freak]]'s offices are present in the [[Celadon Condominiums]], the equivalent location of their former real-world office in {{wp|Carrot Tower}}. Likewise, they have a building in [[Castelia City]], and are found on 22F, the same floor that their former offices were on in Carrot Tower.<br />
* In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{tc|Scientist}} Taylor in the [[Silph Co.]] building mentions an international branch of Silph Co. In English, he states that the {{wp|Tiksi}} branch of the company is "in {{wp|Russia}}n no-man's-land". In the Japanese version, he states that the Ponaya Tunguska (Japanese: ポナヤツングスカ) branch is located "deep in Russia". Ponaya Tunguska appears to be a shortened form of the transliterated name of {{wp|Podkamennaya Tunguska (rural locality)|Podkamennaya Tunguska}} in Japanese (ポドカメンナヤツングースカ).<br />
* {{p|Mew}} was originally discovered in the jungles of the {{wp|South America}}n country [[Guyana]]. This is mentioned in logs inside of Cinnabar Island's {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}.<br />
* In Gold, Silver, {{v2|Crystal}}, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, {{jo|Webster}}, the guard in the [[gate]] north of [[Goldenrod City]], will give the player a {{p|Spearow}} holding mail to deliver. The Spearow is nicknamed {{wp|Kenya}}, the name of a country in {{wp|Africa}}.<br />
* In the original Japanese version of FireRed and LeafGreen, Blaine refers to {{wp|Kyoto}}.<br />
* Upon defeating Fisherman Bronson in the [[Sinnoh]] {{si|Battle Tower}}, he will say, "Why the emperor of fishing? It's an ancient Chinese legend...".<br />
* A {{tc|Guitarist}} that can be battled in [[Generation IV]]'s {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} mentions that his guitar is actually a {{wp|Shamisen|Japanese instrument}}.<br />
* Among the exhibits of the Nacrene museum, there is an African mask, referring to a place in the real world, in addition to being different from other exhibitions, which are related to the history of the Pokémon.<br />
* {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Beartic}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, and {{p|Arctovish}}'s names are derived from a real-world location, the {{wp|Arctic}}.<br />
* {{p|Arcanine}}'s {{game|Yellow}}, {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold]] [[Pokédex]] entries state that it is mentioned in {{wp|China|Chinese}} legends.<br />
* {{p|Parasect}}'s Stadium and FireRed Pokédex entries mention that its spores are used in medicine in China.<br />
* {{p|Ponyta}}'s Stadium Pokédex entry mentions that it can clear the Eiffel Tower ({{wp|Tokyo Tower}} in the original Japanese version) in one leap, and its FireRed entry says that it can clear {{wp|Uluru|Ayers Rock}} in one leap.<br />
* {{p|Poliwrath}}'s Gold, [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, HeartGold, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]] and [[Pokémon X and Y|X]] Pokédex entries mention its ability to swim the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}. Also, the direction of a Poliwrath's spirals depends on its geographical location. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], it instead refers to "the ocean".<br />
* {{p|Xatu}}'s Silver, FireRed, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries mention that South Americans say that it can see both the future and past.<br />
* {{p|Delibird}}'s Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Pokédex entries explain that a Delibird helped a famous explorer reach the top of {{wp|Mt. Everest}}. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it instead refers to "world's highest mountain," which is what Mt. Everest is to Earth.<br />
* {{p|Regice}}'s Emerald Pokédex entry mentions {{wp|Antarctica|Antarctic}} ice.<br />
* [[Regional form#Galarian Form|Galarian]] {{p|Meowth}} are implied to have been raised by Vikings in ancient times, and share many similarities with them.<br />
* In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', {{an|Misty}} fantasizes about {{wp|Paris}} and the {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', James says that the [[Fuchsia Gym]] looks like a {{wp|Japan|Japanese}} restaurant.<br />
* In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', Melvin says he wanted to make it to {{wp|Las Vegas}}. In the Japanese version, he said that he wanted to make it to {{wp|Broadway}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', Meowth says, "Keep digging till you hit China!" to Jessie and James, who were digging for clam shells.<br />
* In the {{wp|William Shakespeare}}-inspired episode ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', Misty described the town as like being in "merry old {{wp|England}}".<br />
* In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Team Rocket are disguised as {{wp|Vikings}}. In the English dub, [[Brock]] says that he didn't know that Vikings still existed and {{Ash}} replies that they "mostly live in {{wp|Minnesota}}". This is a reference to the Minnesota Vikings, a football team in the area.<br />
:*In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish dub}} of the movie, Ash says that they come from {{wp|Norway}}, a reference to the Norse Vikings who lived from the 8th to the 11th century.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Denmark|Danish dub}} of the movie, Ash tells Brock that the Vikings are mostly on trips in {{wp|Sweden}}, again referring to the Norse Vikings, but may also refer to {{wp|Vikingarna (band)|Vikingarna}}, a Swedish {{wp|dansband}}.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish dub}} of the movie, Ash quips that Vikings still live in the {{wp|Sipoo}} archipelago, referring to the fact that Sipoo was at the time mostly inhabited by Swedish-speaking Finns (another reference to Norse Vikings).<br />
* At the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', Mewtwo is shown overlooking a "faraway city" that greatly resembles New York City. Buildings similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the {{wp|MetLife Building}} are visible in the distance.<br />
* In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', Misty makes a direct reference to the Earth, saying, "The Earth is so pretty." However, she may be referring to the landscape rather than the literal planet.<br />
* In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Normally, a cloudy globe can be seen, but this time the Pacific Ocean and {{wp|Australia}} are prominent. This also happens in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'' and the introduction to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.<br />
* In the English dub of ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Jessie]] talks about Antarctica, the place where their next assignment is located.<br />
* In ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', an ad in {{an|May}}'s food guidebook mentions "Chinese noodles".<br />
* A map of the Pokémon world seen in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'' centered on Unova features several landmasses resembling Europe and Scandinavia, with some of them either being rotated or flipped.<br />
* In the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} dub of ''[[BW28|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]'', while [[Ash's Oshawott]] was perfecting {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{an|Cilan}} states "{{tt|जाना था जापान पर पहुंच गए चाइना|We wanted to go to Japan, but ended up in China}}" (lit. ''Jānā thā Japan, par pahunch gaye China''), which refers to the real-world countries of {{wp|Japan}} and {{wp|China}}. The phrase itself can be interpreted roughly as "The aim and the result were different".<br />
* In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', the Eiffel Tower and the {{wp|Arc de Triomphe}} were seen on a movie poster.<br />
* In the Hindi dub of ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'' , {{MTR}} says "{{tt|हम सब जानते हैं कश्मीर से कन्याकुमारी तक|We know everything, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari}}" (lit. ''Ham sab jānte hain, Kashmīr se Kanyākumāri tak''). This is a common Indian saying, roughly translating to "Our knowledge is supreme", which refers to the Indian subcontinent's northernmost region, {{wp|Kashmir}}, and its southernmost city, {{wp|Kanyakumari}}.<br />
* Starting with [[M16|the sixteenth movie]], each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
* In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', a holographic globe can be seen inside Lysandre Labs. The globe features continents similar to the real Earth, implying that the planet's continents may probably look very similar to that of the real Earth, and that all of the known regions in the Pokémon world may actually in fact be smaller parts of a much larger landmass.<br />
* In the TCG [[Secret Mission (Gym Heroes 118)]] card, the map in the background shows German occupied Poland during World War II: Warsaw is located right above Raichu's right ear, Białystok and Brest-Litowsk behind Lt. Surge, and the Silesian Border between Andreashütte and Festenberg right below Raichu's binoculars. The rivers Weichsel, Narew and Bug are also depicted.<br />
* In the TCG [[Lucky Stadium (Neo Destiny 100)]] card, there is a promotional {{wp|New York City}} print with a {{p|Pichu}} and a {{p|Pikachu}} flying on a {{p|Charizard}} in New York City, with the {{wp|Empire State Building}} visible in the background.<br />
* In the planetarium special ''[[Celestial Debris]]'', a map of the Pokémon world can be seen on a computer monitor. The map texture looks very similar to the one used to represent the planet in later Pokémon films, with three landmasses resembling North America, Europe, and eastern Russia all appearing upside down.<br />
<br />
==Real-world people and cultures mentioned==<br />
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} are explicitly named after martial artists {{wp|Bruce Lee}} and {{wp|Jackie Chan}}, respectively. In other languages where their names are different, those names are likewise derived from real people.<br />
* {{p|Snorlax}}'s design and Japanese name ''Kabigon'' are derived from [[Game Freak]] programmer [[Kōji Nishino]] and his nickname of "Kirby" (Japanese: カービィ ''Kābī''), which in turn is derived from {{wk|Kirby|the video game character of the same name}}.<ref name=GameInformer>Shea, Brian (October 24, 2019). "[https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series More Burning Questions For The Pokémon Series]." ''Game Informer''. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220523044442/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series archived])</ref> This is referenced in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, in which Nishino appears as a battleable NPC and his highest-leveled Pokémon is Snorlax.<br />
* The core series games have featured staff members of [[Game Freak]] that typically [[Diploma|reward]] the player for completing the [[National Pokédex]], or occasionally through alternative methods. [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled in the [[Generation V]], {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}} games; in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, he is fought in a Double Battle that also features director [[Kazumasa Iwao]].<br />
* In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Brock directly refers to the tale of {{wp|Noah}} who sent a {{wp|Columbidae|dove}} to find dry land after a {{wp|Flood myth|great flood}}, according to most Abrahamic religions.<br />
* The Japanese version of the song [[Team Rocket Forever]] includes the lines 「ムサシ!/コジロウ!/関門海峡/門司/下関」"''Musashi!/Kojirō!/Kanmon Straits.../Moji.../Shimonoseki...''", referencing the famous duel that {{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}} and {{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}} (the name basis for [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s Japanese names, Musashi and Kojirō) fought on an island in the {{wp|Kanmon Straits}}, which is located between {{wp|Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū|Moji}} and {{wp|Shimonoseki}}.<br />
* The Japanese holiday ''{{wp|Hinamatsuri}}'' (means Doll Festival, but sometimes referred to as Girls' Day) is featured in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (dubbed as the [[Princess Festival]]).<br />
* The Japanese holiday {{wp|Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} (''Kodomo no Hi'') is featured in ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' (dubbed as [[Kids Day]]).<br />
* [[Christmas]] is mentioned several times in the anime and manga. [[Santa Claus]] is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]] who first appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''. In the dub, Santa's home is called the [[North Pole]].<br />
* In ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'', James mentions the presence of {{wp|Pablo Picasso|Picasso}} and {{wp|Rembrandt}}'s paintings at his home.<br />
* In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', Meowth asks if they saw the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] in a {{wp|Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling}} movie.<br />
* In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', Jessie says that {{wp|Albert Einstein}} created the {{wp|Incandescent light bulb|light bulb}}. Max corrects her, saying that {{wp|Thomas Edison}} was the creator.<br />
* NPCs in the [[core series]] games are regularly named after real-world people.<br />
** In the [[Generation IV]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, one of the potential NPC opponents is {{tc|Guitarist}} Iggy, a reference to {{wp|Iggy Pop}}.<br />
** [[Johto Route 35]], [[Connecting Cave]], [[Hau'oli Cemetery]], and [[Viridian Forest]] (in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]) each contain a Trainer whose Japanese name is ''Ikue'' (in the latter two cases, this name was preserved in other languages as well) and who uses a Pikachu. [[Ikue Ohtani]] is the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]].<br />
** [[Alola Route 5]] contains a [[Double Battle]] against trainers named Isa and Nico, named in honor of the daughters of [[Eric Medalle]], a Pokémon creative director who was killed in an accident during the time [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] were in development.<ref>[https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/03/21/pokemon-eric-medalle-seattle-weather-falling-tree/82094134/ Falling tree kills Pokémon designer and Detroit native Eric Medalle - Detroit Free Press]</ref><br />
** In {{game|Sword and Shield|s}}, an [[Artist]] NPC named Kapoor can [[In-game trade|trade]] with the player, a reference to British artist Anish Kapoor.<br />
** In {{game|Crystal}}, several Trainers in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} are references to [[Staff of Pokémon Crystal|people involved in the creation of the game]].<ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/tower-references/ iimarck.us - Battle Tower In‐Jokes]</ref><br />
*** {{tc|Guitarist}} Masuda is a reference to [[Junichi Masuda]], Crystal's music director.<br />
*** {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Tajiri is a reference to Pokémon's creator, [[Satoshi Tajiri]], and his childhood fixation with bug catching.<br />
*** {{tc|Scientist}} Mori is a reference to Akito Mori, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
*** {{tc|Teacher}} Kawakami is a reference to Naoko Kawakami, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} mentions the {{wp|hula}} dance to a [[Kimono Girl]] while in the [[Ecruteak City#Kimono Dance Theater|Kimono Dance Theater]].<br />
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, six of the [[Seven Sages]] quote proverbs from several Chinese philosophers.<br />
** [[Zinzolin]] quotes a proverb from ''{{wp|Mencius (book)|Mencius}}'' and a line from ''{{wp|Tao Te Ching}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Gorm]] quotes a proverb from {{wp|Sun Tzu}}'s ''{{wp|The Art of War}}'' in Pinwheel Forest, and a line from both The {{wp|Analects}} and ''{{wp|Huainanzi}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Bronius]] quotes another line from ''Tao Te Ching'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Giallo]] quotes another line from ''Mencius'' at N's Castle.<br />
** In the Japanese version, [[Ryoku]] quotes a line from ''{{wp|Zhuangzi (book)|Zhuangzi}}'' at N's Castle. In both versions, he also quotes a proverb by {{wp|Song Dynasty}} philosopher Hu Yin at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Rood]] quotes another proverb from the Analects and made a reference to a Chinese idiom at N's Castle.<br />
* In {{4v|Black|White}}, the woman in [[Mistralton City]] who normally gives a [[Heart Scale]] in exchange for ten [[Sweet Heart]]s will trade a Heart Scale for only five Sweet Hearts on {{wp|Valentine's Day}} and {{wp|White Day}}.<br />
* {{p|Archeops}}'s name is possibly derived from ''Cheops'', the Greek name for Egyptian pharaoh {{wp|Khufu}}.<br />
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==Other references to the real world==<br />
* In all of the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} and some [[Spin-off Pokémon games|side series]] games, there is a [[Nintendo]] gaming console in the {{player}}'s [[Player's house|bedroom]]. This is a reference to the real-world gaming company that owns the [[Pokémon|franchise]].<br />
* An old man at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] says that the first manned flight to the moon was in 1969, same as in the real world.<br />
* {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] [[Pokédex]] entries mention both Pokémon being able to easily knock out an {{wp|Indian Elephant}}, an [[Animals in the Pokémon world|actual animal]]. However, in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], Raichu's entry instead mentions {{p|Copperajah}}.<br />
* The {{p|Arceus}} event that takes place in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} includes real life pictures in the game.<br />
* {{p|Porygon}}'s [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] Pokédex entries mentions it was created "20 years ago", referencing the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green.<br />
* In ''[[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]]'', a painting within the resort created by {{p|Beheeyem}} bears a striking resemblance to ''{{wp|Relativity (M. C. Escher)|Relativity}}'' by {{wp|M. C. Escher}}.<br />
* One of the hotels Ash and his group tried to stay at and ultimately failed to do so in the episode ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This!]]'' featured a painting of a tiger near grass, mirroring a similar painting found at {{wp|Azuchi Castle}}.<br />
* The nameless movie May describes in ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' is a reference to the movie ''{{wp|Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic}}''.<br />
* In {{an|Dawn}}'s flashback in ''[[DP161|Yes In Dee Dee, It's Dawn]]'', a teacher tells her students a tale about {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Turtwig}}, which is similar to "{{wp|The Tortoise and the Hare}}".<br />
* In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', Ash dreams about being in an alternate reality where no Pokémon exist and children attend regular school.<br />
* Multiple references to the geographical relations between the real world locations the in-game regions are based on have been made throughout the games; for example, a {{tc|Swimmer}} on [[Galar Route 9]] says people have {{wp|List of successful English Channel swimmers|successfully swum}} between [[Kalos]] and [[Galar]].<br />
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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--[[User:Joshuamanimtim2|Snorlax]] 06:18, 21 May 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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He is also the main reason to include many differents countries slangs to the whole Team Rocket, mostly mexican ones because of where the dub is translated. {{unsigned|Mephisto}}<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:30, 24 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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¿What do you think?<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
--[[User:Kirigayaray|Kirigayaray]] ([[User talk:Kirigayaray|talk]]) 05:06, 30 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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E.g.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those "references" are not reliable proofs but Original Research made by you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proofs.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish cities (Zaragoza, Toledo, Barcelona and Madrid), and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::I hope you can see the irony of saying that after removing the comparisons and preventing others from making their own judgement. Did you seek consensus? No, you went in and deleted everything because, in your opinion, "it's not even remotely based in Lisbon". When the first trailer released, you could see people online comparing it to Praça do Comércio and also noticing the rose of winds before we even knew if there were concrete references to Portugal at all in the game. At first, I wasn't convinced about Lisbon either and didn't even change the Mesagoza section until I found a good amount of evidence in the favor of that. You left the reference to the Puente de Alcántara, which was also part of that same research, but everything else is invalid? Why, because it's not Spain? If something looks very similar to a real life counterpart, shouldn't it be at the very least mentioned as a possible inspiration? Because that's your argument for Alfornada and Andalusia. - {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
:::::::::Alfornada has direct references to Spain and its language in its different versions. The same cannot be said of Mesagoza, which does not present evidence of Lisbon in any of its linguistic versions. That is the main difference.<br />
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:::::::::"People online comparing..." does not seem like a reasonable or reliable source either. And many of your references are very far-fetched or directly also exist in Madrid and in other Spanish cities where Mesagoza is based.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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::::::::I agree with KryptonLion. There's no reason why Paldea is exclusively Spanish. On the top of the page, it says "This article contains fan speculation. There is no solid evidence for or against some parts of this article." But I agree, there shouldn't be sections with very little evidence/speculation that is out of left field,(the Andorra section). But when there's some relation, I think it should be added. There are sections of the page that makes even less sense (the desert in Unova veing the world trade center cite as an example). <br />
::::::::Nemona's house definitely has some references to Gibraltar. Location wise, it fits perfectly. Also, the Great Ball is clearly a small nod to Great Britain. The only other great ball in the area is the one next to a tree behind the fence of your house.I don't think anyone (the devs or otherwise) would explicitly confirm nor deny small nods anyways.[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 20:40, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::Nobody said that Paldea is exclusively Spain. And the notes cannot be literally the first thing that comes to mind, they need clear references , nor can be huge texts, they are notes as the name indicates.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:47, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: That same architecture can be found in Algarve, where the city matches geographically. The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable, especially German who calls the obviously inspired by Costa Nova "Puerto", and what everyone agrees to be "Plato", they call "Prato", the Portuguese word for it. Fornada is a batch of baked goods in Portuguese, and Al is the arabic definite article, which can also be found in Algarve (Al-Gharb) and other Moorish influced words and location names. Alfornada literally means "the batch". Also, in French, every town seems to reference a real-life geographic match much more closely, and in this case the name Alforneira comes from Albufeira, in Algarve. I think a note could be added about also resembling Andalusia, but it's overwhelmingly clear that this is a heavily inspired Moorish town with a lot of references to its real-life location in Algarve. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:56, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::"The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable"<br />
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::In fact, yes they are. The names of the cities in different languages refer to the inspirations they took. Its something pretty common in Pokémon.<br />
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::Fornada also literally means the same thing in Catalan and Galician (batch of baked goods), and Al is also an Arabic prefix in Spain, very present in Andalusia, formerly Al-Andalus, or even in the current Andalusian city of Almería.<br />
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::Taking into account that all the architecture of Alfornada also exists in Andalusia, I see obvious that it can also be based in Andalusia. In Italian, it's even "Las Brasas", a phrase entirely in the Spanish language.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621724Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T20:34:43Z<p>Valentio: /* Paldea section */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:30, 24 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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¿What do you think?<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
--[[User:Kirigayaray|Kirigayaray]] ([[User talk:Kirigayaray|talk]]) 05:06, 30 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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E.g.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those "references" are not reliable proofs but Original Research made by you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proofs.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish cities (Zaragoza, Toledo, Barcelona and Madrid), and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::I hope you can see the irony of saying that after removing the comparisons and preventing others from making their own judgement. Did you seek consensus? No, you went in and deleted everything because, in your opinion, "it's not even remotely based in Lisbon". When the first trailer released, you could see people online comparing it to Praça do Comércio and also noticing the rose of winds before we even knew if there were concrete references to Portugal at all in the game. At first, I wasn't convinced about Lisbon either and didn't even change the Mesagoza section until I found a good amount of evidence in the favor of that. You left the reference to the Puente de Alcántara, which was also part of that same research, but everything else is invalid? Why, because it's not Spain? If something looks very similar to a real life counterpart, shouldn't it be at the very least mentioned as a possible inspiration? Because that's your argument for Alfornada and Andalusia. - {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
:::::::::Alfornada has direct references to Spain and its language in its different versions. The same cannot be said of Mesagoza, which does not present evidence of Lisbon in any of its linguistic versions. That is the main difference.<br />
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:::::::::"People online comparing..." does not seem like a reasonable or reliable source either. And many of your references are very far-fetched or directly also exist in Madrid and in other Spanish cities where Mesagoza is based.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: That same architecture can be found in Algarve, where the city matches geographically. The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable, especially German who calls the obviously inspired by Costa Nova "Puerto", and what everyone agrees to be "Plato", they call "Prato", the Portuguese word for it. Fornada is a batch of baked goods in Portuguese, and Al is the arabic definite article, which can also be found in Algarve (Al-Gharb) and other Moorish influced words and location names. Alfornada literally means "the batch". Also, in French, every town seems to reference a real-life geographic match much more closely, and in this case the name Alforneira comes from Albufeira, in Algarve. I think a note could be added about also resembling Andalusia, but it's overwhelmingly clear that this is a heavily inspired Moorish town with a lot of references to its real-life location in Algarve. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:56, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::"The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable"<br />
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::In fact, yes they are. The names of the cities in different languages refer to the inspirations they took. Its something pretty common in Pokémon.<br />
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::Fornada also literally means the same thing in Catalan and Galician (batch of baked goods), and Al is also an Arabic prefix in Spain, very present in Andalusia, formerly Al-Andalus, or even in the current Andalusian city of Almería.<br />
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::Taking into account that all the architecture of Alfornada also exists in Andalusia, I see obvious that it can also be based in Andalusia. In Italian, it's even "Las Brasas", a phrase entirely in the Spanish language.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621723Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T20:33:15Z<p>Valentio: /* Paldea section */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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'''English Wikipedia pages to add:'''<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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[[User:KameXros|KameXros]] 17:09, 16 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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[[User:ILoveArceus|ILoveArceus]] ([[User talk:ILoveArceus|talk]]) 21:33, 5 June 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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¿What do you think?<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
--[[User:Kirigayaray|Kirigayaray]] ([[User talk:Kirigayaray|talk]]) 05:06, 30 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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E.g.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those "references" are not reliable proofs but Original Research made by you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proofs.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish cities (Zaragoza, Toledo, Barcelona and Madrid), and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:::::::I hope you can see the irony of saying that after removing the comparisons and preventing others from making their own judgement. Did you seek consensus? No, you went in and deleted everything because, in your opinion, "it's not even remotely based in Lisbon". When the first trailer released, you could see people online comparing it to Praça do Comércio and also noticing the rose of winds before we even knew if there were concrete references to Portugal at all in the game. At first, I wasn't convinced about Lisbon either and didn't even change the Mesagoza section until I found a good amount of evidence in the favor of that. You left the reference to the Puente de Alcántara, which was also part of that same research, but everything else is invalid? Why, because it's not Spain? If something looks very similar to a real life counterpart, shouldn't it be at the very least mentioned as a possible inspiration? Because that's your argument for Alfornada and Andalusia. - {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
:::::::::Alfornada has direct references to Spain and its language in its different versions. The same cannot be said of Mesagoza, which does not present evidence of Lisbon in any of its linguistic versions. That is the main difference.<br />
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"People online comparing..." does not seem like a reasonable or reliable source either.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 20:33, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- The word "Forno", present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: That same architecture can be found in Algarve, where the city matches geographically. The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable, especially German who calls the obviously inspired by Costa Nova "Puerto", and what everyone agrees to be "Plato", they call "Prato", the Portuguese word for it. Fornada is a batch of baked goods in Portuguese, and Al is the arabic definite article, which can also be found in Algarve (Al-Gharb) and other Moorish influced words and location names. Alfornada literally means "the batch". Also, in French, every town seems to reference a real-life geographic match much more closely, and in this case the name Alforneira comes from Albufeira, in Algarve. I think a note could be added about also resembling Andalusia, but it's overwhelmingly clear that this is a heavily inspired Moorish town with a lot of references to its real-life location in Algarve. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:56, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::"The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable"<br />
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::In fact, yes they are. The names of the cities in different languages refer to the inspirations they took. Its something pretty common in Pokémon.<br />
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::Fornada also literally means the same thing in Catalan and Galician (batch of baked goods), and Al is also an Arabic prefix in Spain, very present in Andalusia, formerly Al-Andalus, or even in the current Andalusian city of Almería.<br />
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::Taking into account that all the architecture of Alfornada also exists in Andalusia, I see obvious that it can also be based in Andalusia. In Italian, it's even "Las Brasas", a phrase entirely in the Spanish language.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Paldea&diff=3621719Paldea2022-12-03T20:28:40Z<p>Valentio: /* Etymology and design concept */</p>
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|name=Paldea<br />
|jname=パルデア<br />
|tmname=Paldea<br />
|image=Paldea artwork.png<br />
|size=300<br />
|caption=Artwork of the Paldea region from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}<br />
|introduction={{g|Scarlet and Violet}}<br />
|professor=[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}<br>[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
|starter={{p|Sprigatito}}, {{p|Fuecoco}}, and {{p|Quaxly}}<br />
|villain=[[Team Star]]<br />
|league=[[Paldea League]]<br />
|location=<br />
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]]<br />
|generation={{Gen|IX}}<br />
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The '''Paldea''' region (Japanese: '''パルデア{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Paldea {{tt|region|chihō}}'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]], and the ninth [[core series]] region to be introduced. It is the setting of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.<br />
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==Etymology and design concept==<br />
===Etymology===<br />
Paldea may be derived from ''pal'' (friend or ally) or ''paideia'' (education or learning) and ''aldea'', the Spanish word for village or hamlet.<br />
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===Design concept===<br />
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Paldea|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Paldea}}<br />
Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises the countries of {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}} and {{wp|Andorra}}. It draws inspiration primarily from Spain, with numerous Spanish influences in {{wp|Spanish architecture|architecture}}, {{wp|Spanish cuisine|gastronomy}}, the {{wp|toponymy}} of multiple cities and towns, {{wp|festival|festivities}} and in the design and name of some new Pokémon in this region. The sporadic use of the {{wp|Spanish language}} by the locals of Paldea is also frequent, as well as the abundance of typically Spanish given names for many of the NPCs.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Dated history===<br />
* c. 1,000,000 years prior: [[The Great Crater of Paldea]] was formed.<br />
* c. 2,000 years prior:<br />
** The Paldean Empire began to rule Paldea.<br />
** The emperor ushered in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into The Great Crater of Paldea to find the treasure rumored to lie inside [[Area Zero]].<br />
* c. 1,000 years prior: The Paldean Empire fell into decline due to the expense of supporting countless failed Area Zero expeditions.<br />
* 805 years prior: [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} was founded in [[Mesagoza]].<br />
* c. 800 years prior: The Paldean Empire unified with its neighboring countries, establishing the modern Paldea region.<br />
* 200 years prior:<br />
** The Area Zero Expedition claimed to have become the first exploration team to reach the bottom of Area Zero. Team member Heath, a famed author and natural historian, published his account of the expedition as the Scarlet Book{{sup/9|S}}/Violet Book{{sup/9|V}}. The book's contents proved to be so fantastical that Heath and the rest of the Area Zero Expedition were accused of lying and widely discredited.<br />
** The Area Zero Expedition planted [[Herba Mystica]], a plant they discovered in Area Zero, in five sites around Paldea in an attempt to cultivate it. They abandoned the project when local Pokémon consumed the Herba Mystica and grew into fearsome [[Titan Pokémon|Titans]].<br />
* c. 140 years prior: [[Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized]] Pokémon were discovered for the first time in Area Zero.<br />
* 87 years prior: A research facility was constructed in Area Zero.<br />
* c. 10 years prior: [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} discovered that the energy emitted by the crystals in Area Zero causes the Terastal phenomenon. The professor proceeded to invent the [[Tera Orb]] technology, sharing it with the Pokémon League and the Academy.<br />
* c. One and a half years prior:<br />
** [[Nemona]] passed the [[Paldea League]]'s Champion Assessment and became the youngest person in Paldean history to achieve Champion Rank.<br />
** [[Team Star]] confronted their bullies at Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}} in a clash that caused a scandal for the school. Team Star's leader, [[Penny]], secretly came forward and accepted full blame for the incident. Recognizing the bullying problem as a failure of his administration, Director Harrington gave Penny a lenient punishment and then resigned along with all other teaching staff at the time. Penny temporarily returned to her homeland of [[Galar]] to continue her studies. The other members of Team Star, unaware of why their boss ceased communicating with them, stopped attending classes and maintained the organization while they waited for their boss's return.<br />
** [[Clavell]] and his assistant [[Jacq]] left their jobs as researchers to work for Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}. Clavell became the academy's director, and Jacq became a biology teacher.<br />
** [[Tyme]] retired as the {{type|Rock}} [[Gym Leader]] of [[Montenevera]] to work as a mathematics teacher at Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}. {{type|Ghost}} specialist [[Ryme]] succeeded her sister as Montenevera's Gym Leader.<br />
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===Notable locations===<br />
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====Settlements====<br />
* [[Cabo Poco]]<br />
* [[Los Platos]]<br />
* [[Mesagoza]]<br />
* [[Cortondo]]<br />
* [[Artazon]]<br />
* [[Levincia]]<br />
* [[Cascarrafa]]<br />
* [[Porto Marinada]]<br />
* [[Medali]]<br />
* [[Zapapico]]<br />
* [[Montenevera]]<br />
* [[Alfornada]]<br />
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====Landmarks====<br />
* [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
* [[Poco Path]]<br />
* [[Inlet Grotto]]<br />
* [[East Paldean Sea]]<br />
* [[West Paldean Sea]]<br />
* [[North Paldean Sea]]<br />
* [[South Paldean Sea]]<br />
* South Province<br />
** [[South Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Three)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Four)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Five)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Six)]]<br />
* East Province<br />
** [[East Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[East Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[East Province (Area Three)]]<br />
* West Province<br />
** [[West Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[West Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[West Province (Area Three)]]<br />
* North Province<br />
** [[North Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[North Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[North Province (Area Three)]]<br />
* [[Alfornada Cavern]]<br />
* [[Asado Desert]]<br />
* [[Casseroya Lake]]<br />
* [[Dalizapa Passage]]<br />
* [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br />
* [[Socarrat Trail]]<br />
* [[Tagtree Thicket]]<br />
* Ten Sights of Paldea<br />
** Casseroya Falls<br />
** Colonnade Hollow<br />
** Fury Falls<br />
** Glaseado's Grasp<br />
** Gracia Stones<br />
** Grand Olive Orchard<br />
** Leaking Tower of Paldea<br />
** Million Volt Skyline<br />
** Paldea's Highest Peak<br />
** Secluded Beach<br />
* [[The Great Crater of Paldea]]<br />
** [[Area Zero]]<br />
** [[Zero Lab]]<br />
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==Paldea League==<br />
{{main|Paldea League}}<br />
The Paldea League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Paldea region. It can be challenged as part of the '''Victory Road''' storyline. Unlike in previous regions, there are no restrictions regarding the order in which each [[Gym]] needs to be challenged. After obtaining the eight [[Badge|Gym Badges]] of the region, a Trainer may participate in the Champion Assessment at the Pokémon League headquarters, and earn the Champion Rank.<br />
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===Gym Leaders===<br />
The Gym Leaders are listed in order of lowest [[level]] to highest.<br />
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! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}<br />
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{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSBrassius.png|ldr=Brassius|djap=コルサ|drm=Colza|loc=Artazon|cjap=ボウルタウン|crm=Bowl Town|bdg=Grass|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Grass|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Electric|pic=VSIono.png|ldr=Iono|djap=ナンジャモ|drm=Nanjamo|loc=Levincia|cjap=ハッコウシティ|crm=Hakkō City|bdg=Electric|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Electric|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSKofu.png|ldr=Kofu|djap=ハイダイ|drm=Haidai|loc=Cascarrafa|cjap=カラフシティ|crm=Carafe City|bdg=Water|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Water|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSLarry.png|ldr=Larry|djap=アオキ|drm=Aoki|loc=Medali|cjap=チャンプルタウン|crm=Chanpuru Town|bdg=Normal|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Normal|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSRyme.png|ldr=Ryme|djap=ライム|drm=Lime|loc=Montenevera|cjap=フリッジタウン|crm=Fridge Town|bdg=Ghost|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ghost|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Psychic|pic=VSTulip.png|ldr=Tulip|djap=リップ|drm=Lip|loc=Alfornada|cjap=ベイクタウン|crm=Bake Town|bdg=Psychic|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Psychic|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldrb|type=Ice|pic=VSGrusha.png|ldr=Grusha|djap=グルーシャ|drm=Grusha|loc=Glaseado Mountain|cjap=ナッペ山|crm=Mount Nappé|bdg=Ice|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ice|size=x100px}}<br />
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===Elite Four and Top Champion===<br />
{{elt/h|gen=IX|l={{paldea color light}}|d={{paldea color dark}}|league=Paldea}}<br />
{{elt|type=Ground|pic=VSRika.png|m=Rika|mjap=チリ|mrm=Chili|size=x100px}}<br />
{{elt|type=Steel|pic=VSPoppy.png|m=Poppy|mjap=ポピー|mrm=Poppy|size=x100px}}<br />
{{elt|type=Flying|pic=VSLarry 2.png|m=Larry|mjap=アオキ|mrm=Aoki|size=x100px}}<br />
{{elt|type=Dragon|pic=VSHassel.png|m=Hassel|mjap=ハッサク|mrm=Hassaku|size=x100px}}<br />
{{eltb|type=Blue|t=Various|pic=VSGeeta.png|m=Geeta|mjap=オモダカ|mrm=Omodaka|size=x100px}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Team Star==<br />
{{main|Team Star}}<br />
The player battles these Team Star Bosses as part of the '''★ Starfall Street ★''' storyline. Each of them awards the player with a [[Badge|Star Badge]] upon being defeated.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{paldea color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color|{{paldea color light}}|Team Star}}<br />
|-<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea}}<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Squad Boss<br><small>Japanese</small>}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Type}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Badge}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Dark|pic=VSGiacomo V.png|ldr=Giacomo|djap=ピーニャ|drm=Piña|loc=Segin Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・セギンのアジト|crm=Team Segin's Hideout|bdg=Dark|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Dark|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Fire|pic=VSMela V.png|ldr=Mela|djap=メロコ|drm=Meloco|loc=Schedar Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・シェダルのアジト|crm=Team Schedar's Hideout|bdg=Fire|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fire|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Poison|pic=VSAtticus.png|ldr=Atticus|djap=シュウメイ|drm=Shūmei|loc=Navi Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・シーのアジト|crm=Team Tsih's Hideout|bdg=Poison|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Poison|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Fairy|pic=VSOrtega V.png|ldr=Ortega|djap=オルティガ|drm=Ortiga|loc=Ruchbah Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・ルクバーのアジト|crm=Team Ruchbah's Hideout|bdg=Fairy|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fairy|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldrb|type=Fighting|pic=VSEri V.png|ldr=Eri|djap=ビワ|drm=Biwa|loc=Caph Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・カーフのアジト山|crm=Team Caph's Hideout|bdg=Fighting|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fighting|size=x100px}}<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Titan Pokémon==<br />
{{main|Titan Pokémon}}<br />
The player battles these Titan Pokémon as part of the '''Path of Legends''' storyline in order to obtain each of their respective [[Herba Mystica]] alongside [[Arven]]. He rewards the player with a [[Badge|Titan Badge]] for each victory.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{paldea color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2<br />
|-<br />
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; color:#{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};" | Location<br />
! colspan="2" style="color:#{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};" | Titan Pokémon<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; color:#{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};" | Badge<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|South Province (Area Three)}}<br />
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{rock color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Klawf|{{rock color dark}}}}''', the Stony Cliff Titan<br>[[File:962Klawf.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Rock}}<br />
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Rock.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{rock color dark}}|Rock Badge}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|West Province (Area One)}}<br />
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{flying color light}}; color:#{{flying color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Bombirdier|{{flying color dark}}}}''', the Open Sky Titan<br>[[File:959Bombirdier.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Flying}}{{typecolor|Dark}}<br />
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Flying.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{flying color dark}}|Flying Badge}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | {{color2|{{steel color dark}}|East Province (Area Three)}}<br />
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{steel color light}}; color:#{{steel color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Orthworm|{{steel color dark}}}}''', the Lurking Steel Titan<br>[[File:944Orthworm.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Steel}}<br />
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Steel.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{steel color dark}}|Steel Badge}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Asado Desert}}<br />
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; color:#{{ground color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Great Tusk|{{ground color dark}}}}''', the Quaking Earth Titan{{sup/9|S}}<br>[[File:978Great Tusk.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}<br />
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; color:#{{ground color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Iron Treads|{{ground color dark}}}}''', the Quaking Earth Titan{{sup/9|V}}<br>[[File:986Iron Treads.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Steel}}<br />
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Ground.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Ground Badge}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Casseroya Lake}}<br />
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; color:#{{water color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Dondozo|{{water color dark}}}}''', the False Dragon Titan<br>[[File:931Dondozo.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Water}}<br />
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; color:#{{dragon color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Tatsugiri|{{dragon color dark}}}}''', the False Dragon Titan<br>[[File:952Tatsugiri.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Water}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Dragon.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Dragon Badge}}'''<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* All major settlements in Paldea are named after various food and kitchen-related terminology.<br />
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Paldea is "Paldean", as seen in the term {{rf|Paldean|Form}}.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{paldea color}}"<br />
! Language<br />
! Name<br />
! Origin<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| German, Spanish,<br>French, Italian, Portuguese<br />
| Paldea<br />
| From its Japanese and English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Korean<br />
| 팔데아 ''Paldea''<br />
| Transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})<br />
| 帕底亞 / 帕底亚 ''Pàdǐyǎ / Pàdǐyà''<br />
| Transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})<br />
| 帕底亞 ''Paakdáia''<br />
| Mandarin-based transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Hebrew<br />
| פלדאה ''Palde'ah''<br />
| Transcription of its English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Russian<br />
| Палдея ''Paldeya''<br />
| Transcription of its English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Thai<br />
| พัลเดีย ''Paldea''<br />
| Transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]<br />
* [[Generation IX]]<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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{{Regions|Paldea}}<br />
{{-}}<br />
{{Paldea}}<br><br />
{{Project Locations notice}}<br />
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[[Category:Paldea locations|*]]<br />
[[Category:Scarlet and Violet locations|*]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Paldea]]<br />
[[es:Paldea]]<br />
[[fr:Paldea]]<br />
[[it:Paldea]]<br />
[[ja:パルデア地方]]<br />
[[zh:帕底亚地区]]</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Paldea&diff=3621714Paldea2022-12-03T20:22:37Z<p>Valentio: The cultural influences of Spain in the game is not only gastronomy and use of Spanish words, but also in architecture and there are Pokémon designs that are solely Spanish-inspired, not "Iberian". Neither in the game does a proper name appear that is exclusively Portuguese, such as Joao, Filipe, Diogo, etc... so it is understood that the names in the game are references to Spain. Undo revision 3621629 by KryptonLion (talk)</p>
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<div>{{RegionInfobox<br />
|regioncolor=paldea<br />
|name=Paldea<br />
|jname=パルデア<br />
|tmname=Paldea<br />
|image=Paldea artwork.png<br />
|size=300<br />
|caption=Artwork of the Paldea region from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}<br />
|introduction={{g|Scarlet and Violet}}<br />
|professor=[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}<br>[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
|starter={{p|Sprigatito}}, {{p|Fuecoco}}, and {{p|Quaxly}}<br />
|villain=[[Team Star]]<br />
|league=[[Paldea League]]<br />
|location=<br />
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]]<br />
|generation={{Gen|IX}}<br />
|games={{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}<br />
|series=''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''[[Team Rocket Expedition which stands by the evils of love and truth|*]]<br />
|season=<!--[[S23|Journeys]] (23)<br>[[S24|Master Journeys]] (24)<br>[[S25|Ultimate Journeys]] (25)--><br />
|manga=<br />
}}<br />
The '''Paldea''' region (Japanese: '''パルデア{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Paldea {{tt|region|chihō}}'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]], and the ninth [[core series]] region to be introduced. It is the setting of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.<br />
<br />
==Etymology and design concept==<br />
===Etymology===<br />
Paldea may be derived from ''pal'' (friend or ally) or ''paideia'' (education or learning) and ''aldea'', the Spanish word for village or hamlet.<br />
<br />
===Design concept===<br />
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Paldea|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Paldea}}<br />
Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises the countries of {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}} and {{wp|Andorra}}. It draws inspiration primarily from Spain, with numerous Spanish influences in {{wp|Spanish architecture|architecture}}, {{wp|Spanish cuisine|gastronomy}}, the {{wp|toponymy}} of multiple cities and towns, {{wp|festival|festivities}} and in the design and name of some new Pokémon in this region. The sporadic use of {{wp|Spanish language|Spanish words}} by the locals of Paldea is also quite frequent, as well as the abundance of typically Spanish given names for many of the NPCs.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===Dated history===<br />
* c. 1,000,000 years prior: [[The Great Crater of Paldea]] was formed.<br />
* c. 2,000 years prior:<br />
** The Paldean Empire began to rule Paldea.<br />
** The emperor ushered in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into The Great Crater of Paldea to find the treasure rumored to lie inside [[Area Zero]].<br />
* c. 1,000 years prior: The Paldean Empire fell into decline due to the expense of supporting countless failed Area Zero expeditions.<br />
* 805 years prior: [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} was founded in [[Mesagoza]].<br />
* c. 800 years prior: The Paldean Empire unified with its neighboring countries, establishing the modern Paldea region.<br />
* 200 years prior:<br />
** The Area Zero Expedition claimed to have become the first exploration team to reach the bottom of Area Zero. Team member Heath, a famed author and natural historian, published his account of the expedition as the Scarlet Book{{sup/9|S}}/Violet Book{{sup/9|V}}. The book's contents proved to be so fantastical that Heath and the rest of the Area Zero Expedition were accused of lying and widely discredited.<br />
** The Area Zero Expedition planted [[Herba Mystica]], a plant they discovered in Area Zero, in five sites around Paldea in an attempt to cultivate it. They abandoned the project when local Pokémon consumed the Herba Mystica and grew into fearsome [[Titan Pokémon|Titans]].<br />
* c. 140 years prior: [[Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized]] Pokémon were discovered for the first time in Area Zero.<br />
* 87 years prior: A research facility was constructed in Area Zero.<br />
* c. 10 years prior: [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} discovered that the energy emitted by the crystals in Area Zero causes the Terastal phenomenon. The professor proceeded to invent the [[Tera Orb]] technology, sharing it with the Pokémon League and the Academy.<br />
* c. One and a half years prior:<br />
** [[Nemona]] passed the [[Paldea League]]'s Champion Assessment and became the youngest person in Paldean history to achieve Champion Rank.<br />
** [[Team Star]] confronted their bullies at Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}} in a clash that caused a scandal for the school. Team Star's leader, [[Penny]], secretly came forward and accepted full blame for the incident. Recognizing the bullying problem as a failure of his administration, Director Harrington gave Penny a lenient punishment and then resigned along with all other teaching staff at the time. Penny temporarily returned to her homeland of [[Galar]] to continue her studies. The other members of Team Star, unaware of why their boss ceased communicating with them, stopped attending classes and maintained the organization while they waited for their boss's return.<br />
** [[Clavell]] and his assistant [[Jacq]] left their jobs as researchers to work for Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}. Clavell became the academy's director, and Jacq became a biology teacher.<br />
** [[Tyme]] retired as the {{type|Rock}} [[Gym Leader]] of [[Montenevera]] to work as a mathematics teacher at Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}. {{type|Ghost}} specialist [[Ryme]] succeeded her sister as Montenevera's Gym Leader.<br />
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==Geography==<br />
