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{{RegionInfobox
|regioncolor=Sinnoh
|name=Sinnoh
|jname=シンオウ
|tmname=Sinnoh
|image=Sinnoh BDSP artwork.png
|size=300px
|caption=Artwork of the Sinnoh region from {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|introduction={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
|professor=[[Professor Rowan]]
|firstpartner={{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}}
|villain=[[Team Galactic]]<br>[[J]] <small>(anime only)</small>
|league=[[Sinnoh League]]
|location={{si|Pokémon League}} <small>(games)</small><br>[[Lily of the Valley Island]] <small>(anime)</small>
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]]
|season=[[S10|Diamond and Pearl]] (10)<br>[[S11|Battle Dimension]] (11)<br>[[S12|Galactic Battles]] (12)<br> [[S13|Sinnoh League Victors]] (13)<br>[[S23|Journeys]] (23)<br>[[S24|Master Journeys]] (24)
|series=''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
|generation={{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|VIII}}
|games={{v2|Diamond and Pearl|s}}<br>{{v2|Platinum}}<br>{{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}<br>{{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}} (as Hisui)
|manga=''[[PS338|Stagestruck Starly]]''
}}
The '''Sinnoh''' region (Japanese: '''シンオウ{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Sinnoh {{tt|region|chihō}}''), formerly known as '''[[Hisui]]''' (Japanese: '''ヒスイ{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Hisui {{tt|region|chihō}}''), is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is located north of [[Kanto]],<ref name="Sinnoh Sound"/> [[Johto]],<ref name="Sinnoh Sound"/> and [[Hoenn]].<ref name="AG187"/> It is the setting of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl}}, {{game|Platinum||Platinum}}, [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and {{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}; the latter explores the region's earlier history when it was still known as Hisui. It was the fourth [[core series]] region to be introduced.

Sinnoh is composed of the large mainland, the [[Battle Zone]] on another landmass to the northeast, and several smaller islands on both sides of the [[region]]. Most of Sinnoh's routes are on land, having very few water routes, in vast contrast to Hoenn. The region is divided by [[Mount Coronet]], roughly comparable to how the continent that Kanto and Johto make up is essentially a contiguous region.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
[[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that Sinnoh's name is derived from "神奥" ("mysterious and profound"),<ref>[https://lineblog.me/masudajunichi/archives/7586253.html Junichi Masuda's Official Blog: Happy 10th Anniversary to Pokémon Diamond and pearl!]<sub>(Japanese)</sub></ref> possibly in reference to the [[Sinnoh myths|various myths]] of the region.

===Design concept===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Sinnoh|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Sinnoh}}
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|left|200px|The map of Japan showing the Sinnoh region as the island of {{wp|Hokkaido}}.]]
The geography of the Sinnoh region is [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|based on]] the geography of the Japanese island of {{wp|Hokkaido}} and the southern part of the Russian island {{wp|Sakhalin}}, as well as {{wp|Kunashir}}, which is claimed by Japan, but administered by Russia. Sinnoh has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula.

Most of the cities and towns in Sinnoh are based on and positioned in the same way as the real cities and towns of Hokkaido. [[Jubilife City]] is Sinnoh's largest city, which is based on {{wp|Sapporo}}, Hokkaido's largest city, while [[Veilstone City]] is based upon {{wp|Abashiri}}, a major port city. The geographical features of Sinnoh are similar as well, with the large mountain ranges of [[Mount Coronet]] resembling the {{wp|Ezo}} mountain chain, which is made up of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}}, the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}}, the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}}, the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}}, and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}}. The three lakes of Sinnoh mimic {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}, {{wp|Lake Kussharo}} and {{wp|Lake Kutcharo}}. The [[Sendoff Spring|fourth lake of Sinnoh]] is similar to {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}, which is also known as a mysterious spot that has a dense layer of fog hiding the surface most of the time.

The numbering of the routes in the Pokémon world may also be a reference to Japan's own national route system, which goes from {{wp|Japan National Route 1|1}} to {{wp|Japan National Route 58|58}}, then skips directly to {{wp|Japan National Route 101|101}}, and then skips several more numbers. Routes in Sinnoh do not run concurrent to routes in Hokkaido; instead starting over after the set of routes in Hoenn.
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==History==
{{main|Hisui#History|Hisui → History}}
[[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.png|thumb|right|250px|Palkia, Giratina, and Dialga on the Spear Pillar.]]
Sinnoh was originally known as the [[Hisui]] region.

According to several [[Sinnoh myths|myths]], this region was the first of all the regions in the Pokémon world to have been created. In a void of nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} came into being, which then hatched into {{p|Arceus}}, the first Pokémon to be in existence. Arceus created {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}, then gave them the abilities to control time, space, and anti-matter respectively. Giratina was banished to [[Distortion World|another dimension]] for its violent behavior. Then, during the very early formation of the world, Arceus created {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Uxie}}, and {{p|Mesprit}} to create willpower, knowledge, and emotion respectively, things that are in all modern humans and Pokémon. They dove to the bottom of present-day [[Lake Valor]], [[Lake Acuity]], and [[Lake Verity]], an act which earned them the name "the lake trio". At that point, Arceus created the Hisui region and [[Mount Coronet]] divided the region into two sections. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] was created and {{p|Heatran}} was formed in lava. Arceus finally created the Adamant, Lustrous, and Griseous Orbs before falling into a never-ending sleep at the [[Hall of Origin]].

Human habitation of Hisui is estimated to have begun when Hisui was created, as said in [[Sinnoh myths|myth]]. It is stated that Pokémon and humans led separate lives, but always helped each other. They supplied each other with goods, and supported each other. A Pokémon proposed to the others to always be ready to help humans, and that Pokémon be ready to appear before humans always. Thus, to this day, Pokémon appear to humans if they venture into [[tall grass]].

According to [[Cogita]], the earliest human inhabitants of Hisui lived one or two millennia before the events of [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]. This society, the [[Celestica people]], worshiped {{p|Arceus}} and built the ancient ruins that can be found across Hisui and modern-day Sinnoh, such as the [[Solaceon Ruins]] and [[Snowpoint Temple]]. A legend states that around this time, an ancient hero befriended the island's [[Noble Pokémon]], who had received Arceus's blessing, and gathered the [[Plate]]s in order to find Arceus.

The next humans to arrive in Hisui came from across the sea. The [[Diamond Clan]] and [[Pearl Clan]] both worshiped a deity known as "almighty Sinnoh", with the Diamond Clan claiming it {{p|Dialga|created time}} and the Pearl Clan claiming it {{p|Palkia|created space}}. This disagreement set off a long-running feud between the two clans. Members of the clans also came to venerate the descendants of the ancient Noble Pokémon, and appointed themselves as [[Warden]]s to tend to the Nobles' needs.

The latest arrivals in Hisui were the [[Galaxy Team|Galaxy Expedition Team]], made of people from numerous other regions including [[Hoenn]], [[Alola]], and [[Galar]]. The Galaxy Expedition Team had been assembled to evaluate Hisui's viability for settlers, and to that end it embarked on an ecological study of the island. A significant part of this study involved the creation of the first complete Hisuian [[Pokédex]] at the direction of [[Professor Laventon]]. The expedition brought with it a newly-invented technology that allowed its members to conveniently capture and store Pokémon: [[Poké Ball]]s. Two years after the establishment of [[Jubilife Village]], a space-time rift appeared above [[Mount Coronet]], followed sometime later by the emergence of a [[Player character|strange visitor]].

