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|series=''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
|series=''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
|season=[[S23|Journeys]] (23)
|season=[[S23|Journeys]] (23)
|manga={{chap|Sword & Shield}}
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'''Galar''' (Japanese: '''ガラル地方''' ''Galar-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. It was the eighth [[core series]] region to be introduced.
'''Galar''' (Japanese: '''ガラル地方''' ''Galar-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. It was the eighth [[core series]] region to be introduced.
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{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Galar|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Galar}}
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Galar|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Galar}}
Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ We Interview Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori about ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Pokémon Shield'' | Pokemon.com]</ref> with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on {{wp|England}} and to a lesser extent {{wp|Wales}}, while the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}. The [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, which is a self-governing crown dependency of the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643?s=21 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref>
Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ We Interview Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori about ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Pokémon Shield'' | Pokemon.com]</ref> with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on {{wp|England}} and to a lesser extent {{wp|Wales}}, while the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}. The [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, which is a self-governing crown dependency of the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643?s=21 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref>
==Adjectival form==
The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Galar is "Galarian", as seen in the term {{rf|Galarian|Form}}.


==History==
==History==
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===Contemporary history===
===Contemporary history===
{{incomplete|section|The Isle of Armor History}}
{{incomplete|section|DLC info}}
====Sword and Shield====
====Sword and Shield====
{{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}} and [[Hop]] receive their [[starter Pokémon]] from [[Leon]], the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}}, and meet a mysterious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[Slumbering Weald]]. The two receive [[Pokédex]]es from [[Sonia]], [[Dynamax Band]]s from [[Professor Magnolia]], and [[endorsement]]s from Leon to enter the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. They head on an adventure traveling across Galar challenging [[Gym]]s in order to earn eight [[Badge]]s to enter the Champion Cup. Over the course of their {{pkmn|journey}}, they encounter a group called [[Team Yell]], whose members support [[Marnie]] in the Gym Challenge. They also encounter another group called [[Macro Cosmos]], a conglomerate led by [[Rose]], who has endorsed his ward [[Bede]] in the Gym Challenge. During the Champion Cup in [[Wyndon Stadium]], Rose interrupts the Championship Match by reawakening {{p|Eternatus}} and bringing about the [[Darkest Day]] in an attempt to provide energy for the Galar region in 1,000 years. Victor/Gloria and Hop find a [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] and head to the [[Energy Plant]] in [[Hammerlocke]], where they battle Rose and summon {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. After defeating it, Victor/Gloria manages to catch Eternatus and returns to [[Wyndon]] to defeat Leon in the Championship Match, becoming the new Champion of Galar.
{{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}} and [[Hop]] receive their [[starter Pokémon]] from [[Leon]], the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}}, and meet a mysterious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[Slumbering Weald]]. The two receive [[Pokédex]]es from [[Sonia]], [[Dynamax Band]]s from [[Professor Magnolia]], and [[endorsement]]s from Leon to enter the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. They head on an adventure traveling across Galar challenging [[Gym]]s in order to earn eight [[Badge]]s to enter the Champion Cup. Over the course of their {{pkmn|journey}}, they encounter a group called [[Team Yell]], whose members support [[Marnie]] in the Gym Challenge. They also encounter another group called [[Macro Cosmos]], a conglomerate led by [[Rose]], who has endorsed his ward [[Bede]] in the Gym Challenge. During the Champion Cup in [[Wyndon Stadium]], Rose interrupts the Championship Match by reawakening {{p|Eternatus}} and bringing about the [[Darkest Day]] in an attempt to provide energy for the Galar region in 1,000 years. Victor/Gloria and Hop find a [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] and head to the [[Energy Plant]] in [[Hammerlocke]], where they battle Rose and summon {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. After defeating it, Victor/Gloria manages to catch Eternatus and returns to [[Wyndon]] to defeat Leon in the Championship Match, becoming the new Champion of Galar.
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==Cities, routes, and other locations==
==Cities, routes, and other locations==
Galar has 11 cities and towns. Like in [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], and [[Alola]], the routes of Galar start counting again from 1, likely to represent its geographical isolation from the original four regions. There are 10 routes in total.
Galar has 11 cities and towns. Like in [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], and [[Alola]], the routes of Galar start counting again from 1, likely to represent its geographical isolation from the original four regions. There are 10 routes in total.
The Galar region also has a extensive area called the [[Wild Area]] which adjoins several towns and cities in the region.
At the east coast of [[Spikemuth]], A large island called the [[Isle of Armor]] can be found across the sea and at the south of [[Postwick]] lies the [[Crown Tundra]].