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===Demographics===<br />
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--><br />
===Notable locations===<br />
<br />
====Settlements====<br />
* [[Cabo Poco]]<br />
* [[Los Platos]]<br />
* [[Mesagoza]]<br />
* [[Cortondo]]<br />
* [[Artazon]]<br />
* [[Levincia]]<br />
* [[Cascarrafa]]<br />
* [[Porto Marinada]]<br />
* [[Medali]]<br />
* [[Zapapico]]<br />
* [[Montenevera]]<br />
* [[Alfornada]]<br />
<br />
====Landmarks====<br />
* [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
* [[Poco Path]]<br />
* [[Inlet Grotto]]<br />
* [[East Paldean Sea]]<br />
* [[West Paldean Sea]]<br />
* [[North Paldean Sea]]<br />
* [[South Paldean Sea]]<br />
* South Province<br />
** [[South Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Three)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Four)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Five)]]<br />
** [[South Province (Area Six)]]<br />
* East Province<br />
** [[East Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[East Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[East Province (Area Three)]]<br />
* West Province<br />
** [[West Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[West Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[West Province (Area Three)]]<br />
* North Province<br />
** [[North Province (Area One)]]<br />
** [[North Province (Area Two)]]<br />
** [[North Province (Area Three)]]<br />
* [[Alfornada Cavern]]<br />
* [[Asado Desert]]<br />
* [[Casseroya Lake]]<br />
* [[Dalizapa Passage]]<br />
* [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br />
* [[Socarrat Trail]]<br />
* [[Tagtree Thicket]]<br />
* Ten Sights of Paldea<br />
** Casseroya Falls<br />
** Colonnade Hollow<br />
** Fury Falls<br />
** Glaseado's Grasp<br />
** Gracia Stones<br />
** Grand Olive Orchard<br />
** Leaking Tower of Paldea<br />
** Million Volt Skyline<br />
** Paldea's Highest Peak<br />
** Secluded Beach<br />
* [[The Great Crater of Paldea]]<br />
** [[Area Zero]]<br />
** [[Zero Lab]]<br />
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===Appearance===<br />
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==Paldea League==<br />
{{main|Paldea League}}<br />
The Paldea League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Paldea region. It can be challenged as part of the '''Victory Road''' storyline. Unlike in previous regions, there are no restrictions regarding the order in which each [[Gym]] needs to be challenged. After obtaining the eight [[Badge|Gym Badges]] of the region, a Trainer may participate in the Champion Assessment at the Pokémon League headquarters, and earn the Champion Rank.<br />
<br />
===Gym Leaders===<br />
The Gym Leaders are listed in order of lowest [[level]] to highest.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{paldea color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea League}}<br />
|-<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea}}<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Type}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Badge}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSKaty.png|ldr=Katy|djap=カエデ|drm=Kaede|loc=Cortondo|cjap=セルクルタウン|crm=Cercle Town|bdg=Bug|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Bug|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSBrassius.png|ldr=Brassius|djap=コルサ|drm=Colza|loc=Artazon|cjap=ボウルタウン|crm=Bowl Town|bdg=Grass|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Grass|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Electric|pic=VSIono.png|ldr=Iono|djap=ナンジャモ|drm=Nanjamo|loc=Levincia|cjap=ハッコウシティ|crm=Hakkō City|bdg=Electric|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Electric|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSKofu.png|ldr=Kofu|djap=ハイダイ|drm=Haidai|loc=Cascarrafa|cjap=カラフシティ|crm=Carafe City|bdg=Water|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Water|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSLarry.png|ldr=Larry|djap=アオキ|drm=Aoki|loc=Medali|cjap=チャンプルタウン|crm=Chanpuru Town|bdg=Normal|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Normal|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSRyme.png|ldr=Ryme|djap=ライム|drm=Lime|loc=Montenevera|cjap=フリッジタウン|crm=Fridge Town|bdg=Ghost|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ghost|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Psychic|pic=VSTulip.png|ldr=Tulip|djap=リップ|drm=Lip|loc=Alfornada|cjap=ベイクタウン|crm=Bake Town|bdg=Psychic|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Psychic|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldrb|type=Ice|pic=VSGrusha.png|ldr=Grusha|djap=グルーシャ|drm=Grusha|loc=Glaseado Mountain|cjap=ナッペ山|crm=Mount Nappé|bdg=Ice|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ice|size=x100px}}<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Elite Four and Top Champion===<br />
{{elt/h|gen=IX|l={{paldea color light}}|d={{paldea color dark}}|league=Paldea}}<br />
{{elt|type=Ground|pic=VSRika.png|m=Rika|mjap=チリ|mrm=Chili|size=x100px}}<br />
{{elt|type=Steel|pic=VSPoppy.png|m=Poppy|mjap=ポピー|mrm=Poppy|size=x100px}}<br />
{{elt|type=Flying|pic=VSLarry 2.png|m=Larry|mjap=アオキ|mrm=Aoki|size=x100px}}<br />
{{elt|type=Dragon|pic=VSHassel.png|m=Hassel|mjap=ハッサク|mrm=Hassaku|size=x100px}}<br />
{{eltb|type=Blue|t=Various|pic=VSGeeta.png|m=Geeta|mjap=オモダカ|mrm=Omodaka|size=x100px}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Team Star==<br />
{{main|Team Star}}<br />
The player battles these Team Star Bosses as part of the '''★ Starfall Street ★''' storyline. Each of them awards the player with a [[Badge|Star Badge]] upon being defeated.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{paldea color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color|{{paldea color light}}|Team Star}}<br />
|-<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea}}<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Squad Boss<br><small>Japanese</small>}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Type}}<br />
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Badge}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Dark|pic=VSGiacomo V.png|ldr=Giacomo|djap=ピーニャ|drm=Piña|loc=Segin Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・セギンのアジト|crm=Team Segin's Hideout|bdg=Dark|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Dark|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Fire|pic=VSMela V.png|ldr=Mela|djap=メロコ|drm=Meloco|loc=Schedar Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・シェダルのアジト|crm=Team Schedar's Hideout|bdg=Fire|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fire|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Poison|pic=VSAtticus.png|ldr=Atticus|djap=シュウメイ|drm=Shūmei|loc=Navi Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・シーのアジト|crm=Team Tsih's Hideout|bdg=Poison|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Poison|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldr|type=Fairy|pic=VSOrtega V.png|ldr=Ortega|djap=オルティガ|drm=Ortiga|loc=Ruchbah Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・ルクバーのアジト|crm=Team Ruchbah's Hideout|bdg=Fairy|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fairy|size=x100px}}<br />
{{gldrb|type=Fighting|pic=VSEri V.png|ldr=Eri|djap=ビワ|drm=Biwa|loc=Caph Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・カーフのアジト山|crm=Team Caph's Hideout|bdg=Fighting|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fighting|size=x100px}}<br />
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==Titan Pokémon==<br />
{{main|Titan Pokémon}}<br />
The player battles these Titan Pokémon as part of the '''Path of Legends''' storyline in order to obtain each of their respective [[Herba Mystica]] alongside [[Arven]]. He rewards the player with a [[Badge|Titan Badge]] for each victory.<br />
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{paldea color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2<br />
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! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; color:#{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};" | Location<br />
! colspan="2" style="color:#{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};" | Titan Pokémon<br />
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; color:#{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};" | Badge<br />
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| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|South Province (Area Three)}}<br />
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{rock color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Klawf|{{rock color dark}}}}''', the Stony Cliff Titan<br>[[File:962Klawf.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Rock}}<br />
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Rock.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{rock color dark}}|Rock Badge}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | {{color2|{{flying color dark}}|West Province (Area One)}}<br />
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{flying color light}}; color:#{{flying color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Bombirdier|{{flying color dark}}}}''', the Open Sky Titan<br>[[File:959Bombirdier.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Flying}}{{typecolor|Dark}}<br />
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Flying.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{flying color dark}}|Flying Badge}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | {{color2|{{steel color dark}}|East Province (Area Three)}}<br />
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{steel color light}}; color:#{{steel color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Orthworm|{{steel color dark}}}}''', the Lurking Steel Titan<br>[[File:944Orthworm.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Steel}}<br />
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Steel.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{steel color dark}}|Steel Badge}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Asado Desert}}<br />
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; color:#{{ground color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Great Tusk|{{ground color dark}}}}''', the Quaking Earth Titan{{sup/9|S}}<br>[[File:978Great Tusk.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}<br />
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; color:#{{ground color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Iron Treads|{{ground color dark}}}}''', the Quaking Earth Titan{{sup/9|V}}<br>[[File:986Iron Treads.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Steel}}<br />
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Ground.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Ground Badge}}'''<br />
|-<br />
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Casseroya Lake}}<br />
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; color:#{{water color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Dondozo|{{water color dark}}}}''', the False Dragon Titan<br>[[File:931Dondozo.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Water}}<br />
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; color:#{{dragon color dark}};" | '''{{pcolor|Tatsugiri|{{dragon color dark}}}}''', the False Dragon Titan<br>[[File:952Tatsugiri.png|x100px]]<br>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Water}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Dragon.png|40px]]<br>'''{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Dragon Badge}}'''<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* All major settlements in Paldea are named after various food and kitchen-related terminology.<br />
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Paldea is "Paldean", as seen in the term {{rf|Paldean|Form}}.<br />
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==In other languages==<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{paldea color}}"<br />
! Language<br />
! Name<br />
! Origin<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| German, Spanish,<br>French, Italian, Portuguese<br />
| Paldea<br />
| From its Japanese and English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Korean<br />
| 팔데아 ''Paldea''<br />
| Transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})<br />
| 帕底亞 / 帕底亚 ''Pàdǐyǎ / Pàdǐyà''<br />
| Transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})<br />
| 帕底亞 ''Paakdáia''<br />
| Mandarin-based transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Hebrew<br />
| פלדאה ''Palde'ah''<br />
| Transcription of its English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Russian<br />
| Палдея ''Paldeya''<br />
| Transcription of its English name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Thai<br />
| พัลเดีย ''Paldea''<br />
| Transcription of its Japanese name<br />
|}<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]<br />
* [[Generation IX]]<br />
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==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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{{Regions|Paldea}}<br />
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{{Paldea}}<br><br />
{{Project Locations notice}}<br />
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[[Category:Paldea locations|*]]<br />
[[Category:Scarlet and Violet locations|*]]<br />
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[[de:Paldea]]<br />
[[es:Paldea]]<br />
[[fr:Paldea]]<br />
[[it:Paldea]]<br />
[[ja:パルデア地方]]<br />
[[zh:帕底亚地区]]</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621703Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T20:09:46Z<p>Valentio: /* Paldea section */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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--[[User:Joshuamanimtim2|Snorlax]] 06:18, 21 May 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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anyways, thats all for now.<br />
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~~Weedle Mchairybug~~ <br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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~~Starfire~~<br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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~~Weedle_McHairybug~~<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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Zig<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
File:Pokemonworld.png<br />
--Furanty 17:13, 6 April 2009 (UTC)<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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He is also the main reason to include many differents countries slangs to the whole Team Rocket, mostly mexican ones because of where the dub is translated. {{unsigned|Mephisto}}<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:30, 24 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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[[User:ILoveArceus|ILoveArceus]] ([[User talk:ILoveArceus|talk]]) 21:33, 5 June 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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¿What do you think?<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
--[[User:Kirigayaray|Kirigayaray]] ([[User talk:Kirigayaray|talk]]) 05:06, 30 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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E.g.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those "references" are not reliable proofs but Original Research made by you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proofs.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish cities (Zaragoza, Toledo, Barcelona and Madrid), and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: That same architecture can be found in Algarve, where the city matches geographically. The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable, especially German who calls the obviously inspired by Costa Nova "Puerto", and what everyone agrees to be "Plato", they call "Prato", the Portuguese word for it. Fornada is a batch of baked goods in Portuguese, and Al is the arabic definite article, which can also be found in Algarve (Al-Gharb) and other Moorish influced words and location names. Alfornada literally means "the batch". Also, in French, every town seems to reference a real-life geographic match much more closely, and in this case the name Alforneira comes from Albufeira, in Algarve. I think a note could be added about also resembling Andalusia, but it's overwhelmingly clear that this is a heavily inspired Moorish town with a lot of references to its real-life location in Algarve. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:56, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::"The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable"<br />
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::In fact, yes they are. The names of the cities in different languages refer to the inspirations they took. Its something pretty common in Pokémon.<br />
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::Fornada also literally means the same thing in Catalan and Galician (batch of baked goods), and Al is also an Arabic prefix in Spain, very present in Andalusia, formerly Al-Andalus, or even in the current Andalusian city of Almería.<br />
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::Taking into account that all the architecture of Alfornada also exists in Andalusia, I see obvious that it can also be based in Andalusia. In Italian, it's even "Las Brasas", a phrase entirely in the Spanish language.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621696Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T20:07:31Z<p>Valentio: /* Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:30, 24 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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¿What do you think?<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
--[[User:Kirigayaray|Kirigayaray]] ([[User talk:Kirigayaray|talk]]) 05:06, 30 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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E.g.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those "references" are not reliable proofs but Original Research made by you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proofs.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish city, and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- The word "Forno", present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: That same architecture can be found in Algarve, where the city matches geographically. The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable, especially German who calls the obviously inspired by Costa Nova "Puerto", and what everyone agrees to be "Plato", they call "Prato", the Portuguese word for it. Fornada is a batch of baked goods in Portuguese, and Al is the arabic definite article, which can also be found in Algarve (Al-Gharb) and other Moorish influced words and location names. Alfornada literally means "the batch". Also, in French, every town seems to reference a real-life geographic match much more closely, and in this case the name Alforneira comes from Albufeira, in Algarve. I think a note could be added about also resembling Andalusia, but it's overwhelmingly clear that this is a heavily inspired Moorish town with a lot of references to its real-life location in Algarve. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:56, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::"The names of the towns in other languages aren't reliable"<br />
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::In fact, yes they are. The names of the cities in different languages refer to the inspirations they took. Its something pretty common in Pokémon.<br />
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::Fornada also literally means the same thing in Catalan and Galician (batch of baked goods), and Al is also an Arabic prefix in Spain, very present in Andalusia, formerly Al-Andalus, or even in the current Andalusian city of Almería.<br />
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::Taking into account that all the architecture of Alfornada also exists in Andalusia, I see obvious that it can also be based in Andalusia. In Italian, it's even "Las Brasas", a phrase entirely in the Spanish language.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world&diff=3621674Pokémon world in relation to the real world2022-12-03T19:59:28Z<p>Valentio: /* Paldea */</p>
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[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|250px|The map of Japan showing the four main Japanese Pokémon regions.]]<br />
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|250px|The map of Europe showing the three main European Pokémon regions.]]<br />
The designs of nine of the major Pokémon [[region]]s—[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]]/[[Hisui]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and they are sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions and the Hisui region are based on smaller regions in {{wp|Japan}}, Unova and Alola are based on parts of the {{wp|United States}}, Kalos is based on {{wp|France}}, Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}, and Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, consisting of countries {{wp|Spain}} and {{wp|Portugal}}. It is said the inspiration for [[Orre]] is {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}}.<br />
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==Core regions==<br />
===Kanto===<br />
The {{wp|Kantō region}} of Japan (関東地方, ''Kantō-chihō'', meaning "Region East to the Barrier", referring to the east of the Hakone checkpoint) is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the [[Pokémon world]], but is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of the game map corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chūbu region|Chūbu}} (中部地方, ''Chūbu-chihō'', meaning "Central region", also called 中部日本, ''Chūbu-nihon'', that means "Central Japan").<br />
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! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pallet Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|下田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimoda, Shizuoka|Shimoda City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Pallet Town is based on [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s hometown {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida City}} during his boyhood.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 1|Route 1]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Peninsula}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| A peninsula that connects Shimoda City to Mishima City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian City]]<br />
| {{jwp|三島市}} or {{jwp|箱根町}}<br />
| {{wp|Mishima, Shizuoka|Mishima City}} or {{wp|Hakone, Kanagawa|Hakone Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} or {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} or {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Viridian Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|奥秩父山塊}}<br />
| {{wp|Okuchichibu Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}、{{jwp|山梨県}}、{{jwp|長野県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}, {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, and {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]]<br />
| {{jwp|秩父市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichibu, Saitama|Chichibu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
| Viridian Forest being inside Route 2 is a reference to its real world counterpart's name Okuchichibu - meaning "interior of Chichibu".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pewter City]]<br />
| {{jwp|前橋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Maebashi, Gunma|Maebashi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Maebashi rests at the foot of Mount Akagi. It is the capital city of the Gunma Prefecture. The famous {{wp|Iwajuku}} archaeological site and the Iwajuku Museum are located in the city of {{wp|Midori, Gunma|Midori}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 3|Route 3]]<br />
| {{jwp|桐生市}} - {{jwp|足利市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiryū, Gunma|Kiryū City}} - {{wp|Ashikaga, Tochigi|Ashikaga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Moon]]<br />
| {{jwp|赤城山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Akagi}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}<br />
| Mt. Akagi features a crater lake near the summit<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 4|Route 4]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐野市}} - {{jwp|栃木市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sano, Tochigi|Sano City}} - {{wp|Tochigi (city)|Tochigi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean City]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇都宮市}}<br />
| {{wp|Utsunomiya|Utsunomiya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Utsunomiya City is the capital city of the Tochigi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cerulean Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|大谷資料館}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum - Subterranean Cave<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
| Ōya History Museum used to be a quarry with a network of monumental underground chambers, and is located in Utsunomiya City. Could also be based on {{wp|Ashio Copper Mine}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 24|Routes 24]] & [[Kanto Route 25|25]]<br />
| {{jwp|日光国立公園}}, {{jwp|那須塩原市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nikkō National Park}} and {{wp|Nasushiobara|Nasushiobara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Cottage]]<br />
| {{jwp|北茨城市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki|Kitaibaraki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| It's known for Rokkakudō, a wooden retreat overlooking the sea along the Izura coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 9|Route 9]]<br />
| {{jwp|水戸線}}<br />
| {{wp|Mito Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|栃木県}}, {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Specifically, from Sakuragawa City to Ishioka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rock Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|筑波山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsukuba}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| A non-volcanic mountain renowned for its beautiful granite.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 6|Route 6]]<br />
| {{jwp|京葉線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keiyō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vermilion City]]<br />
| {{jwp|横浜市}}, {{jwp|横須賀市}}, {{jwp|千葉市}}<br />
| A hybrid of {{wp|Yokohama, Kanagawa|Yokohama City}}, {{wp|Yokosuka|Yokosuka City}} and {{wp|Chiba (city)|Chiba City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Geographically, it is based on Chiba City (capital city of the Chiba Prefecture). However, Yokohama (capital city of the Kanagawa Prefecture) is the largest and most luxurious seaport of the three. Yokosuka has a United States Navy base, a possible inspiration for Vermilion Gym and Lt. Surge as an "American" soldier.<br><br />
During the announcement for the 2023 [[Pokémon World Championships]], [[The Pokémon Company]] used a trailer with footage of Vermilion City taken from the [[Generation I]] games before announcing that the event would be held in Yokohama.<ref><br />
Play Pokémon (@playpokemon) on [https://twitter.com/playpokemon/status/1561383485323055109 Twitter]: Now announcing the destination for #PokemonWorlds 2023…</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|加曽利貝塚}}<br />
| {{wp|Kasori Shell Mound}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| The largest known shell mound found in Japan which can be viewed in a tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 11|Routes 11]], [[Kanto Route 13|13]], [[Kanto Route 14|14]] & [[Kanto Route 15|15]]<br />
| {{jwp|外房線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sotobō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Route 11 is based on Midori-ku ward, Route 13 on Katsuura City, Route 14 on Kamogawa City (due to wind turbines), and Route 15 on Minamibōsō City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Power Plant]]<br />
| {{jwp|東海発電所}}<br />
| {{wp|Tōkai Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The first commercial nuclear power plant in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavender Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku, Ibaraki|Ushiku City}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| Geographically, it's more closer to be based on {{wp|Kashima, Ibaraki|Kashima City}}. However, Ushiku City contains Ushiku Jyoen - a large scale graveyard that allows people to bury passed away pets. It also contains a small animal park, where people can feed various animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|牛久大仏}}<br />
| {{wp|Ushiku Daibutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|茨城県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}<br />
| The fifth tallest statue in the world, which is located near Ushiku Jyoen (a large scale graveyard). Could also be based on Kashima Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 8|Route 8]]<br />
| {{jwp|京成東成田線}}<br />
| {{wp|Keisei Higashi-Narita Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 12|Route 12]]<br />
| {{jwp|九十九里浜}}, {{jwp|銚子市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kujūkuri Beach}}, {{wp|Chōshi}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Chōshi City has one of the largest fish catches in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Underground Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京メトロ東西線}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Metro Tozai Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
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|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 7|Route 7]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿御苑}} or {{jwp|代々木公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Gyo-en}} or {{wp|Yoyogi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Gyo-en is the largest garden park in Shinjuku. Part of it and Yoyogi Park are in Shibuya, a ward located between Setagaya and Shinjuku wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celadon City]]<br />
| {{jwp|多摩ニュータウン}} or {{jwp|世田谷区}}<br />
| {{wp|Tama New Town}} or {{wp|Setagaya}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Tama New Town is the largest housing development in Japan, containing several retails and leisure complexes, indoor theme park (Sanrio Puroland) and hotels. Setagaya has the largest population of Tokyo's special wards.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 5|Route 5]]<br />
| {{jwp|さいたま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama (city)|Saitama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Saffron City]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|新宿区}} and {{jwp|千代田区}})<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Shinjuku}} and {{wp|Chiyoda, Tokyo|Chiyoda}} wards)<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku is a major commercial and administrative centre, housing the busiest railway station in the world. Chiyoda is an economical powerhouse of Tokyo, as well as all of Japan. Chiyoda is also the political center of Japan: the Imperial Palace, Prime Minister's Official Residence, the National Diet and the Supreme Court are located here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Magnet Train|Magnet Train station]]<br />
| {{jwp|新宿駅}} or {{jwp|新大阪駅}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku Station}} or {{wp|Tokyo Station}} and {{wp|Shin-Ōsaka Station}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Shinjuku Station is world's busiest train station. The {{wp|Tōkaidō Shinkansen}} bullet train line runs between Tokyo Station in Tokyo and Shin-Ōsaka Station in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fuchsia City]]<br />
| {{jwp|館山市}} or {{jwp|富津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Futtsu|Futtsu City}} or {{wp|Tateyama, Chiba|Tateyama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Futtsu City is located closer to the Quasi-National Park, while Tateyama City contains lots of historic buildings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}} ({{jwp|マザー牧場}})<br />
| {{wp|Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park}} (specifically Mother Farm)<br />
| {{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| Mother Farm is an animal theme park located in the {{wp|Futtsu}} part of Quasi-National Park. Established in 1962, it's famous for its sheep shows and guests can interreact with various domesticated animals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 16|Route 16]]<br />
| {{jwp|鎌倉市}} - {{jwp|平塚市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamakura|Kamakura City}} - {{wp|Hiratsuka|Hiratsuka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|東京湾アクアライン}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}、{{jwp|千葉県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}} and {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}<br />
| It connects {{wp|Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki City}} and {{wp|Kisarazu, Chiba|Kisarazu City}} over Tokyo Bay. It was under construction when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were released.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafoam Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|江の島}}<br />
| {{wp|Enoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| A small offshore island. Home to the Iwaya Caves.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 19|Water Routes 19]], [[Kanto Route 20|20]], & [[Kanto Route 21|21]]<br />
| {{jwp|相模湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagami Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}<br />
| Many small islands are scattered around this bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cinnabar Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊豆大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Izu Oshima|Izu-Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Oshima is famous for {{wp|Mount Mihara}}, an active volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 22|Route 22]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|静岡県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Indigo Plateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}, {{jwp|安中市}} or {{jwp|秩父多摩甲斐国立公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Northwestern Saitama}}, {{wp|Annaka, Gunma|Annaka City}} or {{wp|Chichibu Tama Kai National Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}<br />
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}<br />
| Due to the confusing nature of the Kanto's map between Gen 1/3 and Gen 2/4, it's hard to pint-point the exact location. It's also possible the national park is the basis for [[Kanto Route 23|Route 23]] and [[Victory Road (Kanto)|Victory Road]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 28|Route 28]]<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| Mt. Fuji is located here. Could possibly also based on Fujinomiya City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 26|Route 26]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士市}} - {{jwp|静岡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fuji, Shizuoka|Fuji City}} - {{wp|Shizuoka (city)|Shizuoka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kanto Route 27|Route 27]]<br />
| {{jwp|駿河湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Suruga Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Both {{wp|Shiraito Falls}} and {{wp|Otodome Falls}}, the real world [[Tohjo Falls]], are located close to the bay. Two waterfalls separated by a mere 600 feet, located southwest of {{wp|Mount Fuji}}.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Sevii Islands====<br />
The [[Sevii Islands]] are based on two archipelagos off the coast of Tokyo: the {{wp|Izu Islands}} ({{jwp|伊豆諸島}}, ''Izu-shoto'', meaning "Izu Archipelago") and the {{wp|Bonin Islands}} ({{jwp|小笠原諸島}}, ''Ogasawara-shoto'', meaning "Ogasawara Archipelago"), both archipelagos are administered by the Tokyo Metropolis (under Japanese law, the prefecture of Tokyo is designated as a to (都), translated as metropolis)<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[One Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}、{{jwp|神津島}}、{{jwp|式根島}}、{{jwp|利島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}, {{wp|Kozushima|Kōzushima}}, {{wp|Shikinejima}} and {{wp|Toshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|大島支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture (Tokyo)|Oshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kindle Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|新島}}<br />
| {{wp|Niijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Treasure Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|神津島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kozushima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Ember]]<br />
| {{jwp|利島}}宮塚山<br />
| Mt. Miyatsuka, {{wp|Toshima Island}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Two Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|三宅島}}、{{jwp|御蔵島}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyakejima}} and {{wp|Mikurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三宅支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyake Subprefecture|Miyake}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈島}}、{{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōjima}} and {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|八丈小島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Three Isle Port]]<br />
| 底土港<br />
| Sokodo Port<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Four Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icefall Cave]]<br />
| 丸山, {{jwp|青ヶ島}}<br />
| Maruyama, {{wp|Aogashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Five Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|聟島列島}}<br />
| Mukojima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| All are uninhabited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Water Labyrinth]]<br />
| {{jwp|西之島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nishinoshima (Ogasawara)|Nishinoshima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Gorgeous]]<br />
| 中ノ島<br />
| Nakanoshima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Cave]]<br />
| 笹魚島<br />
| Sasauojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|媒島}}<br />
| Nakoudojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Six Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島列島}}<br />
| Chichijima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the north of Chichijima include Anijima ({{jwp|兄島}}) and Otōtojima ({{jwp|弟島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dotted Hole]]<br />
| {{jwp|父島}}<br />
| {{wp|Chichijima}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Green Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|兄島}}<br />
| Anijima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outcast Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟島}}<br />
| Otōtojima<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seven Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島}}<br />
| {{wp|Hahajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tanoby Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|母島列島}}<br />
| Hahajima Islands<br />
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| The small islands to the south of Hahajima include Anejima ({{jwp|姉島}}) and Imōtojima ({{jwp|妹島}}), among others.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Navel Rock]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳥島}}<br />
| {{wp|Torishima (Izu Islands)|Torishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}<br />
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}<br />
| Known as the habitat of albatross.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Birth Island]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|南鳥島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Minami Torishima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The easternmost island belonging to Japan. It's also triangular in shape.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Johto===<br />
In Japan, the Kantō region is often contrasted with the {{wp|Kansai region}} (関西地方, ''Kansai-chihō'', meaning "Region West to the Tollgate", referring to the regions west to the Osaka Tollgate), also known as {{wp|Kinki region}} (近畿地方, ''Kinki-chihō'', meaning "Region Near the Capital", referring to the cities of Nara and Kyoto, Japan former capital cities), which like [[Johto]] is to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the Kansai region and the western {{wp|Chūbu region}} combined, as well as a small part of eastern {{wp|Shikoku region}} (四国地方 ''Shikoku-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Four Provinces", referring to the four historical provinces that made up the island).<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Silver]]<br />
| {{jwp|富士山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}} and {{jwp|山梨県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} and {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}<br />
| The encounter with [[Red (game)|Red]] at Mt. Silver may be a reference to {{wp|Kuninotokotachi}}. Waiting atop Mt. Silver as the series’ highest-level {{pkmn|Trainer}} opponent, Red was the player character with humble beginnings from the first Pokémon games; Kuninotokotachi is said to be the first Japanese deity, born of something resembling a reed following the creation of heaven and earth, who resides atop Mt. Fuji.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Bark Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜松市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamamatsu, Shizuoka|Hamamatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
| Could also be based on {{wp|Shizuoka, Shizuoka|Shizuoka City}} (capital city of the Shizuoka Prefecture), due to wind turbines added to New Bark Town in HGSS. At the same time construction was completed on a small wind-farm in Shizuoka City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 29|Route 29]]<br />
| {{jwp|岡崎平野}}<br />
| Okazaki Plain<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cherrygrove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|半田市}} and {{jwp|南知多町}}<br />
| {{wp|Handa, Aichi|Handa City}} and {{wp|Minamichita|Minamichita Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
| Both residences are located in Chita Peninsula, which is famous for flower cultivation. Could possibly be based on {{wp|Nagoya|Nagoya City}}, the capital city of the Aichi Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 31|Route 31]]<br />
| {{jwp|濃尾平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Nōbi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Violet City]]<br />
| {{jwp|奈良市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara, Nara|Nara City}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| Home to many historic buildings and monuments, Nara is where Japan was founded as a state. It was the capital of Japan from 710 CE to 794 CE as the seat of the Emperor before the capital was moved to Kyoto. Currently is the capital city of the Nara Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sprout Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|興福寺}} or {{jwp|法隆寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōfuku-ji}} or {{wp|Hōryū-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| A five-story pagoda, Kōfuku-ji is the second-largest pagoda in Japan, located on northeast of Nara City. Hōryū-ji is the oldest wooden building in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Alph]]<br />
| {{jwp|明日香村}}<br />
| {{wp|Asuka, Nara|Asuka Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|奈良県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}<br />
| There are many archaeological sites in Nara such as Ishibutai Kofun ({{jwp|石舞台古墳}}) and {{wp|Takamatsuzuka Tomb}} ({{jwp|高松塚古墳}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 32|Route 32]]<br />
| {{jwp|松阪市}}, {{jwp|伊勢志摩}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsusaka|Matsusaka City}} and {{wp|Ise-Shima}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| Ise-Shima is famous for fresh seafood and pearl cultivation.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Union Cave]]<br />
| 青の洞窟（がまの口）<br />
| Blue Grotto (Gama-no-kuchi)<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}<br />
| The Blue Grotto of Kumano is a small sea cave in Tategasaki, the largest columnar rock formation in Nigishima Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 33|Route 33]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野市}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano, Mie|Kumano City}} and {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|三重県}}, {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}, {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azalea Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|みなべ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Minabe, Wakayama|Minabe Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| Minabe is famous for its high-quality Japanese apricots, known as {{wp|ubame}}, and high-quality charcoal, known as {{wp|Binchōtan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slowpoke Well]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野本宮大社}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Hongū Taisha}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| A Shinto Shrine that was originally located on a sandbank by Kumano River. It was relocated to the mountain after being partially destroyed in the flood. The sandbank now contains the largest torii shrine gate in the world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ilex Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊野古道}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumano Kodō}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
| The Kumano Kodō is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes spread across the old-growth forest that connects various sacred shrines that have been sites for centuries of ascetic worship of natural phenomenon and natural wonders.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 34|Route 34]]<br />
| {{jwp|有田市}} - {{jwp|和歌山市}}<br />
| {{wp|Arida, Wakayama|Arida City}} - {{wp|Wakayama (city)|Wakayama City}}<br />
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod City]]<br />
| {{jwp|大阪市}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka|Ōsaka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Ōsaka is the largest and most populous city in the Kansai region, serving as a major hub and financial center in the country. It is also the capital city of the Urban Prefecture of Osaka. Osaka Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Kyoto Prefecture. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|通天閣}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsūtenkaku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Tsūtenkaku is one of the most popular landmarks in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|梅田}}, {{jwp|心斎橋}}, and {{jwp|難波}} {{jwp|地下街}}<br />
| {{wp|Umeda}}, {{wp|Shinsaibashi}}, and {{wp|Namba}} Underground Shopping Malls<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| Osaka’s districts of Umeda, Shinsaibashi, and Namba are famous for their large network of underground shopping malls and tunnels known as ''chikagai''. Examples include DIAMOR Osaka Umeda (42,977 m²), CRYSTA NAGAHORI Minamisenba Shinsaibashi (81,765 m²), and Namba Walk (37,881 m²), respectively, which have approximately 100 retail stores each.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 35|Route 35]]<br />
| {{jwp|服部緑地}}<br />
| {{wp|Hattori Ryokuchi Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
|A green space in Northern Osaka. Located close to the Expo Commemoration Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[National Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|明治の森箕面国定公園}} or {{jwp|万博記念公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Meiji no Mori Minoo Quasi-National Park}} or {{wp|Expo Commemoration Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| In the Expo Park, there is a famous monument called the {{wp|Tower of the Sun}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéathlon Dome]]<br />
| {{jwp|京セラドーム大阪}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome Osaka}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}<br />
| A baseball stadium located in Osaka.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 36|Route 36]]<br />
| {{jwp|木津川市}} or {{jwp|京田辺市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kizugawa, Kyoto|Kizugawa City}} or {{wp|Kyōtanabe, Kyoto|Kyōtanabe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 37|Route 37]]<br />
| {{jwp|枚方市}} or {{jwp|伏見区}}<br />
| {{wp|Hirakata|Hirakata City}} - {{wp|Fushimi-ku, Kyoto|Fushimi-ku}}<br />
| {{jwp|大阪府}} - {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}} - {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ecruteak City]]<br />
| {{jwp|京都市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto|Kyōto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Having served as the seat of the imperial court for eleven centuries, Kyōto is considered to be the cultural capital of Japan. It is the capital city of the prefecture of the same name. The towers that inspired the [[Burned Tower]] and the [[Bell Tower]] are both located in Kyōto. Kyoto Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Osaka Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Burned Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|西寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Sai-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| The temple was burnt down in 1233 and to this day hasn't been rebuilt.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bell Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|金閣}} and {{jwp|東寺}}<br />
| {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} and {{wp|Tō-ji}}<br />
| {{jwp|京都府}}<br />
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}<br />
| Kinkaku-ji was set on fire by a monk in 1950 ({{jwp|金閣寺放火事件}}). The wall is covered with gold leaf. Atop the Kinkaku temple sits a golden statue of a rooster or phoenix ({{p|Ho-Oh}}). Tō-ji was build alongside Sai-ji and, unlike the later temple, it still stands to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olivine City]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe, Hyogo|Kōbe City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Kōbe is the major port city in the Kansai region. The city is also well known for ''wagyū'', or {{wp|Kobe beef}}. Is the capital city of the Hyogo Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 38|Route 38]] & [[Johto Route 39|39]]<br />
| {{jwp|六甲山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Rokkō}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|Home to Rokkosan Pasture - a public pasture farm.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glitter Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|神戸ポートタワー}} & {{jwp|和田岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Kobe Port Tower}} & Cape Wada<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 40|Water Route 40]]<br />
| {{jwp|明石海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Akashi Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whirl Islands]]<br />
| {{jwp|淡路島}}<br />
| {{wp|Awaji Island|Awajishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| The {{wp|Naruto Strait}} between Awajishima and Shikoku is famous for the {{wp|Naruto whirlpools}}. Soul Silver describes {{p|Lugia}} splitting one island into the Whirl Islands to end a war; Awajishima was the epicenter of the {{wp|Great Hanshin earthquake}}, with a portion of the island's damaged fault zone preserved to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 41|Water Route 41]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門海峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto Strait}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cianwood City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鳴門市}} or {{jwp|鳴門市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naruto, Tokushima|Naruto City}} or {{wp|Tokushima (city)|Tokushima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Naruto is where {{wp|Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co.}} began. Tokushima is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 42|Route 42]]<br />
| {{jwp|大津市}} - {{jwp|草津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōtsu|Ōtsu City}} - {{wp|Kusatsu, Shiga|Kusata City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Mortar]]<br />
| {{jwp|比叡山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hiei}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| “Marathon Monks” would undergo exhaustive exercises on Mount Hiei. [[Kiyo]] trains in isolation deep within Mt. Mortar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 44|Route 44]]<br />
| {{jwp|彦根市}} - {{jwp|東近江市}} & {{jwp|鈴鹿山脈}}<br />
| {{wp|Hikone, Shiga|Hikone City}} - {{wp|Higashiōmi|Higashiōmi City}} & {{wp|Suzuka Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahogany Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甲賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōka, Shiga|Kōka City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Kōka is where the famous Kōga ninja were born and educated ({{wp|Kōga-ryū}}, {{jwp|甲賀流}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 43|Route 43]]<br />
| {{jwp|近江八幡市}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōmihachiman|Ōmihachiman City}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of Rage]]<br />
| {{jwp|琵琶湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Biwa}}<br />
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ice Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊吹山}} and {{jwp|両白山地}}<br />
| {{wp|Ibuki Mountains}} and {{wp|Ryōhaku Mountains}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|滋賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} is an easy-to-climb mountain that is famous for receiving the world's heaviest recorded snowfall. The interiors could be based on {{wp|Narusawa Ice Cave|Narusawa Ice Cave}}, but geographically it's too far away from both mountains.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blackthorn City]]<br />
| {{jwp|白川郷}}, {{jwp|岐阜市}}<br />
| Hybrid of Shirakawa-go and {{wp|Gifu|Gifu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Shiragawa-go is a world heritage site in Shiragawa Village (near {{wp|Takayama, Gifu|Takayama City}}), which is located near Shō River. Geographically it is placed closer to Gifu City, near Nagara River.<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragon's Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|金華山}}<br />
| Hybrid of {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} and {{wp|Mount Kinka (Gifu)|Mount Kinka}}<br />
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}<br />
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be two different mountains merged together. Mount Kinka is a symbol of Gifu City, known for {{wp|Gifu Castle}}. Could also be based on Shōhō-ji and its {{wp|Gifu Great Buddha}} Statue, located near said mountain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 45|Route 45]]<br />
| {{jwp|天竜川}}, near {{jwp|水窪ダム (静岡県)|水窪ダム}}<br />
| {{wp|Tenryū River}}, near {{wp|Misakubo Dam}}<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}} and {{jwp|静岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}} and {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dark Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|美濃三河高原}}<br />
| Mino Mikawa Plateau<br />
| {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|愛知県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cliff Edge Gate]]<br />
| {{jwp|那賀町}}<br />
| {{wp|Naka, Tokushima|Naka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Route 47|Routes 47]] & [[Johto Route 48|48]]<br />
| {{jwp|三好市}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyoshi, Tokushima|Miyoshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Oboke Gorge and Yoshino River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Embedded Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|剣山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)|Mount Tsurugi}}<br />
| {{jwp|徳島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}<br />
| An important site of Shugendō worship, a sect of mixture of Shintoism and Buddhism. On the top of the mountain, there is a small shrine called ‘Tsurugi Jinja’. There is also a theory that Yamatai, an ancient country that is argued to have settled in Kyūshū, was also located there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Johto Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|丸亀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Marugame, Kagawa|Marugame City}}<br />
| {{jwp|香川県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}<br />
| NEW REOMA WORLD amusement park is based here, which contains an animal park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frontier Access]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji|Himeji City}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|姫路セントラルパーク}}<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Central Park}}<br />
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}<br />
| Himeji Castle is located exactly on the Battle Castle position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinjoh Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|立山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tate}}<br />
| {{jwp|富山県}}<br />
| {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}<br />
| One of the Three Holy Mountains of Japan. Due to the heavy snowfalls, this mountain is famous for Yuki-no-Otani (Snow Walls), which can reach up to 20m. Inferred from the location of the callout display on the map. (Assuming that [[Ice Path]] is the {{wp|Hida Mountains}} and [[Blackthorn City]] is {{wp|Takayama City}}, Gifu Prefecture).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Hoenn===<br />
[[Hoenn]] is based on the southernmost parts of Japan—{{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū region}} (九州地方, ''Kyūshū-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Nine Provinces", referring to the nine historical provinces that made up the island, currently the region is divided in seven prefectures) and surrounding islands (including the {{wp|Okinawa island}}), with its main island flipped counter-clockwise ninety degrees with the smaller islands pushed close together and circulating around its southern side.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Littleroot Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里市}} or {{jwp|佐世保市}}<br />
| {{wp|Imari, Saga|Imari City}} or {{wp|Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 101|Route 101]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐世保線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasebo Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Sasebo City to Saga City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oldale Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀市}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga, Saga|Saga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 102|Route 102]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津線}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|A railway line that connects Saga City to Karatsu City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 103|Route 103]]<br />