Hisui was eventually renamed to Sinnoh after the deity worshiped by the native people.

Later on came the events of [[Floaroma Town]]. According to the townspeople, Floaroma Town was once a barren and desolate hill. People started planting flowers around it to cheer up the place, but nothing would grow. Then, someone expressed thanks for a blessing of nature, and the whole hill burst into bloom. It is theorized that {{p|Shaymin}} was the cause of the sudden burst of flowers, given it being the Gratitude Pokémon, and its ability to "instantly transform ruined land into a lush field of flowers," according to its [[Pokédex]] entry.

===Contemporary history===
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The contemporary history of Sinnoh changes based on the title of the game being played

===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}====
The {{player}} character and their [[friend]] {{ga|Barry}}, leave [[Twinleaf Town]] in an attempt to see a Pokémon similar to that of the [[Red Gyarados]] in the nearby [[Lake Verity]]. At the lake they encounter [[Professor Rowan]] and their [[Professor's assistant]], {{ga|Dawn}} or {{ga|Lucas}} who end up leaving their briefcase in the grass. The player and Barry get attacked by a group of [[wild Pokémon|wild]] {{p|Starly}} and open the briefcase left behind, giving them access to their [[first partner Pokémon]]. Barry and the player return to Twinleaf Town and set out the next day to return the Pokémon that they had borrowed to Professor Rowan who lives in the neighboring [[Sandgem Town]]. Professor Rowan gives them not only a [[Pokédex]] but also the Pokémon they had borrowed, allowing the two, and Dawn/Lucas to set out on a journey across Sinnoh. The player and their friend, now [[rival]], take on the Sinnoh's eight [[Gym]]s in attempt to become the {{pkmn|Champion}}. Along the way, the player comes across the [[villainous team|villainous]] [[Team Galactic]], who pursues to steal Pokémon and resources in order to complete [[Cyrus]]'s goal of creating a new world in his image. In multiple conflicts with the organization and obtaining their seventh gym badge, the player defeats [[Saturn]] in [[Veilstone City]] who has captured the [[Lake guardians]] and created a [[Red Chain]]. They follow Cyrus up to the peak of [[Mount Coronet]] where the [[Spear Pillar]] lies. Cyrus summons the [[Legendary Pokémon]] of {{p|Dialga}}{{sup/4|D}}{{sup/8|BD}} or {{p|Palkia}}{{sup/4|P}}{{sup/8|SP}}, who can distort time and space respectively, allowing him to recreate the world via usage of the Red Chain that Saturn had made in Veilstone. The player and Barry defeat the evil organization, with most of the group disbanding after Cyrus leaves. The player then leaves for [[Sunyshore City]] and eventually the [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]] where they defeat [[Cynthia]] and claim the title of champion.

After finding every Pokémon in Sinnoh's regional Pokédex and becoming champion, the player is contacted by Barry who they go with on a ship to the [[Battle Zone]], home of the {{si|Battle Park}}. On this island, they explore the volcanic [[Stark Mountain]] after some Team Galactic members attempt to take the [[Magma Stone]]. With the help of [[Buck]], they defeat the villains once again and bring peace to the location.

===={{game|Platinum}}====
Platinum's contemporary history is slightly different from that of Diamond and Pearl.

The {{player}} character and their [[friend]] {{ga|Barry}}, leave [[Twinleaf Town]] in order to find some wild Pokémon. At {{rt|201|Sinnoh}} they are stopped by [[Professor Rowan]] and their [[Professor's assistant]], {{ga|Dawn}} or {{ga|Lucas}} who provides them with their [[first partner Pokémon]]. They go to Sandgem Town in order to learn more about Pokémon and taking a journey across Sinnoh, but not stop back home first and tell their [[Johanna|mother]] about the road ahead. At [[Lake Verity]] the player meets [[Cyrus]]. The player and their friend, now [[rival]], take on the Sinnoh's eight [[Gym]]s in attempt to become the {{pkmn|champion}}. Over the course of their journey they meet Sinnoh's current champion, [[Cynthia]], and a member of the [[International Police]], [[Looker]], who become helpful allies against the [[villainous team|villainous]] [[Team Galactic]], a group  oddly dressed people who pursue the stealing of Pokémon and resources in order to complete Cyrus's goal of creating a new world in his image. In multiple conflicts with the organization and obtaining their seventh gym badge, the player defeats [[Saturn]] in [[Veilstone City]], who has captured the [[Lake guardians]] and created a [[Red Chain]]. They follow Cyrus up to the peak of [[Mount Coronet]] where the [[Spear Pillar]] lies. The player, Barry and Cynthia all cooperate to help defeat [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] only for Cyrus to succeed in summoning both Dialga and Palkia with usage of the Red Chain, bending and warping the world to his desires. The three lake guardians and {{p|Giratina}} suddenly appear and pull Cyrus into the [[Distortion World]], Giratina's world. The player and Cynthia follow into the portal and stop Cyrus from attempting to cause further harm. Cyrus disappears after defeat, with most of the group disbanding. The player then leaves for [[Sunyshore City]] and eventually the [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]] where they defeat Cynthia and claim the title of champion.

After finding every Pokémon in Sinnoh's regional Pokédex and becoming champion, the player is contacted by Barry who they go with on a ship to the [[Battle Zone]], home of the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}. On this island, the player explores the volcanic [[Stark Mountain]] with [[Buck]]. The two encounter Mars, Jupiter and [[Charon]] from Team Galactic who are attempting to take the [[Magma Stone]]. With the help of Looker, they defeat the villains once again and bring peace to the location.

==Geography==
===Environment===
[[File:Sinnoh Anime.png|thumb|right|290px|Oblique view of the Sinnoh region from above.]]
Sinnoh features a broad range of new and classic environments for the player to explore including, for the first time in a Pokémon RPG, snowy routes. Its terrain is varied: some parts of the region are dry and mountainous; others are wet and swampy. The region is rich in water.

Due to its large size, the main region of Sinnoh can be broken into two sub-regions divided by [[Mount Coronet]], roughly comparable to how the continent that [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] make up is essentially a contiguous region. Due to this, {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}} have developed an instance of regional {{wp|speciation}}, with members of the species found on the eastern side being blue-colored and members on the western side being pink-colored.

[[File:Torn World.png|thumb|left|250px|Mount Coronet's peak, with the entrance to the [[Distortion World]] above it, from the northwest.]]
The western half of Sinnoh features a variety of landscapes. Its coasts are notably more rocky than the eastern half, however, the land is far more fertile, and the towns, for the most part, are rural. A windswept canyon, carved out by a river that flows from Mount Coronet, is home to the [[Valley Windworks]], which provides clean, wind-driven electricity to the nearby towns. This is not to say, however, that there is no importance to west Sinnoh, as [[Oreburgh City]], [[Eterna City]], and [[Canalave City]] are the locations of [[Gym|Pokémon Gyms]], and [[Jubilife City]], at the heart of the area, is the most technologically advanced city in the region.

