Ever Grande City

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Ever Grande City サイユウシティ
Saiyu City
"The paradise of flowers, the sea, and Pokémon."
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Map description
Ever Grande City: This city is blanketed in a profusion of colorful blooms. It plays host to the grand Pokémon League.
Pokémon League: A revered site that can only be visited by those Trainers who have dominated every last Pokémon Gym.
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Hoenn League - RS/ORAS
Sidney
Elite Four
Sidney
Phoebe
Elite Four
Phoebe
Glacia
Elite Four
Glacia
Drake
Elite Four
Drake
Steven
Champion Steven
Hoenn League - E
Sidney
Elite Four
Sidney
Phoebe
Elite Four
Phoebe
Glacia
Elite Four
Glacia
Drake
Elite Four
Drake
Wallace
Champion Wallace
 
Victory Road
 
Route 128
Ever Grande City


Location
Hoenn Ever Grande City Map.png
Location of Ever Grande City in Hoenn.

Ever Grande City (Japanese: サイユウシティ Saiyu City) is located on an island in eastern Hoenn. The island is blanketed in flowers.

Pokémon Trainers come here to battle the Hoenn Elite Four after earning eight Gym Badges. There are two Pokémon Centers on the island, in the south and in the north. Either can be reached by using Fly or by soaring.

With its steep cliffs, it is impossible to reach the city itself without possessing a Pokémon able to scale the high waterfall on the southern end of the city. High above the ocean, its slopes are lush with grass and flowers. The island is bisected by Hoenn's Victory Road, which runs through a large mountain at the center of the island.

Slogan

The paradise of flowers, the sea, and Pokémon. (Japanese: はなと うみと ポケモンの らくえん The paradise of flowers, the sea, and Pokémon.)

Places of interest

Victory Road

Main article: Victory Road (Hoenn)

Victory Road is a dark, complex cave that passes through the middle of Ever Grande City, separating it into two sections. Due to the difficulty of traversing Victory Road, only the toughest Trainers will reach the northern end of the tunnel, and thus the Pokémon League and Elite Four. The player requires many HM moves to pass though Victory Road, and near the exitRSORAS/entranceE, they must also battle Wally.

Pokémon League

The Pokémon League

Pokémon League lobby

Ruby Sapphire Emerald Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Ever Grande City League Lobby RS.png Ever Grande City League Lobby E.png Ever Grande City Lobby ORAS.png
 

The Pokémon League building is the last resting spot before the player challenges the Elite Four. It is a large Pokémon Center and Poké Mart combined with a gateway to the Elite Four which can only entered if the player has all eight Badges. The nurse at the left counter will heal the player's Pokémon and the player may purchase items at the right counter. Unlike other Pokémon Centers in the Generation III games, the lobby does not have a second floor in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire; this was corrected in Pokémon Emerald.

In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the Pokémon League building is a large orange tower. Before each of the Elite Four member's rooms is a short pathway consisting of a metal bridge over a black pit. The pathway between Drake's room and the Champion's room is longer than the others, containing flashing lights in the dark pit and on the far wall.

In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the Pokémon League building is no longer a modern tower, but instead resembles a traditional Japanese castle. The approach to each room is themed after each individual member of the Elite Four. Each chamber is contained within its own traditionally-styled building raised above the ground, and connected via bridges. While the Delta Episode is in progress, it is not possible to challenge the Elite Four due to Steven's absence.

Poké Mart
Generation III
Generation VI


Sidney's room

Ruby Sapphire Emerald Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Sidney room RSE.png Sidney room ORAS.png
 

In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, Sidney's room is brown and contains two pits on either side. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Sidney's room is inside a building surrounded by sand, which also fills the pits inside his chamber. Sidney sits waiting for challengers on a small black chair.

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire



Pokémon Emerald



Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Initial battle



Rematch



Phoebe's room

Ruby Sapphire Emerald Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Phoebe room RSE.png Phoebe room ORAS.png
 

In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, Phoebe's room is purple and contains two pits on either side with broken bricks, resembling the kind found in a stereotypical haunted house. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the approach to Phoebe's room features hanging lavender and a pond with spectral water lilies on either side of a long wooden bridge. Eight spirits emerge and possess the lanterns hanging on the building, illuminating them. Inside of Phoebe's chamber, the pits are simply dark voids. A purple armchair rests against the back wall of the room.

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire



Pokémon Emerald



Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Initial battle



Rematch



Glacia's room

Ruby Sapphire Emerald Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Glacia room RSE.png Glacia room ORAS.png
 

In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, Glacia's room is ice blue and contains two pits on either side with ice bricks underneath. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the approach to Glacia's room is a snowy bridge over a frosty void. Snow blankets the roof of the building, while icicles hang from its edges. When the player approaches, a blizzard briefly passes through the area and the bridge becomes covered with non-slippery ice. The pits inside the room are filled with frozen water and a blue armchair rests against the back wall.