| {{jwp|雲仙市}}, near {{jwp|有明海}}<br />
| {{wp|Unzen, Nagasaki|Unzen City}}, near {{wp|Ariake Sea}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Trackless Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|吉野ヶ里遺跡}}<br />
| {{wp|Yoshinogari site}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg City]]<br />
| {{jwp|唐津市}}<br />
| {{wp|Karatsu, Saga|Karatsu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 104|Route 104]]<br />
| {{jwp|東松浦半島}}<br />
| Higashimatsūra Peninsula<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Petalburg Woods]]<br />
| 古窯の森公園<br />
| Koyohinomori Park<br />
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}<br />
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rustboro City]]<br />
| {{jwp|福岡市}} and {{jwp|北九州市}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka|Fukuoka City}} and {{wp|Kitakyushu, Fukuoka|Kitakyushu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
| Fukuoka is the sixth largest city in Japan and is famous for Kyushu University, a former Imperial University. Is also the capital city of the prefecture of same name. Kitakyushu's main industry is steelmaking. It is also home to {{wp|Zenrin}}, a company specializing in [[PokéNav|navigation software]].<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 116|Route 116]]<br />
| {{jwp|太宰府市}} - {{jwp|久留米市}}<br />
| {{wp|Dazaifu, Fukuoka|Dazaifu City}} - {{wp|Kurume|Kurume City}}<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rusturf Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|耳納山地}} - {{jwp|筑肥山地}}<br />
| Minō Mountains - Chikuhi Mountains<br />
| {{jwp|福岡県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 105|Water Routes 105]] & [[Hoenn Route 106|106]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊万里湾}} - {{jwp|五島列島}}<br />
| Imari Bay - {{wp|Gotō Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 107|Water Routes 107]], [[Hoenn Route 108|108]] & [[Hoenn Route 109|109]]<br />
| {{jwp|五島灘}}<br />
| Gotō Nada<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dewford Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|対馬島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsushima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Island Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|壱岐古墳群}}<br />
| Iki Kofungun<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|A group of tumuli and historical site of Iki Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abandoned Ship]] / [[Sea Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|端島 (長崎県)}}<br />
| {{wp|Hashima Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Hashima Island is known for being walled and for being used for the extraction of coal for cars.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slateport City]]<br />
| {{jwp|長崎市|長崎市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki, Nagasaki|Nagasaki City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| The main industry is shipbuilding. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 110|Route 110]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本フェリー}} route & {{jwp|島原鉄道線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Ferry route & {{wp|Shimabara Railway Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mauville City]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto, Kumamoto|Kumamoto City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|The city is undergoing a large-scale redevelopment. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[New Mauville]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本港}}<br />
| Port of Kumamoto<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fabled Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|天草諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Amakusa|Amakusa Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 117|Route 117]]<br />
| {{jwp|合志市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kōshi, Kumamoto|Kōshi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdanturf Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|菊池市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kikuchi, Kumamoto|Kikuchi City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 111|Route 111 & Desert]]<br />
| {{jwp|豊後大野市}} - {{jwp|南阿蘇村}} + 南阿蘇村外牧<br />
| {{wp|Bungo-Ōno|Bungo-Ōno City}} - {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}} + Hokamaki<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|長目塚古墳}}<br />
| Nagamezuka Tomb<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| One of the Nakadori burial mounds, an important historical site to Kumamoto Prefecture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Tower]]<br />
| 阿蘇大御神御足跡石<br />
| Aso Omikami Footprint Stone<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| A large holy stone that is believed to be prayed by Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto, the guardian deity of the Aso Shrine.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gnarled Den]]<br />
| {{jwp|九重山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Kujū}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 112|Route 112]]<br />
| 南阿蘇村河陽<br />
| Kawayo, {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jagged Pass]] & [[Fiery Path]]<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県道111号阿蘇吉田線}}<br />
| Kumamoto Prefectural Road 111 Aso Yoshida Line<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|A mountaineering road that leads to Aso City and Minamiaso Village.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Chimney]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Aso}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
| Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lavaridge Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿蘇町}} and {{jwp|竹田市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aso, Kumamoto|Aso Town}} and {{wp|Taketa, Ōita|Taketa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}} and {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}} and {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Aso and Taketa are home to Aso and Nagayu {{wp|onsen}}, or hot springs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Meteor Falls]]<br />
| {{jwp|羽門の滝}} or {{jwp|竜門の滝 (大分県)}}<br />
| Udo Falls or Ryumon Falls<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 114|Route 114]]<br />
| {{jwp|別府市}}<br />
| {{wp|Beppu|Beppu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
|The rocky area near [[Meteor Falls]] is probably based on {{wp|Mount Yufu}}, while the waterside near [[Fallarbor Town]] is based on {{wp|Beppu Onsen}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fallarbor Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|大分市}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita, Oita|Ōita City}}<br />
| {{jwp|大分県}}<br />
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}<br />
| Capital city of the prefecture of same name.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 119|Route 119]]<br />
| {{jwp|高千穂峡}}<br />
| Takachiho Gorge<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fortree City]]<br />
| {{jwp|日向市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyūga, Miyazaki|Hyūga City}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| Hyūga is famous for Nippō Kaigan Quasi-National Park, which contains Cape Hyūga and Myokokuji Garden. Could also be based on {{wp|Kobayashi, Miyazaki|Kobayashi City}}, which literally means ''Small forest'', and its appearance can be based on Sukimuland, an area with various bridges that overlook lush green landscapes and waterfalls. Kobayashi is famous for mountains, flower fields and parks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Safari Zone]]<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎市フェニックス自然動物園}}<br />
| Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scorched Slab]]<br />
| {{jwp|天岩戸神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Amanoiwato Shrine}}<br />
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}<br />
| In {{wp|Japanese mythology}}, Amano-Iwato is where {{wp|Amaterasu}} hid from her brother {{wp|Susanoo}}, who had gone on a rampage.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Tomb]]<br />
| {{jwp|高屋山上陵}}<br />
| Takaya Yamagami Mausoleum<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The tomb of the mythical Hoori-no-Mikoto, one of the ancestors of the Emperors of Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 120|Route 120]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 121|Route 121]]<br />
| {{jwp|霧島市}} - {{jwp|垂水市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kirishima, Kagoshima|Kirishima City}} - {{wp|Tarumizu, Kagoshima|Tarumizu City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 122|Water Route 122]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Bay}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Pyre]]<br />
| {{jwp|桜島}}<br />
| {{wp|Sakurajima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lilycove City]]<br />
| {{jwp|鹿屋市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kanoya, Kagoshima|Kanoya City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 118|Route 118]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇土市}} - {{jwp|八代市}}<br />
| {{wp|Uto, Kumamoto|Uto City}} - {{wp|Yatsushiro|Yatsushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|熊本県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 123|Route 123]]<br />
| {{jwp|出水市}} - {{jwp|南さつま市}}<br />
| {{wp|Izumi, Kagoshima|Izumi City}} - {{wp|Minamisatsuma|Minamisatsuma City}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shoal Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬毛島}}<br />
| {{wp|Mageshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 124|Water Routes 124]] & [[Hoenn Route 125|125]] + [[Nameless Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|吐噶喇列島}} - {{jwp|奄美大島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokara Islands}} - {{wp|Amami Ōshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands are very similar to the reefs and smaller islands scattered around Mossdeep City. Kikaijima is possibly an inspiration for the villain team's hideout.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep City]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima|Tanegashima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|Only covers Nakatane and Minamitane towns, as the Nishinoomote City part is missing in Mossdeep City geography.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mossdeep Space Center]]<br />
| {{jwp|種子島宇宙センター}}<br />
| {{wp|Tanegashima Space Center}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{jwp|屋久島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yakushima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Its caldera appearance was possibly inspired by Kikai Cladera, a massive yet submerged caldera north of Yakushima, while the architecture of Sootopolis City is based on {{wp|Santorini}}, {{wp|Greece}}. In ORAS, a large tree was added, similar to Jōmon Sugi found on Yakushima.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sky Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|口永良部島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuchinoerabu-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 127|Water Routes 127]] & [[Hoenn Route 128|128]] + [[Seafloor Cavern]]<br />
| {{jwp|伊平屋島}}, {{jwp|具志川島}}, {{jwp|伊江島}}, {{jwp|伊是名島}} & {{jwp|慶良間諸島}}<br />
| {{wp|Iheya Island}}, Gushikawa Island, {{wp|Iejima}}, {{wp|Izena Island}} & {{wp|Kerama Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|While geographically don't match, these islands found on these routes are similar in shape to their real world counterparts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Victory Road (Hoenn)|Victory Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|山原}}<br />
| {{wp|Yanbaru}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The most natural region of Okinawa Island, with lot's of flowering plants growing in its hinterland, such as tiger's claw and red spider lily.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ever Grande City]]<br />
| {{jwp|那覇市}}<br />
| {{wp|Naha|Naha City}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Could possibly be based on Amami Oshima due to being more geographically closer to Kyushu, or Nago City in Okinawa due to the waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hoenn Pokémon League<br />
| {{jwp|首里城}}<br />
| {{wp|Shuri Castle}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| The appearance of the Pokémon League building in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} resembles {{wp|Shuri Castle}}, the former official residence of the kings of the {{wp|Ryukyu Kingdom}}, that was anexed by Japan in 1879. The {{wp|Ryukyuan people}} inhabits the Kagoshima and Okinawa Prefectures.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 129|Water Route 129]] & [[Crescent Isle]]<br />
| {{jwp|渡名喜島}} & {{jwp|粟国島}}<br />
| Tonaki Island & {{wp|Aguni Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mirage Island (Generation III)|Mirage Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|八重干瀬}}<br />
| {{wp|Yabiji}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Yabiji appears above the sea on March 3 by the lunisolar calendar.<ref>[http://www.oceansatlas.org/subtopic/en/c/121/ UN Atlas of the Oceans]</ref><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|甑島列島}}<br />
| {{wp|Koshikijima Islands}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
| Specifically based on Kamikoshiki-jima part geographically. Could also be inspired by Ishigaki Island, located in the Yaeyama Islands, which contains rare blue corals.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 131|Water Routes 131]] & [[Hoenn Route 132|132]]<br />
| {{jwp|宇治群島}} & {{jwp|草垣群島}}<br />
| Uji Islands & {{wp|Kusagaki islets}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hoenn Route 133|Water Routes 133]] & [[Hoenn Route 134|134]]<br />
| {{jwp|東シナ海}} ({{jwp|久米島}}, {{jwp|大東諸島}} & {{jwp|先島諸島}})<br />
| {{wp|East China Sea}} ({{wp|Kume Island}}, {{wp|Daitō Islands}} & {{wp|Sakishima Islands}})<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life Okinawan islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pathless Plain]]<br />
| {{jwp|下甑島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokoshiki-jima}}<br />
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tower (Generation III)|Battle Tower]] & [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Frontier]]<br />
| {{jwp|黒島}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuroshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sealed Chamber]]<br />
| {{jwp|与那国島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yonaguni}}<br />
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}<br />
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}<br />
| Underneath the water's surface, natural rock formations were thought to be artificially created.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Southern Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|男女群島}}, {{jwp|五島市}}<br />
| {{wp|Danjo Islands}}, {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}<br />
| {{jwp|長崎県}}<br />
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}<br />
| Uninhabited islands located 70km south-southwest of the {{wp|Gotō Islands}}. It is administratively part of {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Faraway Island]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Faraway Island may be based on the lush tropical rain forests of {{wp|Guyana}}, which is where {{p|Mew}} was discovered according to the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]].<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Sinnoh===<br />
[[Sinnoh]] has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}} (北海道, ''Hokkaidō'', literally "Northern Sea Circuit"), as well as parts of the {{wp|Kuril Islands}} (Japanese: 千島列島 ''Chishima Rettō'', meaning "Archipelago of Thousand Islands"; Russian: Кури́льские острова́, ''Kurilskiye ostrova'', Kuril Islands). {{wp|Kunashir Island}} (Japanese: 国後島 Kunashiri Tō; Russian: Кунаши́р, "Kunashír"), which is in {{wp|Kuril Islands dispute|dispute}} between Russia and Japan, is also included. The [[Battle Zone]] is based on {{wp|Sakhalin}} (Japanese: 樺太 ''Karafuto''; Russian: Сахали́н, "Sakhalín"), a Russian island whose southern part was controlled by Japan between 1905 and 1945.<br />
<br />
[[Hisui]] is the historical name of Sinnoh known during its discovery and settlement. The name change could be a reference to the fact that {{wp|Ezo|Ezochi}} (蝦夷地, ''Ezochi'', meaning "Land of the Ezo" or "Ezo-land", Ezo was the historical exonym that the Japanese used to the {{wp|Ainu}} people, the original inhabitants of Hokkaido) was renamed Hokkaido and established as a {{wp|Prefectures of Japan|prefecture}} after the {{wp|Meiji Restoration}}. Therefore, the Hisui region is likely based on Hokkaido in the late {{wp|Edo period|Edo}} and early {{wp|Meiji era|Meiji}} when large-scale development and modernization took place. The design of Hisui is heavily inspired by the physical geography of Hokkaido.<br />
<br />
====Sinnoh====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture / Raion<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twinleaf Town]]<br />
| From {{jwp|室蘭市}} to / or {{jwp|登別市}} to / or {{jwp|白老町}} <br />
| {{wp|Muroran|Muroran City}} to / or {{wp|Noboribetsu, Hokkaidō|Noboribetsu City}} to / or {{wp|Shiraoi, Hokkaido|Shiraoi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| The model appears to be based off Muroran City, but based geographically speaking around Noboribetsu City to the western part of Shiraoi Town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 201|Route 201]]<br />
| {{jwp|室蘭本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Muroran Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Around the Shiraoi Town section of the Muroran Main Line to be more specific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verity Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|壮瞥町}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōbetsu, Hokkaido|Sōbetsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| In Pokémon Platinum, snow sometimes falls here, as many trees are partly covered in a thin layer of ice, while the ground can sometimes be seen with patches of snow. Sōbetsu is home of the Showa Shinzan Yukigassen Tournament, a major Japanese snowball fight tournament.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Verity]]<br />
| {{jwp|洞爺湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| Lake Tōya is a {{wp|volcanic crater lake|caldera lake}} with an {{wp|lake island|island}} located in {{wp|Shikotsu-Tōya National Park}}. [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} also suggest that Lake Verity was formed by volcano eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧市}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}}<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 219|Route 219]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫小牧西港フェリーターミナル}}<br />
| Tomakomainishiko Ferry Terminal<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 220|Water Route 220]]<br />
| 苫小牧沖<br />
| Off Tomakomai<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 221|Route 221]]<br />
| {{jwp|日高町 (北海道)|日高町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka, Hokkaido|Hidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pal Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|新ひだか町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shinhidaka, Hokkaido|Shinhidaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 202|Route 202]]<br />
| {{jwp|千歳市}}<br />
| {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife City]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Sapporo is the capital and largest city of Hokkaido. The [[Jubilife TV]] building is a reference to the headquarters of {{wp|Sapporo Television Broadcasting|Sapporo TV}}, the clock of the Pokétch Company can be partially based in the {{wp|Sapporo Clock Tower}}, the oldest clock tower in Japan and builded in American style. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh City]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市}}<br />
| {{wp|Yubari, Hokkaido|Yūbari City}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|Used to be famous for coal mines and has a coal mining museum. In recent years, the city suffers from financial problems, due to the closure of the mines in 1980s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mine]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張炭鉱}}<br />
| Yūbari Coal Mine<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|In real life, the mine is not in working condition due to multiple gas explosion accidents in the past.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張市石炭博物館}}<br />
| {{wp|Yūbari Coal Mine Museum}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|The museum documents the importance of coal mining to the local economy from the Meiji period to the Shōwa period.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 207|Route 207]]<br />
| {{jwp|夕張岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Yūbari}}<br />
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 204|Route 204]]<br />
| {{jwp|札沼線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sasshō Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floaroma Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野市}}, {{jwp|当別町}}, {{jwp|当別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano, Hokkaido|Furano City}}, {{wp|Tōbetsu, Hokkaido|Tōbetsu Town}} or {{wp|Hokuryū, Hokkaido|Hokuryū Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|石狩振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}} or {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| All of these towns are famous for flower production. However, Furano City is too close to the in-game's Cycling Road geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valley Windworks]]<br />
| {{jwp|苫前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomamae, Hokkaidō|Tomamae Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
| Tomamae is famous for its windmills in the countryside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 205|Route 205]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道4号旭川芦別線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 4 Asahikawa Ashibetsu Line<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居村}}<br />
| Kamui Village<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|A forested village located west of Asahikawa City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Chateau]]<br />
| {{jwp|神居古潭}}<br />
| Kamui Kotan<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|An area in the forest, west of Asahikawa City. There is a folklore that an evil kamui was killed there.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Eterna City]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭川市}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahikawa, Hokkaido|Asahikawa City}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野線}}<br />
| {{wp|Furano Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 211|Route 211]]<br />
| {{jwp|石北本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sekihoku Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Coronet]]<br />
| 蝦夷山系, {{jwp|日高山脈}} or {{jwp|大雪山}}<br />
| Ezo Mountain Chain, {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} or {{wp|Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|日高振興局}}, {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}, {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| The Ezo Mountain Chain consists of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}} ({{jwp|天塩山地}}), the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}} ({{jwp|北見山地}}), the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}} ({{jwp|石狩山地}}), the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}} ({{jwp|夕張山地}}), and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} ({{jwp|日高山脈}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spear Pillar]]<br />
| {{jwp|旭岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Asahi-dake}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Asahi-dake is the tallest mountain peak in Hokkaido, the region which Sinnoh is based on. Its native Ainu name is Kamui-mintara, which means "the playground of the gods".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hearthome City]]<br />
| {{jwp|帯広市}}<br />
| {{wp|Obihiro, Hokkaido|Obihiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Obihiro is considered a pleasant city for the Japanese, known for its festivals, shops, street restaurants and the horse track, from which the cheerful atmosphere of Hearthome and the contest hall take inspiration.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 208|Route 208]]<br />
| {{jwp|清水町}} or {{jwp|新得町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimizu, Hokkaido|Shizumu Town}} or {{wp|Shintoku, Hokkaido|Shintoku Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The river on this route is based of Tokachi River.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Mansion (Sinnoh)|Pokémon Mansion]]<br />
| {{jwp|真鍋庭園}}<br />
| Manabe Garden<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|Founded by Manabe family in 1896, this botanical garden is known for rare conifer species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 212|Route 212]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝川}} & {{jwp|六花の森}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi River}} & Rokka Forest<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 209|Route 209]]<br />
| {{jwp|幕別町}} & {{jwp|本別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Makubetsu, Hokkaido|Makubetsu Town}} & {{wp|Honbetsu, Hokkaido|Honbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|常紋トンネル|常紋トンネルの近くにある殉職者追悼碑}}<br />
| Line of Duty Death Memorial by Tsunemon Tunnel<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
|The memorial is dedicated toward enslaved workers, who died building the Tsunemon Tunnel. The bodies of the forced labourers were buried inside said tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|足寄町}}<br />
| {{wp|Ashoro, Hokkaido|Ashoro Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| One of Ashoro's main industries is farming.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]] & [[Maniac Tunnel]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒富士}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex|Akan Fuji}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone City]]<br />
| {{jwp|網走市}}, {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Abashiri, Hokkaido|Abashiri City}} & {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Both are major port and fishing settlements in Eastern Hokkaido (Japanese: {{jwp|道東}}).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 215|Route 215]]<br />
| {{jwp|北海道道334号中藻興部興部線}}<br />
| Hokkaido Road No. 334 Nakamo Kobu Okoppe Line<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 210|Route 210]]<br />
| {{jwp|サロマ湖}}, {{jwp|能取湖}}, {{jwp|網走湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Saroma}}, {{wp|Lake Notoro}}, {{wp|Lake Abashiri}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| Geographically, it should be around Hokkaido Roads No. 239 Kumaushi Otofuke Line & No. 333 Engaru Stop Line<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestic Town]]<br />
| {{jwp|遠軽町}} & {{jwp|湧別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Engaru, Hokkaido|Engaru Town}} & {{wp|Yūbetsu, Hokkaido|Yūbetsu Town}} <br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
|Both places are notable for archaeological sites, such as Shirataki Ruins and Shibunotsunai Pit-house Remains. Celestic Ruins could also be based on Tokoro Ruins, one of the important {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} sites, located in Kitami City (former Tokoro Town area). However, it is geographically a bit further away from matching up with Sinnoh map, unlike the former two towns.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 214|Route 214]]<br />
| {{jwp|清里町}}, {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kiyosato, Hokkaido|Kiyosato Town}} & {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}, {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}, {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sendoff Spring]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Mashu, a crater lake, is known as a mysterious spot for the fog that covers its surface.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turnback Cave]]<br />
| {{jwp|摩周湖#カムイシュ島（中島）|カムイシュ島}}<br />
| Kamuishu Island<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Valor Lakefront]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Valor]]<br />
| {{jwp|屈斜路湖}} and/or {{jwp|阿寒湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kussharo}} and/or {{wp|Lake Akan}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Lake Kussharo is the largest caldera lake with the largest lake island in Japan. [[Volo]]'s alternative theory of lake formation in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} could be inspired by a real-life {{wp|Ainu people|Ainu}} legend that Lake Kussharo is formed by the landslide during the fight between a giant {{wp|Salvelinus leucomaenis|whitespotted char}} and the {{wp|Kamuy|''kamuy''}} and {{wp|culture hero|hero}} {{wp|Ae-oyna-kamuy|Okikurmi}}. Lake Akan's southern shore is home to several hotels.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pastoria City]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路市}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro, Hokkaido|Kushiro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Kushiro is the largest city in Eastern Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 213|Route 213]]<br />
| {{jwp|厚岸町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akkeshi, Hokkaido|Akkeshi Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| Akkeshi Town is a famous tourist attraction.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Great Marsh]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧路湿原}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|Kushiro Wetland}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The Kushiro Wetland is the largest marsh in Japan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 218|Route 218]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Canalave City]]<br />
| {{jwp|小樽市}}<br />
| {{wp|Otaru, Hokkaido|Otaru City}}<br />
| {{jwp|後志総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}}<br />
| Otaru is a port city and has a canal<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 216|Route 216]]<br />
| {{jwp|下川町}}, {{jwp|ピヤシリ山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimokawa, Hokkaido|Shimokawa Town}} & {{wp|Mount Piyashiri}} <br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| There are many ski resorts in these areas.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 217|Route 217]]<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷本線}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōya Main Line}}<br />
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Somewhere around Toyotomi Town and Nayoro City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint City]]<br />
| {{jwp|稚内市}}, {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Wakkanai, Hokkaido|Wakkanai City}} & {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Two of the northernmost settlements in mainland Japan. Wakkanai is famous for its maritime trade with Russia, and {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}, a possible inspiration for [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Geographically, it is most likely Hamatonbetsu Town as the town is located immediately to the east of Lake Kutcharo (being the model for Lake Acuity) just as Snowpoint City is immediately to the east of Lake Acuity. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowpoint Temple]]<br />
| {{jwp|北門神社}}<br />
| {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| A Shinto shrine located in the northern portion of the Wakkanai City.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake Acuity]]<br />
| {{jwp|クッチャロ湖}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Kutcharo}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Lake Kutcharo is not a caldera lake but a {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lake formed by the {{wp|Sea of Okhotsk}}. This is further hinted by [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The lake shares its etymology with the aforementioned Lake Kussharo, Ainu ''kut-caro'' ("marsh outlet").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 222|Route 222]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜中町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamanaka, Hokkaido|Hamanaka Town}}<br />
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It's Ainu name "ota-noske" means "centre of the sandy beach".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sunyshore City]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室市}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro, Hokkaido|Nemuro City}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vista Lighthouse]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬灯台}}<br />
| {{wp|Nosappumisaki Lighthouse}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| Nosappumisaki Lighthouse is located on Cape Nosappu, Japan's easternmost spot open to the public.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iron Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|焼尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Yagishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 223|Water Route 223]]<br />
| {{jwp|歯舞群島}} & {{jwp|色丹}}<br />
| {{wp|Habomai Islands}} & {{wp|Shikotan}}<br />
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| The largest reef on this route resembles Shikotan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{si|Victory Road}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Головнина|Головнин}}<br />
| {{wp|Golovnin}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| One of the location on Kunashir Island, which has been disputed between Japan and Russia since the end of WWII due to ambiguities in the Treaty of San Francisco. Though both countries claim it, the island is controlled by Russia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Менделеева|Менделеева}}<br />
| {{wp|Mendeleyeva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The waterfall in front of the Pokémon League is probably based on the caldera lake in the central part of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 224|Route 224]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Тятя|Тятя}} & {{wp|ru:Маяк Ловцова|Маяк Ловцова}}<br />
| {{wp|Tyatya}} & Cape Lovtsova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}<br />
| The easternmost cape of Kunashir Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seabreak Path]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Курильские острова|Курильские острова}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuril Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Курильский район|Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Kurilsky District|Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| In real life, Kuril Islands are an archipelago, that forms a straight chain made of several smaller islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Flower Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Остров Атласова|Остров Атласова}}<br />
| {{wp|Atlasov Island}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}<br />
| {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}<br />
| Both are the northernmost islands of their respective zones: the Flower Paradise is the northernmost zone in Sinnoh, much like Atlasov, the northernmost island of the Kuril Islands. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fight Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельск|Невельск}}, {{wp|ru:Холмск|Холмск}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsk}} or {{wp|Kholmsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Невельский городской округ|Невельский}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Nevelsky}}<br />
| Nevelsk town thrived on maritime transportation under Japanese control. It now relies on salmon fishery. Kholmsk used to be a military post and is now one of the largest and important transport centre in Sakhalin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Survival Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (город)|Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}<br />
| The town is located in a relatively warm area with fertile land suitable for agriculture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 230|Water Route 230]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resort Area]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Новиково (Сахалинская область)|Новиково}}<br />
| Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The village shared its Japanese name and etymology with a scenic {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula|peninsula}} in Hokkaido.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 229|Route 229]]<br />
| Бирюзовые озера и леса возле Новиково<br />
| Turquoise lakes and forests near Novikovo<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, due to unusually blue coloured quarry lakes, a leftover of coal mining.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 228|Route 228]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Буссе (озеро)|Озеро Буссе}}<br />
| Lake Busse<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 227|Route 227]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Дачное (Сахалинская область)|Дачное}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| Dachnoe & {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| The black rocks found Route 227 could be based of red soil near Dachnoe.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stark Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Пик Чехова|Пик Чехова}}<br />
| Pik Chekhova<br />
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}<br />
|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk<br />
| This mountain near the Oblast capital {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}} (formerly {{jwp|豊原市|Toyohara}}) is named after {{wp|Anton Chekhov}}, who visited Sakhalin in 1890, in Russian. Unlike the game location, the real mountain is not a volcano.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sinnoh Route 226|Water Route 226]]<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}<br />
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}<br />
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}<br />
| The island in the middle of this route could be based of Moneron Island, but it is located west of Sakhalin, not in Aniva Bay itself.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fullmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|礼文島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rebun Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| Rebun It is famous for its flowers and mountains, reflected in the geography of Fullmoon Island. Rebun It was a cult site for the god {{wp|Rep-un-kamuy}}, worshiped for offering food and guiding navigators, described as being generous, similar to Cresselia's peaceful demeanor, and offering help, in the form of the [[Lunar Feather]] to the player<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Newmoon Island]]<br />
| {{jwp|利尻島}}<br />
| {{wp|Rishiri Island}}<br />
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Hisui====<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Prelude Beach]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Ishikari Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Both {{wp|Otaru}} and Sapporo developed from Japanese trading posts and early settlements around Ishikari Bay.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Jubilife Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|札幌市}}<br />
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|石狩振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}<br />
| Many locations within Jubilife Village appear to be based on historical landmarks of Sapporo. [[Galaxy Hall]] is based on the {{wp|Former Hokkaidō Government Office}}, an example of American {{wp|Baroque Revival architecture}} in Japan. [[Jubilife Village#Floaro Main Street|Floaro Main Street]] is based on the {{wp|Odori Park|Odori}} street (now an urban park). Canala Bridge is based on Sosei Bridge, both featuring {{wp|Giboshi}} on railings. The [[Jubilife Village#Farm|Farm]] and [[Pasture]] could correspond to the merged {{jwp|山鼻村|Yamana Village}} and {{jwp|札幌村|Sapporo Village}} (now {{wp|Higashi-ku, Sapporo|Higashi-ku}} or "east ward").<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspiration Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|羊ケ丘}}<br />
| {{wp|Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill|Hitsujigaoka}}<br />
| The bronze statue of Dr. {{wp|William S. Clark}}, co-founder and President of the {{wp|Sapporo Agricultural College}} (later the {{wp|Hokkaido University}}), stands on the hill. The name "Aspiration" could be a reference to Dr. Clark's parting words to his Japanese students, "Boys, be ambitious!"<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Horseshoe Plains]]<br />
| {{jwp|道立自然公園野幌森林公園|野幌森林}}<br />
| {{wp|Nopporo Shinrin Kōen Prefectural Natural Park|Nopporo Forest}}<br />
| Now a {{wp|List of national parks of Japan#History|Prefectural Natural Park}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deertrack Heights]]<br />
| {{jwp|馬追丘陵}}<br />
| Maoi Hills<br />
| {{wp|Eniwa, Hokkaido|Eniwa}} and {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose}}, two satellite cities of Sapporo, are situated on the west slope of the Maoi Hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandgem Flats]]<br />
| {{jwp|勇払平野}}<br />
| Yūfutsu Plain<br />
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}<br />
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}} is located in the middle of the Yūfutsu Plain.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Obsidian Falls]]<br />
| 千鳥ヶ滝<br />
| Chidori Falls<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}<br />
| The {{wp|Yūbari River}} formed various cascades on the west boundary of the Yūbari City, collectively known as "Chidori".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Grueling Grove]]<br />
| {{jwp|栗山町}}<br />
| {{wp|Kuriyama, Hokkaido|Kuriyama Town}}<br />
| The town is named after the dense chestnut forest on the site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Golden Lowlands]] and [[Gapejaw Bog]]<br />
| {{wp|十勝平野}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Plain}}<br />
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}<br />
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}<br />
| Japan's second largest plain and major crop production area is shaped by the {{wp|Tokachi River}}. The region also saw wetland restoration and indigenous cultural revival in recent years.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Scarlet Bog]]<br />
| {{jwp|鶴居村}}<br />
| {{wp|Tsurui|Tsurui Village}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| The {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|wetland national park}} spans the administrative areas of Kushiro City, Tsurui Village, and Shibecha Town. The location of Scaelet Bog in Crimson Mireland is comparable to that of Tsurui in the Kushiro wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cottonsedge Prairie]]<br />
| {{jwp|弟子屈町}}<br />
| {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}<br />
| The southern half of Teshikaga consists of the lower plains south of Lake Lake Kussharo and Lake Akan.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Droning Meadow]]<br />
| {{jwp|標茶町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}<br />
| The pond where wild [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|Turtwig]] is encountered may be based on {{jwp|シラルトロ沼|Lake Shirarutoro}} or {{jwp|塘路湖|Lake Tо̄ro}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sludge Mound]] and [[Ursa's Ring]]<br />
| {{jwp|阿寒町}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan, Hokkaido|Akan Town}}<br />
| The former Yūbestu Coal Mine (雄別炭鉱) and the Kushiro City Zoo are located in Akan Town, now part of Kushiro City. Following the closure of the coal mine in 1970, forests were restored and sightings of {{wp|Ussuri brown bear}} have become common in recent decades.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Bolderoll Slope]], and [[Diamond Heath]]<br />
| {{wp|阿寒岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The mountain in which the Solaceon Ruins are carved resembles Mount Akan-Fuji, and the ridges on its northwest resemble {{wp|Mount Meakan}}. The peak to the east of the settlement could be based on {{wp|Mount Oakan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diamond Settlement]]<br />
| 阿寒湖アイヌコタン<br />
| Lake Akan Ainu Kotan<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="3" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}<br />
| It is the largest Ainu settlement in Hokkaido with 120 inhabitants. Most of the ''Kotan'' have been converted into tourist attractions and cultural facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudpool Ridge]]<br />
| {{jwp|釧北峠}}<br />
| Senpoku Pass<br />
| This mountain pass through the watershed of the Kushiro River, the Tokachi River, and the {{wp|Abashiri River}} is part of an Ainu road leading to seaside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shrouded Ruins]]<br />
| {{jwp|津別峠}}<br />
| Tsubetsu Pass<br />
| Known for cloud view and dense mountain fog, this mountain pass is the site of an observation deck in a European-style castle that oversees Lake Kussharo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crossing Slope]]<br />
| {{jwp|中標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido|Nakashibetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{jwp|根室振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="8" | {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | The player's encounter with the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|special]] [[Basculegion]] could be a reference to the predominant role of Shibetsu, Nemuro in salmon fishery.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ginkgo Landing]]<br />
| {{jwp|標津町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)|Shibetsu Town}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Bathers' Lagoon]]<br />
| {{jwp|風蓮湖}} and {{jwp|温根沼}}<br />
| {{wp|Lake Furen|Lake Fūren}} and Lake Onneto<br />
| These two adjacent {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lakes form a large lagoon in the Nemuro Bay. Lake Fūren is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Deadwood Haunt]]<br />
| {{jwp|根室半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Nemuro Peninsula}}<br />
| The wrecked ships in this area could be a reference to the maritime archeological sites of the {{wp|Okhotsk culture}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sand's Reach]]<br />
| {{jwp|納沙布岬}}<br />
| {{wp|Cape Nosappu}}<br />
| Cape Nosappu is more similar to a palm facing upwards than one spreading its five fingers.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hideaway Bay]]<br />
| {{jwp|落石岬|落石湾}}<br />
| Rakuseki Bay<br />
| Rakuseki Bay refers to the water body between Cape Ochiishi and Hanamatsu, Nemuro.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tombolo Walk]]<br />
| {{jwp|ユルリ島}} and {{jwp|モユルリ島}}<br />
| Yururi Island and Moyururi Island<br />
| These two uninhabited islands off the coast of Nemuro Peninsula have been designated as nature reserve since the late 1970s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castaway Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|羅臼町}}<br />
| {{wp|Rausu, Hokkaido|Rausu Town}}<br />
| Named after the {{wp|Mount Rausu|main peak}} of the Shiretoko volcanoes, the town occupies the southeastern half of the peninsula.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aipom Hill]]<br />
| {{jwp|根釧台地}}<br />
| Konsen Plateau<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The lattice windbreak on its windward side is a {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} site.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tranquility Cove]]<br />
| {{jwp|野付湾}} and {{jwp|根室湾}}<br />
| {{wp|Notsuke Bay}} and {{wp|Nemuro Bay}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| The dry forest along the [[Cobalt Coastlands]] could be inspired by {{jwp|トドワラ|Todowara}}, forests of withered {{wp|Abies sachalinensis|Sakhalin fir}}s on the {{wp|Notsuke Peninsula}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Windbreak Stand]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里岳道立自然公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Sharidake Prefectural Natural Park}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| This natural park is named after {{wp|Mount Shari}}, whose montane forests form natural windbreaks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Veilstone Cape]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床半島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Shiretoko derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''sir-etok'' (land's end). The peninsula was registered as a UNESCO {{wp|World Heritage Site}} under the natural category in 2005.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lunker's Lair]]<br />
| {{jwp|知床岬}}<br />
| Cape Shiretoko<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}<br />
| The northeastern-most portion of the Shiretoko Peninsula is under the administration of Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Islespy Shore]]<br />
| {{jwp|斜里町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}<br />
| The visitor center of the {{wp|Shiretoko National Park}} belongs to Shari.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wayward Wood]]<br />
| {{jwp|富良野岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Furano}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| Mt. Furano is a stratovolcano in the {{wp|Tokachi Volcanic Group}} with rich floral diversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Quarry]]<br />
| {{jwp|十勝岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Tokachi (Daisetsuzan)|Mount Tokachi}}<br />
| Mt. Tokachi is known for its sulfur deposit and bogs, along with natural hot springs. Most sulfur quarries were destroyed by the 1962 eruption.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Temple of Sinnoh]]<br />
| 旭岳<br />
| Mount Asahi<br />
| The Greek architecture of the Temple of Sinnoh may be inspired by the {{wp|Parthenon}}, which was critically damaged by an {{wp|Siege of the Acropolis (1687)|explosion}} in 1687.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cloudcap Pass]]<br />
| {{jwp|層雲峡}}<br />
| {{wp|Sōunkyō}}<br />
| The ridges and valleys to the east and south of Mt. Asahi was named Sōunkyō (lit. "cloudcap gorges") in 1921.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]]<br />
| {{jwp|石狩岳}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Ishikari}}<br />
| colspan="2" |<br />
| Mount Ishikari is the watershed of the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and the {{wp|Sea of Japan}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Whiteout Valley]]<br />
| {{jwp|音威子府村}}<br />
| {{wp|Otoineppu, Hokkaido|Otoineppu}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}<br />
| The village is a tourist attraction known for Mt. Otoi-Fuji (音威富士) and ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalanche Slopes]]<br />
| {{jwp|中川町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakagawa, Hokkaido|Nakagawa Town}}<br />
| The large amount of {{wp|Ammonoidea|ammonites}} excavated in this village in the Meiji era earned it the nickname "Fossile Village".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Avalugg's Legacy]]<br />
| {{jwp|中頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Nakatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Nakatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}<br />
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}<br />
| The large ice formation may be inspired by Mount Pinneshiri (ピンネシリ岳), whose contour line resembles a tortoise shell on maps. The underground caves in this area could be based on the Nakatonbetsu Limestone Cave (中頓別鍾乳洞), which is the northernmost {{wp|Karst}} system of Japan and a nature park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pearl Settlement]]<br />
| {{jwp|浜頓別町}}<br />
| {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}<br />
| The land was inhabited by an Ainu tribe named Nitat-nay (仁達内 ''Nitachinai''), whose name means "wetland river". First seen in 1670, the name "Tonbetsu" derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''to-un-pet'' (river running out of a lake), referring to its location at the confluence of the Tonbetsu River and Lake Kutcharo.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Unova===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Unova New York.png|thumb|A comparison of Unova to New York City and parts of eastern New Jersey]]<br />
[[Unova]] has been said to be significantly distant from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Instead of being based on an area of Japan, Unova is based on {{wp|New York City}} as well as parts of northwestern {{wp|New Jersey}}. Both states are part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | State (New York City borough/county)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nuvema Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Coney Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[P2 Laboratory]]<br />
| {{wp|Governors Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| While there were no laboratories when the games were created, in 2019 city officials proposed to build a climate change research facility here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Accumula Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Marine Park (Brooklyn park)|Marine Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Striaton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Canarsie, Brooklyn|Canarsie}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Striaton makes a multitude of references to the glaciers that formed Long Island, including its location compared to the central land. <!--Should be in a straight line with DUMBO and Manhattan Bridge--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dreamyard]]<br />
| {{wp|Floyd Bennett Field}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A historic place near Marine Park and part of Naval Air Station New York. Latios and Latias, who are available for capture in B2W2, could be a reference to airplanes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wellspring Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|McCarren Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Know for McCarren Play Centre, which contains bathhouse and a pool.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nacrene City]]<br />
| {{wp|Boerum Hill}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| Used to be mostly populated by working class ironworker families, until the late 1990s gentrification, which made it popular among upper-class individiuals. The decommissioned railway and a museum in Nacrene City could be a reference to New York Transit Museum found near Boerum Hill. Also, in [[Pokémon Adventures]], the city is called "city of art" due to its avant-garde artists, a possible reference to Boerum Hill's own artists and their art galleries.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pinwheel Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Cadman Plaza|Cadman Plaza park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| A park near the Brooklyn Bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Castelia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Lower Manhattan is the business centre of New York City, as well as the United States. The New York City Hall is located here, this building contains the Office of the Mayor of New York City (executive branch) and the chambers of the New York City Council (legislative branch). The New York County Courthouse (judicial branch) is also located here. The central park of Castelia are partially based in {{wp|The Battery (Manhattan)|Battery Park}}, according to Satoshi Yamamoto, the Café Sonata was based in the {{wp|CBGB}} music club.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Join Avenue]]<br />
| {{wp|Empire State Building}} or {{wp|Times Square}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Skyarrow Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}} and {{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Also based on {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}} in Tokyo, Japan<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 4]]<br />
| {{wp|World Trade Center site}}?<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| In all versions of the route, it is shown that the road is being built; in some versions, the route is shown in a desolate and reconstructed form.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Desert Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Chelsea, Manhattan|Chelsea}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Relic Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Holland Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Nimbasa City]]<br />
| {{wp|Midtown Manhattan}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Midtown Manhattan is the zone where the headquarters of the New York subway, the main skyscrapers of the city and several embassies. Nimbasa's entertainment atmosphere is based on {{wp|Times Square}}, the main center of entertainment, food, sports, products etc, of New York. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Subway|Gear Station]]<br />
| {{wp|59th Street–Columbus Circle station}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| A subway station located at Columbus Circle. Could also be inspired by Grand Central Station and Penn Station as they bear architectural similarities to Gear Station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Stadium and Small Court]]<br />
| {{wp|West Side Stadium}} and {{wp|Madison Square Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| West Side Stadium was a proposed Olympic stadium that was cancelled in 2005. Considering American football, soccer, and baseball games are held at Big Stadium, it may also draw inspiration from {{wp|Polo Grounds}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater]]<br />
| {{wp|Broadway theatre|Broadway}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| Like Broadway, Pokémon Musical is often visited in the city where dances and choreography are done with their own stories just like a real musical.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lostlorn Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|The Pond and Hallett Nature Sanctuary|Hallett Nature Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil City]]<br />
| {{wp|Union City, New Jersey|Union City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| Union City is known for its many mining companies. The Pokémon World Tournament stadium may reference the {{wp|MetLife Stadium}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]<br />
