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{{Town infobox
|type=land
|name=Withered Wasteland
|jpname=パサパサこうやの街
|jptrans=Dry Wasteland Town
|image=Withered Wasteland Pokopia.png
|region=Kanto
|generation=9
|north=Rocky Ridges
|north2=Sparkling Skylands
|east=Bleak Beach
|west=Palette Town
|map=Kanto Fuchsia City Map.png
|colordark=472e45
|colormed=d7a333
|colorlight=edc487
}}
'''Withered Wasteland''' (Japanese:'''パサパサこうやの街''' ''Dry Wasteland Town'') is the first available area in {{g|Pokopia}}. It is what remains of [[Fuchsia City]] after a series of catastrophic [[weather]] anomalies ravaged the {{pkmn|world}} and forced [[human]]s to take refuge in space.

{{poko|Ditto}} is {{pkmn2|released}} from its {{i|Poké Ball}} in a cave on the southern part of the area, inhabited by [[Professor Tangrowth]].

Withered Wasteland is connected to [[Palette Town]] to the west by a bridge, and [[Rocky Ridges]] to the north-west, the [[Sparkling Skylands]] to the north, and [[Bleak Beach]] to the east through [[gate]]s.

==Places of interest==
===Professor Tangrowth's home===
[[Professor Tangrowth]]'s home is a cave in the southern part of Withered Wasteland. {{poko|Ditto}} is released from its {{i|Poké Ball}} and meets Professor Tangrowth here. The cave is a large open room with [[barren ordinary soil]] and [[dry field grass]] on the ground. On the western side of the cave is a wheelbarrow carrying a pile of [[lost relic]]s collected by Professor Tangrowth. Visible are a [[Substitute doll]], a [[Leppa Berry]], a Poké Ball, a flower pot and several books. Next to the wheelbarrow are a piece of cloth with four photos on it, a [[mushroom lamp]], and a [[straw bed]].

===Wasteland Pokémon Center===
The Wasteland [[Pokémon Center]] is initially a pile of rubble on a wooden platform, having been torn down by extreme [[weather]]. It is eventually rebuilt by Ditto and a group of other Pokémon, after which a [[Human Records|note]] can be found on the floor inside, alongside a counter with a [[cash register]], a [[3D printer]], a healing machine, and some furniture.

===Team R's hideout===
[[Team Rocket|Team R]]'s hideout is a structure discovered by Professor Tangrowth and Ditto while exploring after {{m|Rock Smash|breaking down}} a wall of [[cracked sandstone]]. It sits on a platform, appearing as a lighthouse covered in rust and sand. The machine attached to it leads the [[Team Initiation Challenge]] by playing voice recordings from a Team R [[grunt]] and giving out [[Badge#Pokémon Pokopia|fake Gym Badges]] for completed requests. {{p|Magnemite}} is sleeping inside, appearing after the building is gone

===Mysterious mural===
The mysterious mural is a wall made up of tiles with symbols of all {{p|Unown}} forms. [[Mysterious slate]]s can be placed on the tile with a symbol matching the one on its back.

==Demographics==
While there are no longer any [[human]]s living here, Withered Wasteland is inhabited by a handful of Pokémon before {{poko|Ditto}} starts making new [[Habitat Dex|habitats]].

Not counting Ditto and {{p|Squirtle}}, Withered Wasteland is initially inhabited by five Pokémon:
* [[Professor Tangrowth]]
* {{p|Onix}}
* {{p|Drilbur}}
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}

Additional Pokémon appear in the overworld as Ditto completes requests:
* {{p|Drifloon}} <!-- Drifloon does not appear until certain conditions are met; needs more research into whether other Pokémon are the same, and whether they're implied in-game to have been around or in a PC -->

==Items==
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===Overworld items===
These items can be found on the ground and be picked up directly in Withered Wasteland.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: left; background-color:#d7a333; border:3px solid #472e45"
|- style="background-color:#edc487"
! [[Glowing mushrooms]]
! [[Stone]]
! [[Sturdy stick]]
! [[Cave mushrooms]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Bag Glowing mushrooms Pokopia Sprite.png|32px]]
| [[File:Bag Stone Pokopia Sprite.png|32px]]
| [[File:Bag Sturdy stick Pokopia Sprite.png|32px]]
| [[File:Bag Cave mushrooms Pokopia Sprite.png|32px]]
|}