Sinnoh's eastern half is home to a vast many more things, including [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s in [[Hearthome City]], a [[Veilstone Department Store|Department Store]] in [[Veilstone City]], the [[Great Marsh]] of [[Pastoria City]], and the awe-inspiring [[Vista Lighthouse]] of [[Sunyshore City]]. In each of these cities, as well, there is a Pokémon Gym, which is very important for League-bound {{pkmn|Trainer}}s.
Unlike the halves of Sinnoh divided longitudinally by Mount Coronet, the northern area is sparsely populated, with [[Snowpoint City]] as the only major area. This is likely due to the cold climate and snowy terrain in the area. Despite this relative isolation, however, Snowpoint has a Pokémon Gym, making it another important stop for Trainers who wish to compete in the Pokémon League.

A third sub-region is the [[Battle Zone]], which is on a large island to the northeast of the mainland. Much like how people from the [[Sevii Islands]] seem to consider their home to be a separate region from [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]], people from the Battle Zone often refer to Sinnoh as a separate region. Several islands, including [[Newmoon Island]], [[Fullmoon Island]], and [[Iron Island]], lie off the northwestern coast of Sinnoh as well, though these are far eclipsed in both size and importance by the mainland.

Separated from both the Battle Zone and the mainland of Sinnoh by several straits is the island on which the {{si|Pokémon League}} of Sinnoh is located, the only access to which is by way of {{rt|223|Sinnoh}}. It is here where Sinnoh's {{si|Victory Road}} is located, which, unlike previous incarnations has not two, but three entrances: one of these, of course, is the southern entrance that Trainers from the mainland must navigate from, a second is the one that leads to the area in which the [[Elite Four]] can be challenged, and the third leads from a {{m|Defog|foggy}} area of Victory Road to {{rt|224|Sinnoh}}, which is said to be a miniature version of Sinnoh. North from Route 224, the [[Seabreak Path]] leads to {{p|Shaymin}}'s domain, the [[Flower Paradise]].

===Climate===
The climate of Sinnoh varies widely, and most of the region is made of mountainous or hilly areas. Unlike [[Hoenn]], which is located in the south where the climate is warmer, Sinnoh is located on the northern boundaries of the world where the temperature is cooler. It is so cold in the northern part of the region that snow falls constantly. The harsh snow that blows down from the mountain's peaks not only makes the area very cold, but makes the {{rt|217|Sinnoh|routes in the area}} perilous to travel on. Cities such as [[Snowpoint City]] are completely covered in snow, and Pokémon who live nearby have had to adapt to the climate. Recently, the southern side of the region has also become cooler; climate change is taking a toll. Areas such as [[Twinleaf Town]] and {{rt|201|Sinnoh}} now have small amounts of snow on the ground.

[[File:Sinnoh from the sky.png|thumb|right|250px|A part of the Sinnoh region where the city meets the sea]]
However, not all of the northern areas of Sinnoh are covered in snow. Due to the dry environments and mountainous areas such as [[Stark Mountain]], the small island known as the [[Battle Zone]] is subject to warmer climates. A constant sandstorm rages on {{rt|228|Sinnoh}} due to the flow of wind down though the mountains. Some of the southern areas of the Battle Zone are very tropical and contain dense jungles.
The mainland features full land geography, with only five [[water route]]s. Despite this lack of water routes, in contrast to the [[Hoenn]] region, Sinnoh is known to be rich in water. Rivers that originate from the highlands and mountains in the center of the landmass runs through the region passing many cities, towns, and routes and into the ocean. There are many lakes throughout the region such as [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Verity]]. All these factors create a tropical climate throughout the mainland. Many large cities settle on or close to the seaside; some of them have large ports.

Further inland, there are many different climates. Due to the mountain zones, different inland areas are subject to rain. This rain creates wetlands. Such areas may also be covered partially or completely by shallow pools of water. The soil in the wetland area is permanently saturated with moisture, which creates swamps, marshes, and bogs. In fact, [[Pastoria City]] was founded on marshy soils that attracted wild Pokémon. Unlike other regions, Sinnoh is sometimes troubled by fog. {{rt|210|Sinnoh}} is often covered in a thick cloud that makes obstacles and Trainers difficult to see; fortunately for travelers, {{m|Defog|this can be easily cleared}}.

===Energy sources===
The Sinnoh region is famed for its energy production and conservation via natural resources. Different areas of Sinnoh use different sources of energy for the use of power generation, heating, and transport fuels. The [[Oreburgh Mine]] is one of the main features in Oreburgh City, as well as the city's leading energy source. Its energy is exported to many parts of the region, including its neighbor, [[Jubilife City]], whose large population consumes a lot of energy. The mine is the livelihood of the town. Vents in the town allow steam to escape and fresh air to enter the mine, likely also clearing the mine of any poison gas (which is historically the bane of coal miners). The mine is operated with the utmost care to avoid causing damage to the natural habitats of wild Pokémon. The system of taking coal out of the mine is automated.

Another local energy source is the [[Valley Windworks]]. The Valley Windworks is a large wind farm situated in a windy valley close to Mount Coronet, so as to generate as much electricity as possible. It is located just off {{rt|205|Sinnoh}}, a short walk east from Floaroma Town. In the area, there are eight tall wind turbines which generate energy that is in turn processed by the power plant in the center of the area. Many towns benefit from the natural renewable energy including [[Floaroma Town]], and [[Eterna City]].

The third and final renewable energy source Sinnoh has to offer is [[Sunyshore City]]'s solar panels, which are ingeniously designed for the use of power and transportation. Because the city is on the coast and gets hit by a lot of sunlight, the solar panels were built to collect energy for little cost, no pollution, and convenience to the city's citizens. It was also built due to the lack of space. However, there is a disadvantage: the solar panel system is often broken, and the city will experience massive blackouts at times. Citizens of and visitors to the city are able to walk around the city on top of the solar panels.

===Demographics===
The Sinnoh region's towns, cities and other areas have a total population of 704 in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} and 755 in {{game|Platinum}}. Upon its introduction in [[Generation IV]], it was the largest region by population, and is currently the {{tt|fourth|While Galar has a larger population than Sinnoh's Diamond & Pearl population, Sinnoh's Platinum population is larger than Galar's.}} largest region by population.

===Notable locations===
Sinnoh has fourteen [[List of cities and towns|cities and towns]], as well as three "areas", and a {{si|Pokémon League}}. These sites act as settlements for people to live and work in a functioning society. The [[Fight Area]], the [[Survival Area]] and the [[Resort Area]] all act as towns, however, they appear to be more of a tourist destination and are not considered cities or towns. These three "areas" are located off Sinnoh's mainland and on the [[Battle Zone]], which is considered a sub-region of Sinnoh and is implied by some living on the island as a different region altogether, not unlike how the [[Sevii Islands]] are considered a separate region from [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]]. Thus, Sinnoh has a total of eighteen settlements all over Sinnoh.

The Sinnoh region has 30 different [[route]]s, which are passages permitting Trainers to travel from one location to the next with relative ease. Much like [[Hoenn]] before it, Sinnoh's routes are numbered so that they don't follow sequence directly from previously-known regions' routes. Routes in Sinnoh are numbered from {{rtn|201|Sinnoh}} to {{rtn|230|Sinnoh}}. Compared to previous generations, there aren't many water routes; there are many land routes and mountains. There are also several routes with differing [[weather]]. Some of Sinnoh's routes have snow covering them. Another quirk about the routes in Sinnoh is that some of them do not go directly east/west or north/south, but actually turn before reaching their destination, most notably {{rt|212|Sinnoh}} and {{rt|210|Sinnoh}}, which both have two limbs of equal length.