| {{wp|George Washington Bridge}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|Aesthetically, it was based of George Washington Bridge. However, geographically it is placed where the {{wp|Lincoln Tunnel}} should be, which is not a bridge.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Clay Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Interstate 95}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chargestone Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Freshkills Park}} <br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Staten Island}})<br />
|While geographically it doesn't match, this proposed park is being build atop of a former landfill, with one of the purposes being utilising the land for renewable energy, such as building solar panels. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teterboro, New Jersey|Teterboro}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| The Mistralton City Airport's real-life counterpart is the {{wp|Teterboro Airport}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mistralton Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Snake Hill|Laurel Hill Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Celestial Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Park Cemetery (Hackensack, New Jersey)|Maple Grove Park Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Twist Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey Meadowlands|Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation and Wildlife Area}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| For a long time, these wetlands where urbanized and environmentally abused, being a site of large landfills. Currently undergoing the restoration and conversation program.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Icirrus City]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield, New Jersey|Ridgefield}} or {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| A town founded by Dutch settlers, recognizable by its small classical European style buildings (similar to the rural atmosphere of Icirrus).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Moor of Icirrus]]<br />
| {{wp|Overpeck County Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Known for Overpeck Creek. Could also possibly based on Teaneck Creek, which is located a bit further north.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dragonspiral Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})<br />
| Despite being nowhere close to New Jersey, it is possible it took inspirations from {{wp|Washington Monument}}, as both location are related to the founding history and war. Another theory, it may have connections to {{wp|Field Station: Dinosaurs}}, as both locations has reptilian theme going on (dragons & dinosaurs). However, the New Jersey's theme park was opened in 2012, 2 years after the release of the original BW.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tubeline Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (2017–present)|Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Nyack, New York|Nyack}} ({{wp|New York}}) and {{wp|Tarrytown, New York|Tarrytown}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
| Based on the original incarnation of said bridge - {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (1955–2017)|Tappan Zee Bridge}} - before it got replaced with the current one in 2017. Also resembles the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}, which is found in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shopping Mall Nine]]<br />
| {{wp|Palisades Center|Palisades Center Mall}}<br />
| {{wp|West Nyack, New York}} ({{wp|New York}})<br />
|Located on the opposite side of the bridge in real life. Could possibly based on Bridge Plaza in Tarrytown, which matches up with the position.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenger's Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Blockhouse No. 1|The Blockhouse}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|A small fort built in the northern part of Central Park in 1814.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Opelucid City]]<br />
| {{wp|Harlem}} & {{wp|Washington Heights, Manhattan|Washington Heights}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Pokémon League]]<br />
| {{wp|Hempstead House}} or {{wp|New York Botanical Garden}}<br />
| {{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} ({{wp|Long Island}}) or {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|The cupolas of the Pokémon League are reminiscent of the domes of the enclosure's three main greenhouses. It's castle aesthetic is based of Hempstead House, while the desert environment is possibly a play on word of the real estate being located in Sands Point. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Village Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Robert F. Kennedy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}, {{wp|Queens}} and {{wp|The Bronx}})<br />
|It also resembles {{wp|Ponte Vecchio}} bridge in Italy.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lacunosa Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Flushing, Queens|Flushing}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Flushing is the fourth largest central business district in New York City, and has one of the most diverse range in demographics, which is reflected in its architecture. Could also be based on Astoria, a neighbourhood that has been home to the largest Greek-American community in the United States since 1960, due to Lacunosa's towering blue and white houses resembling Santorini in Greece.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Giant Chasm]]<br />
| {{wp|Kissena Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Located in Flushing. In Chippewa language, Kissena means "cold place", a possible inspiration for Kyurem being placed here.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unova Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Broad Channel, Queens|Broad Channel}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Howard Beach, Queens|Howard Beach}} & {{wp|The Hamptons}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Geographically it fits in as Jamaica, Queens, however thematically it takes heavy inspiration from The Hamptons of Long Island, in that it is largely vacant for most of the year but fills up with vacationers and celebrities during the Summertime.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Undella Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Jamaica Bay}} & {{wp|Great South Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
|[[Abyssal Ruins]] found here is based of Ancient Greek {{wp|Pavlopetri|Pavlopetri Ruins}}, which sank into Mediterranean Sea due to the earthquake and tsunami 3000 years ago.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Abundant Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Highland Park (Brooklyn)|Highland Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marvelous Bridge]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensboro Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} and {{wp|Queens}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black City]]<br />
| {{wp|Long Island City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Long Island City, it houses multiple main headquarters of companies such as Eagle Electric, Wonton Foods, Amazon etc, in addition to having luxurious lofts, all this is reflected in the corporate and commercial atmosphere of Black City. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Black Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Skyline Tower (Queens)|Skyline Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| The tallest building in Queens and made entirely of blue glass. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[White Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Queensbridge Houses}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
|Geographically, it fits Queensbridge, a uniquely build public housing, that manages to harmonize urban buildings and natural trees together. However, it is possible that it takes elements from two of the largest parks in Queens: Alley Pond Park ([[White Treehollow]] resembles Queens Giant. The tallest and possibly oldest tulip poplar tree in New York and it has a hollow entrance) and Forest Park (a haven for native plants and wildlife in the midst of the city's sprawl).<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Poké Transfer Lab]]<br />
| {{wp|Cornell Tech}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff" |<br />
| [[Entralink]]<br />
| {{wp|Central Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})<br />
| The Entralink also draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}.<br />
<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Liberty Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liberty Island}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} exclave)<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Unity Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Headquarters of the United Nations}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Extraterritoriality|international territory}})<br />
|Geographically placed somewhere, where {{wp|Ellis Island}} should be.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokéstar Studios]]<br />
| {{wp|Lincoln Park (Jersey City)|Lincoln Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
|Thematically, it is based of Hollywood in Los Angeles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|[[Anville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Morristown, New Jersey|Morristown}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Morris County, New Jersey|Morris County}})<br />
| Morristown has attempted to implement transit-oriented development and is one of the first "transit villages" to be designated in New Jersey.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aspertia City]]<br />
| {{wp|Elizabeth, New Jersey|Elizabeth}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Union County, New Jersey|Union County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Newark, New Jersey|Newark}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Floccesy Ranch]]<br />
| {{wp|Branch Brook Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cave of Being]]<br />
| {{wp|Weequahic Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})<br />
|Known for its Weequahic Lake Trail.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Virbank City]]<br />
| {{wp|Jersey City, New Jersey|Jersey City}}<br />
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})<br />
| [[Virbank Complex]] bears some resemblance to the oil refineries and tanker area located<!--between Exit 10 and Exit 13--> along the {{wp|New Jersey Turnpike}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lentimas Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Hills, Queens|Forest Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Forest Hills is densely populated with red-brick buildings, similar to [[Lentimas Town]]'s buildings. They also closely resemble those of {{wp|Santa Fe, New Mexico}}'s {{wp|Pueblo Revival architecture|Pueblo Revival}} style buildings. There is a theory, that it based on three neighbourhoods with the largest communities of Mexicans in Brooklyn, but none of them match geographically. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reversal Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest Park (Queens)|Forest Park}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Besides it's status as a haven for wild life, Forest Park is also known for its Hiking Trails.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Strange House]]<br />
| {{wp|Maple Grove Cemetery (Queens)|Maple Grove Cemetery}}<br />
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})<br />
| Possibly took inspirations from Renwick Smallpox Hospital, but it's located on Roosevelt Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Humilau City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fire Island|Fire Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While map-wise it would fit in as part of Queens or eastern Nassau County, Humilau City strongly resembles the nautical backdrop of many Long Island villages. Specifically, its use of boardwalks is taken directly from many beach communities on Fire Island, such as {{wp|Davis Park, New York|Davis Park}} or {{wp|Cherry Grove, New York|Cherry Grove}} which consist almost entirely of boardwalks.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaside Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lawrence, Nassau County, New York|Lawrence}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Marine Tube]]<br />
| {{wp|Ocean Parkway (Long Island)|Ocean Parkway}}<br />
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})<br />
| While the New York City area has no underwater tunnels akin to Marine Tube, the closest comparison both geographically and thematically is Ocean Parkway, a beachside highway which is known by locals for its beautiful views of wildlife and the ocean.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Kalos===<br />
[[File:FranceKalosComparison.png|thumb|A comparison of Kalos to France]]<br />
[[Kalos]] is based on the northern half of {{wp|Metropolitan France}} and {{wp|Alderney}}, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Administrative region<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vaniville Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Moulins, Allier|Moulins}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Moulins had various old terraced houses, in Vaniville, the houses of the town are all terraced. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aquacorde Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nevers}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The great bridge is probably based on a bridge on the river {{wp|Loire}} in Nevers. The central square of Aquacorde is based in the ''Place de la République'' (Republic square), a square surrounded by various french-style row houses and with two separated gardens, like the square of Aquacorde. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune City]]<br />
| {{wp|Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The fountain on the central plaza might be based on the ''fontaine de Diane''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Santalune Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Fontainebleau}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| It is the most touristic forest in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 22|Détourner Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Rhyhorn race track is based in this circuit, shared for the cities of Nevers and Magny Cours. The route itself is based in the observation zones of the circuit. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 4|Parterre Way]] <br />
| {{wp|Seine-et-Marne}} and the gardens of the region<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The aspect of the route is modeled after the impressive Parterre gardens of the {{wp|Palace of Fontainebleau}}, located in Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne. The region of Marne is famous for its palaces with parterres, also, the route can be based in the gardens of the palace of {{wp|Vaux-le-Vicomte}}, where the parterre are in the sides of the garden, like the route 4.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose City]]<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<ref name=Honedge>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pG-q-WIYTs Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed!] (YouTube)</ref><br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The largest city in Kalos, the [[Lumiose Museum]] is based on {{wp|the Louvre}}. The streets of Lumiose are based on the ''Place de l'Étoile'' (square of the star and current {{wp|Place Charles de Gaulle}}), in which there is the Arc de Triomphe. The modern buildings that surround the city may be a reference to the buildings of {{wp|La Défense}}, the most important business district in France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]<br />
| {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|Paris}}<br />
| Both are lattice towers. The Eiffel Tower is the most emblematic monument in all of France and a symbol of modernity in Paris. The prism tower reflects this by being a modern building made of glass.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 5|Versant Road]] <br />
| {{wp|Sèvres}} <br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A commune on the outskirts of Paris that houses a Skate Park, in addition, the commune is in an elevated area of the Seine, similar to the mountainous aspect of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Camphrier Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| During the Renaissance, Blois was the official residence of the King of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shabboneau Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Château of Blois}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Used to be the residence for the Counts of Blois and some French Kings.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 7|Rivière Walk]]<br />
| {{wp|Loire Valley}} and its surroundings<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}} and {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''Garden of France'', it is a region known for its vineyards and vegetable crops, as well as its châteaus and castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 6|Palais Lane]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Avenue de Paris (Versailles)|Avenue de Paris}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| A route located in the city of Versailles, decorated with trees and parterres that are the main road to the Palace of Versailles. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Parfum Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Versailles}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The king who ordered the construction of the palace and who is mentioned several times, is a reference to {{wp|Louis XIV of France}}. The second floor and hallway of the Parfum Palace is based in the {{wp|Hall of Mirrors|Galerie des Glaces}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Chateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chenonceau}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Nicknamed the ''castle of the ladies'', in reference to the noble women who financed its reconstruction and for the parties they held. This is referenced in the fact that [[Diantha]] is the top trainer in the chateau. The façade of the Battle Chateau reminiscent of the high-ceilinged, round towers of Chambord. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Connecting Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Grand-Lieu}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 8|Muraille Coast]]<br />
| {{wp|La Pointe du Chay}}, <br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An elevated maritime and rocky areaa, cloistered in the mountains and composed of prehistoric deposits and rocks. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 9|Spikes Passage]]<br />
| {{wp|Périgord}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| A mountainous and elevated area in south-central France. In real life, it is a fertile area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ambrette Town]]<br />
| {{wp|La Rochelle}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| An aquarium lies in La Rochelle. The city is famous in France for the geologic deposits from the Jurassic, that constitute great part of the coast of the city. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glittering Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Lascaux|Lascaux Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}<br />
| Lascaux is a network of caves famous for prehistoric parietal wall paintings. [[Junichi Masuda]] said in an interview that they relied on the {{wp|Catacombs of Paris}}.{{fact}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cyllage City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Nazaire}}<br />
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}<br />
| Saint-Nazaire has a major harbour and a long tradition of fishing and shipbuilding. Could possibly be also based on {{wp|Saint-Brevin-les-Pins}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 10|Menhir Trail]] and [[Geosenge Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Carnac}} and the {{wp|Carnac stones}}<ref name=Honedge/><br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| Notable for its standing stones. In the games, the [[ultimate weapon]] turned various Pokémon into stones, possibly referencing a legend which stated that the Carnac stones were pagan soldiers who were turned into stone by Pope Cornelius, or Roman soldiers turned into stone by the magician Merlin.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Reflection Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Armorican Massif}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| The massif is composed of metamorphic and magmatic rocks that were metamorphosed and/or deformed during the Hercynian or Variscan orogeny and the earlier Cadomian orogeny. The competent old rocks of the Armorican Massif have been eroded to a plateaulike peneplain. The concept could also be based on the legends of the Britons called ''Miroirs aux fées'' (fairies mirrors). Fairy mirrors are usually caves with bright quartz veins or lakes where they are said to live fairies and like to see themselves in them like a mirror.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shalour City]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Malo}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}<br />
| In the anime, the city has a walled aspect; Saint-Malo is known for its fortresses and for being walled.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Mastery]]<br />
| {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A island-city in the coast, the summit of the island is crowned with a gothic abbey since the early Middle Ages. This match with the tower of mastery being a solemn site related with the megaevolution and the statue of Lucario, in reference to the statue of the angel Gabriel in the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Azure Bay]]<br />
| The {{wp|English Channel}}<br />
| &mdash;<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sea Spirit's Den]]<br />
| {{wp|Channel Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Bailiwick of Guernsey}}<br />
| Specifically based on Alderney, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 12|Fourrage Road]]<br />
| Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin and the {{wp|Pays d'Auge}} region<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| A natural reserve in the Cotentin peninsula in the north of France. The Pays d'Auge is a farmer region in Normandy, famous for its cheese, dairy, apples and cider production in France, this is reflexed in the Baa de Mer ranch of Kalos and the tall grass of the route. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Coumarine City]]<br />
| {{wp|Le Havre}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy}}<br />
| The city has a monorail and several trams, in addition, like the game, the coastal part is a large tourist area and the north is residential.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 13|Lumiose Badlands]]<br />
| {{wp|Pays de Bray}}<br />
| {{wp|Normandy (administrative region)|Normandy}}<br />
| A fertile area near Paris, thanks to the clay soil.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
|Saint-Laurent is located close to Paris and is surrounded by sunflowers (in reference to Kalos Power Plant's solar power). Could also be based on Crucey Solar Park, an actual Solar Power Plant, which is also close to Paris, although it lacks any buildings that the former has.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 14|Laverre Nature Trail]]<br />
| {{wp|fr:Hortillonnages d'Amiens|Hortillonnages d'Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| From vulgar Latin ''Hortellus'' that means little garden, are a series of swamps in the east of Amiens, built in the Gallo-Roman era of France and used as agricultural fields and are now an ecological and landscape park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre City]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais}} and {{wp|Amiens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Geographically, it is closer to be based of Calais - a major port city with old part of town being surrounded by canals. Thematically, it is most likely based of Amiens, as it won awards for rich wooded heritage and being one of the greenest French cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Laverre Gym]]<br />
| {{wp|Calais City Hall|Hôtel de ville de Calais}} or Belfry of Amiens <br />
| {{wp|Calais}}, {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| Both belfries are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as part of a set of Belfries of Belgium and France. The gym's clock is based on the imposing bell towers in their respective cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 16|Mélancolie Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Canal de l'Ourcq}}<br />
| {{wp|Île-de-France|Île-de-France}}<br />
| The Canal de l'Ourcq was built to provide drinking water to Paris and is currently used as a recreational area for fishing and boating. This is reflected in the fishing club on the route and the fact that the river ends artificially.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lost Hotel]]<br />
| {{wp|Abbey of St. Jean des Vignes}}<br />
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}<br />
| An old abbey in {{wp|Soissons}} near Paris, which was destroyed during the French revolution and only the facade is left standing.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Frost Cavern]]<br />
| {{wp|Ardennes}} <br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Ardennes is a zone that had a rocky landscape and various hills with forests and rough terrain, is located in the frontier with Belgium and Luxembourg, this match with the Frost Cavern located in the north of Kalos, like the Ardennes are near Belgium in the north. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dendemille Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Charleville-Mézières}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Charleville's region is known for its windmills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Terminus Cave]]<br />
| {{wp|Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Anistar City]]<br />
| {{wp|Strasbourg}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| The sundial may be a reference to {{wp|Strasbourg astronomical clock}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Couriway Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Molsheim}}<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| Molsheim is located close to several waterfalls, such as Nideck Waterfall, Casscade de la Serva and Cascade de l'Andlau. Couriway train station also somewhat resembles Molsheim station.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 19|Grande Vallée Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Lac de Lispach}}<br />
| The {{wp|Vosges (department)|Vosgues}} in {{wp|Grand Est}}<br />
| A boggy lake and forestal region in the mountains near the Alps. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Snowbelle City]]<br />
| {{wp|Besançon}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| The nearby {{wp|Jura Mountains}} are known for cold temperatures and sometimes nicknamed "Little Siberia".<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pokémon Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] and [[Kalos Route 21|Dernière Way]]<br />
| {{wp|Plateau des Mille Étangs}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}<br />
| A extensiveforest and mountainous landscape in the west of France.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Victory Road|Victory Road}} <br />
| {{wp|Bibracte|Mont Beuvray}}<br />
| {{wp|Burgundy}}<br />
| Mont Beuvray is generally identified as ancient Bibracte, a fortified settlement. Used to be capital of the Aedui and one of the most important hillforts in Gaul. Nowadays, it is an archaeological park at the centre of a protected forest.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{kal|Pokémon League}} building<br />
| {{wp|Château de Chambord}}<br />
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}<br />
| Should be located somewhere in Burgundy, but the place itself resembles Château de Chambord more, the largest château in the Loire Valley. It was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I and ended up being one the most influential architectures, inspiring the design of several European castles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kiloude City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| Lyon is located in the south, connected via train to Paris like Lumiose and has a open air zoo.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Maison]]<br />
| {{wp|Hôtel de Ville, Lyon|Hôtel de Ville de Lyon}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}<br />
| <br />
|}<br />
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<br />
===Alola===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Alola Hawaii.png|thumb|A comparison of Alola to Hawaii]]<br />
[[Alola]] is based on {{wp|Hawaii}},<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sun_moon/ Pokémon Sun and Moon Japanese official site]</ref> one of the states that is a part of the {{wp|United States}}.<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Island<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Houses the state capital and the former monarchy of Hawaii. Its designated island color is yellow (''melemele'' in Hawaiian) and its designated island flower is the {{wp|Sida fallax|ʻilima}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli City]]<br />
| {{wp|Honolulu|Honolulu}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The state capital of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Beachfront<br />
| {{wp|Waikiki|Waikīkī}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Waikiki and its beaches are a notable tourist destination in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Shopping District<br />
| {{wp|Ala Moana Center|Ala Moana Center}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Ala Moana Center is the largest shopping mall in Hawaiʻi.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Marina<br />
| {{wp|Ala Wai Harbor}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|The largest small boat and yacht harbor in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Hau'oli City Outskirts<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Kai, Hawaii|Hawaiʻi Kai}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| One of the largest residential areas in O'ahu.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Iki Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Wahiawa, Hawaii|Wahiawā}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Berry fields (Alola)|Berry fields]]<br />
| Dole Plantation<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest currently operating pineapple plantation in the state.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hau'oli Cemetery]]<br />
| Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mahalo Trail]]<br />
| ʻAiea Loop Trail<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Verdant Cavern]]<br />
| Kaneana Cave (Makua Cave)<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Meadow]]<br />
| Kaipapau Forest Reserve<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| Could also be based on National Wildlife Refuge, which is dedicated to preserving and restoring populations of endangered honeycreepers, but it doesn't match geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ten Carat Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Diamond Head, Hawaii|Diamond Head (Lēʻahi)}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| {{p|Necrozma}}'s appearance here in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] references the historical belief by western sailors that the calcite crystals near the mountain were diamonds.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seaward Cave]]<br />
| Mermaid Cave<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kala'e Bay]]<br />
| {{wp|Hanauma Bay|Hanauma Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
|A popular tourist attraction on Oʻahu, the bay is a nature sanctuary is well known for its efforts for preserving native marine life.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Conflict]]<br />
| {{wp|Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument|Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Oahu. It contains a luakini, a sacrificial altar meant to bring success during times of war.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Melemele Sea]]<br />
| Kaiwi Channel<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| An ocean channel that separates Oahu from {{wp|Molokai|Molokaʻi}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Big Wave Beach]]<br />
| Turtle Bay Resort<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| A resort area located near the surfing beach.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sandy Cave]]<br />
| Turtle Cove<br />
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Akala Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Its designated island color is pink (''ʻākala'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea City]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahului, Hawaii|Kahului}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Brooklet Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pikachu Valley]]<br />
| {{wp|Iao Valley|ʻIao Valley}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Heahea Beach]]<br />
| Kahului Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Makawao, Hawaii|Makawao}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A community on Maui known to be dominated by agriculture and ranch lands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Paniola Ranch]]<br />
| Haleakala Ranch<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Largest ranch on Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Royal Avenue]]<br />
| The Shops at {{wp|Wailea, Hawaii|Wailea}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Mall with more than 70 shops, restaurants & art galleries, with regular evening entertainment.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Diglett's Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii Route 30|Olowalu Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| A long road tunnel that connects Lahaina to Wailuku. Located on Honoapi'ilani Highway. It could also be based on Olowalu Shaft, which is located close to Olowalu Tunnel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Konikoni City]]<br />
| {{wp|Lahaina, Hawaii|Lāhainā}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Lahaina is one of numerous locations of Hawaii where Chinese immigrants immigrated to work on local sugar cane plantations. Lahaina houses the only two Chinese Society Halls that exist and are maintained in Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Grand Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Wailea Resort}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The most prominent hotel in the Wailea area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hano Beach]]<br />
| Makena Beach<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wela Volcano Park]]<br />
| {{wp|Haleakalā_National_Park|Haleakalā National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The tallest volcano on Maui and is currently inactive. Terrain is closer to {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dividing Peak Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana Highway}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| Hana Lava Tube is located around this stretch.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lush Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hana, Hawaii|Hana Forest Reserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| It is the largest tropical forest on the island of Maui.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Memorial Hill]]<br />
| Olowalu Petroglyphs<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Life]]<br />
| {{wp|Kahanu Garden|Piʻilanihale Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Maui}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} in the State of Hawaii.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest island in the archipelago. Its designated island color is red (''ʻulaʻula'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie City]]<br />
| {{wp|Hilo, Hawaii|Hilo}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Largest settlement on Hawaii Island. Noted locally for its particularly rainy climate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Malie Garden]]<br />
| {{wp|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Designed like an Edo-style Japanese garden, having numerous structures such as pagodas, {{wp|torii}} (traditional Japanese gate), and a Japanese teahouse.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Hokulani]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Kea is the second highest peak in the world when measured from its base below sea level. Currently a dormant volcano. Mauna Loa is a the largest subaerial volcano in the world and it is still active.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hokulani Observatory]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa Observatory}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea Observatories}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A number of {{wp|observatory|observatories}} located on the summits of Mauna Loa & Mauna Kea due to its ideal conditions for atmospheric & astronomy research.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A currently active volcano. A power plant in the {{wp|Puna, Hawaii|Puna}} district of Hawaii used the {{wp|Geothermal energy|geothermal}} vents from Kilauea to generate electricity until the 2018 eruptions caused its temporary shutdown.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Blush Mountain|Geothermal Power Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Puna Geothermal Venture}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| A geothermal energy power plant that was shut down shortly after the start of the May 2018 lower Puna eruption, and resumed power generation in November 2020.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Beach|Secluded Shore]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Ula'ula Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}}<br />
| Ahalanui Park - {{wp|Isaac Hale Beach Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Both are black sand beaches. Ahalanui Park was destroyed by lava due to 2018 Volcanic Eruption of Kīlauea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]] - [[Aether House]]<br />
| {{wp|Kau, Hawaii|Kau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Kau district is known for South Point (Ka Lae) and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tapu Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Heiau|Heiau Ruins}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The most closest locations would be Kalalea Heiau and Kohaikalani Heiau. Tapu Village could be based on Kalapana, a former inhabited town that was destroyed by a Kīlauea lava flow in 1986, believed to be caused by {{wp|Pele (deity)|Pele}}, Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. However, it is located in the far east Puna district, thus not matching up geographically.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]<br />
| {{wp|Pahala, Hawaii|Pahala}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| There used to be sugar cane mills in Pahala, but they were all closed by the late 90s.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haina Desert]]<br />
| {{wp|Kaʻū Desert|Kaʻū Desert}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Although not a true desert, the sulfur dioxide from Kīlauea's sulfuric lava plumes creates enough acid rain that plant growth is severely inhibited.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lake of the Sunne]]/[[Lake of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake Waiau|Lake Waiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest lake in Hawaii, located on Mauna Kea<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ula'ula Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
|The most notable of many locations in Hawaii where people who broke Kapu could escape to. Such sites are difficult to enter and heavily protected, but once entered, a Kahuna on site could bless the individual, pardoning their crime. Many native plants, including red plumeria grow near the location.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Po Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawi, Hawaii|Hawi}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Hawi is a town in Kohala mountain, in the northwest part Hawaii Island. It once was a busy commercial centre during the operation of the Kohala Sugar plantation. However, just like with other sugar mills, it was closed down.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mount Lanakila]]<br />
| {{wp|Mauna Loa|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| Mauna Loa is the largest shield volcano on earth; it is currently active. Mauna Loa is one of two locations to annually have snow in Hawaii, the other being Mauna Kea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 14|Route 14]]<br />
| {{wp|Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii|Ocean View}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alola Route 15|Routes 15]] & [[Alola Route 16|16]]<br />
| {{wp|Captain Cook, Hawaii|Captain Cook}} & {{wp|Miloliʻi, Hawaii|Miloliʻi}} beaches. {{wp|Molokai}}, {{wp|Lanai}}, {{wp|Kahoolawe}} & {{wp|Johnston Atoll}} islands.<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The small islets on Route 15 resemble the real life islands, only smaller, tighter and closer to Hawaii Island, the real life basis for Ula'ula Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Abundance]]<br />
| {{wp|Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site|Puʻukoholā Heiau}}<br />
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}<br />
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Hawaii Island, and the last heiau ever built.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Island]]<br />
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Its designated island color is purple (''poni'' in Hawaiian).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Seafolk Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea, Kauai County, Hawaii|Waimea}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|The site where the first western contact to the Hawaiian islands were made by {{wp|James Cook}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Wilds]]<br />
| {{wp|Waimea Canyon State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| A large canyon carved by the abundant rainfall from Mount Wai'ale'ale, it is nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Beach]]<br />
| Polihale State Park<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Breaker Coast]]<br />
| Kawailoa Bay, Haula Bay & Nawiliwili Bay<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Could also be based on Po'ipū, which is famous for the geological {{wp|Blowhole (geology)|blowhole}} known locally as {{wp|Spouting Horn}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ancient Poni Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Kalaheo, Hawaii|Kalaheo}} & {{wp|Koloa, Hawaii|Koloa}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Koloa is known for Old Koloa Town, which preserves Koloa history and traditions.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vast Poni Canyon]]<br />
| {{wp|Kawaikini}} & {{wp|Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Kawaikini is the tallest peak of the mountain. It is hard to reach due to high annual rains and steep wet cliffs. Also not helped by the fact that on west side of it Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve is located. Its miles of dense, swampy forest limits the access to the summit.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altar of the Sunne]]/[[Altar of the Moone]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Waialeale|Mount Waiʻaleʻale}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Mount Wai'ale'ale is the main volcano of Kauaʻi and is currently extinct. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Grove]]<br />
| {{wp|Wailua River State Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|An area of Kauaʻi containing several important {{wp|heiau}}. Malae is the largest heiau on Kaua'i.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Plains]]<br />
| Kawaihau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Coast]]<br />
| Paliku Beach, Papa'a Bay Beach & Moloa'a Beach<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Meadow]]<br />
| {{wp|Fern Grotto}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Resolution Cave]]<br />
| Maniniholo Dry Cave<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| It was believed to once house a malicious spirit deep in the cave.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poni Gauntlet]]<br />
| {{wp|Kīlauea, Hawaii|Kīlauea Town}} & {{wp|Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Battle Tree]]<br />
| Princeville Resort<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ruins of Hope]]<br />
| Poli'ahu Heiau<br />
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}<br />
| Poliʻahu is the most important heiau in Kaua'i lore.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Exeggutor Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Niihau|Niʻihau}} & {{wp|Kahoolawe|Kahoʻolawe}}<br />
|<br />
| Geographically located as Niʻihau to Kauaʻi, though the lack of human inhabitants is similar to Kahoʻolawe. Both require boats and special permission to travel to.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aether Paradise]]<br />
| {{wp|Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument}}<br />
|<br />
| Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument consists of all the islands located northwest of Niʻihau in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is a {{wp|U.S. National Monument}} and nature preserve dedicated to preserving and protecting numerous Hawaiʻi endemic endangered species.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poké Pelago]]<br />
| {{wp|Northwestern Hawaiian Islands}}<br />
|<br />
| Small, uninhabited islands and atolls northwest of the main eight Hawaiian islands. Many native endemic Hawaiian organisms inhabit these islands.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Galar===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Galar United Kingdom.png|thumb|A comparison of Galar to the United Kingdom]]<br />
[[Galar]] is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ Interview with Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori on the official Pokémon website]</ref> with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on {{wp|England and Wales}}, while the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}. The [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, which is a self-governing {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref><ref name=Brochure>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/video-game/sword-shield/Galar_Tour_Brochure_US.pdf Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide]</ref><br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | County/Shire<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Postwick]]<br />
| {{wp|Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick}}<ref name=Brochure /><br>{{wp|Windermere, Cumbria (town)|Windermere}}<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/gallery/2019/10/04/exclusive-pokemon-sword-and-shield-concept-art-gallery Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery]</ref><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| One of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District, located close to {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}} on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|1|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Windermere|New Road}}/{{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere|Lake Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The main {{wp|link road}} between {{wp|Windermere}} and {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wedgehurst]]<br />
| {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Located on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|2|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Near and Far Sawrey}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two villages that act as one tourist attraction because of {{wp|Hill Top Farm}}, the home of ''{{wp|The Tale of Peter Rabbit}}'' author {{wp|Beatrix Potter}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Slumbering Weald]]<br />
| {{wp|Grizedale Forest}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A forest area located within the Lake District. It is famous for its magic- and poetry-themed statues. The altar dedicated to {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} is similar to the Forest Fugue sculpture.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wild Area]]<br />
| {{wp|Lake District National Park}}<ref name=Brochure />/{{wp|Peak District National Park}}<br />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Two of the most popular national parks in England. The {{wp|Lake District}}, the inspiration for the southern section of the Wild Area, is known for its mountains and inland lakes, whilst the Peak District, the inspiration for the northern section of the Wild Area, is known for its peaks and rolling hills.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The third-largest city in the United Kingdom, known for its industrial and railway past. The many structures were inspired from the {{wp|Castlefield}} area.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Manchester Town Hall}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A {{wp|Gothic Revival architecture|Victorian Neo-Gothic}} building situated within the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|3|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Astley Green Colliery}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A former coal mine that is now a {{wp|Astley Green Colliery Museum|museum}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine]]<br />
| {{wp|North York Moors|North York Moors National Park}}<br>{{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br>{{wp|Greater Manchester}}/{{wp|West Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Geographically, it seems to be closer to be based of North York Moors, but aesthetically it looks similar to {{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}, a trans-{{wp|Pennines|Pennine}} route for both rail and canal.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|4|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Yorkshire Wolds}}<br />
| {{wp|East Riding of Yorkshire}}/{{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Low-lying hills that are situated east from the city of York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Turffield]]<br />
| {{wp|York}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Aesthetically, it was heavily inspired by {{wp|Amesbury}}<ref name=Brochure />, a town located nearby the prehistoric {{wp|Stonehenge}}. The fact that Turffield is situated within the standing stones was also inspired by {{wp|Avebury}}. Geographically, it is closer to be based on York with the village aesthetic being a reference to {{wp|York Green Belt}}, an environmental and planning policy that regulates the rural space. The hill figure is a reference to the {{wp|Kilburn White Horse}}, located in {{wp|Kilburn, North Yorkshire|Kilburn}}, a village near York.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|5|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Ribblehead Viaduct}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic railway viaduct that carries the {{wp|Settle-Carlisle Railway}} over the {{wp|River Ribble}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hulbury]]<br />
| {{wp|Liverpool}}<br />
| {{wp|Merseyside}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A major seaport that is known for the {{wp|Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool|Albert Dock}} and {{wp|Liver Building}}. It is also the birthplace of {{wp|The Beatles}}. The houses built on a slope may have been inspired by {{wp|St Ives, Cornwall}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Galar Mine No. 2]]<br />
| {{wp|Forest of Bowland}}<br />
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| From a geographical standpoint, it seems to be based on caves found in Forest of Bowland, such as Hell Hole, Whitewell Cave and Whitewell Pot. It is also located between Manchester and Liverpool, albeit much norther. It could've been inspired by {{wp|Mersey Tunnels}}, major tunnels that cross under the {{wp|River Mersey}}, but then it misses the mark of being located between real life Motostoke and Hulbury.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Motostoke Outskirts]]<br />
| {{wp|Runcorn Railway Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A railway bridge that crosses the {{wp|River Mersey}} between {{wp|Runcorn}} and {{wp|Widnes}}. It is parallel to the {{wp|Silver Jubilee Bridge}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke]]<br />
| {{wp|Birmingham}}<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The second-largest city in the United Kingdom. It is known for its vast canal network, which gives it the nickname the {{wp|Venice of the North}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Warwick Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A medieval castle with over a thousand years of history.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Energy Plant]]<br />
| {{wp|Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower|Chamberlain Clock tower}} (Body) and {{wp|BT Tower (Birmingham)|BT Tower}} (summit)<br />
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Both are the tallest buildings in Birmingham and constitute heritage of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|6|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cat and Fiddle Road}}<br />
| {{wp|Cheshire}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A scenic and dangerous road in the United Kingdom that passes over the Peak District between {{wp|Macclesfield}} and {{wp|Buxton}}. The route is named after a pub located at its summit. The desert theme may also be based on {{wp|Dungeness (headland)|Dungeness}}, which is known to be the only desert in the United Kingdom.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Stow-on-Side]]<br />
| {{wp|Buxton}}<br />
| {{wp|Derbyshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A spa town that is described as "''The Gateway to the {{wp|Peak District National Park}}''". It is home to {{wp|Poole's Cavern}} and is also known for its spring water. Its name, as well as its potteries, may have been a reference to {{wp|Stoke-on-Trent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glimwood Tangle]]<br />
| {{wp|Sherwood Forest}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A well-known forest in the East Midlands that is said to be the home to the famous folklore character, {{wp|Robin Hood}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ballonlea]]<br />
| {{wp|Nottingham}} or {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}}<br />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}} or {{wp|Warwickshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Nottingham fits due to being surrounded by Sherwood Forest in the north, much like Ballonlea is surrounded by Glimwood Tangle. {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}} is a heavy aesthetical inspiration, due to Tudor architecture and being a birthplace of {{wp|William Shakespeare}}, who wrote many plays including the one about fairies — ''{{wp|A Midsummer Night's Dream}}''. Another possible inspiration is a more geographically correct {{wp|Lavenham}}, a village famous for its legends about witches and was used for filming ''{{wp|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1}}''.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|7|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Severn Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Gloucestershire}}/{{wp|Monmouthshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}/{{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A railway tunnel that goes under the {{wp|Severn Estuary}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|8|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Shropshire}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| Known for The Ironbridge Gorge area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was formed by glacial overflow during last ice age. {{wp|Glastonbury Abbey}} could have inspired the ruins found on this route, but it doesn't match geographically in its relation to Bath (real-life Circhester).<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Circhester]]<br />
| {{wp|Bath, Somerset|Bath}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Somerset}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| A Roman spa city famous for its Georgian style buildings, geothermal hot springs, and the rows of houses such as the {{wp|Circus (Bath)|Circus}} and {{wp|Royal Crescent}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|9|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Cardigan Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Dyfed}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A large inlet in the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that makes up most of Wales' coastline.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Spikemuth]]<br />
| {{wp|Llandudno}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A seaside resort known for its parade rows of houses and the {{wp|Great Orme}} headland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Route 9 Tunnel]]<br />
| {{wp|A55 road|Conwy Tunnel}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| An underwater road tunnel that goes under the {{wp|River Conwy}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| {{rt|10|Galar}}<br />
| {{wp|Snowdonia}} and {{wp|Chiltern Hills}}<br />
| {{wp|Clwyd}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}/{{wp|Hertfordshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Wales}}<br />
| A mountain range in Wales and National Park, with its highest mountain being {{wp|Mount Snowdon}}. Chiltren is a hill escarpment in the north of London.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon]]<br />