===Nature===
These items can be found growing in Withered Wasteland.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: left; background-color:#d7a333; border:3px solid #472e45"
|- style="background-color:#edc487"
! [[Leppa tree]]
! [[Chesto tree]]
! [[Rawst tree]]
! [[Aspear tree]]
! [[Pecha tree]]
! [[Lum tree]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Bag Leppa tree Pokopia Sprite.png|32px]]
| [[File:Bag Chesto tree Pokopia Sprite.png|32px]]
| [[File:Bag Rawst tree Pokopia Sprite.png|32px]]
| [[File:Bag Aspear tree Pokopia Sprite.png|32px]]
| [[File:Bag Pecha tree Pokopia Sprite.png|32px]]
| [[File:Bag Lum tree Pokopia Sprite.png|32px]]
|- style="background-color:#edc487"
! {{i|Tall grass}}
! [[Green shoots]]
! [[Wildflowers]]
! [[Adorable hedge]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Bag Tall grass Pokopia Sprite.png|32px]]
| [[File:Bag Green shoots Pokopia Sprite.png|32px]]
| [[File:Bag Wildflowers Pokopia Sprite.png|32px]]
| [[File:Bag Adorable hedge Pokopia Sprite.png|32px]]
|}
===Ball items===
{{itlisth|land}}
{{Itemlist|Dowsing Machine Pokopia|Buried underneath breakable blocks to the left of the path to the gravestone|display=[[Dowsing Machine]]}}
{{Itemlist|Toy blocks Pokopia|In the ruined building west of the [[Pokémon Center]] ruins|display=[[Toy blocks]]|Pokopia=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Brick border (line) Pokopia|In a hole in the road behind the Pokémon Center|display=[[Brick border]] (line) ×20|Pokopia=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Pinwheels Pokopia|Behind the ruined building west of the Pokémon Center ruins|display=[[Pinwheels]]|Pokopia=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Leaf Pokopia|In front of the ruined building west of the Pokémon Center|display={{i|Leaf}} ×5|Pokopia=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Wooden plate Pokopia|By the western end of the road behind the Pokémon Center|display=[[Wooden plate]]|Pokopia=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Castform weather charm Pokopia|Inside Professor Tangrowth's wheelbarrow|display=[[Castform weather charm]]}}
{{Itemlist|Smooth Rock Pokopia|Close by the pond inside the cave structure|display=[[Smooth Rock]]}}
{{Itemlist|Torch Pokopia|Further into the cave structure|display=[[Torch]]|Pokopia=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Hay pile Pokopia|Inside a circular hole next to the path near the gravestone|display=[[Hay pile]] x10}}
{{Itemlist|Storage box Pokopia|Beside the Wooden table on the left side of the path leading to the gravestone|display=[[Storage box]]}}
{{Itemlist|Rowlet clock Pokopia|At a cave entrance on the western end of the path leading to the gravestone, past the bridge|display=[[Rowlet clock]]}}
{{Itemlist|Arched tiling Pokopia|By the road towards the area gate to Bleak Beach|display=[[Arched tiling]] x20}}
{{Itemlist|Rustic door Pokopia|On the floor of a house near the area gate to Bleak Beach|display=Recipe for [[Rustic door]]}}
{{Itemlist|Vine rope Pokopia |Inside the cave near the area gate to Rocky Ridges|display=[[Vine rope]] x2}}
{{Itemlist|Pokémetal Pokopia |Inside a small cave that is covered by breakable rock on ground level near Onix|display=[[Pokémetal]] ingot x5}}
{{Itemlist|Pokémetal Pokopia |Inside a small cave that is covered by vines near the breakable rock leading to Team R's hideout|display=[[Pokémetal]] ingot x5}}
{{Itemlist|Security camera Pokopia|On the east side of the base of Team R's hideout|display=[[Security camera]]}}
{{Itemlist|First aid kit Pokopia|In a ruined building at the end of a fenced path on the western beach|display=[[First aid kit]]}}
{{Itemlist|Adorable-hedge seeds Pokopia|Behind the breakable rock to the north|display=[[Adorable-hedge seeds]] x3}}
{{Itemlist|Music CD (RG) Pokopia|In a CD rack inside the broken building next to the windmill to the north|display=[[CD]] "♪ Title Screen"}}
{{Itemlist|Music CD (RG) Pokopia|In a CD rack inside the broken building with two entrances on top of the slighly eastern cliff |display=[[CD]] "♪ Pokemon Center"}}
{{Itemlist|Pink hut kit Pokopia|To the left of the path leading to the Sparkling Skylands area gate in the north|display=[[Pink hut kit]]}}
{{Itemlist|Bridge planks Pokopia|Inside a ruined building on the southern beach|display=Recipe for [[Bridge planks]]}}
{{itlistfoot|land}}