In the {{pkmn|anime}}, it was revealed Galar is far enough away from Kanto (and presumably Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh) to require flying between the two locations via airplane.
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, it was revealed Galar is far enough away from Kanto (and presumably Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh) to require flying between the two locations via airplane.
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===Landmarks===
===Landmarks===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{galar color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{galar color}}"
* [[Wild Area]]
|- style="color:#FFF"
** [[Meetup Spot]]
! style="background:#{{galar color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
** [[Rolling Fields]]
! style="background:#{{galar color}}" | Landmark
** [[Dappled Grove]]
! style="background:#{{galar color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
** [[Watchtower Ruins]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
** [[East Lake Axewell]]
| [[File:Mahalo Trail SM.png|100px]]
** [[West Lake Axewell]]
| [[Wild Area]]
** [[Axew's Eye]]
| A mountainous trail that leads to the sacred ruins. The cool air up here is very soothing on the skin.
** [[South Lake Miloch]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
** [[Giant's Seat]]
| [[File:Meetup Spot SwSh.png|200px]]
** [[North Lake Miloch]]
| [[Meetup Spot]]
** [[Motostoke Riverbank]]
| The people and Pokémon on Melemele Island share their lives, and here they have also shared their graves for generations.
** [[Bridge Field]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
** [[Stony Wilderness]]
| [[File:Galar Rolling Fields SwSh.png|200px]]
** [[Dusty Bowl]]
| [[Rolling Fields]]
** [[Giant's Mirror]]
| A Berry field with soft soil. It is the pride and joy of the local Berry master.
** [[Hammerlocke Hills]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
** [[Giant's Cap]]
| [[File:Galar Dappled Grove SwSh.png|200px]]
** [[Lake of Outrage]]
| [[Dappled Grove]]
* [[Slumbering Weald]]
| A cave with a great variety of plants thriving inside it. The light shafting in from above makes for a breathtaking sight.
* [[Galar Mine]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
* [[Galar Mine No. 2]]
| [[File:Melemele Meadow SM.png|100px]]
* [[Motostoke Outskirts]]
| [[Watchtower Ruins]]
* [[Glimwood Tangle]]
| A place where yellow flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
* [[Route 9 Tunnel]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
* [[Rose Tower]]/{{gdis|Battle Tower|VIII}}
| [[File:Seaward Cave SM.png|100px]]
* [[Energy Plant]]
| [[East Lake Axewell]]
* [[Isle of Armor]]
| A cave that connects Melemele Meadow and Kala'e Bay. It is filled with salty smell of the sea.
** [[Fields of Honor]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
**  [[Workout Sea]]
| [[File:Kala'e Bay SM.png|100px]]
** [[Master Dojo]]
| [[West Lake Axewell]]
** [[Soothing Wetlands]]
| One of the most scenic spots on Melemele Island. It was chosen as one of the top 100 views in Alola.
** [[Courageous Cavern]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
** [[Loop Lagoon]]
| [[File:Ten Carat Hill SM.png|100px]]
** [[Forest of Focus]]
| [[Axew's Eye]]
** [[Warm-Up Tunnel]]
| A great hill formed by the activity of an underwater volcano. It is famous for the hollow in its middle that is open to the air.
** [[Potbottom Desert]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
** [[Training Lowlands]]
| [[File:Paniola Ranch SM.png|100px]]
** [[Challenge Road]]
| [[South Lake Miloch]]
** [[Tower of Darkness]]
| The ranch managed together by the people and Pokémon living in Paniola Town.
** [[Brawlers' Cave]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
** [[Challenge Beach]]
| [[File:Brooklet Hill SM.png|100px]]
** [[Tower of Waters]]
| [[Giant's Seat]]
** [[Honeycalm Sea]]
| The best fishing spot in the Alola region. Its series of cascading waterfalls make it look like a terrace field.
** [[Honeycalm Island]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
** [[Stepping-Stone Sea]]
| [[File:Melemele Sea SM.png|100px]]
** [[Insular Sea]]
| [[North Lake Miloch]]
* [[Crown Tundra]]
| This sea is crowded with Melemele islanders, local Pokémon, and visiting tourists all year round.
** [[Slippery Slope]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
** [[Max Lair]]
| [[File:Royal Avenue SM.png|100px]]
** [[Freezington]]
| [[Motostoke Riverbank]]
** [[Frostpoint Field]]
| A major street that has developed so much thanks to the Battle Royal Dome being on it, making it look like a city street.
** [[Giant's Bed]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
** {{Gal|Rock Peak Ruins}}
| [[File:Wela Volcano Park SM.png|100px]]
** {{Gal|Iron Ruins}}
| [[Bridge Field]]
** [[Old Cemetery]]
| A mountain with steep paths and waste lands. There is a trial site on top.
** [[Snowslide Slope]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
** {{Gal|Iceberg Ruins}}
| [[File:Lush Jungle SM.png|100px]]
** [[Tunnel to the Top]]
| [[Stony Wilderness]]
** [[Path to the Peak]]
| A heavily wooded tropical rain forest. It's famous for producing ingredients for delicious meals.
** [[Crown Shrine]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
** [[Giant's Foot]]
| [[File:Diglett's Tunnel SMUSUM.png|100px]]
** [[Roaring-Sea Caves]]
| [[Dusty Bowl]]
** [[Frigid Sea]]
| Diglett and people worked together to finish digging this tunnel several years ago.
** [[Three-Point Pass]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
** [[Split-Decision Ruins]]
| [[File:Memorial Hill USUM.png|100px]]
** [[Ballimere Lake]]
| [[Giant's Mirror]]
** [[Lakeside Cave]]
| A place where the memories of people and Pokémon linger. Many people come from other islands to visit this graveyard.
** [[Dyna Tree Hill]]<!--
|- style="background:#FFF"
 
