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Sandgem Town
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マサゴタウン Masago Town
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"Town of Sand!"
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Sandgem Town in {{{variable2}}}.
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Map description
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.
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[[|Sandgem Town Gym]] - Sinnoh Gym #{{{gymno}}}
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[[|Sandgem Town Gym]] - Sinnoh Gym #{{{gymno}}}
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Unknown-type specialist Gym
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[[|Sandgem Town Gym]] - Sinnoh Gym #{{{gymno}}}
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Location Location of Sandgem Town in Sinnoh.
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Sandgem Town (Japanese: マサゴタウン Masago Town) is a town in the Sinnoh region. The town notably has sandy terrain to the south, the beginnings of Sandgem Beach. The beach, part of Route 219, is in close proximity to the town itself.
Professor Rowan's laboratory is located here. It is also the hometown of Dawn or Lucas, depending on the player's gender. The little sister of Dawn or Lucas gives information about swarms she sees on television. It is the first location in Sinnoh where Poké Balls are able to be purchased. The town smells of the salty scent of the sea.
Places of interest
Inside the professor's lab
Pokémon Research Lab
The Lab lies right next to the western entrance into Sandgem Town. Professor Rowan works here along with two assistants, one of whom is the father of Dawn/Lucas. It is here that the Professor gives the player their Pokédex.
Professor assistant's house
As the player's pseudo-rival, Dawn (if the player character is male) or Lucas (if the player character is female) will live in the house nearest to the southern entrance. Inside, after receiving the National Pokédex and defeating the Elite Four, their sister will inform the player of any Mass Outbreaks.
Pokémon Center
- Main article: Pokémon Center
Sandgem's Pokémon Center is located right next to the Pokémon Research Lab, and is the first Pokémon Center the player will encounter on their journey. It provides an essential place for Trainers from the neighboring routes to stop and rest. A sign outside reads:
Heal Your Pokémon!
Pokémon Center
Demographics
Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Sandgem Town in Diamond and Pearl
In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum the population of Sandgem Town is 25.
Poké Mart
- Main article: Poké Mart
The Poké Mart is next to the northern exit, and is the top-right most building of the town. The Poké Mart has a sign outside which reads:
All Your Item Needs Fulfilled!
Pokémon Mart
Items
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Pokédex
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Obtained from Professor Rowan in the Pokémon Research Lab
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D P Pt
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TM27 (Return)
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Obtained from Professor Rowan after leaving his Research Lab
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National Pokédex
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Pokédex upgraded by Professor Oak in the Pokémon Research Lab after the player sees all the Pokémon in the Sinnoh region
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Poké Radar
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Obtained from Professor Rowan after Professor Oak gives the player the National Pokédex
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In the anime
Sandgem Town in the anime
Professor Rowan's Laboratory
Sandgem Town first appears in the anime in Following A Maiden's Voyage!.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Sandgem Town is Platinum's hometown. On his way to Lake Verity, Diamond accidentally ended up in the Berlitz Family manor.
Trivia
- Sandgem's Japanese motto is うみにつながる すなのまち "The sandy town connected to the ocean".
- The town's English name was first revealed via dialog in Home is Where the Start Is!.
- This is the first town that contains a Lab that wasn't in a player's hometown.
Name origin
Language
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Name
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Origin
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Japanese
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マサゴタウン Masago Town
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真砂 (masago) means sand.
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English
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Sandgem Town
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From sand and gem.
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French
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Littorella
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From littoral.
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German
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Sandgemme
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From Sand and Gemme, gem.
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Italian
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Sabbiafine
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Means fine sand.
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Spanish
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Pueblo Arena
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Arena means sand.
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Korean
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잔모래마을 Janmorae Maeul
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From 잔모래 janmorae.
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Chinese (Mandarin)
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真砂鎮/真砂镇 Zhēnshā Zhèn
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From the Japanese name. Literally means "Real sand town".
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Chinese (Cantonese)
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真砂鎮 Jansa Jan
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Same as Mandarin name.
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