| {{wp|London}}<ref name=Brochure /><br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest city and the capital of the United Kingdom. Home to {{wp|Big Ben}}, {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}, the {{wp|London Eye}}, and {{wp|Piccadilly Circus}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Rose of the Rondelands<br />
| {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}/{{wp|Big Ben}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| While not a hotel, it is a popular tourist destination due to its neo-Gothic looking clock tower, which inspired the Rose of the Rondelands' own clock tower. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Wembley Stadium}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The largest and most important stadium in the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Rose Tower]]/{{gal|Battle Tower}}<br />
| {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}}/{{wp|The Shard}}<br />
| {{wp|Greater London}}<br />
| {{wp|England}}<br />
| The {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}} was built for the {{wp|2012 Olympic Games}} and is now a slide attraction. The Shard is the tallest building in the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Isle of Armor]]<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| An island in the middle of the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that is a {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}. It has its own culture, including myths and legends connected to fairies, and is world-famous for its {{wp|Manx Grand Prix}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Challenge Road]]<br />
| {{wp|Peel, Isle of Man|Peel}}<br />
| {{wp|Glenfaba}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A seaside town that is home to the replica of the {{wp|Odin's Raven}} {{wp|Gokstad ship|Longboat}} in the {{wp|House of Manannan}} Museum; and {{wp|Peel Castle}}, which is said to be haunted by a {{wp|Black Dog (ghost)|Black Dog}} called {{wp|Moddey Dhoo}}. Its location atop a mountain may also be a reference to {{wp|Snaefell}}, the highest mountain on the island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tower of Waters|Challenge Beach]]<br />
| {{wp|Douglas, Isle of Man|Douglas}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| The capital of the Isle of Man, which is home to many railways such as the {{wp|Douglas Bay Horse Tram}}, the {{wp|Isle of Man Railway}}, and the {{wp|Snaefell Mountain Railway}}. It is the only ferry port on the island that connects to {{wp|Great Britain|the mainland}} and {{wp|Ireland}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Forest of Focus]]<br />
| {{wp|Fairy Bridge (Isle of Man)|Fairy Bridge}}<br />
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A famous parish boundary bridge where fairies are said to dwell. People would say "Hello Fairies" when they cross and often leave wishes and notes beside the tree for good luck.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf of Man}}<br />
| {{wp|Bride (parish)|Bride}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A small islet located off the south coast.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Honeycalm Sea]] and [[Insular Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Calf Sound}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A body of water with various islets, which separate the Calf of Man.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Loop Lagoon]]<br />
| {{wp|Ramsey Bay}}<br />
| {{wp|Rushen (sheading)|Rushen}}<br />
| {{wp|Isle of Man}}<br />
| A bay that was designated as a nature reserve.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Tundra]]<br />
| {{wp|Scottish Highlands}}<br />
|<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A vast mountain range in the northern parts of Scotland, home to the famous {{wp|Loch Ness}} and {{wp|Ben Nevis}}, the highest mountain in the island of {{wp|Great Britain}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Freezington]]<br />
| {{wp|Ballater}}<br />
| {{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Ballater is a small town, famous for its connection with the royal family, as it has certified shops for the nobility, which supply the royal family when they are on vacation in the area. The town also has a train station. All this is related to the adoration of the inhabitants towards Calyrex.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Path to the Peak]]<br />
| {{wp|Ben Nevis}}<br />
| {{wp|Grampian Mountains}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The tallest mountain in Scotland and tallest of the British Isles.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Crown Shrine]]<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh Castle}}/{{wp|Balmoral Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Edinburgh}}/{{wp|Aberdeenshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| An immense medieval castle that was home to kings in the past, which may be referred to by Calyrex being once worshiped in the Crown Shrine. The Balmoral castle is a private rest residence of the royal family in Scotland.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Roaring-Sea Caves]] <br />
| {{wp|Fingal's Cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Staffa}}, {{wp|Inner Hebrides}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| A coastal cave famous for its basalt columns and the resonant acoustics inside.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Old Cemetery]] and [[Giant's Bed]]<br />
| {{wp|Crosbie Castle and the Fullarton estate}}<br />
| {{wp|Troon}}, {{wp|South Ayrshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| The ruins of an old royal chapel, famous for the old graveyard.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Ballimere Lake]] and [[Dyna Tree Hill]]<br />
| {{wp|Loch Lomond}}<br />
| {{wp|Stirlingshire}}/{{wp|Dunbartonshire}}<br />
| {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The largest Loch in Scotland. The name literally means ''Lake of the Elms'', which may be the inspiration for the Dynamax Tree resembling an elm.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Paldea===<br />
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Paldea|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Paldea}}<br />
Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises the countries of {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}} and {{wp|Andorra}}. It draws inspiration primarily from Spain, with numerous Spanish influences in {{wp|Spanish architecture|architecture}}, {{wp|Spanish cuisine|gastronomy}}, the {{wp|toponymy}} of multiple cities and towns, {{wp|festival|festivities}} and in the design and name of some new Pokémon in this region. The sporadic use of {{wp|Spanish language|Spanish words}} by the locals of Paldea is also quite frequent, as well as the abundance of typically Spanish given names for many of the NPCs.<br />
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! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Administrative division<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cabo Poco]]<br />
| {{wp|Algeciras}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The player's house is based on the province of Cadiz, probably in Algeciras as is the southern tip of Iberia. <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Poco Path]]<br />
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| In the Spanish version, this path is known as ''Sendero de Cahíz'', a reference to the city of {{wp|Cádiz}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Inlet Grotto]]<br />
| {{wp|Caves of Nerja}}/{{wp|La Caleta, Spain|La Caleta}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Málaga}}, {{wp|Andalusia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A system of grottoes and caves in the south of Spain. In the Spanish version It is called ''Gruta Caleta'' in reference to La Caleta, a popular beach located also in the city of Cádiz.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Strait of Gibraltar}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| The strait of Gibraltar is the body of water directly south of Iberia.<br />
|- style="background:#fff" {{roundybl|5px}}" <br />
| [[Mesagoza]]<br />
| {{wp|Madrid}}/{{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}}/{{wp|Barcelona}}/{{wp|Zaragoza}}<br />
| {{wp|Community of Madrid}}/{{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}/{{wp|Catalonia}}/{{wp|Aragón}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It draws inspiration from the the old town of Zaragoza and Toledo. The bridges that lead to the city resemble the {{wp|Puente de Alcántara}} in Toledo. The central plaza is based on {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}} in Madrid. There are also influences from Barcelona, with the [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} being similar to the {{wp|Sagrada Família}} as well as parts of the city based on {{wp|Park Güell}}<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}<br />
| {{wp|Sagrada Família}}<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}, {{wp|Catalonia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The largest unfinished Catholic church in the world. Construction began in 1882 and continues to this day.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Artazon]]<br />
| {{wp|Murcia}}<br>{{wp|Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena}}<br />
| {{wp|Region of Murcia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Both cities are located in the Region of Murcia, a region that plays an important role in Spain's horticulture. Artazon has a hedge maze that resembles the hedge maze found in Tentegorra Park, located in Cartagena. Its Spanish name, Pueblo Altamía, may reference the {{wp|Cave of Altamira}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Levincia]]<br />
| {{wp|Valencia}}<br />
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A Mediterranean coastal city, famous for the City of Arts and Sciences, a complex of museums and institutions with a futuristic appearance. The skyscrapers in Levincia resemble the {{wp|Cuatro Torres}} found in Madrid.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[East Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Mallorca}}/{{wp|Menorca}}/{{wp|Ibiza}}/{{wp|Formentera}}<br />
| {{wp|Balearic Islands}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The islands to the east likely represent the {{wp|Balearic Islands}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Zapapico]]<br />
| {{wp|Cuenca, Spain|Cuenca}}<br />
| {{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| Zapapico being surrounded and built upon large plateaus is similar to Cuenca. Cuenca was also originally built as a defensive city during the medieval period, and the player obtains the armour necessary to evolve [[Charcadet]] in this town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br />
| {{wp|Aneto}}<br />
| {{wp|Aragon}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Aneto is the tallest mountain in the {{wp|Pyrenees}} range. In the Spanish version, Glaseado is called Sierra Napada, which may reference the {{wp|Sierra Nevada (Spain)|Sierra Nevada}}, a long mountainous chain in the south of Spain. Both the Aneto and the Sierra Nevada have snow-covered peaks.<!--The town of Glaseado is a ski resort, the ski is one of the main attraction in Andorra.--><br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Montenevera]]<br />
| {{wp|Ezcaray}}<br />
| {{wp|La Rioja}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| La Rioja is famed for its many mountain ranges and valleys, which dot Montenevera and its surrounding area. Not only are the buildings in Montenevera a similar style to those found in Ezcaray, but Ezcaray’s largest tourist attraction is its ski resort.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Province (Area Three)]]<br />
| {{wp|Santander}}/{{wp|Gozón}}<br />
| {{wp|Cantabria}}/{{wp|Asturias}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| It coincides geographically with the regions of Cantabria and Asturias. Cantabria also has a green lighthouse at Cabo Mayor which is the influence of the green tower in the north cape of Paldea.[https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/white-lighthouse-asturias-spain-beautiful-cantabrian-sea-behind-green-field-foreground-located-lastres-north-42709143.jpg]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[North Paldean Sea]]<br />
| <br />
| {{wp|Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country}}/{{wp|Navarre}}/{{wp|Andorra}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The position of the eastern islands mirror the autonomous communities of the Basque Country and Navarre. The largest island is shaped similar to the microstate of Andorra.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Casseroya Lake]]<br />
| {{wp|es:Ribeira Sacra|Ribeira Sacra}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia (Spain)|Galicia}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A wooded and mountainous area of Galicia, famous for being where several rivers are born.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Medali]]<br />
| {{wp|León, Spain|León}}/{{wp|Mérida,_Spain|Mérida}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of León}}, {{wp|Castile and León}}/{{wp|Province of Badajoz}}, {{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The streets of Medali and its white and yellow buildings could be lifted from León and Mérida. The roman theather in Medali is a clear reference to the famous one in Mérida.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cascarrafa]]<br />
| {{wp|Almendra Dam|Almendra Dam, Salamanca}}/{{wp|Porto Covo}}<br />
| {{wp|Province of Salamanca}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The location and its towering walls seem to be a reference to the Almendra Dam in Salamanca. Its blue and white houses seems to be inspired by Portuguese coastal towns. The floor patterns might be inspired by the [https://i.imgur.com/YI2qgxP.png traditional Portuguese pavement] style. The oasis theme might also be a reference to the {{wp|Alqueva Dam}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Porto Marinada]]<br />
| [https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Nova_do_Prado Costa Nova]/{{wp|Nazaré,_Portugal|Nazaré}}<br />
| {{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| Porto Marinada's main inspiration is the coastal town of Costa Nova, as seen in its [https://i.imgur.com/tNpUjC1.png typical striped houses] and the [https://i.imgur.com/hl8pghX.png market's facade]. The layout of the town also matches [https://i.imgur.com/ZJA6obu.png Nazaré, with the lighthouse on a cliff] and a beach to the north. [https://i.imgur.com/IZLkJOK.png Ponta do Sol in Madeira Island] is also similar. The lighthouse might be inspired by the {{wp|Lighthouse of Praia da Barra}}, near Costa Nova. The market's interior resemble the [https://i.imgur.com/9j2EYFQ.png Mercado da Ribeira] in Lisbon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Paldean Sea]]<br />
| {{wp|Islas Cíes}}/{{wp|Islas Ons}}/{{wp|Islas Sálvora}}/{{wp|Berlengas}}<br />
| {{wp|Galicia}}/{{wp|Oeste_(intermunicipal_community)|Oeste}} Region<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| Archipelagos of small Atlantic islands, mostly uninhabited, off the coast of Galicia and {{wp|Peniche,_Portugal|Peniche}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[West Province (Area One)]]<br />
| {{wp|Arrábida_Natural_Park|Serra da Arrábida}}/{{wp|Serras_de_Aire_e_Candeeiros_Natural_Park|Serra d'Aire}}/{{wp|Consuegra}}<br />
| {{wp|Lisbon Region}}/{{wp|Central_Region,_Portugal|Central Region}}/{{wp|Castille-La Mancha}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}<br />
| This area appears to be a mix of [https://i.imgur.com/hxa8eTh.png Serra da Arrábida with its coastal mountains and low vegetation] and [https://i.imgur.com/hy8buPC.png Serra d'Aire with its traditional windmills next to modern wind farms.] The windmills are also likely inspired by the ones from La Mancha, popularized by {{wp|Don Quixote}}, [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molinos_de_Consuegra such as in Consuegra.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Alfornada]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres_(Vila_do_Bispo)|Sagres}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| The city's theme is inspired by the Moorish architecture. Its location matches the {{wp|Sagres Point}}. The decorative dishes are a reference to [https://i.imgur.com/BvcTpJr.png Artesanato A Mó], also in Sagres. [https://i.imgur.com/dvsOLJ3.png The chimneys are based on Algarvian chimneys]. The square panels with mosaics look like [https://i.imgur.com/pw8esz6.png the logo frames in Algarve Shopping]. The top of the tower looks like an {{wp|Armillary Sphere}}, possibly related to the {{wp|Sagres school}} or [https://i.imgur.com/JMN1t7x.png in Albufeira.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Six)]]<br />
| {{wp|Sagres Point}}/{{wp|Praia da Marinha}}/{{wp|Roman Ruins of Milreu}}<br />
| {{wp|Algarve}}<br />
| {{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| This area's [https://i.imgur.com/wn5uwXI.png semi-arid plateau reflects that of the Sagres Point.] The path is inspired by the cliffs, arches and caves of the [https://i.imgur.com/s8BrYfW.png western Algarve coast.] The ruins match the [https://i.imgur.com/bg3qrw9.png Roman ruins of Milreu, near Faro.]<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[South Province (Area Two)]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}/{{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}<br />
| All of these regions are known for their olive groves and characteristic landscape, perfectly matching geographically with Paldea.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cortondo]]<br />
| {{wp|Jaén}}/{{wp|Córdoba, Spain|Córdoba}}/{{wp|Cáceres}}<br />
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}<br />
| {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| A southern town that is famed for both its dry conditions and its olive oil production, which is reflected in its gym challenge. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Side regions==<br />
===Orre===<br />
[[File:Pokemon to real world Orre Arizona.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Orre to Phoenix, Arizona]]<br />
[[Orre]] is based on {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}, {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}},<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0311/soft/interv01.html</ref> and part of {{wp|Baja California}}, {{wp|Mexico}}.<br />
<br />
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! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | State<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Phenac City]]<br />
| {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Both cities were founded when a man brought water to the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pyrite Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Sonoyta|Sonoyta}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Likely inspired by former mining town, {{wp|Sonoyta|Sonoyta}}, commonly used to illegally cross the border, and local smuggling routes.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[The Under]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Agate Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Yuma, Arizona|Yuma}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| Yuma, the "Sunniest City on Earth," is built along a river, allowing for lush greenery, contrasting the arid desert at its borders. Additionally, the elders of Agate may be inspired by the reservations in Yuma, where the Native Americans, who founded the city, currently live.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Gateon Port]]<br />
| {{wp|San Felipe, Baja California|San Felipe}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| Both port towns on the gulf coast, opposite respective capitols. San Felipe's Fondeport also includes a square dock, not unlike Gateon.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Battle]]<br />
| {{wp|Kofa National Wildlife Refuge}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A mountainous region located just east of Phoenix. May also be based on {{wp|San Francisco volcanic field}}, given room for artistic liberty.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Outskirt Stand]]<br />
| {{wp|Black Canyon City, Arizona}}<br />
| {{wp|Arizona}}<br />
| A small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. The home of two of the first inhabitants still stands, as a historical site, that bear a passing resemblance to the rubble behind the traincar.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Citadark Isle]]<br />
| {{wp|Isla Ángel de la Guarda}}, and {{wp|Isla San Luis}}<br />
| {{wp|Baja California}}<br />
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Isla San Luis seems to be the primary inspiration for the design of the island, including the large volcanic center. Isla Ángel de la Guarda is home to unique species' of snake and mouse, as well as a diverse range of other animal life, which may have inspired the amount of [[Shadow Pokémon]] encountered on the island.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Spin-off regions==<br />
===Fiore===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Fiore Okayama Hyōgo Shodo Island.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Fiore to Okayama and Hyōgo Prefectures, and Shōdo Island]]<br />
[[Fiore]] appears to be based on {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}} and {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}s, as well as {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}} in {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}, in {{wp|Japan}}.<br />
<br />
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! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ringtown]]<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
| Both have a nearby river on the west, forests on the opposite side, and are close to the coast. Unlike Kurashiki, however, Ringtown doesn't have a port and the river doesn't traverse the settlement.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Summerland]]<br />
| {{jwp|福田港 (香川県)|Fukuda Port}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima, Kagawa|Shōdoshima}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| In-game, a tourist references how the S.S. Fiore ferries to Summerland. Similarly, there is a ferry route connecting Fukuda to Himeji. A resort in Summerland is also referenced, and present in Fukuda.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fall City]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| A port city lying east from Kurashiki. Similarly to Fall City, it has water streams running through.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Wintown]]<br />
| {{wp|Mimasaka}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Fiore Temple]]<br />
| {{wp|Himeji Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}<br />
| The best known of the Japanese castles<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Olive Jungle]]<br />
| {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}<br />
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}<br />
| A popular tourist destination, this island saw the first successful olive cultivation in Japan, hence its nickname Olive Island.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Lyra Forest]]<br />
| Forest areas neighboring {{wp|Asakuchi}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sekra Range]]<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hyōno}}/{{wp|Hiruzen}}<br />
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Kisara Plain]]<br />
| {{wp|Yoshiokakawakita Park}}, possibly also other parks.<br />
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}<br />
|<br />
|-style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Kalakka Desert (Unused)<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Sand Dunes}}<br />
| {{wp|Tottori Prefecture}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Vast desert dunes in the north of Kurashiki and Okayama that make up the only desert badland in Japan.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Almia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Almia Oshima.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Almia to Oshima and northern Honshu]]<br />
[[Almia]] appears to be based on {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}} and {{wp|Hiyama Subprefectures}} within the {{wp|Oshima Peninsula}} in {{wp|Hokkaido}} and the very northern part of {{wp|Honshu}} in Japan.<br />
<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture (subprefecture)<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Chicole Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|松前町 (北海道)|松前町}}<br />
| {{wp|Matsumae, Hokkaido|Matsumae}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vientown]]<br />
| {{jwp|江差町}}<br />
| {{wp|Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama)|Esashi}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|檜山振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Hiyama Subprefecture|Hiyama}})<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Vien Forest]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Mount Hakodate attracts tourists for its view of Hakodate.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Pueltown]]<br />
| {{jwp|函館市}}<br />
| {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| Hakodate and Pueltown are both port cities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Park]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭|五稜郭公園}}<br />
| {{wp|Goryōkaku|Goryōkaku Park}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The Goryōkaku Tower overlooks Goryōkaku Park.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Altru Building]]<br>[[Altru Tower]]<br />
| {{jwp|五稜郭タワー}}<br />
| Goryōkaku Tower<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| The observation tower, which overlooks Goryōkaku Park, was rebuilt from 2004 to 2006.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Boyleland]]<br />
| {{jwp|むつ市}}<br />
| {{wp|Mutsu, Aomori|Mutsu}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Volcano Cave|Boyleland Volcano]]<br />
| {{jwp|恐山}}<br />
| {{wp|Mount Osore}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Shiver Camp]]<br />
| {{jwp|ニセコ町}}<br />
| {{wp|Niseko, Hokkaido|Niseko}}<br />
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|後志総合振興局}}）<br />
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}})<br />
| Niseko is home to multiple ski resorts.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haruba Village]]<br />
| {{jwp|青森市}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori, Aomori|Aomori}}<br />
| {{jwp|青森県}}<br />
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}<br />
| The Port of Aomori operates ferries to {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}.<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Capture Arena]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|渡島大島}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Oshima (Hokkaido)|Ōshima}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The uninhabited island is also a nature preserve.<br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Oblivia===<br />
[[File:Pokémon to real world Oblivia Oki Islands.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Oblivia to the Oki Islands]]<br />
[[Oblivia]] may be based on the {{wp|Oki Islands}} in {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Dolce Island]]<br />
| Kamijima Island<br />
| 神島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Renbow Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Chiburijima}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫里島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Cocona Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Chibu, Shimane|Chibu Village}}<br />
| {{jwp|知夫村}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mitonga Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Nakanoshima (Shimane)|Nakanoshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|中ノ島 (島根県)|中ノ島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Faldera Island]]<br />
| Matsushima Island<br />
| 松島<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Sophian Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Dōgojima|Dōgojima}}<br />
| {{jwp|島後}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| It is the largest island of the Oki archipelago and the one that contains the capital of the islands.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Aqua Resort]]<br />
| {{wp|Okinoshima, Shimane|Okinoshima City}}<br />
| {{jwp|隠岐の島町}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the largest and most populated cities of their islands. Both are port cities.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Mt. Sorbet]]<br />
| Mt. Daimanji<br />
| {{jwp|大満寺山}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| Both are the tallest mountains in the islands.<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tilikule Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Takeshima}}<br />
| {{jwp|竹島}}<br />
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}<br />
| {{jwp|島根県}}<br />
| <br />
| <br />
|}{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Lental===<br />
[[Lental]] may be based on the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}} in {{wp|Ecuador}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Florio Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Floreana Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Belusylva Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Isabela Island (Galápagos)|Isabela Island}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
===Ferrum===<br />
[[Ferrum]] may be based on {{wp|Iriomote Island}}, the largest of the {{wp|Yaeyama Islands}} in {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture}}, Japan. Alternatively, it may also be derived from {{wp|Sardinia}}.<br />
<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Old Ferrum Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Nuxis}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Techne City]]<br />
| {{wp|Cagliari}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Tellur Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Dolianova}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Ferrum Stadium]]<br />
| {{wp|Pineta di Musei}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Selen Island]]<br />
| {{wp|San Pietro Island}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Neos City]]<br />
| {{wp|Teulada, Sardinia|Teulada}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Haunted House]]<br />
| Villaggio Minerario Asproni<br />
| An old mining village outside the city of {{wp|Iglesias, Sardinia|Iglesias}}, now an open-air museum.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[Thalia Beach]]<br />
| Cavoli Island<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
<br />
==Landscape==<br />
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing notes}}<br />
While the above locations are meant to correspond to the different regions around the real-life world, great liberties were taken with the design of their landscapes. Some of the designers have admitted to drawing inspiration from real-world locations outside their stated real-world counterparts, especially with locations depicted in [[Pokémon movie]]s.<br />
<br />
===In the anime===<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
! [[File:Porta Vista.png|Porta Vista|200px]]<br />
| [[Porta Vista]]<br />
| {{wp|Acapulco}}<br />
| {{wp|Guerrero}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Neon Town.png|Neon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Neon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Las Vegas}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Hollywood.png|Hollywood|230px]]<br />
| [[Hollywood]]<br />
| {{wp|Hollywood}}, {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Pummelo Island.png|Pummelo Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Pummelo Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Oban}}<br />
| {{wp|Argyll and Bute}}, {{wp|Scotland}}<br />
| Both are resort towns in an island, the houses of Pummelo had the same English architecture of Oban. The [[Pummelo Stadium]] is modeled after the {{wp|McCaig's Tower}}, a folly colosseum in a hill of the city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Big Town.png|Big Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Big Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Boston}}<br />
| {{wp|Massachusetts}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Whitestone.png|Whitestone|230px]]<br />
| [[Whitestone]]<br />
| {{wp|Ostuni}}<br />
| {{wp|Apulia}}, {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| The white façade of Whitestone's buildings is reminiscent of the medieval town of Ostuni. Domed buildings in the background draw inspiration from Byzantine architecture, and flat-roofed structures mirror those of the city's real-world counterpart.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Sootopolis City anime.png|Sootopolis City|230px]]<br />
| [[Sootopolis City]]<br />
| {{wp|Santorini}}<br />
| {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Like its name suggests, Sootopolis City was created in the wake of a volcanic eruption (per {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}). Similarly, Santorini, Greece, was formed as a result of the {{wp|Minoan eruption}}, which left a large {{wp|caldera}} that filled with water and became the current bay in the center of the island of Santorini (Thera). Both cities boast landscapes dotted with vivid blue domed roofs.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Solaceon Ruins anime.png|Solaceon Ruins|230px]]<br />
| [[Solaceon Ruins]]<br />
| {{wp|Ziggurat of Ur}}<br />
| {{wp|Dhi Qar Governorate}}, {{wp|Iraq}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Area 28.png|Area 28|230px]]<br />
| [[Area 28]]<br />
| {{wp|Area 51}}<br />
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Odyssey Village.png|Odyssey Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Odyssey Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}<br />
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Kalos Canyon.png|Kalos Canyon|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Kalos Canyon]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Grand Canyon}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" |<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Fleurrh Showcase theater.png|Fleurrh City|230px]]<br />
| [[Fleurrh City]] showcase theater<br />
| {{wp|Metz}} and the Pompidou<br />
| {{wp|Grand Est}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The modernist and undulating design of the theater could be based on that of the {{wp|Centre Pompidou-Metz}}, which also operates as a theater and show room.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Gloire City.png|Gloire City|230px]]<br />
| [[Gloire City]]<br />
| {{wp|Menthon-Saint-Bernard}}<br />
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| A coastal city located on Lake Annecy, famous for its medieval {{wp|Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard|Château}} perched above on a 660-foot-tall rock.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Eclipse Castle.png|Eclipse Castle|230px]]<br />
| [[Eclipse Castle]]<br />
| {{wp|Hikone Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| <br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| [[File:Mega Island.png|Mega Island|230px]]<br />
| [[Mega Island]]<br />
| {{wp|Grand Bé}} and {{wp|Petit Bé}}<br />
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| The first island is located on the outskirts of Saint-Malo but not as far out to sea as in the anime, Petit Bé houses a fort from the year 1667, which may inspire the structures of the Mega Island.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===In the movies===<br />
<br />
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"<br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Movie<br />
! colspan="2" | Pokémon world<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration<br />
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 5<br />
| [[File:Alto Mare sunrise.png|Alto Mare|230px]]<br />
| [[Alto Mare]]<br />
| {{wp|Venice}}<br />
| {{wp|Italy}}<br />
| Venice's canals were likely an inspiration for the canals of Alto Mare.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 6<br />
| [[File:Forina.png|Forina|230px]]<br />
| [[Forina]]<br />
| {{wp|Wulingyuan}}<br />
| {{wp|Hunan}}, {{wp|China}}<br />
| Wulingyuan is famed for its {{wp|karst}} formation of quartzite sandstone pillars. Along with its ravines and gorges, the site also features a lush forest, several caves, natural bridges, and waterfalls.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 7<br />
| [[File:LaRousse City from above.png|LaRousse City|230px]]<br />
| [[LaRousse City]]<br />
| {{wp|Vancouver}}<br />
| {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| Vancouver is the city with the best quality of life in Canada and like the movie, it is a very ecological city with many scientific facilities.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 8<br />
| [[File:Cameran Palace.png|Cameran Palace|230px]]<br />
| [[Cameran Palace]]<br />
| {{wp|Neuschwanstein Castle}}<br />
| {{wp|Bavaria}}, {{wp|Germany}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 9<br />
| [[File:Samiya.png|Samiya|230px]]<br />
| [[Samiya]]<br />
| {{wp|Atlantis}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 10<br />
| [[File:Alamos Town closer view.png|Alamos Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Alamos Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Barcelona}}<br />
| {{wp|Catalonia}}, {{wp|Spain}}<br />
| The Space-Time Towers are based on the uncompleted church of {{wp|Sagrada Familia}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 11<br />
| [[File:Teni Village.png|Ten'i Village|230px]]<br />
| [[Ten'i Village]]<br />
| {{wp|Geiranger}}<br />
| {{wp|Sunnmøre}}, {{wp|Norway}}<br />
| A village that was nearly destroyed by a {{wp|glacier}}. It is based on a town in Norway, which is threatened by the possibility of the mountain Åkerneset eroding into the {{wp|fjord}}, causing a {{wp|Tsunami#Landslides|landslide-induced tsunami}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 12<br />
|[[File:Michina Town.png|Michina Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Michina Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Meteora}}<br />
| {{wp|Thessaly}}, {{wp|Greece}}<br />
| Its landscape, which is filled with towering rock formations, resembles Meteora. Also, the architecture of the temples resembles that of ancient Greek temples.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 13<br />
| [[File:Crown City.png|Crown City|230px]]<br />
| [[Crown City]]<br />
| {{wp|Amsterdam}}<br />
| {{wp|The Netherlands}}<br />
| Its modern buildings are based on the many new buildings in parts of Amsterdam, and the [[Pokémon Baccer World Cup|Pokémon Baccer]] stadium is based on the {{wp|Amsterdam Arena|Arena}}, the city's local football stadium.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 14<br />
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|Eindoak Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Eindoak Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Gourdon, Alpes-Maritimes|Gourdon}}, {{wp|Tourrettes-sur-Loup}} and {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
|<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 15<br />
| [[File:Roshan City.png|Roshan City|230px]]<br />
| [[Roshan City]]<br />
| {{wp|Shinjuku, Tokyo|Shinjuku}}, {{wp|Shinagawa, Tokyo|Shinagawa}}, and Tennouzu Isle<br />
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Japan}}<br />
| The Roshan tower is inspired by the {{wp|Tokyo Skytree}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 16<br />
| [[File:New Tork City.png|New Tork City|230px]]<br />
| [[New Tork City]]<br />
| {{wp|New York City}}<br />
| {{wp|New York}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| A giant sprawling city with many skyscrapers, a large park in the middle of the city resembling {{wp|Central Park}}, and a similar name. New Tork City as seen from above also resembles New York City's shape.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Avignon Town.png|Avignon Town|230px]]<br />
| [[Avignon Town]]<br />
| {{wp|Avignon}} and {{wp|Quebec City}}<br />
| {{wp|France}} and {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in the south of France. The castle of Avignon Town, however, is based on the {{wp|Château Frontenac}}, a large hotel that overlooks {{wp|Quebec City}} much like Avignon Town's castle overlooks the town.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Orsay City.png|Orsay City|230px]]<br />
| [[Orsay City]]<br />
| {{wp|Toronto}}<br />
| {{wp|Ontario}}, {{wp|Canada}}<br />
| A city in southern Ontario famous for its port and city skylines. Like Toronto, Orsay City has a large port as well. The large mall in the city is based on the Toronto Eaton Centre, a large mall in the center of city.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Diamond Domain.png|Diamond Domain|230px]]<br />
| [[Diamond Domain]]<br />
| {{wp|Cave of the Crystals|Naica crystal cave}}<br />
| {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, {{wp|Mexico}}<br />
| Colossal cave of several white crystals of Selenite in {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, and many of them are the largest in the whole world.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 17<br />
| [[File:Allearth Forest.png|Allearth Forest|230px]]<br />
| [[Allearth Forest]]<br />
| {{wp|Niagara Falls}}<br />
| {{wp|Canada}} and {{wp|United States}}<br />
| Like several elements of the movie based in Canada, the design of the waterfalls is quite similar to the Niagara Falls which are recognizable as vertical falls and two large walls of water.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 18<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Dahara City.png|Dahara City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Dahara City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Dubai}} and {{wp|Abu Dhabi}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|United Arab Emirates}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | Dubai is located within the {{wp|Arabian Desert}} and houses some of the world's tallest skyscrapers. The highest skyscraper is based on the {{wp|Burj Khalifa}}.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Azoth Kingdom.png|Azoth Kingdom|230px]]<br />
| [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br />
| {{wp|Carcassonne}}<br />
| {{wp|Occitanie}}, {{wp|France}}<br />
| Occitanie is an ancient city famous for being the meeting point between the Mediterranean and the towns of the Massif Central (the inspiration for the Nebel Plateau). It is also recognizable by its enormous walls of the citadel.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 19<br />
| [[File:Nebel Plateau.png|Nebel Plateau|230px]]<br />
| [[Nebel Plateau]]<br />
| {{wp|Massif Central}} and {{wp|Chaîne des Puys}}<br />
| {{wp|France}}<br />
| This area is similar to the Auvergne volcanoes in the {{wp|Massif Central}}, which is a highland region containing large mountain ranges and vast plateaus full of greenery and rich biodiversity.<br />
|- style="background:#fff"<br />
| Movie 21<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Fula City.png|Fula City|230px]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | [[Fula City]]<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|San Francisco}} and {{wp|Los Angeles}}<br />
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}<br />
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The eternal flame complex is reminiscent of the {{wp|Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum}}, while Fula City's carnival pier is similar to the {{wp|Santa Monica Pier}}, both located in the state of California.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Real-world locations mentioned==<br />
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|thumb|260px|Mewtwo overlooking a "faraway city" at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']]<br />
[[File:AG145 noodles.png|thumb|200px|Chinese noodles]]<br />
* Prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], [[Lt. Surge]] was known as "The Lightning {{wp|United States|American}}!". In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Pokémon Journal entries state that he "is rumored to have been a pilot while home in America."<br />
* [[Game Freak]]'s offices are present in the [[Celadon Condominiums]], the equivalent location of their former real-world office in {{wp|Carrot Tower}}. Likewise, they have a building in [[Castelia City]], and are found on 22F, the same floor that their former offices were on in Carrot Tower.<br />
* In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{tc|Scientist}} Taylor in the [[Silph Co.]] building mentions an international branch of Silph Co. In English, he states that the {{wp|Tiksi}} branch of the company is "in {{wp|Russia}}n no-man's-land". In the Japanese version, he states that the Ponaya Tunguska (Japanese: ポナヤツングスカ) branch is located "deep in Russia". Ponaya Tunguska appears to be a shortened form of the transliterated name of {{wp|Podkamennaya Tunguska (rural locality)|Podkamennaya Tunguska}} in Japanese (ポドカメンナヤツングースカ).<br />
* {{p|Mew}} was originally discovered in the jungles of the {{wp|South America}}n country [[Guyana]]. This is mentioned in logs inside of Cinnabar Island's {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}.<br />
* In Gold, Silver, {{v2|Crystal}}, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, {{jo|Webster}}, the guard in the [[gate]] north of [[Goldenrod City]], will give the player a {{p|Spearow}} holding mail to deliver. The Spearow is nicknamed {{wp|Kenya}}, the name of a country in {{wp|Africa}}.<br />
* In the original Japanese version of FireRed and LeafGreen, Blaine refers to {{wp|Kyoto}}.<br />
* Upon defeating Fisherman Bronson in the [[Sinnoh]] {{si|Battle Tower}}, he will say, "Why the emperor of fishing? It's an ancient Chinese legend...".<br />
* A {{tc|Guitarist}} that can be battled in [[Generation IV]]'s {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} mentions that his guitar is actually a {{wp|Shamisen|Japanese instrument}}.<br />
* Among the exhibits of the Nacrene museum, there is an African mask, referring to a place in the real world, in addition to being different from other exhibitions, which are related to the history of the Pokémon.<br />
* {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Beartic}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, and {{p|Arctovish}}'s names are derived from a real-world location, the {{wp|Arctic}}.<br />
* {{p|Arcanine}}'s {{game|Yellow}}, {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold]] [[Pokédex]] entries state that it is mentioned in {{wp|China|Chinese}} legends.<br />
* {{p|Parasect}}'s Stadium and FireRed Pokédex entries mention that its spores are used in medicine in China.<br />
* {{p|Ponyta}}'s Stadium Pokédex entry mentions that it can clear the Eiffel Tower ({{wp|Tokyo Tower}} in the original Japanese version) in one leap, and its FireRed entry says that it can clear {{wp|Uluru|Ayers Rock}} in one leap.<br />
* {{p|Poliwrath}}'s Gold, [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, HeartGold, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]] and [[Pokémon X and Y|X]] Pokédex entries mention its ability to swim the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}. Also, the direction of a Poliwrath's spirals depends on its geographical location. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], it instead refers to "the ocean".<br />
* {{p|Xatu}}'s Silver, FireRed, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries mention that South Americans say that it can see both the future and past.<br />
* {{p|Delibird}}'s Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Pokédex entries explain that a Delibird helped a famous explorer reach the top of {{wp|Mt. Everest}}. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it instead refers to "world's highest mountain," which is what Mt. Everest is to Earth.<br />
* {{p|Regice}}'s Emerald Pokédex entry mentions {{wp|Antarctica|Antarctic}} ice.<br />
* [[Regional form#Galarian Form|Galarian]] {{p|Meowth}} are implied to have been raised by Vikings in ancient times, and share many similarities with them.<br />
* In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', {{an|Misty}} fantasizes about {{wp|Paris}} and the {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', James says that the [[Fuchsia Gym]] looks like a {{wp|Japan|Japanese}} restaurant.<br />
* In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', Melvin says he wanted to make it to {{wp|Las Vegas}}. In the Japanese version, he said that he wanted to make it to {{wp|Broadway}}.<br />
* In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', Meowth says, "Keep digging till you hit China!" to Jessie and James, who were digging for clam shells.<br />
* In the {{wp|William Shakespeare}}-inspired episode ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', Misty described the town as like being in "merry old {{wp|England}}".<br />
* In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Team Rocket are disguised as {{wp|Vikings}}. In the English dub, [[Brock]] says that he didn't know that Vikings still existed and {{Ash}} replies that they "mostly live in {{wp|Minnesota}}". This is a reference to the Minnesota Vikings, a football team in the area.<br />
:*In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish dub}} of the movie, Ash says that they come from {{wp|Norway}}, a reference to the Norse Vikings who lived from the 8th to the 11th century.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Denmark|Danish dub}} of the movie, Ash tells Brock that the Vikings are mostly on trips in {{wp|Sweden}}, again referring to the Norse Vikings, but may also refer to {{wp|Vikingarna (band)|Vikingarna}}, a Swedish {{wp|dansband}}.<br />
:* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish dub}} of the movie, Ash quips that Vikings still live in the {{wp|Sipoo}} archipelago, referring to the fact that Sipoo was at the time mostly inhabited by Swedish-speaking Finns (another reference to Norse Vikings).<br />
* At the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', Mewtwo is shown overlooking a "faraway city" that greatly resembles New York City. Buildings similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the {{wp|MetLife Building}} are visible in the distance.<br />
* In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', Misty makes a direct reference to the Earth, saying, "The Earth is so pretty." However, she may be referring to the landscape rather than the literal planet.<br />
* In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Normally, a cloudy globe can be seen, but this time the Pacific Ocean and {{wp|Australia}} are prominent. This also happens in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'' and the introduction to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.<br />
* In the English dub of ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Jessie]] talks about Antarctica, the place where their next assignment is located.<br />
* In ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', an ad in {{an|May}}'s food guidebook mentions "Chinese noodles".<br />
* A map of the Pokémon world seen in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'' centered on Unova features several landmasses resembling Europe and Scandinavia, with some of them either being rotated or flipped.<br />
* In the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} dub of ''[[BW28|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]'', while [[Ash's Oshawott]] was perfecting {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{an|Cilan}} states "{{tt|जाना था जापान पर पहुंच गए चाइना|We wanted to go to Japan, but ended up in China}}" (lit. ''Jānā thā Japan, par pahunch gaye China''), which refers to the real-world countries of {{wp|Japan}} and {{wp|China}}. The phrase itself can be interpreted roughly as "The aim and the result were different".<br />
* In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', the Eiffel Tower and the {{wp|Arc de Triomphe}} were seen on a movie poster.<br />
* In the Hindi dub of ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'' , {{MTR}} says "{{tt|हम सब जानते हैं कश्मीर से कन्याकुमारी तक|We know everything, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari}}" (lit. ''Ham sab jānte hain, Kashmīr se Kanyākumāri tak''). This is a common Indian saying, roughly translating to "Our knowledge is supreme", which refers to the Indian subcontinent's northernmost region, {{wp|Kashmir}}, and its southernmost city, {{wp|Kanyakumari}}.<br />
* Starting with [[M16|the sixteenth movie]], each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
* In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', a holographic globe can be seen inside Lysandre Labs. The globe features continents similar to the real Earth, implying that the planet's continents may probably look very similar to that of the real Earth, and that all of the known regions in the Pokémon world may actually in fact be smaller parts of a much larger landmass.<br />
* In the TCG [[Secret Mission (Gym Heroes 118)]] card, the map in the background shows German occupied Poland during World War II: Warsaw is located right above Raichu's right ear, Białystok and Brest-Litowsk behind Lt. Surge, and the Silesian Border between Andreashütte and Festenberg right below Raichu's binoculars. The rivers Weichsel, Narew and Bug are also depicted.<br />
* In the TCG [[Lucky Stadium (Neo Destiny 100)]] card, there is a promotional {{wp|New York City}} print with a {{p|Pichu}} and a {{p|Pikachu}} flying on a {{p|Charizard}} in New York City, with the {{wp|Empire State Building}} visible in the background.<br />
* In the planetarium special ''[[Celestial Debris]]'', a map of the Pokémon world can be seen on a computer monitor. The map texture looks very similar to the one used to represent the planet in later Pokémon films, with three landmasses resembling North America, Europe, and eastern Russia all appearing upside down.<br />
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==Real-world people and cultures mentioned==<br />
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} are explicitly named after martial artists {{wp|Bruce Lee}} and {{wp|Jackie Chan}}, respectively. In other languages where their names are different, those names are likewise derived from real people.<br />
* {{p|Snorlax}}'s design and Japanese name ''Kabigon'' are derived from [[Game Freak]] programmer [[Kōji Nishino]] and his nickname of "Kirby" (Japanese: カービィ ''Kābī''), which in turn is derived from {{wk|Kirby|the video game character of the same name}}.<ref name=GameInformer>Shea, Brian (October 24, 2019). "[https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series More Burning Questions For The Pokémon Series]." ''Game Informer''. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220523044442/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series archived])</ref> This is referenced in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, in which Nishino appears as a battleable NPC and his highest-leveled Pokémon is Snorlax.<br />
* The core series games have featured staff members of [[Game Freak]] that typically [[Diploma|reward]] the player for completing the [[National Pokédex]], or occasionally through alternative methods. [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled in the [[Generation V]], {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}} games; in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, he is fought in a Double Battle that also features director [[Kazumasa Iwao]].<br />
* In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Brock directly refers to the tale of {{wp|Noah}} who sent a {{wp|Columbidae|dove}} to find dry land after a {{wp|Flood myth|great flood}}, according to most Abrahamic religions.<br />
* The Japanese version of the song [[Team Rocket Forever]] includes the lines 「ムサシ!/コジロウ!/関門海峡/門司/下関」"''Musashi!/Kojirō!/Kanmon Straits.../Moji.../Shimonoseki...''", referencing the famous duel that {{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}} and {{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}} (the name basis for [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s Japanese names, Musashi and Kojirō) fought on an island in the {{wp|Kanmon Straits}}, which is located between {{wp|Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū|Moji}} and {{wp|Shimonoseki}}.<br />
* The Japanese holiday ''{{wp|Hinamatsuri}}'' (means Doll Festival, but sometimes referred to as Girls' Day) is featured in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (dubbed as the [[Princess Festival]]).<br />
* The Japanese holiday {{wp|Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} (''Kodomo no Hi'') is featured in ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' (dubbed as [[Kids Day]]).<br />
* [[Christmas]] is mentioned several times in the anime and manga. [[Santa Claus]] is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]] who first appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''. In the dub, Santa's home is called the [[North Pole]].<br />
* In ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'', James mentions the presence of {{wp|Pablo Picasso|Picasso}} and {{wp|Rembrandt}}'s paintings at his home.<br />
* In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', Meowth asks if they saw the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] in a {{wp|Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling}} movie.<br />
* In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', Jessie says that {{wp|Albert Einstein}} created the {{wp|Incandescent light bulb|light bulb}}. Max corrects her, saying that {{wp|Thomas Edison}} was the creator.<br />
* NPCs in the [[core series]] games are regularly named after real-world people.<br />
** In the [[Generation IV]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, one of the potential NPC opponents is {{tc|Guitarist}} Iggy, a reference to {{wp|Iggy Pop}}.<br />
** [[Johto Route 35]], [[Connecting Cave]], [[Hau'oli Cemetery]], and [[Viridian Forest]] (in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]) each contain a Trainer whose Japanese name is ''Ikue'' (in the latter two cases, this name was preserved in other languages as well) and who uses a Pikachu. [[Ikue Ohtani]] is the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]].<br />
** [[Alola Route 5]] contains a [[Double Battle]] against trainers named Isa and Nico, named in honor of the daughters of [[Eric Medalle]], a Pokémon creative director who was killed in an accident during the time [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] were in development.<ref>[https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/03/21/pokemon-eric-medalle-seattle-weather-falling-tree/82094134/ Falling tree kills Pokémon designer and Detroit native Eric Medalle - Detroit Free Press]</ref><br />
** In {{game|Sword and Shield|s}}, an [[Artist]] NPC named Kapoor can [[In-game trade|trade]] with the player, a reference to British artist Anish Kapoor.<br />
** In {{game|Crystal}}, several Trainers in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} are references to [[Staff of Pokémon Crystal|people involved in the creation of the game]].<ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/tower-references/ iimarck.us - Battle Tower In‐Jokes]</ref><br />
*** {{tc|Guitarist}} Masuda is a reference to [[Junichi Masuda]], Crystal's music director.<br />
*** {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Tajiri is a reference to Pokémon's creator, [[Satoshi Tajiri]], and his childhood fixation with bug catching.<br />
*** {{tc|Scientist}} Mori is a reference to Akito Mori, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
*** {{tc|Teacher}} Kawakami is a reference to Naoko Kawakami, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.<br />
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} mentions the {{wp|hula}} dance to a [[Kimono Girl]] while in the [[Ecruteak City#Kimono Dance Theater|Kimono Dance Theater]].<br />