===Human Records===
{{main|Human Records}}
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: left; background-color:#d7a333; border:3px solid #472e45"
|- style="background-color:#edc487"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Collection
! Contents
! Reward
|-
| [[File:Bag Grubby newspaper Pokopia Sprite.png|40px]]
| Road Closure Announcement
| [[File:Bag Newspapers Pokopia pocket icon.png|30px]] Newspapers
| "{{rt|17|kanto|Cycling Road}} will be closed on the 7th for inspection<br>and repair from 10:00 p.m. until 4:00 a.m. the<br>following day.

The road will not be accessible to the public during<br>that time, so we recommend making your travel<br>plans early."
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Bag Grubby tablet Pokopia Sprite.png|40px]]
| The Legendary Ninja Family
| [[File:Bag Newspapers Pokopia pocket icon.png|30px]] Newspapers
| "The region in question was once inhabited by a<br>famous clan of ninjas.

[[Koga]], a [[Fuchsia City]] Gym Leader in the distant past,<br>and his daughter, [[Janine]], were both members of<br>this clan."
|Ninja outfit
|-
| [[File:Bag Grubby book Pokopia Sprite.png|40px]]
| Kenan's diary
| [[File:Bag Diary Entries Pokopia pocket icon.png|30px]] Diary Entries
| "March 7 — Sunny

Today I played with Kenta in the park.

Kenta says he’s gonna move soon, but he'll come<br>back when he’s older.

We promised to play in the park again together<br>when we grow up."
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Bag Grubby book Pokopia Sprite.png|40px]]
| Message from the Poké Mart
| [[File:Bag Magazines Pokopia pocket icon.png|30px]] Magazines
| "We all know that everyone’s beloved music streaming<br>services are being forced to shut down one by one<br>due to the steep rise of server fees all over the world.

While music lovers are still mourning the loss of these<br>streaming services, it isn’t all bad news in the world<br>of music! It’s our pleasure to share a little about a<br>technological blast from the past—compact discs (CDs)!

CDs are cool little gadgets used by our great-great-<br>grandparents to listen to all their favorite music.<br>Each CD can hold a little over 10 songs, making it<br>easy to find a new favorite and listen to it over and<br>over again!

And that’s not all!

Each CD is a one-time purchase, which means that<br>there's no need for a subscription fee—no matter how<br>many times you listen!

[[Poké Mart]] is working hard to create a solid lineup of<br>CDs for music lovers to choose from. We hope to be<br>THE destination for all those who want music in their<br>life—now and forever!"
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Bag Grubby book Pokopia Sprite.png|40px]]
| A Surprise in the Garden
| [[File:Bag Magazines Pokopia pocket icon.png|30px]] Magazines
| "“I just got this weird feeling when I was out in the<br>garden. {{p|Parasect}} was acting restless too, so I asked<br>it to dig here.”

With that, Caroline smiled and showed us a<br>mysterious fossil."
| Point here emote
|-
| [[File:Bag Grubby book Pokopia Sprite.png|40px]]
| Selection of Pokémon Greetings
| [[File:Bag Magazines Pokopia pocket icon.png|30px]] Magazines
| "{{p|Minccino}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, and Other Pokémon with<br>Distinctive Tail-Based Greetings

In today’s world, so much about Pokémon ecology<br>has been explained through research. This time,<br>we've collected a special set of articles focused on<br>Pokémon greetings!"
| Greetings emote
|-
| [[File:Bag Grubby book Pokopia Sprite.png|40px]]
| This Year's Top Trend!
| [[File:Bag Magazines Pokopia pocket icon.png|30px]] Magazines
| "Undercuts and half updos are yesterday's news! This<br>year’s hottest trend is the center part!