Although it has few [[water route]]s, Sinnoh is known to be rich in water, and has three lakes at the northernmost ([[Lake Acuity|Acuity]]), easternmost ([[Lake Valor|Valor]]), and westernmost ([[Lake Verity|Verity]]) ends of the main continent. These are home to the [[lake guardians]]. Near Lake Valor there is a hidden fourth lake, [[Sendoff Spring]], which houses [[Turnback Cave]]. Some other significant locations that Sinnoh offers include [[Mount Coronet]], the highest mountain in the Sinnoh region and part of a long mountain range that divides the region in half; the [[Eterna Forest]], a large and mysterious forest; and the [[Great Marsh]], a popular habitat for Pokémon and a [[Safari Zone]] for many Trainers.

In the anime, the Sinnoh region is far enough away to require going from Kanto to Sinnoh by either ship (as {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{AP|Aipom}} did), or by truck (as evidenced by how {{an|Brock}} arrived in the region).

====Settlements====
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|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" | Population
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Twinleaf Town BDSP.png|100px]]
| [[Twinleaf Town]]
| 10
| A small town with the fresh scent of new leaves in the air. It feels like a place where adventures start. Your own home and your best friend's house are located here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sandgem Town BDSP.png|100px]]
| [[Sandgem Town]]
| 25
| A sandy town that is located right next to a beach. It is redolent with the salty scent of the sea. Prof. Rowan's lab is the town's landmark. He conducts his studies on Pokémon here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Jubilife City BDSP.png|100px]]
| [[Jubilife City]]
| 87{{sup/4|DP}}<br>124{{sup/4|Pt}}<br>88{{sup/8|BDSP}}
| The most modernized city in the Sinnoh region. It is bustling with people on the go. The [[Pokétch Company]], the developer and manufacturer of the Pokétch, is located here. [[Jubilife TV]], Sinnoh's TV network, is located here. It is an entertaining place to visit. The [[Global Terminal]] is located here. It is your connection to the entire world. Located here is the {{si|Trainers' School}}. Drop in to study up on the basics of Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Oreburgh City BDSP.png|100px]]
| [[Oreburgh City]]
| 57{{sup/4|DP}}<br>75{{sup/4|Pt}}<br>56{{sup/8|BDSP}}
| A vibrant and energetic mining town that is blessed with a precious natural resource. There is a Gym where mine workers take breaks in between their exhausting work shifts. There is a museum that specializes in exhibits related to the town's coal mine. Huge deposits of coal still sleep underneath the ground. The entrance to the [[Oreburgh Mine]] is here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Floaroma Town BDSP.png|100px]]
| [[Floaroma Town]]
| 29{{sup/4|DP}}<br>30{{sup/4|Pt}}<br>31{{sup/8|BDSP}}
| A town of flower lovers, Floaroma Town is always perfumed with the sweet scent of flowers. A short, floral pathway opens up to a sprawling sea of flowers in bloom. In the center of town is the flower shop called Pick a Peck of Colors.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Eterna City BDSP.png|100px]]
| [[Eterna City]]
| 51{{sup/4|DP}}<br>50{{sup/4|Pt}}{{sup/8|BDSP}}
| An old city that shows fading and almost-forgotten vestiges of ancient history. A Gym is indispensable in any town that has many people coming and going. This city is no exception. The [[Rad Rickshaw's Cycle Shop|Cycle Shop]] is located here. There is also a big building with a slightly sinister atmosphere. A statue of an ancient Pokémon is prominently and reverently displayed.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hearthome City BDSP.png|100px]]
| [[Hearthome City]]
| 91{{sup/4|DP}}<br>81{{sup/4|Pt}}
| This friendly city started as a place where people and Pokémon gathered, then grew into a center of commerce. If you care about the looks of your Pokémon, head for the Contest Hall. For toughness, go to the Gym. The entrance to [[Amity Square]] is here. The square is a place where Trainers can stroll peacefully with some types of Pokémon. There is a building here that is symbolic of the city's status as a place where different cultures meet. A nice fountain with benches, as well as the Pokémon Fan Club, are among the city's amenities.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Solaceon Town BDSP.png|100px]]
| [[Solaceon Town]]
| 28{{sup/4|DP}}<br>31{{sup/4|Pt}}<br>29{{sup/8|BDSP}}
| The temperate climate makes this town a relaxed and casual place for people and Pokémon to live in. There is a [[Pokémon Day Care]] and a Pokémon Center here. Beyond a path hemmed by stands of trees, one can find the entrance to the [[Solaceon Ruins]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Veilstone City BDSP.png|100px]]
| [[Veilstone City]]
| 77{{sup/4|DP}}<br>82{{sup/4|Pt}}<br>70{{sup/8|BDSP}}
| This city was made by carving out steep, rocky mountains. Its isolation limits its contact with other cities. The city puts effort into providing entertainment. Naturally, one can find a Gym here. Conveniently located right next door to the [[Veilstone Game Corner|Game Corner]] is the Prize Exchange. At the highest point in the city is [[Team Galactic HQ|Team Galactic's headquarters]]. There are warehouses for storing a variety of goods. There is also a major department store.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pastoria City BDSP.png|100px]]
| [[Pastoria City]]
| 47{{sup/4|DP}}<br>44{{sup/4|Pt}}<br>52{{sup/8|BDSP}}
| This city was originally founded to protect the [[Great Marsh]]. It has grown naturally over the years. The Gym is a good example of the abundant water resources available to the city. There is a lookout that affords views of the Great Marsh. The gates to the Safari Zone are also here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Celestic Town BDSP.png|100px]]
| [[Celestic Town]]
| 22
| A tiny town that preserves the history of Sinnoh and the old ways of life. In the center of the town is a small shrine that dates to ancient times.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Canalave City BDSP.png|100px]]
| [[Canalave City]]
| 40
| A port city that is bisected by a canal. It has a distinctly exotic air of foreign culture. Head to the [[Canalave Library|library]] if you want a workout for the mind. Head to the Gym if you just want to work out. Large ships can always be seen moored at the town's piers.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Snowpoint City BDSP.png|100px]]
| [[Snowpoint City]]
| 31{{sup/4|DPPt}}<br>30{{sup/8|BDSP}}
| A winter wonderland of a city where stout trees and buildings are blanketed in thick snow. The Gym is at the heart of the city. To the north is the [[Snowpoint Temple]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sunyshore City BDSP.png|100px]]
| [[Sunyshore City]]
| 47{{sup/4|DP}}<br>48{{sup/4|Pt}}{{sup/8|BDSP}}
| A port city that was built around the bay portion of the cape. It is criss-crossed by elevated walkways. The Gym is located atop a rocky outcropping. Down the beach is a festive bazaar. The [[Vista Lighthouse]]'s bright beacon illuminates the Sinnoh region.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sinnoh Pokemon League BDSP.png|100px]]
| {{si|Pokémon League}}
| ??
| Trainers seeking to be the best arrive here after a long and grueling journey. {{si|Victory Road}} is the last and toughest of the challenges leading up to the Pokémon League. The Pokémon League reception counter is located here. Only those who have beaten all the Gyms may enter.
|}