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire



Pokémon Emerald



Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Initial battle



Rematch



Drake's room

Ruby Sapphire Emerald Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Drake room RSE.png Drake room ORAS.png
 

In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, Drake's room is red and contains two pits on either side with spikes underneath. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the approach consists of a stone bridge crossing a large pool of lava. Two flames rise over the bridge and enter a stone dragon head statue, causing its nostrils to flare. The building containing Drake's room is notably different from the others, appearing as a stone and canvas structure. The pits inside the chamber are filled with lava and a red-brown armchair rests against the back wall.

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire



Pokémon Emerald



Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Initial battle



Rematch



Champion's room

Ruby Sapphire Emerald Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Champion Steven room RS.png Champion Wallace room E.png Champion Steven room ORAS.png
 

The Champion's room, containing StevenRSORAS or WallaceE, is octagonal and its walls have a grid-like pattern. In the center of the room is an octagonal stage. At the back of the room is a small silver staircase to the Hall of Fame. In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the walls and floor have a purple hue to represent Steven or a cyan hue to represent Wallace. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the chamber is identical, but instead features a dark brown color scheme.

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire



Pokémon Emerald



Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Initial battle



Rematch



Hall of Fame

Main article: Hall of Fame

After defeating the Champion, the player will be led to the Hall of Fame. In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, it is a large room with a blue reflective floor, whereas in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the room is instead colored with shades of brown. At the back of the room is a machine used for recording a Trainer's victory at the Pokémon League and, in Generation III only, several screens used in the recording process.

Demographics

In the games, its population is uncertain; it is difficult to differentiate between the Trainers passing through the city to challenge the Elite Four and normal residents. The only buildings that appear are the League itself and the Pokémon Centers; there are no houses.

Items

Ever Grande City proper

Item Location Games
Revive Revive In a corner west of the upmost stairs leading to Victory Road (hidden)  OR  AS 
TM Psychic VI TM29 (Psychic) On a cliff accessible from B1F of Victory Road (requires Strength and Surf)  OR  AS 

Pokémon League

Item Location Games
Mewtwonite Y Mewtwonite Y In front of the Pokémon League building, southwest of the front door  OR  AS 
None Champion Ribbon Given to each Pokémon in the party upon entering the Hall of Fame  R  S  E 
None Hoenn Champion Ribbon Given to each Pokémon in the party upon entering the Hall of Fame  OR  AS 
Metagrossite Metagrossite From Steven after defeating him for the second time  OR  AS 

Pokémon

Generation III

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Surfing
Tentacool Tentacool
R S E
Surfing Surfing
5-35 60%
Wingull Wingull
R S E
Surfing Surfing
10-30 35%
Pelipper Pelipper
R S E
Surfing Surfing
25-30 5%
Fishing
Tentacool Tentacool
R S E
Old Rod Fishing
Old Rod
5-10 30%
Magikarp Magikarp
R S E
Old Rod Fishing
Old Rod
5-10 70%
Magikarp Magikarp
R S E
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
10-30 60%
Wailmer Wailmer
R S E
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
10-30 20%
Luvdisc Luvdisc
R S E
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
10-30 20%
Corsola Corsola
R S E
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
30-35 15%
Wailmer Wailmer
R S E
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
30-45 45%
Luvdisc Luvdisc
R S E
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
30-35 40%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.


Generation VI

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Surfing
Tentacool Tentacool
OR AS
Surfing Surfing
25 50%
Tentacruel Tentacruel
OR AS
Surfing Surfing
30 15%
Pelipper Pelipper
OR AS
Surfing Surfing
25, 30, 35 35%
Fishing
Tentacool Tentacool
OR AS
Old Rod Fishing
Old Rod
5 35%
Magikarp Magikarp
OR AS
Old Rod Fishing
Old Rod
10, 15 65%
Magikarp Magikarp
OR AS
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
25 60%
Wailmer Wailmer
OR AS
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
25 5%
Luvdisc Luvdisc
OR AS
Good Rod Fishing
Good Rod
25 35%
Corsola Corsola
OR AS
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
40 5%
Wailmer Wailmer
OR AS
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
30 35%
Luvdisc Luvdisc
OR AS
Super Rod Fishing
Super Rod
35 60%
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.


Appearance

Ruby Sapphire Emerald Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Ever Grande City RS.png Ever Grande City E.png Ever Grande City ORAS.png
 

In the anime

Ever Grande City in the anime
The site for the Ever Grande Conference

Ash and his friends arrived in Ever Grande City in Like a Meowth to a Flame and stayed there while Ash competed in the Ever Grande Conference until The Scheme Team. During their visit, they met Ash's new rival Tyson, and also reunited with Ash's slightly older rival Morrison.

The site where the Ever Grande Conference takes place is located a short distance from the actual city, where the shops, houses, and harbors are located.