A hugely famous influencer recently posted a selfie<br>with a new parted hairstyle, and fans are going wild!<br>Young people everywhere are adopting this hairstyle<br>in droves!"
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Bag Grubby book Pokopia Sprite.png|40px]]
| Unmasking the True Misty!
| [[File:Bag Magazines Pokopia pocket icon.png|30px]] Magazines
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: [[Misty]]!

Misty, Gym Leader of the [[Cerulean City]] [[Cerulean Gym|Gym]], always<br>has a packed schedule, but she kindly gave us a full<br>day of her time for a comprehensive interview!

August's special edition of Gym Leader Monthly will<br>be all about Misty, the tomboyish mermaid! Don’t miss<br>the stunning photo shoot—it’s sure to make a splash!"
| Mermaid hair
|-
| [[File:Bag Grubby tablet Pokopia Sprite.png|40px]]
| Improving Your Quality of Life
| [[File:Bag Notes Pokopia pocket icon.png|30px]] Notes
| "• Maintain a comfortable level of brightness and<br>temperature in your house.

• Don’t hold back when you want something—<br>decorate your home with your favorite furniture!

• Choose a place to live where it’s easy to take walks.<br>You can clear paths near your home!

Keep these points in mind, and you'll be loving<br>your lifestyle!"
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Bag Grubby cell phone Pokopia Sprite.png|40px]]
| Dear Elena
| [[File:Bag Letters Pokopia pocket icon.png|30px]] Letters
| "Look at my little Minnie and Cici! This is the best<br>shot I’ve ever taken of them!

I’ve been thinking about them lately, day and night.<br>What do you suppose they’re up to? I just keep<br>staring at this photo.

You told me about your partner before, right, Elena?<br>Wasn't it named Mora or something? I bet it was cute,<br>just like its Trainer. Wish I could’ve seen it."
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Bag Grubby letter Pokopia Sprite.png|40px]]
| To my fishing fanatic big bro
| [[File:Bag Letters Pokopia pocket icon.png|30px]] Letters
| "How are you doing?<br>I’ve been having a fun day fishing—as always!

By the way, have Pokémon started changing where<br>they live? Recently I’ve fished up Pokémon that I used<br>to only see in different regions. Maybe you'll catch<br>something rare where you are, too!

Love,<br>Your Fishing Fanatic Little Bro"
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Bag Grubby papers Pokopia Sprite.png|40px]]
| Shellos report
| [[File:Bag Papers Pokopia pocket icon.png|30px]] Papers
| "{{p|Shellos}} changes its color and appearance based on its<br>diet and the environment it lives in.

We are researching day and night in an attempt to<br>create a heretofore unknown yellow Shellos."
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Bag Grubby tablet Pokopia Sprite.png|40px]]
| Photo #1
| [[File:Bag Photos Pokopia pocket icon.png|30px]] Photos
| [[File:Pokopia Human Records Photo 1.jpg|alt=A West Sea Shellos and an East Sea Shellos in a yellow-themed room, looking at an Aspear Berry.|250px]]
"A cute photo of Pokémon!"
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Bag Grubby tablet Pokopia Sprite.png|40px]]
| Photo #2
| [[File:Bag Photos Pokopia pocket icon.png|30px]] Photos
| [[File:Pokopia Human Records Photo 2.jpg|alt=A Minccino and Cinccino in a plain bedroom, looking at the camera.|250px]]
"A cute photo of Pokémon!"
| {{na}}
|}