=====Battle Zone=====
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|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" | Population
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Fight Area BDSP.png|100px]]
| [[Fight Area]]
| 31
| A tiny port city where Trainers who love battling more than eating gather. The gateway to the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} is located here. Moored at the pier is the ferry to Snowpoint City.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Survival Area BDSP.png|100px]]
| [[Survival Area]]
| 20
| A town where hot-blooded Trainers gather to work out and hone their battling skills.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Resort Area BDSP.png|100px]]
| [[Resort Area]]
| 11
| A town that attracts Trainers who know there are other ways of enjoying Pokémon than battling.
|}

====Landmarks====
[[File:Mt. Coronet.png|left|thumb|200px|[[Mount Coronet]] range, which divides the region into two parts]]
Sinnoh is home to many unique landmarks and areas of interest. These come in a range of tourist attractions such as the luxurious [[Hotel Grand Lake]] and the exciting [[Pal Park]], to many natural phenomena such as the four deep, blue lakes and the vast, dense [[Eterna Forest]]. But the central landmark of the Sinnoh region is Mount Coronet. Standing in the middle of Sinnoh and extending from the northern wilderness to the southern tip of the region, Mount Coronet splits Sinnoh into two halves. It is best defined as a mountain range, with its highest peak shrouded in legend, perhaps being the highest mountain in the entire Pokémon world. The Spear Pillar is situated at the highest point, an ancient shrine to Pokémon which is in ruins. Several of its pillars are still standing, all pointing skyward. The legend of the [[Pokémon of Myth]] is deeply connected with the mountain, as is the plot of Team Galactic. A stained glass window in the Foreign Building in Hearthome City depicts the mountain with a bright shine, representing the Spear Pillar and possibly depicting the creation of {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. Its place in Sinnoh has caused variation in the species of {{p|Shellos}} and {{p|Gastrodon}}, which have different shapes and coloration depending on the side of Sinnoh they are native to.

On the north part of the region in the [[Battle Zone]], there is another mountain range, [[Stark Mountain]], which consists of an active volcano. The volcano rains ash down upon some parts of the Battle Zone. Outside the cavern is a rugged, seemingly indestructible rock mountain that is thickly blanketed by the volcanic ash it spews. Inside the mountain, fissures in spilled and hardened lava form enormous caverns. Another important landmark of Sinnoh is [[Eterna Forest]], a forest home to many Bug- and Grass-type Pokémon. The Eterna Forest has a reputation for being a mysterious place, from the abandoned [[Old Chateau]] to the strange [[Moss Rock]]. The Eterna Forest is a long and complex structure of trees that make it a natural maze, where a lot of people get lost. Eterna Forest has apparently been the location of numerous sightings of [[Team Galactic]], for many unknown reasons.

Another major landmark is the [[Great Marsh]]. The Great Marsh is a giant wetland that is subject to frequent or continuous flood. It houses many different kinds of Pokémon, some of which are unique to this environment. [[Pastoria City]] was settled to protect the area. It has grown naturally over the years and there is now a lookout that affords views of the Great Marsh. An almost sacred area is the trinity of lakes mysteriously situated throughout the region to form the corners of a triangle. [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Acuity]] are tied to the myth of the creation of the Pokémon world, specifically the creation of spirit. The lakes are said to be inhabited by three [[Lake guardians|guardians]]: {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}. They are meant to represent knowledge, emotion, and willpower, respectively.

[[File:Grand Underground map BDSP.png|thumb|250px|[[Grand Underground]]; a series of tunnels and caves dug out below Sinnoh]]
The [[Underground]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}/[[Grand Underground]]{{sup/8|BDSP}} is a famous attraction to the Sinnoh region, because of the fact that it is not located above the surface of the region, but below in a series of tunnels dug out by people. There are six independent sections of the labyrinth, each accessible from different places in Sinnoh. In terms of vendors and mining treasures, the areas are equivalent. One of the main attractions is the mining game in which rare items can be found. The Grand Underground also contains multiple caves called Pokémon Hideaways, which contain many kinds of Pokémon not found on the surface of Sinnoh.

The Sinnoh region is the only area where an extreme natural phenomenon has occurred; the gateway to another universe has opened due to the actions of {{p|Giratina}}. At first, Giratina uses [[Turnback Cave]], a cave located in the depths of the mysterious and secret fourth lake of Sinnoh, [[Sendoff Spring]], as a portal to the [[Distortion World]]. It is said that Turnback Cave is a weak point between dimensions, and that the ability to travel across to the Distortion World would be possible. The Distortion World is a mysterious place that disobeys the normal laws of physics: time does not flow and spatial relations are irregular, allowing the player to walk and surf on walls in any direction. Trees and rocks can simply grow out of the ground, and then disappear. The only Pokémon known to inhabit the Distortion World is Giratina.

In the {{pkmn|anime}}, the Sinnohan people have been shown to preserve historical knowledge, which include the [[Sinnoh myths|myths and legends]] passed on from generation to generation. The appreciation for the region's rich history has led them to produce a number of monuments and to erect many cultural heritage institutions that have become popular landmarks. Statues dedicated to the Legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia can be found inside the {{DL|Lilypad Town|Lilypad Colosseum}} and at the entrance gates to the [[Eterna Historical Museum]], and the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]], presided by {{pkmn|Champion}} [[Cynthia]]'s grandmother, [[Professor Carolina]], has staffers working to unveil the mysteries surrounding the region's past. The people living in Sinnoh also recognize the value of community traditions and civic commemorations. Small, local festivals, such as [[Pastoria City]]'s [[Pastoria Croagunk Festival|Croagunk Festival]] and the [[Twinleaf Festival]], are held annually to keep long-standing traditions alive.
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====Pokéwalker–exclusive====
This area can only be found in the [[Pokéwalker]]:
*{{pw|Sinnoh Field}}