| [[File:Akala Outskirts SMUSUM.png|100px]]
===Anime-exclusive locations===-->
| [[Hammerlocke Hills]]
| A grassy stretch along Akala's southern-most coast. It leads from Memorial Hill to the Ruins of Life.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ruins of Life SM.png|100px]]
| [[Giant's Cap]]
| The ruins that enshrine Tapu Lele, one of the land spirits. It is said that life is born here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hano Grand Resort SM.png|100px]]
| [[Lake of Outrage]]
| The biggest of all the resorts in the Alola region. The hotel is fully booked a year in advance.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hano Beach SM.png|100px]]
| [[Slumbering Weald]]
| The beach near Hano Grand Hotel at the Hano Grand Resort. Pyukumuku-chucking is a popular part-time job to do here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Aether Paradise.png|100px]]
| [[Galar Mine]]
| A VLFS or a "very large floating structure." This is where the Aether Foundation's research facilities are.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Malie Garden SM.png|100px]]
| [[Galar Mine No. 2]]
| A well-manicured garden located in the middle of Malie City. The large lake within it seems to resemble something...
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mount Hokulani SM.png|100px]]
| [[Motostoke Outskirts]]
| A mountain suitable for observing the stars. There is an observatory on top.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hokulani Observatory SM.png|100px]]
| [[Glimwood Tangle]]
| A research facility for observing and studying various phenomena in space.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Blush Mountain SM.png|100px]]
| [[Route 9 Tunnel]]
| The mountain where the Geothermal Power Plant is situated. Its output covers almost all of Ula'ula Island's electric needs.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Secluded Shore SM.png|100px]]
| [[Rose Tower]]/{{gdis|Battle Tower|VIII}}
| A small patch of shore on the southern coast of Ula'ula Island. A rather isolated and unwelcoming place.{{sup/7|SM}}<br>A beach that spreads on the southern coast of Ula'ula Island. A very popular and busy place for Mantine Surf.{{sup/7|USUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Aether House SM.png|100px]]
| [[Energy Plant]]
| Where Pokémon and people huddle together.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site SM.png|100px]]
| [[Isle of Armor]]
| The original site of the first Thrifty Megamart store. It is said to have been destroyed by the island's tapu.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Haina Desert Area 1 SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Fields of Honor]]
| A scorching-hot desert beyond Route 13. Trainers often get lost here in this broiling labyrinth.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ruins of Abundance SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Workout Sea]]
| The ruins that enshrine Tapu Bulu, one of the land spirits. It is said that life grows here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ula'ula Meadow SM.png|100px]]
| [[Master Dojo]]
| A place where red flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lake of the Sunne Moone SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Soothing Wetlands]]
| A place that seems to have some connection to the Alola's Legendary Pokémon. The lake forms a perfect circle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lake of the Sunne Moone SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Courageous Cavern]]
| A place that seems to have some connection to the Alola's Legendary Pokémon. The lake forms a perfect circle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Shady House SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Loop Lagoon]]
| A mansion abandoned by a certain rich citizen. People sometimes call it the "Shady Chateau," too.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Wilds SM.png|100px]]
| [[Forest of Focus]]
| The entrance to Poni Island. It connects to Seafolk Village.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ancient Poni Path SM.png|100px]]
| [[Warm-Up Tunnel]]
| An old path that leads to Vast Poni Canyon. Some people and Pokémon still try to live in the ruins here, but not many.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Breaker Coast SM.png|100px]]
| [[Potbottom Desert]]
| The southern coast of Poni Island, where rough waves pound mercilessly upon the shore.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ruins of Hope SM.png|100px]]
| [[Training Lowlands]]
| The ruins that enshrine Tapu Fini, one of the land spirits. It is said that life ends its journey here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Exeggutor Island SM.png|100px]]
| [[Challenge Road]]
| It's a paradise for Exeggutor! This island is designated as a special preserve.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Vast Poni Canyon SM.png|100px]]