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, six of the [[Seven Sages]] quote proverbs from several Chinese philosophers.<br />
** [[Zinzolin]] quotes a proverb from ''{{wp|Mencius (book)|Mencius}}'' and a line from ''{{wp|Tao Te Ching}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Gorm]] quotes a proverb from {{wp|Sun Tzu}}'s ''{{wp|The Art of War}}'' in Pinwheel Forest, and a line from both The {{wp|Analects}} and ''{{wp|Huainanzi}}'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Bronius]] quotes another line from ''Tao Te Ching'' at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Giallo]] quotes another line from ''Mencius'' at N's Castle.<br />
** In the Japanese version, [[Ryoku]] quotes a line from ''{{wp|Zhuangzi (book)|Zhuangzi}}'' at N's Castle. In both versions, he also quotes a proverb by {{wp|Song Dynasty}} philosopher Hu Yin at N's Castle.<br />
** [[Rood]] quotes another proverb from the Analects and made a reference to a Chinese idiom at N's Castle.<br />
* In {{4v|Black|White}}, the woman in [[Mistralton City]] who normally gives a [[Heart Scale]] in exchange for ten [[Sweet Heart]]s will trade a Heart Scale for only five Sweet Hearts on {{wp|Valentine's Day}} and {{wp|White Day}}.<br />
* {{p|Archeops}}'s name is possibly derived from ''Cheops'', the Greek name for Egyptian pharaoh {{wp|Khufu}}.<br />
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==Other references to the real world==<br />
* In all of the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} and some [[Spin-off Pokémon games|side series]] games, there is a [[Nintendo]] gaming console in the {{player}}'s [[Player's house|bedroom]]. This is a reference to the real-world gaming company that owns the [[Pokémon|franchise]].<br />
* An old man at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] says that the first manned flight to the moon was in 1969, same as in the real world.<br />
* {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] [[Pokédex]] entries mention both Pokémon being able to easily knock out an {{wp|Indian Elephant}}, an [[Animals in the Pokémon world|actual animal]]. However, in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], Raichu's entry instead mentions {{p|Copperajah}}.<br />
* The {{p|Arceus}} event that takes place in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} includes real life pictures in the game.<br />
* {{p|Porygon}}'s [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] Pokédex entries mentions it was created "20 years ago", referencing the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green.<br />
* In ''[[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]]'', a painting within the resort created by {{p|Beheeyem}} bears a striking resemblance to ''{{wp|Relativity (M. C. Escher)|Relativity}}'' by {{wp|M. C. Escher}}.<br />
* One of the hotels Ash and his group tried to stay at and ultimately failed to do so in the episode ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This!]]'' featured a painting of a tiger near grass, mirroring a similar painting found at {{wp|Azuchi Castle}}.<br />
* The nameless movie May describes in ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' is a reference to the movie ''{{wp|Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic}}''.<br />
* In {{an|Dawn}}'s flashback in ''[[DP161|Yes In Dee Dee, It's Dawn]]'', a teacher tells her students a tale about {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Turtwig}}, which is similar to "{{wp|The Tortoise and the Hare}}".<br />
* In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', Ash dreams about being in an alternate reality where no Pokémon exist and children attend regular school.<br />
* Multiple references to the geographical relations between the real world locations the in-game regions are based on have been made throughout the games; for example, a {{tc|Swimmer}} on [[Galar Route 9]] says people have {{wp|List of successful English Channel swimmers|successfully swum}} between [[Kalos]] and [[Galar]].<br />
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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--[[User:Joshuamanimtim2|Snorlax]] 06:18, 21 May 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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He is also the main reason to include many differents countries slangs to the whole Team Rocket, mostly mexican ones because of where the dub is translated. {{unsigned|Mephisto}}<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:30, 24 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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'''English Wikipedia pages to add:'''<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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[[User:KameXros|KameXros]] 17:09, 16 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those "references" are not reliable proofs but Original Research made by you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proofs.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish city, and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- The word "Forno", present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621669Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T19:54:23Z<p>Valentio: /* Paldea section */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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He is also the main reason to include many differents countries slangs to the whole Team Rocket, mostly mexican ones because of where the dub is translated. {{unsigned|Mephisto}}<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
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::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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'''English Wikipedia pages to add:'''<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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[[User:KameXros|KameXros]] 17:09, 16 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::::Those references are not reliable proof but Original Research of you, nor "your Spanish friends" are valid proof.<br />
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::::::Mesagoza is a reference to Spain and you can tell by the location, the name of the city since in all languages it refers to a different Spanish city, and not to Lisbon. The plaza is the Plaza Mayor, specified even by NPCs literally, it is also seen on its towers which match with those of Plaza Mayor. And also, many of your references also exist in Madrid.<br />
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::::::I recommend you seek consensus instead of pushing your opinions.[[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- The word "Forno", present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621663Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T19:46:59Z<p>Valentio: /* Paldea section */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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'''Japanese Wikipedia pages to add:'''<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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'''English Wikipedia pages to add:'''<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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[[User:KameXros|KameXros]] 17:09, 16 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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[[User:ILoveArceus|ILoveArceus]] ([[User talk:ILoveArceus|talk]]) 21:33, 5 June 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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¿What do you think?<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
--[[User:Kirigayaray|Kirigayaray]] ([[User talk:Kirigayaray|talk]]) 05:06, 30 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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E.g.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
:::::Can it get any clearer than side-by-side comparisons? You can't just delete all the references and claim "looks nothing like it" like you're the ultimate arbitrer of visual objectivity. Especially in this case when the Lisbon architecture matches the one in Mesagoza plaza from the walls to the roof, and even the color and style of the parasols down by the same building. Also, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid is closed off and red, while the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon has an open layout and yellow buildings, like in Mesagoza. The only similarity to Plaza Mayor ends up being the roofs and arches, so why can't it possibly be a combination of both? I am adding those references back. I can stand behind shortening the notes, but I am also gonna fix all the gramatical and contextual errors that the culling of the texts created. And to address the other point, Spanish and Portuguese culture are as different as they are similar. I've come to found that while researching for this article and talking Spanish friends who have been telling me what are and aren't shared between both cultures. Olive harvests aren't exclusively Spanish, neither is the coffee culture and azulejos exclusively Portuguese. Churros are certainly Iberian but their origin is contested between Portugal and Spain. These are shared traits and should be mentioned as such. That's very different from trying to forcefully mix cultures or completely ignoring one of them in favor of the other. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:46, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- The word "Forno", present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621658Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T19:43:59Z<p>Valentio: /* Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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--[[User:Joshuamanimtim2|Snorlax]] 06:18, 21 May 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:30, 24 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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¿What do you think?<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
--[[User:Kirigayaray|Kirigayaray]] ([[User talk:Kirigayaray|talk]]) 05:06, 30 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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E.g.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of a historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about its influences:<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621657Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T19:42:51Z<p>Valentio: /* Is Alfornada a city exclusively based in Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
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::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
[[File:Oblivia artwork.png]]<br />
Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:30, 24 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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¿What do you think?<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
--[[User:Kirigayaray|Kirigayaray]] ([[User talk:Kirigayaray|talk]]) 05:06, 30 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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E.g.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of a historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based on Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about his influences:<br />
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- The word "Forno", present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621656Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T19:40:54Z<p>Valentio: /* Is Alfornada a city exclusively based in Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
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::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:30, 24 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of a historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based in Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about his influences:<br />
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- The word "Forno", present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based on Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621655Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T19:40:36Z<p>Valentio: /* Is Alfornada a city exclusively based in Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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'''English Wikipedia pages to add:'''<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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[[User:KameXros|KameXros]] 17:09, 16 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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E.g.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of a historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based in Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about his influences:<br />
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- The word "Forno", present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based in Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621654Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T19:40:02Z<p>Valentio: /* Is Alfornada a city exclusively based in Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
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::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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E.g.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of a historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based in Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important point, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about his influences:<br />
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- The word "Forno", present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based in Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621652Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T19:39:28Z<p>Valentio: /* Is Alfornada a city exclusively based in Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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--[[User:Joshuamanimtim2|Snorlax]] 06:18, 21 May 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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anyways, thats all for now.<br />
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~~Weedle Mchairybug~~ <br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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'''English Wikipedia pages to add:'''<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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[[User:KameXros|KameXros]] 17:09, 16 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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[[User:ILoveArceus|ILoveArceus]] ([[User talk:ILoveArceus|talk]]) 21:33, 5 June 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of a historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based in Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important thing, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about his influences:<br />
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- The word "Forno", present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German, Alfornada is called Asarilla, from "Asar" (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian, Alfornada is literally Spanish language. It is called "Las Brasas" (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based in Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:38, 3 December 2022 (UTC)</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Pok%C3%A9mon_world_in_relation_to_the_real_world/Archive_1&diff=3621651Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world/Archive 12022-12-03T19:38:10Z<p>Valentio: /* Paldea section */</p>
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<div>==Cinnibar==<br />
It's quite possible that Cinnibar is a part of the Sevii Islands, as Midway Island, for instance, is technically a part of the Hawaiian chain. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 19:26, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)<br />
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==Shinnou==<br />
Where did that information come from that Shino is based on Hokkaido? --[[User:Greengiant|Greengiant]] 02:35, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:Because, you gotta look at the released Corocoro scans from this month ==[[User:Jason|Jade]] 2.56pm, 14 June 2006 (AEST)<br />
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::And what do you know about Japanese geography, eh? Could be Hokkaido - but the mountain chain makes me suspect Hokuriku - which is on the west side of the Japanese Alps. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:22, 14 June 2006 (UTC)<br />
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:::To anyone who wishes to edit this page so as to state that Hokkaido has been confirmed - learn Japanese beforehand and refrain from counting on unofficial web sites. CoroCoro only referred to Shin'ō as an island similar to Hoenn - that leaves Shikoku and Hokkaido. It is plain to see that the map, which has been largely revealed to us, takes the shape of Hokkaido. It is for this that some web sites such as Filb.de claim it to be based on Hokkaido as if it were confirmed.<br />
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:::Unlike Zhen Lin, I am absolutely confident in the veracity of Hokkaido. Even so, the correct wording is to be used at the very least until a full map has been obtained. Hoenn was confirmed to have been modeled after Kyūshū not long after Ruby and Sapphire had seen release. That said, Sevii Islands and Orre have thus far remained in the realm of speculation - but at least we have the resources provided by the games. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]]<br />
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::::What about the orange islands and fiore? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:36, 4 March 2007 (UTC)<br />
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I mean look at Sinnoh's shape...<br />
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Funny thing about orre...(get it?Orrezona((Arizona and Orre)).).<br />
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--[[User:Joshuamanimtim2|Snorlax]] 06:18, 21 May 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Indian elephants==<br />
Hm. I was flipping through my FireRed game the other day, and there's lots of Indian elephants mentioned in the Pokedex entries... is this worth mentioning? [[User:TinaTheKirlia|TinaTheKirlia]] 02:04, 7 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
:Pikachu's power? Definately. --[[User:Kyoufu Kawa|Kyoufu Kawa]] 18:25, 14 September 2007 (UTC)<br />
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==Noah's ark==<br />
I was watching ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and i noticed that brock tells about noah and the ark. Can we put that somewhere? --[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy512</span>]] 22:50, 20 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:: What the heck does that have to do with geography? --[[User:Zeta|Zeta]] 21:58, 21 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
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:::It doesn't, it has to do with history of our world [[User:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Count</span>]] [[User talk:Count Caterpie|<span style=" color:#00FF00;">Caterpie</span>]] 23:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)<br />
::::Wrong again. It has to do with the mythology of our world, not history. You shouldn't too much into it, anyway, it was just a cop out. They didn't feel like making a whole new religion for the series, so they stole the most readily available one.--[[User:Goukazaru|Nostalgia]] 14:03, 8 December 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== About the real world locations mentioned section... ==<br />
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some of these things just have to go. The Fantina dialogue thing doesn't really have anything to do with it since that only happened immediately before the battle, not when you first encounter her at the contest hall or after you beat her. Besides, she could have just been using a fake accent. I mean, [[Blue (Game)|Blue]] was using a french accent when he fought you on the St. Anne, and the last time I checked, he never visited France or anything, never spoke in that accent prior to it, and immediately dropped the accent right after you beat him. Also, i doubt that an Indian elephant should count towards a real world location (maybe real world animal, but definitely not a real world location.)<br />
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anyways, thats all for now.<br />
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Actually Fantina says something about moving to Hearthrome(spelling might be wrong) City before the battle.I am not sure but I think that backs up that she is from France <br />
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Just because she said that she moved to hearthrome city doesn't necessarily mean that she was from France. I mean, if she explicitly stated that she was from France (or canada, even), then yes, that would have merit. But she never really said where she moved from. she only gave a vague mention of another country. I mean, for all we know, she could have just as easily come from the Orange or sevii Islands (I think of the Sevii Islands as an entirely seperate place than an actual region considering how it and Kanto seem to have somewhat of a feud before you arrived that wouldn't be of this scale if it was a region.], or Heck, even Orre (they seemed to imply through a news report in colosseum that it has entirely different regions due to the fact that they mentioned that several regions were attacked by [[Shadow_Pokemon|Abnormal Pokemon]], and since Kanto/Johto/Hoenn never even referenced being attacked by them, that seems to imply that it is an entirely different country in and of itself.). <br />
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I mean if you wish, go ahead, but I just want to say that I'm not too sure about that. I mean, if she was explicitly said to have come from france (like the Trainer dex in Pokemon FRLG said about Lt. Surge [I don't count the "Lightning American" thing as evidence that he is American since Some of the Gym Leaders were given similar nicknames even though they really don't have any corollation with each other (Tomboyish Mermaid, Elegant Princess, among others comes to mind [Misty's not a mermaid because she doesn't have a fish tail, she doesn't sit on rocks to comb her hair {her hair is very short, anyways}, and she never really stated that she was a Mermaid or related to them. As for Erika, she never really said that she was related to any royal family.].).].) then, yes, Go on ahead.<br />
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But since she never really stated that she was from France (her speaking french doesn't count since 1. she seemed to be faking it since the only time she ACTUALLY spoke french was when you meet up with her, which she drops when she is close to losing, and 2. Even IF she was actually able to speak french, that doesn't mean she is from France. remember, Canada, Jamacia as well as some african countrys speak French as part of their language.), we shouldn't say that she was from France.<br />
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== Regarding the map... ==<br />
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The map is veerrryyy wrong! It should be like this: http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1206/japanforonceandforeverdz3.png<br />
Or maybe this is clearer: http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4092/japanys0.png<br />
Please people, it's a common made mistake, but it isn't that hard to see, is it?<br />
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== Deoxys reference ==<br />
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The "North Pole" doesn't necessarily have to be a reference to a real-world location. Every planet has a north and south pole. [[User:Ketsuban|Ketsuban]] 20:02, 23 July 2008 (UTC)<br />
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== Antarctica or North Pole? ==<br />
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I'm confused. I could have sworn that Deoxys landed in Antarctica, yet this article says it's the North Pole. Could someone clarify? [[User:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color="silver"><b>Jirachi</b></font>]][[User talk:JirachiWishmaker0802|<font color=purple><b><i>Wishmaker0802</i></b></font>]] 10:59, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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:It's possible different tellings of the franchise have different landing spots for Deoxys. For all we know, had [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] reached Hoenn, Deoxys could have crashed in downtown {{wp|Honolulu, Hawaii}} in that telling. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 14:35, 5 August 2008 (UTC)<br />
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::You know, I think we should eliminate it from the references section, as the term "North pole" doesn't necessarily hint at Antartica. Besides, Antartica isn't even the North Pole, if anything, it's more the exact opposite term. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:21, 26 October 2008 (UTC)<br />
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==Could someone update the map?==<br />
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Almia should be included, as it's attached to Sinnoh. {{unsigned|LynnCreed}}<br />
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no almia's place should not be part of the main map because it is just a side game. almia should be in a "side game's map". Maybe that small part will be part of another generation game! do you have absolute proof from the developers of the game? i think not! plus if there is no mention of the national pokedex, then almia is in a different nation. since the main games are one nation, most likely the geography is influenced by japan, there are no separate nations inside what is similar to japanese land. you cannot be too sure until it is 100% proven. plus almia is just a small area of land similar to most things to the world right now. it can be part of the area of northern africa and mediterranean sea. also the games state that they are far away from the main pokemon games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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== Game Systems ==<br />
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Would that be a reference to the real world because they are made in the real world? {{unsigned|Midnight Blue}}<br />
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== {{wp|Harlan County, Kentucky}} ==<br />
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In my sperpetic,Oreburgh reminds me around my home County, Harlan County , also the mines.[[User:LucarioWolf|The Aura Wolf !!!!]] 23:03, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Your what?--<small>[[Flash Fire (ability)|<font color="turquoise">freezing</font>]]</small>[[Heat Wave (move)|<font color="teal">COLD</font>]] <small><sub>([[user:Cold|page]], [[User talk:Cold|talk]])</sub></small> 23:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::Lots of places have mines. He means ''perspective''. &mdash; <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] &mdash; 23:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::There's pretty much no chance that a Japanese game is referring to your home county. There are many more notable mining areas, many in Pennsylvania, for example. I'm sure there's even more in Japan that are more likely. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|10% Satisfaction Guaranteed!]] 23:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::True, but then again, the Metal Gear series was a Japanese game (it was made in Japan, and was originally intended to be Japanese exclusive), and yet most of it's locations were anywhere BUT Japan (In fact, the only REAL Japanese references that was in the MG games was Master Miller, Akiba, "Kuwabara, Kuwabara", and the Tsuchinoko from "Snake Eater", which is pretty lacking anyways.). Heck, Sootopolis's geography was inspired by Santorini, Greece. For all we know, Harlan County could have served as a minor inspiration. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 00:26, 20 February 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::As someone from Bullitt County, Kentucky, I'm going to have to say that such a claim is silly. We have had some form of confirmation on every other consistency. Until TPC comes out and says, "Yeah, it's totally our intention that Oreburgh be based on a county in the eastern part of a state in the US that we have almost assuredly never heard of," it's just very erroneous speculation. PS - Go MSU. --[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 04:38, 24 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map with Almia ==<br />
I've made a map with Almia included. I think it's better to use this one<br />
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I think we should keep the almia part blank.It's not even part of the main series obviously. or we could make maps of the main series and the other series separate. spinoff regions does not always relate to the main regions. Almia might be a parallel to india for all we know! plus almia does not look like it is on that part of japan but more on the southern part of sinnoh. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
: Note that the game with Almia mentions that Shinoh is nearby (hence the choice to send the Manaphy egg there). --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:10, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pepe Toño Macías ==<br />
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On latinamerican dub, James' voice actor always names a real world city (mostly latin-american, but some famous world cities are mentioned to) on Team Rocket's Motto, replacing the earlier "y extender nuestro reino hasta las estrellas" with "y extender nuestro reino a [real world city]". Most latin-american capital cities has been named as well as many other important cities like Córdoba (Argentinian seconds), Acapulco or Cancún (Mexican strongest tourist region), Punta del Este (famous uruguayan city), Viña del Mar (Chilean city who host one of the most sponsored music shows on the region), etc.<br />
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He is also the main reason to include many differents countries slangs to the whole Team Rocket, mostly mexican ones because of where the dub is translated. {{unsigned|Mephisto}}<br />
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== Other Articles? ==<br />
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Is there a reason all this information is listed only here, and not on the locations individual pages? Personally I think it is relevant Trivia that, for instance, Mt. Silver is based on Mt. Fuji. [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 05:43, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
:It's listed on some of them, mainly the regions. Sure it's interesting trivia, but we don't want the articles to be made of 100% trivia. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#DAA520">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">chidna</span>]]''' 06:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
::True, but in some cases wouldn't you say it's relevant? For instance, Ecruteak City is based on Kyoto (not mentioned in Ecruteak's article at the moment), both cities are very old and have a lot of history. Kyoto is famous outside Japan- I'd hazard a guess at it being the second most well known Japanese city. Kyoto's history contributes to Ecruteak's role in the games. Wouldn't you say that's relevant? Violet City being based on Nara is, perhaps, less relevant, and wouldn't be very meaningful to most people using the wiki, so things like that perhaps could be skipped. But I definitely think that at least Mt. Silver/Fuji and Ecruteak/Kyoto are worth mentioning. I want to say something regarding Tokyo too, but the matter seems pretty complicated since there's no single Tokyo analogue.<br />
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::Also, just a passing thought, is it worth maybe mentioning the opposite- for places like Pacifidog town- that they are lacking in real world analogue? [[User:Darien Shields|Darien Shields]] 04:59, 16 May 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Regarding Hoenn==<br />
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Actually, I've done some of my own research into the correlation between Hoenn and its real-life counterpart and would like to argue that Rustboro is a much better candidate to counterpart with Fukuoka than Rustboro. The region (according to wikipedia which is the source I used) is known for its industrial and steel works, which seems pretty analogous to Rustboro's Devon Corp.<br />
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Also, Lavaridge matches up to Ōita much better than Fallabour. Ōita is closer to Beppu, the hotspring region. It's possible that whoever said Lavaridge was Aso got the two Hoenn Cities mixed up, because looking at the map of Kyushu, they're the other way around.<br />
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Kagoshima could possibly be Lilycove, as it's a bay city with a small round island in the port, which could be analogous to Mt. Pyre. <br />
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I'm not sure who wrote up the Hoenn cities part of the article, but I'd definitely argue that they didn't look closely enough at a map of Kyushu or of Hoenn, as some of them match up to other cities much better than the ones listed. Sorry to seem like a jerk, but I've done a LOT of reading online about this and it's too bad the Bulba article isn't better. I'll edit the article eventually, I'd just like a reply here first.<br />
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:Sure, show us what you got. And I completely agree... Rustboro is a much better candidate than Rustboro ;) You may want to doublecheck that :D &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:18, 21 October 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Table Overload==<br />
This page is mostly composed of tables, tables, and ''more'' tables. We need some actual writing in here, as well as images, or else I feel this article doesn't deserve its status as a Featured Article. It's informative, but the way it's presented simply doesn't share that information in a productive way. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 15:15, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:What else would you have us add? If that's all we have, it's kinda hard to add more. And it doesn't look good as a bunch of bullet points making up a whole page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 18:39, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::This is just an idea, but how about some free use pictures of the real-life landmarks, like {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} (Brass Tower), {{wp|Ginkaku-ji}} (Tin tower), {{wp|Mount Fuji}} (Mt. Silver), etc.? It would be neat to see, especially if we had them side-by-side with game screenshots (or Midori Harada art? ...or anime screenshots, that would probably be better) of the Pokemon world locations. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 18:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::That would work, but we'd have to find all of the real world pictures that would look like the Harada art though. We wouldn't have to have a picture for every location though, so whatever Harada art we have we should try to find something for it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:07, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, as I edited in, we could also use anime screenshots instead of restricting ourselves to what few Harada location art there is. For example, we could do...<br />
::::: with {{wp|File:Tokyo_Shinjuku_City_20070317.jpg|this}}<br />
::::...Though of course all city skylines look pretty much the same, so that wouldn't be an ideal example. Just pointing out that we could go with anime art too. :P <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sup>❄</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#CCDDFF;"><sub>❅</sub></span>]]</span> 22:19, 28 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::I would have real information explaining ''why'' these different regions and cities are counterparts to real-world areas. All of the sections simply say "x is based off x". ''Why'' are they based off those areas? Was it stated in an interview, or is there a mountain of evidence that cannot be swept aside as coincidence? Some reasoning would really help this article, and without it the whole page just seems to lack any real information, which is why I don't feel it should be Featured. I also agree with Umeko's suggestion for side-by-side comparison images, but we should definitely limit them to things that, without a doubt, can be visually-comparable. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 03:02, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
::::::I do hope you saw the {{fan speculation}}<br />
::::::at the top of the page. That is why there isn't that much evidence stated. A lot of the things were put up there, and people agreed on it. That's about how fan speculation pages work. But I do agree, we need something more. Unfortunately, that'll be hard to do, since most of it ''is'' speculation. A lot of it though, is where things are located in Japan and the anime, as seen on that map at the top of the page. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 05:09, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Of course I noticed. Despite that (or perhaps even ''because'' of it) more information is needed to support these claims. People like knowing ''why'' things are the way they are, not just that they are. Considering the mantle of "fan speculation" is already applied to this article, then we should feel free to add more of it without worry. Now, there should be standards. There should be no doubt that there are correlations between one thing and another, and no "logical" jumps or rationalizations. The towers have the same appearance, purpose, and general history as real-world counterparts... So that could easily be considered a fact and should be elaborated on a bit. Where Orre is, for example, should have options and reasons for and against each one. This article can definitely be improved, but how is something we need to figure out. [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 05:32, 29 November 2009 (UTC)<br />
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==Comments==<br />
Should the sections in the various tables marked for comments be for notes on the real-world counterparts, as is currently done, or should we only write comments if there's some similarity other than geography to note between the Pokémon world and real world? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 13:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:These comments do talk about similarities. Pallet is the player's hometown, Vermilion has a large harbor, Celadon and Saffron are big cities, Cinnabar has a volcano... The comments are for links between the Pokémon world and the real world. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 14:05, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Some of them aren't, like the comment for Dewford Town which only states that the real-world basis used to belong to Korea. (That one, at least, just sounds like Japan-Korea politics) [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Anyone got a clue where around real world Japan, Oblivia lies?<br />
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Can't see any islands that look like it or anything O: All the islands are so small...{{unsigned|Saiph charon}}<br />
:Might not be an area of Japan. Spin off game regions don't always relate to the other regions. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 19:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. <br />
Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. <br />
Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. <br />
They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.--[[User:flamin entei|flamin entei]] 19:37, 23 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:'Liancourt' is what the sailors of the French ship Liancourt named the islands in 1849. There is an older and correct name called Dokdo which was derived from Usando, a name used since AD 512 .[[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:57, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== I dont think this is one of the best bulbapedia articles ==<br />
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Ive seen dozens more "Other applications of real-world locations" in the anime and that needs to be added.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 05:06, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
:So, um, go for it? &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 05:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)<br />
Yeah Im getting there lol.Going to take a while to remember and view all of them that I know of.<br />
Im just very surprised Im the first one to put one in that has appeared in the tv anime series.<br />
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== Regice ==<br />
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In pokemon Emerald, Regice's pokedex entry mentions Antartic ice. --[[User:Pkmn master|pkmn master]] 11:12, 14 Febuary 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Map of Side Games ==<br />
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I know that the side games are more difficult to place, as far as true geographic regions go (if they even exist), but in the article itself, it mentions Orre as "[bearing] striking resemblance to the Gunma Prefecture of Japan in shape, which would place Orre north of Kanto and Johto." I think this is relevant to include on ''a'' map, although it doesn't have to be the one at the top of the page.--[[User:Lamb|<span style="color:green">Lamb</span>]]<small>''([[User talk:Lamb|<span style="color:brown">talk</span>]])''</small> 21:29, 26 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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we should keep a map of the side games separate from the map with the main games. side games are not really canon with the main games. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
:The Pokemon Ranger series of games are canon, Colosseum games, as well, however, seeing how that game contained Manaphy, which needed to be downloaded into DP, and the fact that they have direct connectivity to the main games. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 02:05, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Just because they're canon (which is, I believe, debatable) doesn't mean they all correspond to locations in Japan like the others. And if they don't relate to each other, making a map for them's gonna be pretty hard. On a side note, I think the Orre connections are quite a stretch, and there should at least be comparisons between Orre locations and Arizona alongside the comparisons to Japan. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 02:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::lets just separate the maps then. the region on where the side game's area is on might be filled in by a later generation's region, the side game's region might not be in japan because they look like most other areas in the real world and the side region is not part of the main games. even though you can get manaphy in pokemon ranger does not mean that that game is canon. it just means that you can get manaphy from that game. Question- how does almia fit next to sinnoh? almia looks nothing like the tail of hokkaido which is sinnoh's real world counterpart. Almia does not look like it is in the south part of sinnoh either. If sinnoh is the pokemon counterpart of hokkaido shouldn't the center of almia be filled with land? {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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::::If they weren't canon, then there wouldn't be any connectivity, period. Absolutely no ties to the main games whatsoever is the very definition of not canon. That, as well as not even being made by the same people, period. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 12:34, 27 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:::::sorry to give you an example of another franchise but what about the naruto anime? all of it's filler arcs are noncanon and it has something to do with the characters. plus it is made by the same company who does the rest of the anime. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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==Orre Section Revamp==<br />
I'm sorry, but the section on Orre DEFINITELY needs work. so far it has only three locations listed, and those are listed with the presupposition that Orre is in fact based on a region of Japan. I did some research into Arizona and the surrounding area and found some more noticeable parallels.<br />
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Phenac City is obviously based on Phoenix, Arizona, for the reasons listed in the article already.<br />
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Mt. Battle could be based on Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona. While it's not a volcano like Mt. Battle, neither is the Gunma Prefecture of Japan a desert. That said, Humphreys Peak also lands in the right place relative to other locations.<br />
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Pyrite Town could be based on Yuma, Arizona, which formerly housed a large prison facility (which fits in with both the Pyrite Town jail and the high crime rate in that section of Orre).<br />
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Agate Village was hard to find, but I eventually settled on the little town of Oatman, Arizona. Oatman lies right along Route 66, and, as with many towns along that route, has seen better days. While it doesn't appear as fertile as Agate Village, I thought the history of this mountain town fit in with the fact that the population of Agate Village is mostly elderly, with the young moving to the cities instead.<br />
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In terms of locations from XD, I widened my search to include locations not specifically in Arizona. I placed Gateon Port at the well-known city of San Diego, California.<br />
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Citadark Isle seems to correspond with Isla Guadelupe, a volcanic island off the coast of Baja California.<br />
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I don't know how this should be incorporated into the article, but I do believe at least some of this information needs to go there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:Yes, Gunma Prefecture isn't a desert, but then again, Floaroma Town isn't a flowerfield in real life, it is a desert. Anyways, I also don't recall Arizona being so barren that animals are even scarcer than water (which in Orre, apparently Pokémon actually are that scarce, at least in Colosseum.). I do doubt that it's near the Gunma Prefecture, but I also doubt that its supposed to be Arizona. Also, even going beyond Arizona, most of the locations don't match up. Citadark Island is on the opposite side of the real life location. Not to mention that San Diego isn't anywhere near that location. Maybe the old Colosseum map might have been based off of Arizona, but going by XD, it's not based off of Arizona or even the Southwestern United States/Mexican area, for that matter. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 22:51, 18 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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::My bad about XD locations; I don't have the game, so it's hard to verify where they go (especially based on the few low quality Orre maps you can find). But nonetheless, the Orre section needs to change or be removed. The similarities listed are a real stretch (Outskirt Stand based on an archaeological site? I doubt it.), and besides, I thought Fiore's section was removed because it was a side game location. Should the same be done for Orre, perhaps with Phenac City moved to the section on non-Japanese influences? --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:03, 19 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:: there are no major deserts in japan (if you count the tottori sand dunes then yes but they are in the south of japan). if the fiore section is removed because it was a side game then we should remove orre. plus the state of arizona is not bordered by an ocean or something large like that water area near gateon port {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
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:::...What about the Gulf of California? It doesn't have to be shaped EXACTLY like the state, it can also include nearby regions. [[User:Taknamay|Taknamay]] 14:14, 7 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::Made a comparison pic to demonstrate Taknamay's point http://i.imgur.com/57Wlq9J.png.<br />
::::That terrain matches almost exactly. And they said Phoenix, Arizona was the inspiration, so seems like a pretty open and shut case to me. Since some of the other regions like Almia have a comparison image, we could use that one. Unfortunately I can't upload images yet so someone else would have to do it --[[User:Foxsong|Foxsong]] ([[User talk:Foxsong|talk]]) 05:46, 26 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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:::::Sorry for necro-posting here, but I think Foxsong's comparison image is correct, and it's about time Orre gets a proper update. The section currently up is assuming Mt. Battle is to the north, which would put the sea to the west, but when you flip Orre's map counter-clockwise, leaving Pheonix in the vicinity of Phenac, it actually matches up nearly perfectly with a section of Arizona and Mexico. Gateon Port is placed near Fondeport in San Felipe, Pyrite town is right between Los Vidrios (a road originally used for smuggling) and Sonoyta, an old mining town commonly used to cross the border illegally. Agate Village lands right around Yuma (A bustling desert town that used it's placement on the river to create vast farmland. Yuma was also originally inhabited for thousands of years by Native Americans, whose descendants still live in a reservation in Yuma, possibly inspiration for the elders of Agate. It's also right along the outskirts of Kofa Wildlife Refuge, where Mt. Battle lands, which has no volcanoes, but is a generally mountainous area. Also worth noting is that this places the Outskirt stand right around Black Canyon City, a small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Pheonix to Prescott. Furthermore, the home of 2 of the first inhabitants still stands as ruins that don't look unlike the rubble behind the train. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 17:23, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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==New Image==<br />
I like how it's been aligned so the regions look more like they do in the games, but technically Hoenn's box should be a lot bigger. That southwestern island chain includes such places as Naha (the inspiration for Ever Grande City), Yonaguni (the inspiration for the Sealed Chamber), and Yaebishi (the inspiration for Mirage Island). In other words, Game Freak curled that island chain around to compress the region into a smaller space, likely for gameplay reasons. Also, it would tickle me pink for the map to include the Sevii Islands, although that might be trickier. --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 14:10, 6 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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:sorry i couldn't find a good map like the one i had with yonaguni, yaebishi the kuril islands and sakhalin. the colors are for the third games in the generation they were first seen in (in Japan). for johto i made it into suicune's thing on it's head. the sevii islands are red for fire red. if you want me to change the colors or fix anything, please ask. {{unsigned|Pipcrew}}<br />
::First of all, you should sign your comments with four tildes (~). But in regards to the map, it's wonderful! I'm not too enthralled with the color selection (a bit dull; I would have gone with green for Kanto, yellow for Johto, red for Hoenn, and purple for Sinnoh, as is used in the new HGSS Pokédex guide) but with the level of inclusion contained within this map I'm willing to let that pass. Great job! --[[User:AndyPKMN|AndyPKMN]] 15:13, 7 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::Bulbapedia uses distinct color templates, such as {{template|kanto color}}, for regional coloring. If an official guide uses other colors though... maybe we should look at changing them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:28, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::ok i'll change them[[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 03:47, 8 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::No, you won't. For one thing, the templates /should/ be protected. For another, changes of this nature need to go through the Editorial Board. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:42, 9 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
but i created the original image. it says in the file history [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 23:48, 11 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:And? Doesn't mean anything about the templates. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 21:11, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
::then what should i do? should i delete the map? [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] 04:10, 14 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Ecruteak Dance Theater==<br />
A rocket grunt mentions hula dancing...reference to Hawaii possibly? He tells this to the Kimono Girl --User:xaigon_paladin 1:12, 22 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah. Because it was made by the Hawaiians (technically settlers from Polynesia or something). Adding. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:41, 21 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu's Location ==<br />
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Isshu has been said to be far away from the other regions, and screenshots of Black and White show various landmarks similar to what are found in San Francisco (Such as the Golden Gate Bridge). I feel this should be mentioned. {{unsigned|Tveye}}<br />
:I've heard New York and I've heard Hong Kong. Let's leave it at "some place really far away that might not be Japan" until the games are released and we can make more informed choices. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:43, 24 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== propaganda. ==<br />
Tsushima was an island of Korea before 1945; the old name is ''Daemado''.<br />
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Tsushima doesn't belong to Korea before 1945. Bulbapedia becomes the place of dispatch of propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 08:49, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I think it can be chalked up to being an honest mistake. All you had to do was remove it, there was no need to come here and accuse us of spreading propaganda. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 09:02, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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I am terribly disappointed. It is to not only the guess but also malignant propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 09:05, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Calm down, dude. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 09:18, 14 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We don't need any nationalist crap here. Correct the mistake yourself or politely point it out.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 01:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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He is still doing propaganda. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 07:08, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Numbers Stations ==<br />
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Do you guys think that we should include in the Ruins of Alph location info that the "Mysterious Transmission" is based on the real world's "Numbers Stations"? These short wave radios are used by spies. http://www.archive.org/details/ird059 --[[User:Kambash|Kambash]] 20:17, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Pokémon world(Original Japanese version) in relation to the real world. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ponyta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)<br />
The change in Pokedex entry is interesting. The explanation of Tokyo Tower exists in a Japanese version. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 16:04, 6 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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この わざを みんなは だいもんじやき と よんでいるが そりゃ まちがいだ！ほんば きょうと では だいもんじ とか おくりび と よんでいるのだ！<br />
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[[Blaine]] refers {{wp|kyoto}}(Japanese city) in Generation III. It is convinced that it is erased in the non-Japanese version because it is not described in BULBAPEDIA. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 05:23, 6 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== some edits ==<br />
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As we are following Revised Hepburn as a standard for romanizations in listing the locations, "Oshima" (under Sevii Islands, Knot Island, prefecture) should be spelled "Ōshima", "Nakoudojima" (under Sevii Islands, Memorial Pillar, specific location) should be "Nakōdojima", and "Meiji no Mori Minoo" (under Johto, National Park, specific location) should be "Meiji no Mori Minō".<br />