In the TCG

The following is a list of cards related to mentioning or featuring the Hoenn Pokémon League in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Pokémon in Hoenn League
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Metagross Metal Ancient Origins Rare 50/98 Bandit Ring U 050/081
Metagross Metal Celestial Storm Rare Holo 95/168 Sky-Splitting Charisma R 055/096
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Drake's Stadium T [St] EX Power Keepers Uncommon 72/108 World Champions Pack Uncommon 095/108
Glacia's Stadium T [St] EX Power Keepers Uncommon 76/108 World Champions Pack Uncommon 097/108
Phoebe's Stadium T [St] EX Power Keepers Uncommon 79/108 World Champions Pack Uncommon 096/108
Sidney's Stadium T [St] EX Power Keepers Uncommon 82/108 World Champions Pack Uncommon 094/108
Steven Su Roaring Skies Uncommon 90/108 M Rayquaza-EX Mega Battle Deck Uncommon 014/018
 


Trivia

  • This is the only city to host a Pokémon League in the games. However, besides the league itself and a Pokémon Center, there are no other buildings in Ever Grande City in the games.
  • In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the code for the Pokémon League guards only actually checks for the Knuckle Badge and the Feather Badge. The player is assumed to have the other six Badges, as Ever Grande City cannot be reached without using the field moves enabled by the other Badges. This can be exploited in glitched runs, such as this tool-assisted speedrun.
  • In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the Pokémon League is displayed as an independent location on the AreaNav's map and has a separate location ID, but it is still considered part of Ever Grande City, as suggested in dialogue with Sidney at the Battle Maison.
  • When the player first challenges Phoebe in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, as the screen first fades to black, there is a blink-and-miss moment where a little girl appears on her armchair out of thin air. After the screen comes into view again, it seems to switch to the little girl's point of view before fading to black again. When the screen comes into view again, the little girl can be seen standing behind the player. The little girl doesn't appear in the subsequent matches against Phoebe.

Origin

The design of the Pokémon League building in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire appears to be based on Shuri Castle in Okinawa.

Name origin

Language Name Origin
Japanese サイユウシティ Saiyu City From 彩 sai (color) and 最優 saiyū (finest)
English Ever Grande City From ever and grand
French Eternara From éternel, eternal
German Prachtopolis City From Pracht (splendor) and πόλις polis (Greek for city)
Italian Iridopoli From iride, rainbow
Spanish Ciudad Colosalia From colosal, colossal
Ciudad Siempre Grande*
Ciudad Evergrande*
From siempre (always) and grande (great)
From its English name
Korean 그랜드도시 Grand City From grand
Chinese (Mandarin) 彩幽市 Cǎiyōu Shì From 彩 cǎi / chói (colorful, splendor) and 幽 yōu / yāu (secluded; serene)
Chinese (Cantonese) 彩幽市 Chóiyāu Síh
Vietnamese Thành phố Saiyu Transliteration of Japanese name


Pokémon League locations
Games Indigo PlateauEver Grande City (Pokémon League) • Pokémon League (Sinnoh)Pokémon League (Unova)
Pokémon League (Kalos)Pokémon League (Alola)Wyndon StadiumPokémon League (Paldea)
Anime Indigo PlateauPummelo StadiumSilver TownEver Grande City
Lily of the Valley IslandVertress CityLumiose CityManalo Stadium


Hoenn
Stone Badge.png Knuckle Badge.png Dynamo Badge.png Heat Badge.png Balance Badge.png Feather Badge.png Mind Badge.png Rain Badge.png
Settlements
Littleroot TownOldale TownPetalburg CityRustboro CityDewford TownSlateport CityMauville CityVerdanturf Town
Fallarbor TownLavaridge TownFortree CityLilycove CityMossdeep CitySootopolis CityPacifidlog TownEver Grande City
Battle FrontierBattle Resort
Routes
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Landmarks
Petalburg WoodsRusturf TunnelIsland CaveGranite CaveAbandoned ShipSea MauvilleOceanic Museum
Seaside Cycling RoadTrick HouseMauville Game CornerNew MauvilleTrainer HillDesert RuinsMirage TowerFiery Path
Jagged PassMt. ChimneyDesert UnderpassMeteor FallsWeather InstituteScorched SlabAncient TombSafari ZoneMt. Pyre
Lilycove MuseumShoal CaveTeam Aqua Hideout • Team Magma Hideout (LilycoveJagged Pass) • Mossdeep Space CenterSeafloor Cavern
Cave of OriginMirage IslandSky PillarVictory RoadPokémon LeagueSealed ChamberArtisan CaveAltering CaveSouthern Island
Marine CaveTerra CaveContest HallBattle MaisonBattle TowerBattle TentSecret IsletSecret MeadowSecret Shore
Mirage spots

Mirage CavesMirage ForestsMirage IslandsMirage Mountains
Crescent IsleFabled CaveGnarled DenNameless CavernPathless PlainTrackless Forest

Access to
Birth IslandFaraway IslandNavel RockSky


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