| [[Tower of Darkness]]
| The most challenging path on Ula'ula Island. The ups and downs of this canyon are beyond any other.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Altar of the Sunne SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Brawlers' Cave]]
| An altar that is said to be closely associated with the Legendary Pokémon depicted in the local folklore.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Altar of the Moone SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Challenge Beach]]
| An altar that is said to be closely associated with the Legendary Pokémon depicted in the local folklore.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mount Lanakila SM.png|100px]]
| [[Tower of Waters]]
| The roughest and coldest mountain in the Alola region. A large-scale construction project has been taken up here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ruins of Conflict SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Honeycalm Sea]]
| The ruins that enshrine Tapu Koko, one of the land spirits. It is said that life is tested here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Grove SM.png|100px]]
| [[Honeycalm Island]]
| A natural path that winds among the many trees. It leads to the eastern side of Poni Island.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Plains SM.png|100px]]
| [[Stepping-Stone Sea]]
| The plains that lead to the northern part of Poni Island. There is also a path connecting to Poni Meadow from here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Meadow SM.png|100px]]
| [[Insular Sea]]
| A place where purple flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Resolution Cave SM.png|100px]]
| [[Crown Tundra]]
| A cave that leads deep, deep down under the ground. How it got the name "resolution" is not known.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Coast SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Slippery Slope]]
| The north-eastern coast of Poni Island, where the clarity of the water makes it a popular view spot.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Gauntlet SM.png|100px]]
| [[Max Lair]]
| A difficult path that leads to the Battle Tree. It's full of tough Trainers.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Battle Tree SM.png|100px]]
| [[Freezington]]
| The sacred battle grounds for the toughest Trainers of the Alola region.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sun Moon Poké Pelago artwork.png|100px]]
| [[Frostpoint Field]]
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sun Moon Festival Plaza artwork.png|100px]]
| [[Giant's Bed]]
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Big Wave Beach USUM.png|100px]]
| {{Gal|Rock Peak Ruins}}
| A beach with huge waves. It's located near a motel. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sandy Cave USUM.png|100px]]
| {{Gal|Iron Ruins}}
| The vast sea spreads, and various Pokémon live among rocks.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Heahea Beach USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Old Cemetery]]
| A bustling beach connecting to Heahea City. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pikachu Valley USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Snowslide Slope]]
| Electric paradise.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dividing Peak Tunnel USUM.png|100px]]
| {{Gal|Iceberg Ruins}}
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Beach USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Tunnel to the Top]]
| A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Plains Grotto USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Path to the Peak]]
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Team Rocket's Castle USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Crown Shrine]]
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Beach USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Giant's Foot]]
| A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Beach USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Roaring-Sea Caves]]
| A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Beach USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Frigid Sea]]
| A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Beach USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Three-Point Pass]]
| A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Beach USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Split-Decision Ruins]]
| A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Beach USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Ballimere Lake]]
| A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Beach USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Lakeside Cave]]
| A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Beach USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Dyna Tree Hill]]
| A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
|
|}