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There is also "Chubu" (right under Johto) in stead of "Chūbu", "Honshu" (right under Hoenn) in stead of "Honshū", and "Hokkaido" (right under Sinnoh) in stead of "Hokkaidō", as well as a lot of other non-Hepburn romanizations in the comment section (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Oshima, Hokkaido, etc.) alongside the Hepburn ones (Kantō, Tōkaidō, Kyūshū, Hōryū-ji, etc.). I guess non-Hepburn is acceptable, as it is standard in everyday English use (mainly important cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), but I think it would probably be better to choose either one.<br />
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'''Japanese Wikipedia pages to add:'''<br />
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Chichijima (Sevii Islands, Fortune Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%88%B6%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Hahajima (Sevii Islands, Quest Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%8D%E5%B3%B6%E5%88%97%E5%B3%B6<br />
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Yaebishi (Hoenn, Mirage Island): http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%AB%E9%87%8D%E5%B9%B2%E7%80%AC<br />
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'''English Wikipedia pages to add:'''<br />
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Johto, National Park): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_no_Mori_Min%C5%8D_Quasi-National_Park<br />
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Cape Nosappu (Sinnoh, Vista Lighthouse): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Nosappu<br />
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If you are still reading this, thank you for hearing me out. --[[User:Spenvdm|Spenvdm]] 12:10, 25 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== The motif of Isshu is New York. ==<br />
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html<br />
"Junichi Masuda" is insisted on that the motif of Isshu is New York. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:04, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Go West Young Meowth" refereence? ==<br />
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He was in California in the [[EP070|episode]]. {{unsigned|444Zekrom}}<br />
:That's already noted in the episode. Besides, it really wouldn't be possible for them to travel from the Kanto Region to Hollywood, California with a van, and absolutely no reference to a plane in sight (since it was heavily implied that they took a van to get there.). [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 09:03, 11 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== How are these real world locations? ==<br />
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"In A Bite to Remember, Jessie says that Albert Einstein created the light bulb. Max corrects her, saying that Thomas Edison was the creator."<br />
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"A Rocket Grunt mentions the hula dance to a Kimono Girl while in the Ecruteak dance theater"<br />
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Ive never heard of any locations named :Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison, kimono or hula.<br />
It seems the person who added this seems to be mistaken with pokemon in relation to real world things.<br />
I thought this was meant to include reference to PLACES!--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 08:05, 29 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:The article isn't limited to locations, but those points were in the wrong section. I created a new section for people and cultures. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:58, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The hula dance point disappeared. And I'm leaving for school now, so I can't do it. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 12:37, 1 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Side regions ==<br />
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The section is blank! Hardly fitting of a featured article. I propose noting Almia (covered above a few times) and Orre (expliclty confirmed, see the citation in the [[Orre]] article. --[[User:Deuxhero|Deuxhero]] 23:12, 10 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu ==<br />
Not wanting to add more information as there have been issues about its origin on other pages (no pun intended). However, I would like to point out that the note about Hiun City should be in the comments column, not shoved into the specific location column like it currently is. Could an admin fix that? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 00:43, 17 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Isshu seems not to exist in North American continent. ==<br />
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http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Isshu#New_Map_of_isshu.<br />
The game freak seems to have created the continent of fictitious. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 11:43, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Anime=/=Games--[[User:Pokelova|<span style="color:#DAA520">''Poké''</span>]][[User talk:Pokelova|<span style="color:#C0C0C0">lova!</span>]] 19:24, 21 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
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The United Tower is based in United States Headquarters in New York --[[User:Angelical Master Aqua|Angelical Master Aqua]] 22:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Do you have anything to back that up, or is it just baseless speculation? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 23:15, 15 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==Capitilization error in title==<br />
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One would think that a featured article would have correct capitilization in the title. In the title the letters begin with lowercase letters when they should be uppercase. This is a basic rule of writing. I suggest this to be moved to so that the title is properly capitilized. If no one responds otherwise I'll move it to a correctly capitilized page. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:10, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I guess sence no one responded it's okay to move? [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 23:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay I'm moving the article to '''Pokémon World In Relation To The Real World.''' Any objections please let me know withen five minutes. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Not only is it not acceptable to move something just because someone hasn't "answered", it also looks very retarded. Unless it's something very specific, it Does Not Get Written Like This Because It Looks Wrong. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:26, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::Besides, I also think you were acting too hasty anyway, you could have contacted one of the administrators first since it would have been easier to avoid making a simple mistake like this. -[[User:Tyler53841|Tyler53841]] 00:29, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Well I'm sorry I thought that since no one had anwsered that it was okay. I posted three times and someone could have said something instead of ignoring my comments. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::No, your method of doing this was completely inappropriate. You don't tell people to respond within 5 minutes. You wait until at least one person responds. That's the whole point of a discussion. You can't have a discussion with yourself. I can't speak for the rest, but I can't sit around here all day watching all the talk pages. I had only noticed this discussion here after I realized what was done. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:44, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Well I sencerly apologize for the way I handled the situation and I will not do it again in the future. I just want to help edit and I'm sorry if I made more work for you on here. I don't want to look "retarded" again. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:47, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Don't worry about it. Also, I didn't call you retarded, I know my choice of words there was inappropriate but that wasn't directed at you. I apologize if I offended you. <span style="color:red">—<small>♥</small></span> <b>[[User:Jello|<span style="color:orange;">Jello</span>]][[User Talk:Jello|<span style="color:#3FA9D0;"><sup>talk</sup></span>]]</b> 00:50, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::::::It's okay you are just doing your job as admin. Thank you for letting me know about my mistake. [[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]] 00:51, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Anyone think this is important??==<br />
as no one replied to my comment before, I'm putting it again here. I'm almost 100% sure that it's a parallel world! Should we put this in the article as a possibility?--[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 09:50, 1 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll put it in now. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 16:29, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::What are you talking about? Are you saying the Pokémon World is a parallel to our world... ? --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:14, 7 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 13:06, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::::I wouldn't say it's a parallel to our world, just yet. Have we seen a region based on any part of Africa, Australia, Europe, South America? No. So, it's not parallel enough. I would say the Pokemon world is based on our world. :] --[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 16:53, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::::Just because we haven't seen them doesn't mean they aren't there! --[[User:Juzey|<span style="color:purple">Juzey</span>]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|<span style="color:purple">!!</span>]] <small>''([[User talk:Juzey|<span style="color:orange">Talk</span>]])''</small> 17:54, 8 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Official source. Inspiration origin of Unova. ==<br />
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Sootopolis City 屋久島 Yakushima 鹿児島県 Kagoshima<br />
The landscape of Sootopolis City is based on Santorini, Greece. <br />
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There is such a description. I similarly reflect an official source. <br />
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* Skyarrow Bridge draws inspiration from {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}} and {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}}. <br />
* Tubeline Bridge draws inspiration from the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}.<br />
* Village Bridge draws inspiration from the old Italian bridge.<br />
* Entralink draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}. <br />
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The source is Nintendo Dream vol.204. [[User:Sawamular101|Sawamular101]] 02:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Fiore ==<br />
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My proposal: Fiore could be the northern part of the Shimokita Peninsula (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimokita_Peninsula)<br />
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* Rural.<br />
* Closest to Sinnoh (Hokkaido).<br />
* The geography fits very well.<br />
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[[User:KameXros|KameXros]] 17:09, 16 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Real-world locations mentioned in the Anime: from dub or original? ==<br />
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It seems to me that some of the real-world locations mentioned in the Anime would clearly only be from the Dub. I think it's important to note this in the article somehow. [[User:Chaosakita|Chaosakita]] 07:21, 24 February 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Hoenn ==<br />
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Having lived in Kyushu for about a year, I have gone around and visited some of the approximate locations that correlate with Hoenn. It would seem that the Kurokawa onsen town is correct for Lavaridge. It's southwest, at the base of Mt. Chimney, as Kurokawa Onsen is northwest in Kyushu.<br />
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Beppu seems to be the best match for Fallarbor town. The whole town is rife with geothermal activity with steam rising up all over the urban area. While it has hot springs like Aso town, there are also other forms of geothermal activity such as steam vents. Which I would assume the crater in Fallarbor is supposed to represent.<br />
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In terms of Meteor Falls, it appears that it isn't just one source of inspiration, but many. Oita prefecture is famous for both waterfalls and limestone caves. As inspiration for the cave setting, I wouldn't be surprised if it was Furen Cave. [http://www.furenshonyudo.jp/] So it would seem that Meteor Falls is a combination of both the waterfalls and limestone caves found in the Oita prefecture.<br />
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On a final note, it looks like Sootopolis City is shaped more like Yakushima Island. Ever Grande city is currently compared to Yakushima, but it seems inaccurate. As Yakushima is circular, and closer in relation to Sootopolis than Iwojima. Ever Grande city is shaped more like Okinawa Island when comparing the two. Just my two cents on what might need correction in the Hoenn section. And I'd be happy to know what everyone else thinks. ([[User:MauvilleGrovyle|MauvilleGrovyle]] ([[User talk:MauvilleGrovyle|talk]]) 02:25, 13 July 2012 (UTC))<br />
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== Fortree City: Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture? ==<br />
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Just flipping through Wikipedia and apparently there's an legend in the town involving the Suki Suspension Bridge, and since Fortree is big into their bridges, could be a match? If nobody has any significant objections I'll add it in. [[User:Rinne|Rinne]] ([[User talk:Rinne|talk]]) 16:19, 9 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== A Pokémon Center in Pokémon BW/B2W2 ==<br />
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In the Pokémon Black/White/Black2/White2 game, a [[:wikipedia:globe|globe]] is located on the second floor of any [[Pokémon Center]]s, it shows the real world, not the Pokemon world.<br />
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-- [[User:Love Krittaya|Love Krittaya]] ([[User talk:Love Krittaya|talk]]) 19:55, 7 February 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, that's the Geonet, and it appears in DPPtHGSS too in the GTS/Global Terminal. It's necessary that it is the real world as it allows player's to specify their home country (and state/province) for international communication purposes. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:14, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Gen VI ==<br />
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At what point is it a good idea to add details here about Kalos/France and Lumiose City/Paris? [[User:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="dodgerblue"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;">'''Miles''']] <font color="silver">([[User talk:Miles of SmashWiki|<font color="silver">talk]])</font></font></span></font> 03:50, 15 May 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Cerulean City RL Counterpart==<br />
In the table featured within the article, Cerulean City is said to be based on the real world Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Saitama City was not officially a city until 2001, several years after the 1st generation games. Cerulean was a city before Saitama existed as a city. <br />
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While you could then say that Cerulean was based on what was to become Saitama City, the geographical locations don't match either. With Maebashi and Mt Akagi (Pewter and Mt Moon) being way up in Gunma Prefecture, the scale of the map is huge. As Cerulean is much further East, but no further South, to put it down in Saitama Prefecture at all seems like a gross misplacement. The real-world counterpart would be much further East.<br />
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This makes me think it's actually a city called Tsuchiura, in Ibaraki prefecture.<br />
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Aside from this being a far more likely and accurate geographical correlation, Tsuchiura has many other points of relevance for Cerulean. Tsuchiura is famous for its massive abundance of lotus root; these plants grow and bloom in man-made lagoons - they are floating blooms. Cerulean is also mentioned as a "seaside" city, despite not being quite as far East as the sea; Tsuchiura sits right next to lake Kasumigaura, the second biggest lake in Japan, and has a seaside feel as a result, despite, as with Cerulean, not being quite as far East as the actual sea. The area that joins onto Tsuchiura, to the North East, is called Kasumigaura, possibly the inspiration for the gym leader (Kasumi) Misty. Misty's gym is located towards the bottom of Cerulean City, and Tsuchiura also has a huge gymnasium, including a complex of swimming pools and water park type features, which is located towards the bottom of the city. There are a couple of rivers that run through Tsuchiura, the largest being the river Sakura. The trainer bridge could also potentially correspond to the bridge that links Kasumigaura with Kasumigaura Fureai Land, although this is a little more speculative.<br />
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I'm aware that I could be wrong, but a great many things do seem to fit, or show a heavy similarity of being a match of some kind. Feel free to agree or disagree, but let me know what your reasons are for doing so. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 11:25, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:Welcome to Bulbapedia! As for Cerulean, you seem to have done your homework. I agree with you to change Saitama to Tsuchiura. --<font face="Segoe UI"><span style="text-shadow:grey 0.1em 0.1em 0.1em">[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="red">IWanna</font>]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|<font color="white">VeryBest</font>]]</span></font> 15:21, 2 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::Thanks. I sort of missed my point when I mentioned the Sakura river. "Sakuragawa" means "river of bloom" which isn't a huge leap from "water of flower" - similar to the unofficial but generally accepted name for the sisters at Cerulean gym in the animé. [[User:Cloud210|Cloud210]] ([[User talk:Cloud210|talk]]) 00:19, 3 August 2013 (UTC)<br />
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==Kalos Region==<br />
I thought I'd submit some Kalos region counterparts for consideration. I haven't found a lot; just a few leads. The first is the most obvious: Lumiose City clearly corresponds to Paris. Others are less clear. I think the Tower of Mastery corresponds to Mont Saint-Michel, and Geosenge Town and the stones around it probably correspond to the Carnac Stones, or a similar site of standing stones. If anyone wants to add these or has better ideas of what these locations correspond to, feel free to add them to the page. I'm still easing back into the editing groove, so I don't feel up to adding them myself yet. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:29, 25 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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Sakhalin is not disputed between Russia and Japan, how Sinnoh section of this article says. (Only Southern Kuril islands, including Kunashir are currently claimed by Japan).<br />
Southern Sakhalin belonged to Japan before WWII, but now it is recognized part of Russia. [[User:Ruxax|Ruxax]] ([[User talk:Ruxax|talk]]) 23:23, 27 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Suggestions ==<br />
I think I may have some suggestions for what some of locations of the Kalos Region is based on.<br />
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Vaniville Town: Moulins or Nevers;<br />
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Aquacorde Town: Nevers, Bourges, or Auxere;<br />
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Santalune City: Fontainbleau or Auxere;<br />
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Camphrier Town: Orleans or Tours;<br />
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Cyllage City: St. Nazerre or Guérande;<br />
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[[User:UsagiNeko|UsagiNeko]] ([[User talk:UsagiNeko|talk]]) 04:30, 5 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Battle Maison / Château de Chenonceau real world equivalent addition ==<br />
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I know that this article has a lot of fan speculation but I've gone ahead and added a real-world equivalent to the Battle Maison in X and Y as Château de Chenonceau. I was surprised that nobody so far has noticed the parallel between the two since the similarity is striking. Their layout as a bridge-castle is very similar and the visual style is so as well. They are also both in the same equivalent location (the Loire Valley, famous for its castles), west of Lumiose/Paris and close to Camphrier Town/Blois.{{unsigned|Almsivi}}<br />
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== Featured article disqualification ==<br />
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I have noticed that this article doesn't meet the criteria to be a featured article and I think that this should go to the candidates for removal of featured article. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 12:28, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The featured article is no long something we use. Articles that are already featured will remain featured, and no new articles will become featured. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:53, 17 August 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Moon landing ==<br />
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In the Generation I games (and presumably the remakes as well), a woman in the Pewter museum refers to the first "lunar landing" (Apollo 11) and says that it took place on July 20,1969. Should this be added to the article? [[User:RS89|RS89]] ([[User talk:RS89|talk]]) 12:25, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Well, since we know that this event ''really'' took place that time, then I think it should be added. --[[User:PokémonXXXPlayer|PokémonXXXPlayer]] ([[User talk:PokémonXXXPlayer|talk]]) 16:15, 4 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Floaroma Town ==<br />
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Why isn't Floaroma Town included in the Sinnoh section? It should be located just under Oreburgh Mine, however I'm still looking for it's location on Hokkaido. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:46, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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I was looking at Google Earth, and the rough location would be the city of Ishikari, however, that is just what it is, a location. Is it possible that Valley Windworks should actually be listed as Floaroma Town because Tomamea is a town as well? [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 00:52, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Sinnoh Battle Zone ==<br />
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If possible, shouldn't the Battle Zone be a little more specific? i.e. Fight, Survival, Resort Area, Stark Mountain, etc. [[User:!BATUROO!|!BATUROO!]] ([[User talk:!BATUROO!|talk]]) 01:20, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Fukuoka is Biggest city in Kyushu, ==<br />
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BUT PETALBURG ISN'T BIGGEST CITY IN HOENN!!!!! NOT BASED ON FUKUOKA!!!!!--[[user:youngster|たんぱんこぞう]] [[user_talk:youngster|ｺﾞﾛｳ]] 01:19, 20 February 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== M18 Location Inspiration ==<br />
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I don't know why, but for some reason, I think that the city the 18th movie takes place in is based on Chicago, mostly because the skyscraper on the left side of the poster looks a lot like Trump Tower, which is in the city. It just seems like a really good possibility that this city is based on Chicago. {{Unsigned|Harmonmj13}}<br />
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== Sea Spirit's Den ==<br />
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I wanted some agreement on this before I changed it, but I think Sea Spirit's Den is actually based on {{wp|Alderney}} and not {{wp|Jersey}}. If you compare a map of the [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/channel-islands/map_of_channel-islands.jpg Channel Islands ] and [http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/8/8a/Kalos_alt.png Kalos] I think you will see that the 2 bigger green ones are Jersey and Guernsey, the little one is Sark and Sea Spirit's Den is Alderney. It is probably worth noting that historically the islands were part of Normandy (Northern France).<br />
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Another thing, it says that Jersey is part of the UK, this isn't correct. Jersey (and the other channel islands) have a complex relationship with the UK but they do not form part of it. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_dependencies This page] has more info on this. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 09:45, 7 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Sakhalin ==<br />
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More specificly shouldn't Resort area be {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}}, Fight area and Survival Area in {{wp|Anivsky District}}, {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast}} or something more specific then just Sakhalin? {{unsigned|Raltseye}}<br />
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== edit war ==<br />
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You may have noticed the edit war between myself and Ratchet and Clank 1995, he/she is wrong. {{wp|British Islands}} is a legal term that unambiguously refers to the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey (the latter two are collectively the Channel Islands), as the wiki article says. He/she is right that the Channel Islands are not part of Great Britain/UK, which is why I changed it from UK to British Islands in the first place. (Originally he said he changed it because they were not part of the {{wp|British Isles}}, he/she may be right geographically but the term british isles is often used to include the channel islands)<br />
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While they are not technically part of the UK, Channel Islands are still 'British'. The inhabitants are entitled to a British passport, the queen is head of state, and the UK has responsibility for the defence and international representation of the islands. This is note worthy because they are the only non-French part of Kalos (although historically the islands were part of Normandy - Northern France). However, due to complicated reasons, it is incorrect to say they are part of the UK. 'British Islands' may be an unusual term, but it is correct and conveys that they are British without getting into complicated politics. [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:06, 30 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Well then to be more specific they are [[wp:Crown dependencies]] officialy. --[[User:Raltseye|Raltseye]] ([[User talk:Raltseye|talk]]) 15:26, 2 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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Maybe we should use the term Crown dependencies as the user Raltseye mentioned above but I'm not going to change it anymore. I have .[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:37, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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:I'm not sure about using the term 'Crown Dependences', it's a little obscure, I feel as if we would have to explain what it means and that would make us go off topic. There are pros and cons to using either 'British Isles' or 'British Islands', but I don't care anymore let's just leave it as British Isles [[User:Jmvb|JMVB - I don&#39;t what to put here.]] ([[User talk:Jmvb|talk]]) 20:38, 3 July 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Snowbelle ==<br />
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Likening Snowbelle City to Grenoble seems pretty unlikely as Grenoble is further south than Lyon, which is commonly accepted to be Kiloude City. It seems a lot more likely that Snowbelle is supposed to be Besançon or one of the surrounding cities such as Montbéliard, Dole or Lons-Le-Saunier, considering the region is known for cross-country skiing in the Jura mountains as well as freezing weather in the winter (the region of Jura is sometimes affectionately called "Little Siberia"). The general location fits, as well. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 17:32, 12 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I was the person to link Kiloude City to Lyon and I still believe this to be correct, one reason why I linked it was the fact that Lyon is just slightly North of the Gironde estuary which its Pokémon counterpart can be seen on the Kalos map so they seem to match. You have made a valid point that Grenoble is too far south so I agree with you and that Snowbelle cannot possibly be based on Grenoble's location. I would say go ahead and change Grenoble to Besançon as it does seem to fit and the fact that it's called "Little Siberia" could go in the notes section as it actually seems relevant.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 18:39, 10 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
::I edited it. Further reading for reference : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_temperatures_in_France , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthe . To be fair, Snowbelle itself doesn't resemble Besançon much, but as it's the largest city in Franche-Comté and the capital of the infamously cold Doubs department, it seems fair. [[User:Rappy28|Rappy28]] ([[User talk:Rappy28|talk]]) 14:51, 11 November 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Kenya ==<br />
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I'm tired of seeing all of you edit warring over something so small without anyone bothering to open a discussion, so instead I'm starting a discussion on it. Personally, I don't see the problem with adding something on the end along the lines of "Kenya is also the name of a mountain in the country of Kenya, Mount Kenya, from which the country derives its name." I don't think it would hurt to add a small line on like that, especially considering that it is in fact where the name originates. Yes, the Spearow is probably named after the country, but the country itself is named after the mountain. '''[[User:Slimey01|<span style="color:#40A060">slimey</span>]][[User talk:Slimey01|<span style="color:#E88686">01</span>]]''' 13:32, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:There was a discussion, on my talk page, where I clearly said that the country is the most likely reference. The mountain is irrelevant in this case since it's not something one would immediately think of. I've already made it clear, but Ratchet is just being stubborn.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 14:14, 18 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
::To point out even more, 4 users total were involved in the discussion, with 3 of the 4 agreeing that the country is the first (if not only) thing most people would think of. As Force Fire said, these wars are the result of one person with the strong belief that their opinion outweighs the majority of other opinions expressed, which at this point I will no longer be dealing with reverting, leaving it for staff members to deal with. [[User:ChE clarinetist|ChE clarinetist]] ([[User talk:ChE clarinetist|talk]]) 01:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)<br />
:::I would however think of the mountain and so would a lot of other people. Kenya is also a name that has been used in the USA since the 1960s so the Spearow could just have the name Kenya. There is one issue with that point which is the other points actually say a location this Spearow just happens to have the name Kenya which doesn't mention the location, the only way it could would be if the guard said that he named it after the country and that would be the mention not the name itself.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 10:57, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::You wouldn't be saying that if you didn't know that the mountain existed or there are people named Kenya. You're only using that because you've just looked that up and are trying to justify yourself. I didn't know about the mountain or people named Kenya, but now that I do know, I still think the country is the first thing that comes to mind. No common person is going to know either the mountain or people named Kenya, because the country is much more significant than the two. I've already told you to let this go, and you are clearly not listening. This discussion is close and the decision is final.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 13:17, 19 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::What, I knew about the mountain way before this, in school my class did a project about Kenya in 2006 so myself and everyone who was in the same class knows about Mount Kenya. Every Kenyan probably knows about the mountain and the fact that their country is named after it. You said that no one would know about the name Kenya, people who know people called Kenya would know about it being used as a name. It's just a guess that it is named after Kenya as no other information is provided and as a result my decision is final and the whole point stays off.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 00:20, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::And per usual, you completely missed what I said. I said no '''common''' person is going to know the mountain or people named Kenya, of course people living in Kenya (and geographers, for that matter) are going to know the mountain. But everyone else, no... just no. You are in no position to say what the final decision is, I've already said no but you're clearly not listening.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 01:52, 20 March 2016 (UTC)<br />
:::::::Thinking about it, after all of this discussion you have only been able to say it is "most likely the country" and haven't provided any evidence to say that it actually certainly does mention the country. As there is no certain way of knowing whether it actually mentions the country it should be left out because the Spearow just has a nickname which has been a name in the USA since the 1960s whereas all of the other points has a character actually say a place. By this logic of "most likely" couldn't we say Ash's Charizard is most likely male because of its relationship with Charla and the fact that homosexual and bisexual Pokémon have not been confirmed to exist in the anime. If we go by that logic Charizard's page should just say it's male. Ask random Pokémon fans what gender they think Charizard is and they probably all think male. This site seems to have it both ways in the case of genders it has to be explicitly stated whereas in this instance it doesn't it's just a name the guard didn't say that he named it after the country. I really don't see any difference but you admins have it both ways when it suits you, <br />
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:::::::'''HYPOCRISY!!!!!'''[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 19:10, 26 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
::::::::Using your logic, ask any random joe about what they think of when they hear "Kenya", they'll tell you the country. You have been told to drop this by not only me, but by Kogoro as well. So for the last time, drop it.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#AB2813">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#C87365">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#26649C">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#729ABF">ire</span>]] 03:43, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
(resetting indent)You didn't even argue against my point about the fact that you are only using "most likely" the country. In your argument about Pangoro's slash you made it very clear that assumptions should not be made yet you are doing exactly that on this article. As I mentioned Ash's Charizard is most likely male and it's page doesn't state male so why when there is no explicit information stating that the country is mentioned is this allowed but in order for a Pokémon's gender to be confirmed it must be explicitly stated. Why don't you drop it and just allow the point to be removed because it doesn't add much to the page and it doesn't actually mention it as it's only a name that has been used since the 1960s so they could have just called it Kenya.[[User:Ratchet and Clank 1995|Ratchet and Clank 1995]] ([[User talk:Ratchet and Clank 1995|talk]]) 08:49, 27 May 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town ==<br />
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I noticed under the Unova section nobody put the equivalent to Anville Town. There's nothing much to actually do in Anville, but I believe there still has to be a real-life counterpart to it. I was speaking with my mother about this, and she grew up in Queens so she knows New York and Northern New Jersey like the back of her hand. I grew up in Bergen County, so I know a bit about it too. I asked her exactly what Anville Town would be based off of based upon its location, and we came to the conclusion that it is the equivalent to Morristown, NJ. Morristown is known for its train station and one of its stops transits right into the 59th Street's station (which is what Nimbasa is based off of).<br />
Yay or nay? {{unsigned|MeruNoUta}}<br />
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== Spear Pillar ==<br />
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Mt. Asahi is the highest peak in Hokkaido, as Spear Pillar is the highest peak in Sinnoh. Mt. Asahi's location relative to the rest of Hokkaido is also close to Spear Pillar's location relative to the rest of Sinnoh. Can I say that Spear Pillar was based on Mt. Asahi? [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 19:38, 25 June 2016 (UTC)<br />
:This is a change I was going to suggest as well. Based on Mt. Coronet's layout as you near the peak and what you can see of the surrounding terrain, Mt. Asahi looks to be a very close match to Spear Pillar. It's also in the correct geographical position, and it works uncannily well in locating the Sinjoh Ruins (or at least where ''I'' think they are). [[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 06:49, 30 October 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Decolore Islands ==<br />
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I noticed that the region hasn't been added yet, along with the Orange Islands. As a resident of Connecticut, I believe the the Decolore Islands are most likely based on the Thimble Islands. They are located close to New York, the area Unova itself is based on. Additionally, many of the Decolore Islands are not populated and instead used as nature preserves, similar to the major university-owned Thimble Islands used for ecological studies. However, a few islands in the Thimbles are built up considerable, such as Money Island. This is similar to the Unnamed Island in BW138. [[User:Manqoba|Manqoba]] ([[User talk:Manqoba|talk]]) 15:31, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
:With all due respect, I think your perception of likelihood may be influenced by home-state bias. Looking at a map, the Thimble Islands hug Connecticut ''very'' closely, far from the border with New York, and ''very'' far from any part of New York that Unova is based on. I think this is a case of confirmation bias, sorry. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Oblivia ==<br />
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Assuming that Oblivia is in fact based on the Oki Island, here is what I believe to be the relation:<br />
*Dolce Island is Chibu<br />
*Renbow Island and Mitonga Island form the two halves of Nishinoshima<br />
*Sophian Island is Okinoshima (transposed a bit)<br />
But Faldera, Layuda and Tilikule have no real-world counterpart. [[User:Ifni400|Ifni400]] ([[User talk:Ifni400|talk]]) 23:51, 10 September 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Images and Mystery Dungeon ==<br />
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I have two questions, 1. Why is it that only the three latest regions have a compairing image to the corresponding real world location? Also both Unova's and Kalos' as well as Almia's image all have the real world location above it while Alola's is located beneeth. Why? 2. Isn't the Mystery Dungeon world based on somewhere in the world or is it just made out of the air so to speak. --[[User:Raltseye|<span style="color:#FF6464">R</span><span style="color:#11BB11">alts</span><span style="color:#6464FF">eye</span>]] [[User talk:Raltseye|prata med mej]] 11:14, 2 December 2016 (UTC)<br />
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== Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den and Ice Path ==<br />
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Northeastern Johto is not an easy area to pin down, but I think I've found something that accurately depicts the Blackthorn area. I can tell people have already made a significant effort to locate these places, so I don't want to make any changes to their contributions without talking about them first.<br />
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First off, I don't think there's much significance between Clair's Japanese name, Ibuki, and the suggested Dragon's Den, Mt. Ibuki. Ibuki means "breath", and is often associated with a strong will, impulsive behavior and over-sensitivity; this seems to fit Clair pretty well. In GSC, the TM she awards you with is Dragonbreath, or Ryu-no-ibuki in the JP version, another possible origin of her name. I'm sorry, but I'm really starting to doubt her name was inspired by the mountain believed to have the had the world's heaviest snowfall in recorded history, so I don't think there's much supporting that mountain as the location of Dragon's Den. However, given the mountain's close proximity to "Mahogany" and "Lake of Rage" and its own icy history, I think it's a strong candidate for the entrance to Ice Path.<br />
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The next thing I want to critique is the Blackthorn-Shirakawa theory. The main thing that made me look into this is that Shirakawa is significantly far away from where you'd expect to find it relative to the other locations we've found, and unlike the the questionable relationship between Cherrygrove/Violet, Shirakawa is also very far away from every other location we've found (it's the most isolated location in all of real-world Johto/Kanto to date). Additionally, Shirakawa is famous for its nearly-uniform gasshō-zukuri, but these designs aren't reflected in Blackthorn's new buildings even though Violet and Ecruteak received makeovers that match Nara and Kyoto.<br />
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Okay, now for my suggestions. I think Blackthorn is Kai/Kofu, Yamanashi; Ice Path (exit) is the oft-hypothesized Narusawa Ice Cave, Yamanashi; and Dragon's Den is Kanazakura-jinja Shrine, Yamanashi.<br />
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My first lead came when I saw a "Did You Know" on the Smash Bros series; during development the first game was called "Dragon King: Fighting Game" and featured a striking picture of a low-rise neighborhood with Mt Fuji (Mt Silver) in the background. The video claimed the game's name came from that neighborhood, which just so happened to be where HAL Laboratory was located, and that the picture was taken by a certain programmer I'll name later. This all piqued my interest, so I started digging. The town's name was Ryūō, with a population around 40,000 (right on the low end of other towns believed to inspire other towns up to this point), and it was merged with several other towns into Kai in 2004 (after the release of GSC). Geographically, it's a strong match for Blackthorn, surrounded by mountains and with Fuji standing prominently to its Southeast; the biggest issue is that it's tightly clustered with a number of significant cities. Then I zoomed out, and I realized the broader Kofu basin is a very close match to the birds-eye view shape of Blackthorn (use Earth mode to make this more apparent). According to legend, the Kofu basin used to be a lake until Kami pushed on of the mountains aside and the lake drained to the south; this southerly river-valley is clearly visible from a map and could explain the river in Blackthorn and Route 45 in HGSS.<br />
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Okay, so Dragon's Den. Kanazakura-jinja Shrine is just north of Kai, it prominently features a pair of dragons, the "rising and falling dragons", and one carries a fire crystal and the other a water crystal. The translations from their website are a little wonky, but it sounds like these dragons symbolize the reconstruction of the main shrine after it collapsed in a 1953 fire (there's also some visible damage to the Den in HGSS), with the dragons drawing attention to fire above and water below. Rising and falling dragons, fire above/water below... I think this symbolism is an interesting parallel to Dragon's Den and the lava-filled Gym located directly above it, and what was the name of that Gym's badge? Rising. Also, the Shrine wasn't all that burned; most of the Kofu basin was destroyed in a night-time air raid in 1945. Combined, these fires may have inspired Blackthorn's name, Fusube, or black smoke.<br />
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Anyone who's still reading has probably already encountered the idea that Narusawa Ice Cave corresponds to Ice Path, so I'll just say Kai/Kofu is sandwiched neatly between the Cave and the Shrine. Also, an Ibuki/Naursawa fused Ice Path may serve as a "portal" of sorts to cover the long distance between Koka/Mahogany and Kai.<br />
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Finally, earlier I mentioned HAL's R&D center in Kai and a certain programmer. We know that GameFreak has a habit of featuring themselves in the Pokemon games, but what about guest programmers? Well, HAL may not have worked on GSC directly, but their then-president did! Satoru Iwata famously helped development along through graphical compression (he's directly attributed with freeing up enough space on the cartridges to add the Kanto region to the games), so where might he be in Blackthorn? The Move Deleter, of course! Iwata freed up space on the carts, the MD frees up space on your Pokemon; considering everything else, I find this to be more than mere coincidence.<br />
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Any one of these location changes might not be very persuasive on their own, but I think they're pretty compelling when taken altogether. What do you guys think about these possible changes in our listed locations?[[User:Areku|Areku]] ([[User talk:Areku|talk]]) 07:29, 3 January 2017 (UTC)<br />
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== Lake Valor ==<br />
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The article currently says that Lake Valor is based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Kussharo Lake Kussharo], which is closer to Abashiri (Veilstone) than Kushiro (Pastoria). However, I think the lake might be based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Akan Lake Akan]. Although Lake Akan is much smaller and doesn't have the same shape (round with an island in the middle), its location corresponds to Lake Valor's location much better than Lake Kussharo, and there is a small resort village on its southern shore. <br />
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== Kahoolawe??? ==<br />
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How is [[Exeggutor Island]] based off of Kahoolawe? Kahoolawe is southwest of Maui (& is in Maui County), which is what Akala is based off of, not Kauai. {{User|BoygeyMario}}<br />
:Geographically, Exeggutor Island is Niihau, but if you read the notes, it says that it is uninhabited by humans like Kahoolawe.[[User:Naui|Naui]] ([[User talk:Naui|talk]]) 19:19, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Azoth Kingdom and England or Italy ==<br />
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In the design of the Azoth Kingdom, there are elements that refer to the industrial revolution and Steampunk design, if we take into account that Volcanion is based in part on a steam engine, which was created in England, it would be possible for the Azoth Kingdom it was near north north of Kalos or in England itself.<br />
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But if we take into account that Nikola is based on Da Vinci, the kingdom could be on the border between Kalos and some equivalent to Italy in the Pokemon World.<br />
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[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 9:41, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
:It seems to me that going by anything other than the architecture itself would be too speculative. Many (dare I say most?) places in the Pokemon world include elements/characters based on things from other places than what the location itself was based on. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 04:16, 10 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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::I said it because Magearna and Volcanion are based on the industrial revolution. [[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 11:11, 9 January 2018 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar Region ==<br />
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So the Galar Region has just been announced for Pokemon Sword and Shield, and I know there were rumours before the announcement that it would be based off of the UK, so as a Briton myself, I've tried to verify that/match the locations. The industrial and farming focus definitely suits the UK, and I can see a structure that looks like the Palace of Westminster in the Icy Northern City, suggesting the island is flipped North to South (and possible East-West as well). <br />
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Based on this, looking at the red-brick city in which the starters are shown, with its industrial nature, canal leading to the sea and bordering mountains, I think that it represents Manchester, which would mean that the city by the wall where the ice starts would be Birmingham, although none of it's features match. <br />
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It's also possible the city on the sea is Liverpool, due to being on the coast between Manchester and Birmingham.<br />
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The industrial City being Manchester also fits with the lakes South of it, which would represent the Lake District<br />
These cities would suggest that the region represents just England, rather than the whole of the UK.<br />
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Just some preliminary ideas, we shall have to wait for more information before confirming anything. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:Well here is some information I've tried to put but Wiki-maniacs here can't live with them until they are officially confirmed(like we ever needed official confirmation anyway) :P<br />
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:[[Galar]] is based on {{wp|Great Britain}}. Galar's outline is of a vertical flipped Great Britain, though the climate isn't flipped(cold north and warm south), ideally making the London based city snowy and Manchester/Liverpool based one warm.<br />
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:[[User:Shaked|Shaked]] ([[User talk:Shaked|talk]]) 21:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::I could argue that Galar also reminds me of a Scandinavian country, which it actually does. Game Freak may throw us in a loop, which is why sourcing is absolutely important when making a claim like this. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 22:06, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Well, it's actually a vertically ''and horizontally''-flipped Great Britain (or how Great Britain looks from the North). <br />
:::It's most definitely based on Great Britain, London is at the top of the region with the London Eye, Big Ben/Parliment, and tower is based off, what I assume, is the {{wp|The Gherkin}}. The general shape and edges match up well too.<br />
:::The steampunk town with the "clocktower" is based on Edinburgh, in some of its features and geographical position.[[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::Well, we should still wait for an official confirmation. This info is already being hidden in other articles by admins. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 00:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
:::::We also can't really add any locations in the Galar Region to this list without know the names of the locations. Putting something like the Edinburgh town as "Steampunk Town" doesn't really scream "professional editing". [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 00:48, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
::::::Agreed. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:07, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I think that the region is only based in England, since there are no references to its neighboring regions (Scotland and Wales), and that the region is set backwards, with London in the north<br />
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:[[User:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]] ([[User talk:Grizzlyring123|Grizzlyring123]]) 7:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::The region would be way too small if the region was just composed of England. <br />
::Traced out the shape of GB and Galar, Galar is at such a weird angle but you can still make out geographical details. It seems the pointy ends of Wales that jut out are almost nonexistent in Pokemon. Image: https://imgur.com/6VNe7QM<br />
::(Somebody also leaked some '''''major''''' general game spoilers last week, one detail was that Galar is based on Great Britain.) https://archive.nyafuu.org/vp/thread/37621165 [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:16, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Discussions about whether or not Galar is based on UK are also important, but I think someone should change the first paragraph from "The designs of seven of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." to "The designs of eight of the major Pokémon regions—Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, and Galar—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions are based on smaller regions in Japan, while Unova and Alola are based on parts of the United States and Kalos is based on France. It is stated that the inspiration for Orre is Phoenix, Arizona." [[User:Kimichael4317|Kimichael4317]] ([[User talk:Kimichael4317|talk]]) 05:49, 28 February 2019 (UTC)<br />
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: Personally, I think that if Edinburgh were in the game, Edinburgh Castle would feature somehow, and additionally, if the red-brick city were to be based on a Scottish city, it's more likely to be Glasgow, which is both bigger than Edinburgh and more associated with industry. <br />
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: Having said this, I still believe that the region only represents England, as a lack of landmarks resembling Aberdeen or Inverness would mean that, if Scotland is included, it's only half of it, which would be a strange decision; furthermore, if the red-brick city were Glasgow, that would mean virtually all of England, 60% of Great Britain, would be condensed into about 1/4 of the region. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:: They condensed most of Northern metropolitan France into a few cities and towns in Kalos, why can't they do the same with Galar?<br />
::The coastlines between GB and Galar match up pretty closely, except Wales loses it "edginess". The map doesn't really paint an accurate picture of what the region contains, as it isn't really a 1:1 representation of the whole contents of the region, making it so we're unable to see all of buildings within the Steampunk area (Not even the regions are on complete a 1:1 with their IRL counterparts). <br />
::Heck, since there isn't a town or city to the left near the steampunk area, they might've meshed Edinburgh and Glasgow into one city. They've already done towns that had elements from multiple locations and made them into one in-game location. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 17:07, 1 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:Having seen the Galar Map flipped to match Great Britain as closely as possible, it definitely seems like the Port Town is at least in the same location as Liverpool/Birkenhead or possibly Blackpool. I had originally thought the lakes must be the Lake District, hence the industrial city would have to be Manchester (or Leeds or Newcastle, looking at it flipped, although, as Argentarus said, it could be all 3 combined), or the lakes could represent the Caledonian Canal and the Lochs it runs through, though those could be represented by the river and lake in the starting town. Also, I had theorised that the fairy town by the big wall could be representative of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest, as this is near the Birmingham Metropolitan Area in real life, which still seems likely as the walled grey city. {{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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:This video explains why the starting town is most likely in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMe3kM_ETio]{{unsigned|ZiggyAngelo8}}<br />