==Exclusive Pokémon==
Some Pokémon can only be befriended in Withered Wasteland:
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: left; border: 3px solid #472e45; background-color: #d7a333; text-align: left"
|- style="background-color: #edc487; text-align: center"
! rowspan=2 | Pokémon
! rowspan=2 | Required habitat
! rowspan=2 | Rarity
! colspan=4 | Time of day
! colspan=3 | Weather
|- 
! style="background-color: #{{morning color}}" | [[File:Morning icon Pokopia.png|30px|Morning|link=Morning]]
! style="background-color: #{{day color}}" | [[File:Day icon Pokopia.png|30px|Day|link=Day]]
! style="background-color: #{{evening color}}" | [[File:Evening icon Pokopia.png|30px|Evening|link=Evening]]
! style="background-color: #{{night color}}" | [[File:Night icon Pokopia.png|30px|Night|link=Night]]
! style="background-color: #7890EE" | [[File:Harsh sunlight icon Pokopia.png|30px|Clear|link=Sunlight]]
! style="background-color: #7890EE" | [[File:Cloudy icon Pokopia.png|30px|Cloudy|link=Cloudy]]
! style="background-color: #7890EE" | [[File:Rain icon Pokopia.png|30px|Rain|link=Rain]]
|-
| [[File:Menu HOME 0001.png|60px]] {{p|Bulbasaur}} <!-- Bulbasaur is technically not listed with an area tag, but it is forced to be befriended here during the tutorial phase -->
| [[File:Pokopia Habitat 001.png|150px]] [[Tall grass]]
| ★ Common
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| [[File:Menu HOME 0004.png|60px]] {{p|Charmander}}
| [[File:Pokopia Habitat 001.png|150px]] [[Tall grass]]
| ★ Common
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| [[File:Menu HOME 0107.png|60px]] {{p|Hitmonchan}}
| [[File:Pokopia Habitat 024.png|150px]] Excercise resting spot
| ★ Common
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| [[File:Menu HOME 0123.png|60px]] {{p|Scyther}}
| [[File:Pokopia Habitat 002.png|150px]] Tree-shaded [[tall grass]]
| ★ Common
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| [[File:Menu HOME 0532.png|60px]] {{p|Timburr}}
| [[File:Pokopia Habitat 003.png|150px]] Boulder-shaded [[tall grass]]
| ★ Common
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| [[File:Menu HOME 0172.png|60px]] {{p|Pichu}}
| [[File:Pokopia Habitat 020.png|150px]] Picnic set
| ★ Common
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| [[File:Menu HOME 0316.png|60px]] {{p|Gulpin}}
| [[File:Pokopia Habitat 019.png|150px]] Tantalizing dining set
| ★ Common
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| [[File:Menu HOME 0079.png|60px]] {{p|Slowpoke}}
| [[File:Pokopia Habitat 005.png|150px]] Seaside [[tall grass]]
| ★ Common
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|}

==Tips and Tricks==
{{main|Tips and Tricks}}
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; background:#d7a333; border:3px solid #472e45"
! style="background:#edc487" | Name
! style="background:#edc487" | Image
! style="background:#edc487" | Description
|-
| rowspan=2 | The Mysterious Mural
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Pokopia Tips The Mysterious Mural.png|200px]]
| You can fit [[mysterious slate]]s into the indentation on the wall.
|-
| Mysterious slates can sometimes be found buried in the ground. Use the [[Dowsing Machine]] to look for them! Something might happen if you insert all the slates in the correct configuration.
|}
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==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#d7a333; border:3px solid #472e45"
|-
! style="background:#edc487" | Language
! style="background:#edc487" | Name
! style="background:#edc487" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| パサパサこうやの街 ''Pasapasa Kōya no Machi''
| From パサパサ ''pasapasa'' ({{wp|Japanese sound symbolism|ideophonic word}} for dried-out state) and 荒野 ''kōya'' (wasteland) 
|-
| English
| Withered Wasteland
| From ''withered'' and ''wasteland''
|-
| German
| Welkwüstia
| From ''welk'' (wilted), ''Wüste'' (desert), and the placename suffix ''-ia''
|-
| European Spanish
| Estepa Estéril
| From ''estepa'' ({{wp|steppe)}} and ''estéril'' (sterile)
|-
| French
| Terrassec
| From ''terrasse'' (terrace) and ''sec'' (dry)
|-
| Italian
| Landa Rinsecchita
| From ''landa'' ({{wp|heath}}, barren land) and ''rinsecchita'' (withered)
|-
| Korean
| 바싹바싹 황야 마을 ''Bassakbassak Hwangya Maeul''
| From 바싹바싹 ''bassakbassak'' (ideophonic word for dryly) and 황야 (荒野) ''hwangya'' (wasteland)
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 乾巴巴荒野的城鎮 ''Gānbābā Huāngyě de Chéngzhèn'' / ''Gōnbābā Fōngyéh dīk Sìhngjan''
| rowspan="2" | From 乾巴巴 / 干巴巴 ''gānbābā / gōnbābā'' (ideophonic word for parched) and 荒野 ''huāngyě / fōngyéh'' (wasteland)
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 干巴巴荒野的城镇 ''Gānbābā Huāngyě de Chéngzhèn''
|}
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==Related articles==
* [[Fuchsia City]]

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