==Geography==
==Geography==
{{incomplete|section}}
{{incomplete|section}}
The Galar region is an expansive region with many environments containing an idyllic countryside, contemporary cities, vast plains, and craggy snow covered mountains.


===Appearance===
===Appearance===
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! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Semifinals}}
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Semifinals}}
|-
|-
{{elt|col=2|type=Dark|t=Dark|pic=VSMarnie 2.png|m=Marnie|mjap=マリィ|mrm=Mary|size=x100px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Dark|logo=yes|pic=VSMarnie 2.png|m=Marnie|mjap=マリィ|mrm=Mary|size=x100px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Sword|t=Various|pic=VSHop 3.png|m=Hop|mjap=ホップ|mrm=Hop|size=x100px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Sword|logo=yes|t=Various|pic=VSHop 3.png|m=Hop|mjap=ホップ|mrm=Hop|size=x100px}}
|-
|-
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Interruption}}
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Interruption}}
|-
|-
{{elt|col=2|type=Fairy|t=Fairy|pic=VSBede 2.png|m=Bede|mjap=ビート|mrm=Beet|size=x100px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Fairy|logo=yes|pic=VSBede 2.png|m=Bede|mjap=ビート|mrm=Beet|size=x100px}}
|-
|-
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Finals}}
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Finals}}
|-
|-
{{elt|col=2|type=Water|t=Water|pic=VSNessa.png|m=Nessa|mjap=ルリナ|mrm=Rurina|size=x100px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Water|logo=yes|pic=VSNessa.png|m=Nessa|mjap=ルリナ|mrm=Rurina|size=x100px}}
{{elt2|type=Fighting|type2=Ghost|t=Fighting|t2=Ghost|pic=VSBea.png{{!}}x100px|pic2=VSAllister.png{{!}}x100px|m=Bea|m2=Allister|mjap=サイトウ|mrm=Saitō{{sup/8|Sw}}|mjap2=オニオン|mrm2=Onion{{sup/8|Sh}}}}
{{elt2|type=Fighting|type2=Ghost|logo=yes|pic=VSBea.png{{!}}x100px|pic2=VSAllister.png{{!}}x100px|m=Bea|m2=Allister|mjap=サイトウ|mrm=Saitō{{sup/8|Sw}}|mjap2=オニオン|mrm2=Onion{{sup/8|Sh}}}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Dragon|t=Dragon|pic=VSRaihan.png|m=Raihan|mjap=キバナ|mrm=Kibana|size=x100px}}
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! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Championship Match}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Galar is "Galarian", as seen in the term {{rf|Galarian|Form}}.
* Galar is the only [[core series]] [[region]]:
* Galar is the only [[core series]] [[region]]:
** To have all of its [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s named after their respective Gym's type.
** To have all of its [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s named after their respective Gym's [[type]].
** To not have an "o" in its English name.
** To not have an "o" in its English name.
** To not have a [[Pokémon academy]].
** To not have a [[Pokémon academy]].
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** To introduce four [[fossil]]s, the most of any region so far.
** To introduce four [[fossil]]s, the most of any region so far.
*** Despite this, the region does not beat the record for most Fossil Pokémon introduced (five in [[Kanto]]) due to the Galarian Fossil Pokémon being unable to evolve.
*** Despite this, the region does not beat the record for most Fossil Pokémon introduced (five in [[Kanto]]) due to the Galarian Fossil Pokémon being unable to evolve.
*** Also, for the first time, none of the introduced Fossil Pokémon are {{t|Rock}} type, capable of {{pkmn|breeding}}, or have genders.
*** Also, for the first time, none of the introduced Fossil Pokémon are {{t|Rock}} type, are capable of {{pkmn|breeding}}, or have genders.
** To have two [[Gym Leader]]s resign from their posts over the course of a single game's plot.
** To have two [[Gym Leader]]s resign from their posts over the course of a single game's plot.
** To not have an {{pkmn|anime}} [[series]] solely dedicated to [[Ash Ketchum]] fully exploring the region in a journey.
** To not have an {{pkmn|anime}} [[series]] solely dedicated to [[Ash Ketchum]] fully exploring the region in a journey.

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Galar ガラル地方
Galar region
Galar artwork.png
Artwork of the Galar region from Pokémon Sword and Shield
Introduction Pokémon Sword and Shield
Professor Professor Magnolia
Sonia
First partner Pokémon Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble
Regional Villains Team Yell (minor)
Macro Cosmos (major)
League
Pokémon League Galar League
League Location Wyndon Stadium
Pokédex
Pokédex List Galar Pokédex
Isle of Armor Pokédex
Crown Tundra Pokédex
Anime
Series Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Season(s) Journeys (23)
Games
Generation VIII
Games Sword and Shield
Manga
Adventures Debut PASS01

Galar (Japanese: ガラル地方 Galar-chihō) is a region of the Pokémon world. It is the setting of Pokémon Sword and Shield. It was the eighth core series region to be introduced.