====Animated series-exclusive====
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|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Alamos Town closer view.png|150px]]
| [[Alamos Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Alamos Town, based on {{wp|Barcelona}}, {{wp|Spain}}, is a thriving city home to the [[Space-Time Towers]], as well as its own [[Pokémon Contest]]. It is located northwest of [[Oreburgh City]] and northeast of [[Jubilife City]]. Alamos Town is the setting of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Amber Castle.png|150px]]
| [[Amber Castle]]
| style="text-align:left" | Amber Castle is a cave located inside the [[Eterna Forest]]. It is said to be the home of [[Honey|Enchanted Honey]]. However, it is also home to a territorial {{p|Vespiquen}} and her {{p|Combee}} minions.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Arrowroot Town.png|150px]]
| [[Arrowroot Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Arrowroot Town is a small town with colorful buildings. It has its own [[Contest Hall]] and also a Palace. Arrowroot Palace is where [[Princess Salvia]] lives along with her servant [[Freesia]] and [[Salvia's butler|her butler]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:B Button League HQ.png|150px]]
| [[B-Button League|B-Button League Headquarters]]
| style="text-align:left" | The headquarters of the B-Button League, an organization whose members aim to {{pkmn|training|raise Pokémon}} to be incredibly strong and beautiful without undergoing [[Evolution]]. It is located in [[Jubilife City]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Bewilder Forest.png|150px]]
| [[Bewilder Forest]]
| style="text-align:left" | Bewilder Forest is a forest located between [[Sandgem Town]] and [[Jubilife City]]. It is famous for the many {{p|Stantler}} that live there, who use {{m|Hypnosis}} to ward off and confuse intruders.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Brussel Town.png|150px]]
| [[Brussel Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Located between [[Mount Coronet]] and [[Sunyshore City]], [[Zoey]] won her fifth [[Ribbon]] there.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Camellia Town Stadium.png|150px]]
| [[Camellia Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Located near [[Daybreak Town]], this town hosted the first [[Pokéathlon]] in Sinnoh.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Celestic museum.png|150px]]
| [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]]
| style="text-align:left" | A research center in [[Celestic Town]] dedicated to {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and the [[Lake guardian]]s' roles in Sinnoh myth. The Research Center was built near the ruins where the [[Lustrous Orb]] was discovered. The head of the center seems to be [[Cynthia]]'s grandmother, [[Professor Carolina]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Chocovine Town.png|150px]]
| [[Chocovine Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town located near [[Snowpoint City]]. Many {{p|Phione}} migrate here every year. It was the location of a [[Pokémon Contest]], which {{an|Dawn}} won, earning her her fourth [[Ribbon]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Crown City.png|150px]]
| [[Crown City]]
| style="text-align:left" | Crown City, based on {{wp|Amsterdam}}, {{wp|Netherlands}}, is home to the [[Pokémon Baccer World Cup]]. It is also home to a {{mov|Celebi|Celebi|13}}, who is said have brought plant life back to the city 20 years ago, as well as {{mov|Legendary beasts|Raikou, Entei, and Suicune|13}}, the city's guardians. Crown City is the setting of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dandelion Island.png|150px]]
| [[Dandelion Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | Located near [[Lily of the Valley Island]], Dandelion Island is a small island mainly used by boats as a means of restocking. The rest of the island is made up of mountainous and forest terrain. The Pokémon that live there are said to guard an ancient treasure.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Daybreak Town.png|150px]]
| [[Daybreak Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Daybreak Town, like many other Sinnoh towns, is home to a Contest Hall. Uniquely, it is one of the two known place, along with [[Hearthome City]], to use [[Double Performance]] rules. It is located near [[Sunyshore City]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Diablos Ocean.png|150px]]
| [[Diablo's Ocean]]
| style="text-align:left" | Diablo's Ocean is a body of water north of [[Canalave City]]. Many meteors have fallen here, and the magnetic field they create cause the instrumentation of many ships to go haywire or break. On one of these islands, {{t|Water}} Pokémon work to restore the crystal of a {{p|Deoxys}} that landed there.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Emeragrove Town.png|150px]]
| [[Emeragrove Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Emeragrove Town is a small town located near [[Hearthome City]]. [[Gardenia]] is known to visit from time to time.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Eterna Museum.png|150px]]
| [[Eterna Historical Museum]]
| style="text-align:left" | A museum in [[Eterna City]]. Among the many artifacts inside the museum are a scale model of the [[Space-Time Towers]] and the [[Adamant Orb]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Gracidea anime.png|150px]]
| {{si|Gracidea}}
| style="text-align:left" | Gracidea is a secluded field home to the [[Gracidea|namesake flower]], as well as a flock of {{p|Shaymin}}. Every once in a while, the Shaymin hold a "flower bearing" ritual, where they use the flower to {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Shaymin|change Forme}} and fly away to start a new Gracidea flower garden. It is the setting of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Greenstation Town.png|150px]]
| [[Greenstation Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Located between [[Lake Acuity]] and [[Mount Coronet]], it was home to a phony airing of [[Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle]] created by [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lake Psyduck.png|150px]]
| [[Lake Psyduck]]
| style="text-align:left" | As the name implies, Lake Psyduck is a small lake home to a group of {{p|Psyduck}} families.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lily of the Valley Island.png|150px]]
| [[Lily of the Valley Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | Lily of the Valley Island is the location of the Sinnoh [[Pokémon League]] in the anime. Since the {{si|Pokémon League|original Sinnoh Pokémon League}} is given no name in the {{pkmn|games}}, Lily of the Valley Island may be the same island, but its location is never specified.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lilypad Town.png|150px]]
| [[Lilypad Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town close to [[Lake Acuity]]. On the outskirts lies an ancient Colosseum, used for [[Pokémon battle]]s. Also, a [[Pokémon Contest]] was held here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lucario Kingdom.png|150px]]
| [[Lucario Kingdom]]
| style="text-align:left" | A location in an unspecified area of Sinnoh. The [[Aura Sphere Riolu]] hails from here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Majolica Town.png|150px]]
| [[Majolica Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Majolica Town, located near [[Hearthome City]], is a lakeside town home to its own [[Pokémon Contest]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Metagross Mountain.png|150px]]
| [[Metagross Mountain]]
| style="text-align:left" | Metagross Mountain is a mountain well known for having a dangerous {{shiny|off-colored}} {{p|Metagross}}. Multiple people have vanished on Metagross Mountain trying to catch its namesake Metagross, despite a sign placed near the base of the mountain warning people of its dangers. The mountain's foothills are home to a town whose biggest attraction is the flagship location of a chain of ramen shops.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Michina Town.png|150px]]
| [[Michina Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Michina Town, based on {{wp|Meteora}}, {{wp|Greece}}, is a riverside town surrounded by flourishing nature. The town's centerpiece is the Michīna Ruins.
Thousands of years ago, Michina Town was a desolate place, which was nothing but a wasteland. But the [[Jewel of Life]]'s power that {{p|Arceus}} gave [[Damos]] made the town's soil rich and fertile. Then Damos constructed the town's ruins in order to praise {{mov|Arceus|Arceus|12}}' kindness. Michina Town is the setting of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mount Shady.png|150px]]
| [[Mt. Shady]]
| style="text-align:left" | Mt. Shady is known for a wild {{p|Gible}} known for taking out the Pokémon of just about any Trainer who attempted to catch it. The Gible uses both Mt. Shady's grassy areas as well as its system of caverns in its attempts to evade capture.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Neighborly Town Contest Hall.png|150px]]
| [[Neighborly Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Little is known about Neighborly Town, except that it has a [[Contest Hall]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Summer Academy.png|150px]]
| [[Pokémon Summer Academy]]
| style="text-align:left" | The school is located on {{rt|210|Sinnoh}} and lasts for a week. [[Professor Rowan]] referred to this school as the Rowan research facility on [[Mount Coronet]]. It shares many elements in common with summer camps. These include activities and dormitories. It also appears to be a place where {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can enhance their skills and practice {{pkmn|battle}}s. The students are divided into three teams: red, blue and green. They add up points to their groups and at the end of the course the winner group is mentioned.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon Training Center.png|150px]]
| [[Pokémon Training Center]]
| style="text-align:left" | A facility located near [[Hearthome City]], which specializes in the training beginning {{pkmn|Trainer}}s with {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. The graduated Electric types go onto work in the power generation industry.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sandalstraw Town.png|150px]]
| [[Sandalstraw Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Sandalstraw Town, located in northern Sinnoh, is home to a [[Pokémon Contest]] as well as the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Shelter Town.png|150px]]
| [[Shelter Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Located near [[Snowpoint City]], Shelter Town is a snowy town in northern Sinnoh.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Space-Time Tower.png|150px]]
| [[Space-Time Towers]]
| style="text-align:left" | The Space-Time Towers are the centerpiece of [[Alamos Town]]. Within the Space Tower are large spheres rotating on orbits. Within the Time Tower are large pendulums. A long and thin winding staircase leads up to the top of the tower. There lies a large machine that plays music by inserting special disks into a place-holder, and pulling a lever. The two towers together form the largest musical instrument in the Pokémon world.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Squallville.png|150px]]
| [[Squallville]]
| style="text-align:left" | Squallville is the home to a local [[PokéRinger]] competition. The mountain town gets its name from the strong winds that frequently blow through the town.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Summit Ruins.png|150px]]
| [[Summit Ruins]]
| style="text-align:left" | The Summit Ruins are ruins that are located near the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]]. One of the school's activities involves the students pairing off in teams and retrieving a medal hidden in the ruins.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sunyshore Tower.png|150px]]
| [[Sunyshore Tower]]
| style="text-align:left" | Sunyshore Tower is a tower in [[Sunyshore City]]. Its solar panels are what provides the required energy for the various technological machines in Sunyshore City.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Teni Village.png|150px]]
| [[Ten'i Village]]
| style="text-align:left" | Location in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. The village lies beside a lake, near the base of the glacier. Regigigas's temple is also located nearby. When [[Zero]] smashed the ice pillars in the [[Reverse World]], the glacier became unstable, causing it to slide down towards the village. However, with the help of {{p|Regigigas}} and several {{p|Mamoswine}}, the glacier was stopped and the village was saved from the impending disaster.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Xatu Forest.png|150px]]
| [[Xatu's Forest]]
| style="text-align:left" | Xatu's Forest is a forest located near [[Twinleaf Town]]. It is home to a circus of {{t|Psychic}} Pokémon that allow visitors to relive an important moment in their past, present, or future.
|}