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This article honestly should've been protected earlier, or used a notice like, idk, (Template:Protect) or (Template:Disputed) (If the constant editing in of a Galar section by multiple users even counts as a dispute in the current situation) to still allow editing for previous regions without all of the unnecessary editing and unediting. (Maybe it's time for a template '''focused on''' pre-release conjecture. Something along the lines of "Don't edit in unconfirmed information or pre-release speculation until the game has been officially released", unless that kind of template already exists. The "upcoming" notice has it as a almost-unnoticable-unless-you-read-it warning in its fine print, but nobody ever reads non-emboldened fine print. Period.) If they ignore the notices, they pay the price. [[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 22:38, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:That should be something you should suggest to the admins on their talk pages, not here. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:14, 13 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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::Hello, A new gym leader called Nessa was revealed a few weeks ago, as well as a E3 demo where we got to look inside her gym. Seeing as her name comes from the Loch Ness monster, maybe Scotland might be included?[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 01:15, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:::Perhaps? [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 02:03, 6 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Unova Route 4 ==<br />
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Has Unova Route 4's resemblance to the former WTC site actually been confirmed? I know it's been speculated, but I've yet to see any source confirm it to be anything but an unfortunate coincidence (unfortunate because I find it hard to believe the creators would intentionally insert a reference to such a tragedy). [[User:TheFatPanda|TheFatPanda]] ([[User talk:TheFatPanda|talk]]) 18:24, 7 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:I was the one who added it some time ago, I really can not think of a more adequate justification for this desert {{unsigned|Grizzlyring123}}<br />
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::I don't think thats what they were going for. The WTC is located way south in the manhattan financial district, nowhere near where route 4 is supposed to be. The WTC would be in the middle of Castelia City. Route 4 is a construction zone between Castelia (downtown) and Nimbasa (midtown). So, location and concept wise, it's probably just referencing the various construction projects always going on in that area. Most notably, the West Side Freight Yards/Hudson Yards which right now, since 2012, is a huge construction project to turn train yards of southwest midtown into a town with residential housing and offices. But, before that (and while B/W was in development), it was a big, open, dusty railyard with constant construction going on with the only notable tourist spot being the javits center, similar to how the relic castle is said to be a popular tourist spot. I think the desert idea was just to make the region more diverse and the relic castle was probably inspired by all the museums all over midtown.--[[User:Zippthewicked|Zippthewicked]] ([[User talk:Zippthewicked|talk]]) 19:55, 24 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Kalos Pokémon League is based on Notre Dame ==<br />
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It was weird not to see a Pokémon-ified Notre-Dame cathedral in Lumiose City, especially when Notre-Dame such an iconic French icon.<br />
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So, the Kalos Pokemon League might not be based on the Nancy Cathedral (I'm curious about why that was chosen), but rather the Eastern facade (side) of the Notre-Dame cathedral, as viewed from the La Fontaine de la Vierge (with some elements, like the "dome-like structures" on the front of the league building, coming from other gothic-era cathedrals). Both the Kalos Pokémon League and the eastern facade of Notre-Dame feature fence-like things on their roofs, numerous {{wp|Flying Buttress|flying buttresses}} (Notre-Dame and the Pokemon League building have flying buttresses that connect to four small towers that are in similar positions; the Kalos league takes some artistic libetries and includes some higher, upside-down "flying buttresses" around the front of the main spire), there are also two areas to the side of the Pokemon League that could also correspond to the northern and southern part of Notre-Dame's {{wp|Transept|transept}} (the sides of the building that jut out from the main part of the building and houses two of Notre-Dame's famous {{wp|Notre-Dame_de_Paris#Stained_glass_—_rose_windows|rose windows}}; the same kind of window architecture that composes the floor of the Elite Four and Champion's chambers), the door that leads into the Pokemon League that has the three circles (that kind of look like an upside-down Mickey Mouse head) features a similar design on the arched windows along the bottom of Notre-Dame, and the Pokemon League has a spire on the center of the main building similar to how Notre-Dame also sports a spire on the converging point of the transept and the main building.<br />
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It might be a bit of a stretch, but the four '''big''' towers (not including the spire on top, and yes, there are four; if you move around you can barely see the red roofs of the two other towers behind the two front towers) that are located near the transept of the Pokemon League building may be based on Notre-Dame's bell towers, but more research might need to go into the the inspirations behind those towers.<br />
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Pictures of the Eastern end of Notre-Dame and the Kalos Pokemon League: [https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Notre-Dame-Buttresses.jpg] [https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/3/31/Pok%C3%A9mon_League_Kalos.png][[User:Argentarus|Argentarus]] ([[User talk:Argentarus|talk]]) 04:31, 11 March 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Sprout Tower and Floaroma Town's motif is Kōfukuji Temple and Biei Town. ==<br />
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Kōfukuji is on North East of Nara. Same location with Sprout Tower.<br />
But Hōryūji is on South West of Nara.<br />
And Kōfukuji is famous of Five Storied Pagoda, which is second biggest wooden Pagoda in Japan.<br />
Also, Shikisainooka in Biei Town is famous of great flower garden.<br />
And Snowpoint City's motif is Wakkanai City. not Hamatonbetsu Town.<br />
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== Galar basis confirmed ==<br />
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It has been [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ officially confirmed] to be based on the UK. Can this page be edited to show that, or have the protection changed? --[[User:HoennMaster|<font color="blue">Hoenn</font>]][[User talk:HoennMaster|<font color="green">Master</font>]] 03:50, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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:As everyone suspected, I suppose. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 04:28, 21 June 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== Galar's Real Life Locations ==<br />
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Galar is the island of Great Britain flipped around soto look at it from the north southwards, with some of the landmarks moved around, for examples...<br />
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* The Scottish Highlands are located where Southern England is supposed to be.<br />
* The Manchester City is where Newcastle should be<br />
* The Birmingham City is where Manchester should be<br />
* Liverpool (The snowy city) is where North Wales is<br />
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But apart from those minor changes, the location of others are still accurate...<br />
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* Kilburn has a Hill Figure of a horse, despite the design being based on that found in Southern England.<br />
* Blackpool, despite having a Lighthouse instead of a Tower, although Fleetwood nearby has Lighthouses.<br />
* Buxton/Peak District and Sherwood Forest/Nottingham seems accurate enough to me.<br />
* The rows of houses could be Southport by basing the locations on geography.<br />
* The Wild Area, although where Southern Scotland is, seems to be more based on the Lake District National Park, which is a major tourist hotspot with it's lakes and mountains.<br />
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It's also to note, one of the names of a lake in the E3 showcase in Treehouse Live has ''South'' written, and it's the nearest to the Manchester City and Wall. The wall could be inspired from Hadrian's Wall which is located around where Newcastle is.<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 17:56, 13 July 2019 (UTC)<br />
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== The Wild Area is the Lake District ==<br />
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I just thought I let you know that, as it is a very popular tourist attraction, especially for Japanese and Chinese tourists. From the E3 showcase, the following areas within the place are as follows...<br />
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* South Lake Milock - Located close to the railway bridge and wall to Manchester City (Lake Windermere)<br />
* Rolling Fields<br />
* East Lake Axewell - Located close to the entrance to Manchester City (Derwent Water)<br />
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[[User:Cynthia149|Cynthia149]] ([[User talk:Cynthia149|talk]]) 12:12, 6 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, I kind of agree with the whole "Chinese tourists" thing. I just been there this summer so I kind of know where this is coming from. Will this replace routes???<br />
[[User:Kirsten Thomas|Kirsten Thomas]] ([[User talk:Kirsten Thomas|talk]]) 07:25, 14 August 2019 (UTC)<br />
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==galar stadiums==<br />
"A large football stadium in Leeds that is home to Leeds United F.C. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Newcastle United F.C." that doesnt make any sense. newcastle and leeds arent near each other, and how would newcastle be the "local team" for leeds? theyre not even in the same county. this is also the case for "Also known as the Britannia Stadium, it is a stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Sheffield United F.C." "An open field in the city that is used for many events. The football theme for the Gym is based on local team Walton F.C." ...a semi pro team in the 8th tier with a stadium that only holds 2000 people...? [[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 09:40, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:Those are {{U|Cynthia149}}'s edits, not mine. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 10:00, 8 March 2020 (UTC)<br />
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:: I removed these a while ago for this reason. They're back now? Ridiculous. [[User:ATrueCelt|ATrueCelt]] ([[User talk:ATrueCelt|talk]]) 18:03, 27 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Anville Town and Gear Station ==<br />
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I would like to dispute the current real world equivalents of Anville Town and Gear Station. <br />
The Unova Subway System's routes are not based on the actual New York Subway system, since the New York subway system doesn't leave New York City, while the Unova system connects the entire region. The Unova Subway System's lines are instead a combination of New Jersey Transit and Metro North, which do link the outlying areas to the central city. Once you understand this, it becomes relatively easy to find the equivalent for Anville Town. From my research, I have come to the conclusion that Anville town is most likely based on Port Jervis, New York. Anville Town is best known for its roundhouse and roundtable at the end of the line. Port Jervis's roundhouse burned in the 1970s, but its roundtable still stands and can be seen on Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3764071,74.6949081,3a,75y,53.27h,94.76t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMaHhCbuKlMZ7tKg0wbtYUw7KghV4xpZ5c576dh%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya244.97389-ro-0-fo100!7i8704!8i4352 Erie Railroad Roundhouse Turntable - Google Maps]. Port Jervis is also in the correct place geographically, being more northern and far away when compared to any of the other real life locations that Unova cities were based on. Port Jervis’s position on the train lines is also incredibly similar to Anville Town’s position on the in-game subway lines, being at the end of a northern New Jersey Transit/Metro North line. These factors lead me to believe that Anville Town is based on Port Jervis.<br />
Although Morristown has been proposed as the real life inspiration for Anville Town, I believe there are flaws in that argument. The comparison between the two towns is based on Anville Town being known for its train station, when in actuality, its roundhouse and roundtable are its distinguishing features, with its station only consisting of a small platform and benches. Morristown does not have a roundhouse or roundtable, while Port Jervis had both. Moreover, Morristown is located southwest of New York City, while Anville Town is located northwest of Nimbasa City. The other argument, that Morristown's train station connected to the 59th Street Station in New York, proves deeply flawed on closer examination. For starters, there is no evidence that the station in Morristown ever connected to the station at 59th Street. Secondly, the station at 59th street is a subway station, which does not connect to the train line running out of Morristown's station. Third, I see no reason why the 59th Street Station would have been the basis for Gear Station anyway. While the station at 59th Street does connect many subway lines, it does not connect all of them, unlike Gear Station. Gear Station is much more likely to be an amalgamation of Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Those are the principal stations in New York where all of the train lines of New Jersey Transit and Metro North end up. This is similar to how Gear Station connects all of Unova's subway lines. Architecturally, one can also see the similarities between the entrances of the old Penn Station, Grand Central, and Gear Station. This would also make sense if we are to believe that the Unova Subway’s lines was actually based on these train lines instead of the New York Subway system. <br />
[[User:TurtlezPancakes|TurtlezPancakes]] ([[User talk:TurtlezPancakes|talk]]) 19:11, 28 June 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== National Park and Pokeathalon Dome ==<br />
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:After sifting through Johto's routes relative to irl Japan, I noticed 2 things I think are worth considering. One is that, I'm almost convinced the National Park is actually based in part on Osaka castle's surrounding park. The fountain and circular plaza are identical, though, admittedly, most circular plazas could pass for that. The second is that I'm positive the Pokeathalon Dome is based on Maishima Sports Island. The island is famous for it's absolutely bonkers sports domes, and it's placement is right off the coast of Osaka in the bay, in just the same spot where Pokeathalon Dome is off of Route 35. [[User:PartyTom|PartyTom]] ([[User talk:PartyTom|talk]]) 21:32, 13 July 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Driftveil Drawbridge ==<br />
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I think it should be added to the notes section that the Driftveil drawbridge takes inspiration from the golden gate bridge. while yes the bridge correlates with the lincoln tunnel it is very clearly not a tunnel and is a bridge. While not exact, the two look eerily similar they are very close in color and style. I honestly feel Nintendo/Gamefreak were going in that direction when designing the bridge because they really wanted to represent America in these games because they were the first games set outside Japan and in America, and I'd argue that the golden gate bridge is not only a San Francisco icon but also an American icon as well. Plus they have drawn inspiration in BW/B2W2 from outside the new york metro area like Lentimas town whereas it's not Santa Fe, but definitely draws inspiration from it, so I don't think it being all the way in California matters. Unless there is some other bridge that more closely resembles the Driftveil bridge, or it is a completely made up designed and just coincidently resembles the golden gate, then I'd say there is a strong case for it being inspired by the golden gate bridge.[[User:Wisteriavines11|Wisteriavines11]] ([[User talk:Wisteriavines11|talk]]) 08:29, 23 September 2020 (UTC) Wisteriavines11<br />
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== Newmoon Island and Fullmoon Island ==<br />
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As the page currently reads, it is:<br />
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- Fullmoon Island = Rishiri Island<br />
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- Newmoon Island = Rebun Island<br />
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But looking at the maps of both Sinnoh and Hokkaido over and over again, I can't help but feel it should be the other way around.<br />
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- Newmoon Island is the island closest to the shore which would be Rishiri Island and not Rebun Island.<br />
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- Fullmoon Island os furthest from the shore which would be Rebun Island and not Rishiri Island.<br />
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Am I missing something or am I right in that the corresponding islands should be the other way around.<br />
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Edit: Here is a (fanmade) map that confirms my understanding - for what it is worth.<br />
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https://sites.google.com/site/wwwunofficialpokemonsite/detailedmapofsinnoh.png<br />
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What do you guys think?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 20:41, 21 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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== Burned Tower and Bell Tower ==<br />
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The article links the Bell Tower and Burned Tower with the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji respectively, but it seems like it is likely a combination of those and Tō-ji and Sai-ji.<br />
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The Burned Tower was equal in height (and paired with) the Bell Tower, before it burned down and was not rebuilt. <br />
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Sai-ji and Tō-ji were built in 796 as a pair, and in the 9th century pagodas were built (which might be the inspiration for the tower part of the towers. Sai-ji burned down in 990, and again in 1233, and was then abandoned and not rebuilt. Tō-ji still exists. Both, like the Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, are also located in Kyoto.<br />
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[[User:Verisimilar|Verisimilar]] ([[User talk:Verisimilar|talk]]) 00:46, 31 October 2020 (UTC)<br />
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Yeah, the Japanese wiki lists both Kinkaku + Toji for the Tin Tower.<br />
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https://wiki.xn--rckteqa2e.com/wiki/%E3%82%B2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E5%86%85%E3%81%AE%E5%9C%B0%E5%90%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7<br />
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[[User:Jacky88|Jacky88]] ([[User talk:Jacky88|talk]]) 11:47, 9 February 2021 (UTC)<br />
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== M16 world map image ==<br />
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The "Real-world locations mentioned" section includes this bullet point:<br />
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* Starting with the sixteenth movie, each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Having checked myself I cannot find the image they are referencing. It's possible that the movie numbering is wrong, given the date of the edit (11 June 2021) they could have meant M20 (can't find the movie to check).<br />
Can anyone provide an image? If not this should probably be removed.<br />
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 15:02, 26 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:I skimmed through M20's intro, and found no such globe. I did the same for M21 and M23 and no globes were present in either. (I skipped M22 because it is more or less a shot-for-shot remake of M01, which had no globe) I did, however, find a globe at the very end of M20, but it featured no discernible landmasses. It's very much possible they either:<br />
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* Made the whole thing up, or<br />
* May have been referring to [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Unova_world_map.png this image], which is from the anime, rather than a movie.--[[User:Knowitall|Knowitall]] ([[User talk:Knowitall|talk]]) 17:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== oblivia again ==<br />
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While we mostly agree oblivia is based on the oki islands, i think we should give [[Talk:Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Oblivia|this section]] some thoughts too.<br />
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Copy paste from original section:<br />
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:Milonda Island appears to be based off of Dogo Island. Rainbow Island seems to be based off of a combination of Nishino and Nakano Islands. Drop island appears to be based off of Chiburi Island. They all are part of the Oki Islands. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Oki_Islands.png<br />
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:Sopiana Island is without a doubt based off of Ulleungdo Island. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulleungdo<br />
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:Thundercloud and Shikulele Island appear to be loosely based off of the Liancourt rocks. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liancourt_Rocks<br />
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:All the islands mentioned are found in the sea of Japan north of Chugoku.<br />
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-[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 12:28, 10 March 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Eterna Forest = Uryu Experimental Forest? ==<br />
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I think this would be a more accurate location, due to the specific location of the Old Chateau (slightly north of Eterna) and Uryu being westward-adjacent to Asahikawa. Thoughts?<br />
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[[User:Elementcollector1|Elementcollector1]] ([[User talk:Elementcollector1|talk]]) 07:43, 15 April 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea simply isn't correct right now ==<br />
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Porto Marinada is most definitely not Porto except in name. It seems to be a mix of Costa Nova (Aveiro) and Nazaré (the lighthouse matches) or Ponta do Sol (The layout matches).<br />
At most, a parallel can be made with Mercado do Bolhão, a very popular traditional market in Porto, but such place is not exclusive to that city.<br />
So, if anything, Porto Marinada is a mix of all of these.<br />
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Cascarrafa, as an (ironically) Spanish person pointed out to me, very much resembles Porto Côvo, Portugal, despite the discrepancy with the location.<br />
Mainly the white and blue houses and sidewalk patterns, but also small details like the bridges seeming to have what looks like calçada portuguesa.<br />
The square patterns also use the dark and white color scheme of calçada portuguesa.<br />
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I just compiled some of these comparisons here: https://imgur.com/a/gWg3bF7<br />
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Medali is most likely Mérida, famous for its roman theater and, yes also has traditional yellow and white buildings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida,_Spain)<br />
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Cascarrafa not matching isn't as bad when you consider how Mérida was placed so much to the north, not to mention, of course, Barcelona.<br />
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Also, I'll add that the small islands on the West Paldean Sea could very well be the Berlengas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlengas) {{unsigned|KryptonLion}}<br />
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: Thanks for the additions. I was tired as hell near the end of some of the edits I must admit. Porto Marinada does resemble Porto in terms of the map but theming-wise I agree with you [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 04:51, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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:: I made a few more changes and linked evidence for some of them in the Notes. Hopefully that's enough until more convincing evidence comes up. The fact that the most fitting sources doesn't always match the location on the map feels like we're deconstructing the puzzle that Game Freak assembled with pieces of the Iberian peninsula.<br />
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:: Also, this is a really crazy stretch but sometimes it comes up in conversation how "Portugal is Lisbon, everything else is landscape/desert", [https://c7.quickcachr.fotos.sapo.pt/i/ofe015df0/2393635_ZkB61.jpeg with some maps even created to illustrate this mindset]. This is the only way that a massive desert makes sense where Portugal should be. Just throwing the idea out there, as ridiculous as it is. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 06:38, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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From what I’ve seen, Game Freak have started being less literal with the locations and more figurative in recent years, particularly with SV and SwSh. This Gen in particular was strange with putting Aneto near where La Rioja is.<br />
Also it’s kinda funny how the rival is from Gibraltar whilst the player is from Spain. I doubt it’s meant to be anything significant but it’s funny<br />
as for what we have now I think it looks fairly good. [[User:Toffolus|Toffolus]] ([[User talk:Toffolus|talk]]) 11:42, 21 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::There are no realistic references to Gibraltar being included in Paldea as far as I know.<br />
:::[[User:EdamWint|Edamwint]] ([[User talk:EdamWint|talk]]) 16;40, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Portugal-inspired locations in Paldea ==<br />
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After the back and forth following the removal of Portugal from five specific locations in the Paldea section and attaching Spanish locations to all of them, here are my arguments for each of these cases:<br />
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'''Porto Marinada'''<br />
I believe we reached a consensus on the Costa Nova/Nazaré mashup. Nobody is questioning [https://i.imgur.com/6Hd6IiJ.png the houses' style] and [https://www.cm-nazare.pt/cmnazare/uploads/poi/image/48/porto_de_pesca1.jpg Nazaré has a cliff with a lighthouse perfectly matching the layout], as well as a lesser frequented beach to the north. I still think that [https://i.imgur.com/4KIoFTD.png Ponta do Sol] should be kept in the notes just because of how strikinly similar the waterfront is and the fact that not many towns are located between two cliffs like that. Regarding the market, I completely disagree that it is based on the one in Barcelona, that's quite the reach. This entire town is very clearly inspired by Portugal and there is a perfect candidate for a popular market in this geographic region as the [https://www.jordao.com/uploads/noticias/big_noticia_1663673794_3150.jpg Mercado do Bolhão], in Porto. I'd even argue that the [https://i0.wp.com/portugalconfidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-Out-Market-Lisbon-Food-Hall-feature.jpeg?fit=1400%2C800&ssl=1 Mercado da Ribeira's interior] in Lisbon is also quite similar.<br />
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'''South Province (Area Two)'''<br />
Should remain as it is with Andalusia, Extremadura and Alentejo. These regions are geographically connected, all have a traditionally rooted culture of olive farming and harvesting and their shared landscape is very characteristic. I chose to mention {{wp|Moura,_Portugal|Moura}} as the specific location for the Alentejo region because, [http://www.planicie.pt/2019/11/26/o-alentejo-e-lider-na-olivicultura-moderna-concelho-de-moura-com-2-530-hectares/ from what I've read, it is the leader in olive production, at least nationwide (source in Portuguese).] No reason to exclude a region from being mentioned when it fits the location.<br />
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'''West Paldean Sea'''<br />
There aren't many islands near the western coast of Iberia. If we ignore the distant ones like the Azores, then the {{wp|Berlengas}} match the location of the southern ones perfectly. The ones to the north could indeed be the Galician islands with some creative liberty, and I see no reason not to keep them all in the list.<br />
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'''Alfornada'''<br />
Is Sagres. As simple as that. The location matches the Sagres Point, the overuse of decorative dishes is clearly inspired by [https://www.impulsiveaddiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/casa-artesanato-a-mo-1024x768.jpg Artesanato A Mó], in Sagres. I believe this is the inverse of what the counter-argument for Portugal references usually is: "it's also like that in Spain". In this case, just because there are decorative dishes in Spain, doesn't detract from the fact that this town was chosen, for some reason, to be decorative dish capital of the world. Maybe, just a theory, it has something to do with the development team being intrigued by this obsession with covering walls in dishes at this specific location. There's no other way around, it is Sagres; just with an heavy Moorish influence which is not misplaced given Algarve's history. If this alone isn't enough, it can even be argued that the big building in the city and overall aesthetic take some hints from the [https://i.imgur.com/gfIAHzM.png Algarve Shopping, which notably uses square frames on a "cilindical" tower] and is designed after that same Moorish architecture. Chimneys with that style in the middle of a town? [https://gdamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cegonha-em-silves2.jpg Algarve has you covered] [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/24/73/1e/restaurante-dona-barca.jpg and it's quite common]. This doesn't need to be a huge discussion, the place matches, the theming matches, Alfornada is Sagres and I will rest this case, on to the next:<br />
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'''Cascarrafa'''<br />
Until someone can point out an inequivocable real-life equivalent to this city, the best we got is Porto Covo with its [https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/82/09/58/hotel-porto-covo.jpg blue and white houses,] [https://i.imgur.com/zLPueZ0.png geometric street patterns] and the {{wp|Portuguese pavement}} style in both those patterns and the bridges. If it takes three Spanish cities to barely get close to this (read: ignoring the pavement, just focusing on blue and white houses) then I think we should stick with the closer match. The argument that this can't be a Portugal-inspired town because the desert right next to it is spelled Asado (as in Spanish) instead of Assado (in Portuguese, same meaning) seems a bit irrelevant. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, but is standing next to a goose, then does it automatically become a goose? Porto Marinada is also by the same desert, yet its Portuguese inspiration is clear. Honestly, I am not fully convinced that Cascarrafa is Porto Covo. There must be a place somewhere in Spain that has the same street patterns, an even better matching house style, a nice plaza with a fountain ([https://www.sines.pt/cmsines/uploads/news/image/698/07Largo_Marqu_s_de_Pombal_-_Porto_Covo.jpg which Porto Covo has, ironically]) but, until we can find it, I truly believe this is the best we got for now.<br />
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[[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 19:05, 27 November 2022 (UTC)<br />
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: For reference, here is an updated compilation of comparisons between several locations in Paldea and real locations in Portugal: https://imgur.com/a/g3JIOlA - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 15:53, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::Late but i still feel like Porto M. kinda prolly have some inspirations from Lisbon too. Maybe it's like, Porto and Lisbon smooshed into each other. Or maybe it's just me feeling weird that literally Portugal's capital city has no representation at all in the region. [[User:Anzasquiddles|Anzasquiddles]] ([[User talk:Anzasquiddles|talk]]) 22:05, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::It has tho, it's in Mesagoza. Check the compilation or all the references that I added to the Mesagoza section of the article. Lisbon is the third largest city in Iberia, in a way it does make sense that it is smooshed with the other two, Madrid and Barcelona. The architecture is so similar to parts of Mesagoza that most Portuguese people I've seen online noticed it on the very first trailer. I hope the comparison images help put things into perspective for those who aren't as familiar with the city. And Porto Marinada's market interior does heavily resemble Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon as I've also referenced, but it is mostly Costa Nova in architecture and Nazaré in layout. It references Porto exclusively in name, but even that is not limited to the city of Porto as many other unrelated town names in Portugal use that word (Porto Covo, Porto Moniz, Porto Santo, etc.) - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 22:50, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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==Saffron and Celadon as Chiyoda and Shinjuku==<br />
The page currently says that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda and Shinjuku, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya and Tama New Town. However, there is just as much evidence to say that Saffron City is based on Chiyoda alone, while Celadon City is based on Setagaya ''and'' Shinjuku. <br />
The biggest piece of evidence is the Magnet Train station. The Magnet Train is based off of the Tokaido Shinkansen, which terminates in Tokyo (Chiyoda) Station. It does not terminate in Shinjuku station. This already implies that Shinjuku and Saffron City are not parallels. <br />
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The page then says that Saffron could be based off Shinjuku due to Shinjuku being a major commercial and administrative centre. This is true, but the districts of Chiyoda are even ''more'' of a major commercial and administrative centre. For example, Marunouchi Tokyo's financial district and the country's three largest banks are headquartered there. Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho combined house the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies, and are the source of roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies according to Wikipedia. Silph Company headquarters are a clear parallel.<br />
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It is more likely that ''Celadon City'' is inspired by Shinjuku, as well as Setagaya. The evidence comes in the form of the Celadon Department Store and the Gambling Corner. Shinjuku and neighboring Ikebukuro and Shibuya are famous for their shopping, nightlife, and pachinko parlors. All of these align more with the Department Store and Gambling Corner than anything in Saffron City. <br />
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The only evidence I see that Saffron could be based on Shinjuku is its positioning when you superimpose Kanto on a map of real-life Kanto. However, we already know this can't be relied on since Vermillion City is based on Yokohama but located where real-world Chiba should be. <br />
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If no one objects, I will update the two cities. At the very least we can add that the Silph Company headquarters reflect the fact that many real-world companies have headquarters in Chiyoda. [[User:Mooites|Mooites]] ([[User talk:Mooites|talk]]) 20:38, 2 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
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== Paldea section ==<br />
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This section has a fundamental problem. Many speculations are being considered valid as if they were true despite having practically no reference or minimal proof (Ex: Gibraltar in Poco Path or Lisboa in Mesagoza, etc...)<br />
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But worst of all, the "Notes" box is filling up with vast and overloaded texts, and sometimes with a certain propaganda essence, as if it were a tourist advertisement.<br />
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The Notes are what they are, Notes, that is to say, short descriptions or precise and concise data, not extensive descriptions of a historical nature with a certain nationalist air. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:35, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:I will try to make a synthesis and summary of the current "Notes". Subsequently, their validity will be addressed, some of which are currently questionable. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 18:37, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::You have consistently deleted any evidence that goes against your narrative that Paldea is exclusively inspired by Spain. If there's architecture or culture that is common to both Portugal and Spain, then it should be referred to as Iberian. If an NPC is named Maria or José, those are Iberian names. If the architecture, such as the one found in Mesagoza, looks extremely similar to Lisbon, for which there are side by side image comparisons, then it's at the very least arguable that a mention should be made. If it also resembles the architecture from Spanish cities, then it's Iberian architecture as it's shared by at least two of the Iberian countries. The only one running a propaganda campaign here seems to be you. I ask that you please stop removing perfectly valid references to anything that isn't Spain. - [[User:KryptonLion|KryptonLion]] ([[User talk:KryptonLion|talk]]) 18:54, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
:::I understand that you are Portuguese and for some reason you do this, but I must inform you that I am not Spanish, and that you are taking this to quite nationalist grounds.<br />
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:::Just try to use clear references, and not mix Spanish and Portuguese culture. [[User:Valentio|Valentio]] ([[User talk:Valentio|talk]]) 19:04, 3 December 2022 (UTC)<br />
::::Y'all can discuss this without touching on nationalism. Stick to the merits for any given location. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]])<br />
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== Is Alfornada a city exclusively based in Portugal? It doesn't look like it according to the game ==<br />
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Alfornada is a city with visible Moorish and even Mudejar architecture, a very common architectural style in Andalusia. The decorative plates on the walls of the houses are also characteristic of the folkloric houses of Andalusia. The Alfornada ovens are also very similar to those of Andalucia, as are the chimneys.<br />
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To all this, and here comes the important thing, Alfornada in other languages gives more information about his influences:<br />
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- The word Forno, present in the English, French and Spanish versions, also means oven in the Galician language.<br />
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- In German Alfornada is called Asarilla, from asar (Spanish for "to roast") and Sevilla.<br />
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- In Italian Alfornada is literally Spanish, it is called Las Brasas (Spanish for "the embers")<br />
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So I think it's obvious that it's also partly based in Spain, especially the Moorish side of Andalusia.</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Mesagoza&diff=3621637Mesagoza2022-12-03T19:16:51Z<p>Valentio: /* Name origin */ -goza just comes from Zaragoza. It is quite unlikely that it comes from the verb "gozar" seeing what the etymological pattern of the game is in other cities</p>
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|move1=Iron Tail|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical<br />
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical<br />
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical<br />
|move4=Rock Blast|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=956<br />
|pokemon=Pawmot<br />
|level=65<br />
|gender=male<br />
|type1=Electric|type2=Fighting<br />
|ability=Volt Absorb<br />
|move1=Double Shock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical<br />
|move2=Close Combat|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical<br />
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical<br />
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=911<br />
|pokemon=Skeledirge<br />
|level=66<br />
|gender=male<br />
|type1=Fire|type2=Ghost<br />
|tera=Fire<br />
|ability=Blaze<br />
|move1=Torch Song|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special<br />
|move2=Earth Power|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special<br />
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special<br />
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special}}<br />
{{Party/Footer}}<br />
<br />
===Academy Ace Tournament===<br />
{{main|Academy Ace Tournament#List of Trainers|Academy Ace Tournament → Trainers}}<br />
[[Nemona]], [[Arven]], [[Penny]], and multiple Academy staff members can be battled in the [[Academy Ace Tournament]].<br />
<!--<br />
==In the anime==<br />
===Main series===<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
===Pokémon Adventures===<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
<br />
===Origin===<br />
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Paldea|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Paldea}}<br />
It draws inspiration from the the old town of Zaragoza and Toledo. The bridges that lead to the city resemble the {{wp|Puente de Alcántara}} in Toledo. The central plaza is based on {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}} in Madrid. There are also influences from Barcelona, with the [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} being similar to the {{wp|Sagrada Família}} as well as parts of the city based on {{wp|Park Güell}}<br />
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====Name origin====<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background: #FABD00; border: 3px solid #AD1519"<br />
! Language<br />
! Name<br />
! Origin<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Japanese<br />
| テーブルシティ ''Table City''<br />
| From ''table''<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| English<br />
| Mesagoza<br />
| From ''{{wp|mesa}}'' (flat-topped rock formation; Spanish and Portuguese for table) and ''{{wp|Zaragoza}}''<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| German<br />
| Mesalona City<br />
| From ''mesa'' and ''{{wp|Barcelona}}''<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Spanish<br />
| Ciudad Meseta<br />
| From ''meseta'' (plateau) and ''{{wp|Meseta Central}}''<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| French<br />
| Mesaledo<br />
| From ''mesa'' and ''{{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}}''<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Italian<br />
| Mesapoli<br />
| From ''mesa'' and the suffix ''-poli'' (city) <br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Korean<br />
| 테이블시티 ''Table City''<br />
| From its Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})<br />
| 桌台市 ''Zhuōtái Shì''<br />
| rowspan="2" | From 桌 ''zhuō / cheuk'' (table), 台 ''tái / tòih'' (table; desk; platform), and 台地 ''táidì / tòihdeih'' ({{wp|Table (landform)|tableland}})<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})<br />
| 桌台市 ''Cheuktòih Síh''<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
{{Paldea}}<br><br />
{{Project Cities and Towns notice}}<br />
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[[Category:Paldea locations]]<br />
[[Category:Scarlet and Violet locations]]<br />
[[Category:Cities]]<br />
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[[de:Mesalona City]]<br />
[[es:Ciudad Meseta]]<br />
[[fr:Mesaledo]]<br />
[[it:Mesapoli]]<br />
[[ja:テーブルシティ]]<br />
[[zh:桌台市]]</div>Valentiohttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Mesagoza&diff=3621635Mesagoza2022-12-03T19:14:39Z<p>Valentio: /* Origin */</p>
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<div>{{Town infobox<br />
|name=Mesagoza<br />
|jpname=テーブルシティ<br />
|jptrans=Table City<br />
|image=SV Prerelease Mesagoza.png<br />
|size=300<br />
|region=Paldea<br />
|generation=9<br />
|slogan=<br />
|north=Naranja Academy<br />
|north2=Uva Academy<br />
|south=South Province (Area One)<br />
|west=South Province (Area Two)<br />
|east=South Province (Area Three)<br />
|mapsize=250px<br />
|colordark=630b57<br />
|colormed=FABD00<br />
|colorlight=AD1519<br />
}}<br />
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'''Mesagoza''' (Japanese: '''テーブルシティ''' ''Table City'') is the largest city in the [[Paldea]] [[region]], located in its geographical center.<br />
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==Places of interest==<br />
===[[Naranja Academy]]/[[Uva Academy]]===<br />
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==Trainers==<br />
===First visit===<br />
{{trainerheader|city}}<br />
{{Trainerentry|VSTeam Star Grunt F 1 V.png{{!}}x100px|game=9|Team Star Grunt||416|1|Shroodle|Shroodle|♀|8|None}}<br />
{{trainerdiv|city}}<br />
{{Trainerentry|VSTeam Star Grunt M 1 S.png{{!}}x100px|game=9|Team Star Grunt||468|1|734|Yungoos|♂|9|None}}<br />
{{trainerfooter|city|9}}<br />
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===After becoming {{pkmn|Champion}}===<br />
{{MSP/9|<!--906-->|Sprigatito}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Sprigatito}}:<br>{{Party/Single<br />
|color={{violet color}}<br />
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}<br />
|headcolor={{violet color light}}<br />
|sprite=VSNemona 2 V.png<br />
|size=x100px<br />
|prize=none<br />
|class=Champion<br />
|classlink=Pokémon Champion<br />
|name=Nemona<br />
|game=SV<br />
|location=Mesagoza<br />
|pokemon=6}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=745<br />
|pokemon=Lycanroc<br />
|level=65<br />
|gender=female<br />
|type1=Rock<br />
|ability=Sand Rush<br />
|move1=Accelerock|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical<br />
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical<br />
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical<br />
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=706<br />
|pokemon=Goodra<br />
|level=65<br />
|gender=female<br />
|type1=Dragon<br />
|ability=Sap Sipper<br />
|move1=Dragon Pulse|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special<br />
|move2=Muddy Water|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special<br />
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special<br />
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=917<br />
|pokemon=Dudunsparce<br />
|level=65<br />
|gender=male<br />
|type1=Normal<br />
|ability=Serene Grace<br />
|move1=Hyper Drill|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical<br />
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical<br />
|move3=Dragon Rush|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical<br />
|move4=Coil|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}<br />
{{Party/Div|color={{violet color}}}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=944<br />
|pokemon=Orthworm<br />
|level=65<br />
|gender=male<br />
|type1=Steel<br />
|ability=Earth Eater<br />
|move1=Iron Tail|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical<br />
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical<br />
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical<br />
|move4=Rock Blast|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=956<br />
|pokemon=Pawmot<br />
|level=65<br />
|gender=male<br />
|type1=Electric|type2=Fighting<br />
|ability=Volt Absorb<br />
|move1=Double Shock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical<br />
|move2=Close Combat|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical<br />
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical<br />
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=914<br />
|pokemon=Quaquaval<br />
|level=66<br />
|gender=male<br />
|type1=Water|type2=Fighting<br />
|tera=Water<br />
|ability=Torrent<br />
|move1=Aqua Step|move1type=Water|move1cat=Physical<br />
|move2=Brick Break|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical<br />
|move3=Aerial Ace|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical<br />
|move4=Ice Spinner|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}<br />
{{Party/Footer}}<br />
<br />
{{MSP/9|<!--909-->|Fuecoco}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Fuecoco}}:<br><br />
{{Party/Single<br />
|color={{violet color}}<br />
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}<br />
|headcolor={{violet color light}}<br />
|sprite=VSNemona 2 V.png<br />
|size=x100px<br />
|prize=none<br />
|class=Champion<br />
|classlink=Pokémon Champion<br />
|name=Nemona<br />
|game=SV<br />
|location=Mesagoza<br />
|pokemon=6}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=745<br />
|pokemon=Lycanroc<br />
|level=65<br />
|gender=female<br />
|type1=Rock<br />
|ability=Sand Rush<br />
|move1=Accelerock|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical<br />
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical<br />
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical<br />
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=706<br />
|pokemon=Goodra<br />
|level=65<br />
|gender=female<br />
|type1=Dragon<br />
|ability=Sap Sipper<br />
|move1=Dragon Pulse|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special<br />
|move2=Muddy Water|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special<br />
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special<br />
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=917<br />
|pokemon=Dudunsparce<br />
|level=65<br />
|gender=male<br />
|type1=Normal<br />
|ability=Serene Grace<br />
|move1=Hyper Drill|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical<br />
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical<br />
|move3=Dragon Rush|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical<br />
|move4=Coil|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}<br />
{{Party/Div|color={{violet color}}}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=944<br />
|pokemon=Orthworm<br />
|level=65<br />
|gender=male<br />
|type1=Steel<br />
|ability=Earth Eater<br />
|move1=Iron Tail|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical<br />
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical<br />
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical<br />
|move4=Rock Blast|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=956<br />
|pokemon=Pawmot<br />
|level=65<br />
|gender=male<br />
|type1=Electric|type2=Fighting<br />
|ability=Volt Absorb<br />
|move1=Double Shock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical<br />
|move2=Close Combat|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical<br />
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical<br />
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=908<br />
|pokemon=Meowscarada<br />
|level=66<br />
|gender=male<br />
|type1=Grass|type2=Dark<br />
|tera=Grass<br />
|ability=Overgrow<br />
|move1=Flower Trick|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Physical<br />
|move2=Thunder Punch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Physical<br />
|move3=Shadow Claw|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Physical<br />
|move4=Play Rough|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Physical}}<br />
{{Party/Footer}}<br />
<br />
{{MSP/9|<!--912-->|Quaxly}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Quaxly}}:<br><br />
{{Party/Single<br />
|color={{violet color}}<br />
|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}<br />
|headcolor={{violet color light}}<br />
|sprite=VSNemona 2 V.png<br />
|size=x100px<br />
|prize=none<br />
|class=Champion<br />
|classlink=Pokémon Champion<br />
|name=Nemona<br />
|game=SV<br />
|location=Mesagoza<br />
|pokemon=6}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=745<br />
|pokemon=Lycanroc<br />
|level=65<br />
|gender=female<br />
|type1=Rock<br />
|ability=Sand Rush<br />
|move1=Accelerock|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical<br />
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical<br />
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical<br />
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=706<br />
|pokemon=Goodra<br />
|level=65<br />
|gender=female<br />
|type1=Dragon<br />
|ability=Sap Sipper<br />
|move1=Dragon Pulse|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special<br />
|move2=Muddy Water|move2type=Water|move2cat=Special<br />
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Special<br />
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=917<br />
|pokemon=Dudunsparce<br />
|level=65<br />
|gender=male<br />
|type1=Normal<br />
|ability=Serene Grace<br />
|move1=Hyper Drill|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical<br />
|move2=Drill Run|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical<br />
|move3=Dragon Rush|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical<br />
|move4=Coil|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}<br />
{{Party/Div|color={{violet color}}}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=944<br />
|pokemon=Orthworm<br />
|level=65<br />
|gender=male<br />
|type1=Steel<br />
|ability=Earth Eater<br />
|move1=Iron Tail|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical<br />
|move2=Body Press|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical<br />
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical<br />
|move4=Rock Blast|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=956<br />
|pokemon=Pawmot<br />
|level=65<br />
|gender=male<br />
|type1=Electric|type2=Fighting<br />
|ability=Volt Absorb<br />
|move1=Double Shock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical<br />
|move2=Close Combat|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical<br />
|move3=Ice Punch|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical<br />
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}<br />
|{{Pokémon/9<br />
|game=SV<br />
|ndex=911<br />
|pokemon=Skeledirge<br />
|level=66<br />
|gender=male<br />
|type1=Fire|type2=Ghost<br />
|tera=Fire<br />
|ability=Blaze<br />
|move1=Torch Song|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special<br />
|move2=Earth Power|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special<br />
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special<br />
|move4=Snarl|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Special}}<br />
{{Party/Footer}}<br />
<br />
===Academy Ace Tournament===<br />
{{main|Academy Ace Tournament#List of Trainers|Academy Ace Tournament → Trainers}}<br />
[[Nemona]], [[Arven]], [[Penny]], and multiple Academy staff members can be battled in the [[Academy Ace Tournament]].<br />
<!--<br />
==In the anime==<br />
===Main series===<br />
<br />
==In the manga==<br />
===Pokémon Adventures===<br />
--><br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
<br />
===Origin===<br />
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Paldea|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Paldea}}<br />
It draws inspiration from the the old town of Zaragoza and Toledo. The bridges that lead to the city resemble the {{wp|Puente de Alcántara}} in Toledo. The central plaza is based on {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}} in Madrid. There are also influences from Barcelona, with the [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} being similar to the {{wp|Sagrada Família}} as well as parts of the city based on {{wp|Park Güell}}<br />
<br />
====Name origin====<br />
{| class="roundy" style="background: #FABD00; border: 3px solid #AD1519"<br />
! Language<br />
! Name<br />
! Origin<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Japanese<br />
| テーブルシティ ''Table City''<br />
| From ''table''<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| English<br />
| Mesagoza<br />
| From ''{{wp|mesa}}'' (flat-topped rock formation; Spanish and Portuguese for table), ''gozar'' (Spanish and Portuguese for "to enjoy"), and ''{{wp|Zaragoza}}''<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| German<br />
| Mesalona City<br />
| From ''mesa'' and ''{{wp|Barcelona}}''<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Spanish<br />
| Ciudad Meseta<br />
| From ''meseta'' (plateau) and ''{{wp|Meseta Central}}''<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| French<br />
| Mesaledo<br />
| From ''mesa'' and ''{{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}}''<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Italian<br />
| Mesapoli<br />
| From ''mesa'' and the suffix ''-poli'' (city) <br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Korean<br />
| 테이블시티 ''Table City''<br />
| From its Japanese name<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})<br />
| 桌台市 ''Zhuōtái Shì''<br />
| rowspan="2" | From 桌 ''zhuō / cheuk'' (table), 台 ''tái / tòih'' (table; desk; platform), and 台地 ''táidì / tòihdeih'' ({{wp|Table (landform)|tableland}})<br />
|- style="background:#FFF"<br />
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})<br />
| 桌台市 ''Cheuktòih Síh''<br />
|}<br />
{{-}}<br />
{{Paldea}}<br><br />
{{Project Cities and Towns notice}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Paldea locations]]<br />
[[Category:Scarlet and Violet locations]]<br />
[[Category:Cities]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Mesalona City]]<br />
[[es:Ciudad Meseta]]<br />
[[fr:Mesaledo]]<br />
[[it:Mesapoli]]<br />
[[ja:テーブルシティ]]<br />
[[zh:桌台市]]</div>Valentio