====Mentioned only====
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|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Beach Rose Town]]
| Mentioned in ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Dustox Flower Field]]
| Mentioned in ''[[DP073|Crossing Paths]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Gerbera Town]]
| Mentioned in ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sage Town]]
| Mentioned in ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]''.
|}

===Appearance===
====Artwork====
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|-
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|-
| Artwork of Sinnoh from {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}}
| Artwork of Sinnoh from {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Pokémon Platinum}}
| Artwork of Sinnoh from {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}

====In-game====
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| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Sinnoh.png]]
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| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Sinnoh BDSP.png|216px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Dawn Mindscape.png|181px]]
|-
| Sinnoh as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Zoomed-in image of Sinnoh as seen in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl}}<br>and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
| Sinnoh as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Versions|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| {{color2|000|Dawn (Masters)|Dawn}}'s {{color2|000|sync move}} mindscape from {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
|}

==Sinnoh League==
{{main|Sinnoh League}}
[[File:Sinnoh Elite Four.png|thumb|right|250px|The current members of the Elite Four]]
The regional Pokémon League in the Sinnoh region is known as the Sinnoh League. The Sinnoh League is composed of eight [[Gym Leader]]s and four [[Elite Four]] members, along with the {{pkmn|Champion}}. Pokémon Trainers who earn eight [[Badge]]s by defeating the Gym Leaders of the Sinnoh League qualify to challenge the Elite Four located in the {{si|Pokémon League}} building. Gym Leaders are located in different cities and towns, each with their own specialty [[type]]. It is the Gym Leader's job to be the protector of their respective town or city, as they should be the strongest Trainer residing there. Once all Gym Leaders have been defeated, Trainers may face the Elite Four and its Champion. To defeat the Elite Four, all five Trainers must be defeated in succession.
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===Gym Leaders===
In {{game|Platinum}}, [[Fantina]] is the third [[Gym Leader]] fought, with the order otherwise remaining the same.
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|-
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh League}}
|-
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color|{{sinnoh color light}}|Generations {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Generation IV|IV}} and {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Generation VIII|VIII}}}}
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|-
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! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSRoark BDSP.png|ldr=Roark|djap=ヒョウタ|drm=Hyouta|loc=Oreburgh City|cjap=クロガネシティ|crm=Kurogane City|bdg=Coal|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSGardenia BDSP.png|ldr=Gardenia|djap=ナタネ|drm=Natane|loc=Eterna City|cjap=ハクタイシティ|crm=Hakutai City|bdg=Forest|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSMaylene BDSP.png|ldr=Maylene|djap=スモモ|drm=Sumomo|loc=Veilstone City|cjap=トバリシティ|crm=Tobari City||bdg=Cobble|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSCrasher Wake BDSP.png|ldr=Crasher Wake|djap=マキシマム仮面|drm=Maximum Mask|loc=Pastoria City|cjap=ノモセシティ|crm=Nomose City|bdg=Fen|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSFantina BDSP.png|ldr=Fantina|djap=メリッサ|drm=Melissa|loc=Hearthome City|cjap=ヨスガシティ|crm=Yosuga City|bdg=Relic|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSByron BDSP.png|ldr=Byron|djap=トウガン|drm=Tougan|loc=Canalave City|cjap=ミオシティ|crm=Mio City|bdg=Mine|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSCandice BDSP.png|ldr=Candice|djap=スズナ|drm=Suzuna|loc=Snowpoint City|cjap=キッサキシティ|crm=Kissaki City|bdg=Icicle|size=96px}}
{{gldrb|type=Electric|pic=VSVolkner BDSP.png|ldr=Volkner|djap=デンジ|drm=Denzi|loc=Sunyshore City|cjap=ナギサシティ|crm=Nagisa City|bdg=Beacon|size=96px}}
|}

===Elite Four and Champion===
{{elt/h|gen=IV and VIII|l={{sinnoh color light}}|d={{sinnoh color dark}}|league=Sinnoh}}
{{elt|type=Bug|pic=VSAaron BDSP.png|m=Aaron|m2=Aaron|mjap=リョウ|mrm=Ryou|size=96px}}
{{elt|type=Ground|pic=VSBertha BDSP.png|m=Bertha|mjap=キクノ|mrm=Kikuno|size=96px}}
{{elt|type=Fire|pic=VSFlint BDSP.png|m=Flint|m2=Flint|mjap=オーバ|mrm=Ōba|size=96px}}
{{elt|type=Psychic|pic=VSLucian BDSP.png|m=Lucian|mjap=ゴヨウ|mrm=Goyō|size=96px}}
{{eltb|type=Cynthia|t=Various|pic=VSCynthia BDSP.png|m=Cynthia|mjap=シロナ|mrm=Shirona|size=96px}}
|}

==Battle Frontier==
{{main|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)}}
===Frontier Brains===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}; border:4px solid #{{sinnoh color}}" colspan="4" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Sinnoh Battle Frontier}}
|-
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Generation IV}}
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh}}
|-
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Frontier Brain<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Facility<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Commemorative print|Prints}}
|- style="background:#{{tower color light}}"
| [[File:VSPalmer.png]]<br>{{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Tower Tycoon (Trainer class)|Tower Tycoon}} {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Palmer}}<br><small>{{color|{{tower color dark}}|タワータイクーン クロツグ<br>Tower Tycoon Kurotsugu}}</small>
| {{color2|{{tower color dark}}|Battle Tower (Sinnoh)|Battle Tower}}<br><small>{{color|{{tower color dark}}|バトルタワー<br>Battle Tower}}</small>
| {{print|tower|Silver|L}}<br>{{print|tower|Silver|D}}<br>{{color|{{tower color dark}}|Silver Tower Prints}}
| {{print|tower|Gold|L}}<br>{{print|tower|Gold|D}}<br>{{color|{{tower color dark}}|Gold Tower Prints}}
|- style="background:#{{factory color light}}"
| [[File:VSThorton.png]]<br>{{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Factory Head (Trainer class)|Factory Head}} {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Thorton}}<br><small>{{color|{{factory color dark}}|ファクトリーヘッド ネジキ<br>Factory Head Nejiki}}</small>
| {{color2|{{factory color dark}}|Battle Factory (Generation IV)|Battle Factory}}<br><small>{{color|{{factory color dark}}|バトルファクトリー<br>Battle Factory}}</small>
| {{print|factory|Silver|L}}<br>{{print|factory|Silver|D}}<br>{{color|{{factory color dark}}|Silver Factory Prints}}
| {{print|factory|Gold|L}}<br>{{print|factory|Gold|D}}<br>{{color|{{factory color dark}}|Gold Factory Prints}}
|- style="background:#{{arcade color light}}"
| [[File:VSDahlia.png]]<br>{{color2|{{arcade color dark}}|Dahlia|Arcade Star Dahlia}}<br><small>{{color|{{arcade color dark}}|ルーレットゴーデス ダリア<br>Roulette Goddess Dahlia}}</small>
| {{color2|{{arcade color dark}}|Battle Arcade}}<br><small>{{color|{{arcade color dark}}|バトルルーレット<br>Battle Roulette}}</small>
| {{print|arcade|Silver|L}}<br>{{print|arcade|Silver|D}}<br>{{color|{{arcade color dark}}|Silver Arcade Prints}}
| {{print|arcade|Gold|L}}<br>{{print|arcade|Gold|D}}<br>{{color|{{arcade color dark}}|Gold Arcade Prints}}
|- style="background:#{{castle color light}}"
| [[File:VSDarach.png]]<br>{{color2|{{castle color dark}}|Darach|Castle Valet Darach}}<br><small>{{color|{{castle color dark}}|キャッスルバトラー コクラン <br>Castle Butler Kokuran}}</small>
| {{color2|{{castle color dark}}|Battle Castle}}<br><small>{{color|{{castle color dark}}|バトルキャッスル<br>Battle Castle}}</small>
| {{print|castle|Silver|L}}<br>{{print|castle|Silver|D}}<br>{{color|{{castle color dark}}|Silver Castle Prints}}
| {{print|castle|Gold|L}}<br>{{print|castle|Gold|D}}<br>{{color|{{castle color dark}}|Gold Castle Prints}}
|-
| style="background:#{{hall color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSArgenta.png]]<br>{{color2|{{hall color dark}}|Argenta|Hall Matron Argenta}}<br><small>{{color|{{hall color dark}}|ステージマドンナ ケイト<br>Stage Madonna Kate}}</small>
| style="background:#{{hall color light}}" | {{color2|{{hall color dark}}|Battle Hall}}<br><small>{{color|{{hall color dark}}|バトルステージ <br>Battle Stage}}</small>
| style="background:#{{hall color light}}" | {{print|hall|Silver|L}}<br>{{print|hall|Silver|D}}<br>{{color|{{hall color dark}}|Silver Hall Prints}}
| style="background:#{{hall color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{print|hall|Gold|L}}<br>{{print|hall|Gold|D}}<br>{{color|{{hall color dark}}|Gold Hall Prints}}
|}

==Trivia==
* If one were to draw lines to connect the three lakes of Sinnoh, they form a big triangle with [[Mount Coronet]] at the center. This is the same formation that {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}} make on the top of the [[Spear Pillar]] with {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} in the middle, as well as the same formation put in areas relating to the [[Sinnoh myths]].
* Only the southern part of the now-Russian island of {{wp|Sakhalin}} is referenced in the [[region]]. In the 1855 {{wp|Treaty of Shimoda}}, Russia and Japan agreed to split the island, with Japan receiving the southern end. While Japan gave Russia full control of Sakhalin in 1875 in exchange for the {{wp|Kuril Islands}}, Japan was again given the southern 2/5ths of the island after the {{wp|Russo-Japanese War}} in 1905 and would retain control until 1945.
* Sinnoh is the only region of the [[core series]] games to not have a notable {{type|Dragon}} [[Type expert|expert]].
* Sinnoh is the first region of the core series games to contain caves with side-facing entrances. In [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], and [[Hoenn]], all cave portals were front-facing.
* Sinnoh has the most locations with [[special magnetic field]]s of all regions, with a total of three: Mount Coronet, [[Spear Pillar]], and [[Hall of Origin]].
* Sinnoh is the only known region to have once been [[Hisui|known by another name earlier in its history]].
* Sinnoh has an [[List of locations by index number in Generation IV|index number location]] programmed into [[Generation IV]] for it, despite the fact that all Sinnoh locations are programmed into the games already. This index location is at #2006, which coincidentally, was the Japanese release of Sinnoh's first games, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. This does not happen for the other three regions programmed in (i.e. Kanto is 2003, not 1996; Johto is 2004, not 1999; and Hoenn is 2005, not 2002). This data is unused during normal gameplay (i.e. without hacking); Pokémon from Sinnoh traded to a game taking place in Johto display their normal "met at" area, much like Pokémon from [[Kanto]] do when traded to Emerald.
* In the [[List of alternately colored Pokémon in the animated series#Shiny Pokémon|anime]], Sinnoh features the most [[Shiny Pokémon]] seen in a region, with a total of seven: {{DL|Austin|Dustox}}, {{p|Metagross}}, [[Narissa#Ditto 2|Ditto]], {{OBP|Legendary beasts|M13|Raikou, Entei, Suicune}}, and {{p|Ariados}}.
* The [[Fiore]] region is confirmed to be somewhat far from the Sinnoh [[region]], since in the in-game Manaphy event, [[Professor Hastings]] suggests sending the {{p|Manaphy}} Egg to Sinnoh as a response to the term "somewhere far away."
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Sinnoh is "Sinnohan", as shown in the description for an assortment of [[Poffin]]s being sold by {{DL|Royal Avenue|Thrifty Megamart}} in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Sinnoh color light}}; border:3px solid #{{Sinnoh color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German, Spanish,<br>French, Italian,<br>Indonesian, Turkish,<br>Vietnamese
| Sinnoh
| From its Japanese and English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 신오 ''Sin'o''
| From 신오 (神奧) ''Sin'o'' (mysterious)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 神奧 / 神奥 ''Shén'ào''
|rowspan="2"| From 神奧 / 神奥 ''shén'ào / sàhn'ou'' (mysterious)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 神奧 ''Sàhn'ou''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Arabic
| سينو ''Sino''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Bulgarian
| Сино ''Sino''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Greek
| Σίνοχ ''Sínoch''<br>Σινο ''Sino''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Hebrew
| סינו ''Sino''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Hindi
| सिनोह ''Sinnoh''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Синно ''Sinno''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Serbian
| Sinoh
| From its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Tamil
| ஸின்னொஹ் ''Sinnoh''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Telugu
| సిన్నోహ్ ''Sinnoh''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| ชินโอ ''chino''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Ukrainian
| Сінно ''Sinno''
| Transcription of its English name
|}

==See also==
* {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
* {{game|Platinum}}
* {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
* [[Hisui]]
* [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]

==References==
<references>
<ref name="Sinnoh Sound">{{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}: [[Pokégear]] radio show {{DL|Radio|Pokémon Past Archive|Sinnoh Sound}}</ref>
<ref name="AG187">''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]''</ref>
</references>

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