Etymology and design concept

Etymology

Galar may have been derived from gallant, gala (a special occasion), or Galahad. It can also come from an anagram of San-Graal, the French name of the Holy Grail.

Design concept

Main article: Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Galar

Galar is based on the United Kingdom,[1] with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on England and to a lesser extent Wales, while the Crown Tundra is based on Scotland. The Isle of Armor is based on the Isle of Man, which is a self-governing crown dependency of the United Kingdom.[2]

Adjectival form

The adjectival form of Galar is "Galarian", as seen in the term Galarian.

History

Dated history

  • 20,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield, a meteorite containing Eternatus fell.
  • c. 3,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield, a black storm called the Darkest Day occurred and was stopped by Zacian and Zamazenta.
  • 50 years prior to the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Mustard defeated Opal and went on to become Galar's Champion, holding the position for 18 years. After retiring from the Pokémon League and traveling the world, Mustard returned to Galar, bought an island, named it the "Isle of Armor", and founded the Master Dojo.

Contemporary history

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Sword and Shield

Victor/Gloria and Hop receive their starter Pokémon from Leon, the undefeated Champion, and meet a mysterious Pokémon in the Slumbering Weald. The two receive Pokédexes from Sonia, Dynamax Bands from Professor Magnolia, and endorsements from Leon to enter the Gym Challenge. They head on an adventure traveling across Galar challenging Gyms in order to earn eight Badges to enter the Champion Cup. Over the course of their journey, they encounter a group called Team Yell, whose members support Marnie in the Gym Challenge. They also encounter another group called Macro Cosmos, a conglomerate led by Rose, who has endorsed his ward Bede in the Gym Challenge. During the Champion Cup in Wyndon Stadium, Rose interrupts the Championship Match by reawakening Eternatus and bringing about the Darkest Day in an attempt to provide energy for the Galar region in 1,000 years. Victor/Gloria and Hop find a Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield and head to the Energy Plant in Hammerlocke, where they battle Rose and summon Zacian and Zamazenta. After defeating it, Victor/Gloria manages to catch Eternatus and returns to Wyndon to defeat Leon in the Championship Match, becoming the new Champion of Galar.

The Isle of Armor

Cities, routes, and other locations

Galar has 11 cities and towns. Like in Unova, Kalos, and Alola, the routes of Galar start counting again from 1, likely to represent its geographical isolation from the original four regions. There are 10 routes in total.

The Galar region also has a extensive area called the Wild Area which adjoins several towns and cities in the region.

At the east coast of Spikemuth, A large island called the Isle of Armor can be found across the sea and at the south of Postwick lies the Crown Tundra.

In the anime, it was revealed Galar is far enough away from Kanto (and presumably Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh) to require flying between the two locations via airplane.

Demographics

The Galar region has a total population of 727, including all towns, cities, and other areas.

Cities and towns

Map City/Town Population Description
File:Postwick Hop Leon house SwSh.png Postwick 5 A farming town since days of old, where people and their Pokémon live in close harmony.
Wedgehurst SwSh.png Wedgehurst 31 Our quiet borough is home to the esteemed Pokémon Research Lab.
SwSh Prerelease industrial city.png Motostoke 120 An industrial city studded with steam-powered marvels of modern engineering.
Turffield SwSh.png Turffield 36 A town nestled within the nurturing bowl of our many terraced farming fields.
Hulbury SwSh.png Hulbury 54 A bustling seaport that many visit to see its lively market stalls and famed restaurant.
Hammerlocke SwSh.png Hammerlocke 102 A city of great history, living and thriving within castle walls that date back to the middle ages.
Stow-On-Side SwSh.png Stow-on-Side 44 A vibrant town that has grown up around an ancient mural tucked away in the mountains.
Ballonlea SwSh.png Ballonlea 31 A charming town where the people make their homes among the trunks of the towering trees.
Circhester SwSh.png Circhester 97 Buildings from an age long gone still stand about the steaming hot spring that covers the town.
Spikemuth SwSh.png Spikemuth 29 This rocking town has a punk vibe and streets crammed with shops lined up cheek by jowl.
Wyndon SwSh.png Wyndon 157 This booming metropolis was designed and developed by our very own Chairman Rose.
Galar Freezington SwSh.jpg Freezington 9

Landmarks

Geography

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The Galar region is an expansive region with many environments containing an idyllic countryside, contemporary cities, vast plains, and craggy snow covered mountains.

Appearance

In-game

File:Galar Sw.png Galar Sh.png
Galar as seen in
Pokémon Sword 		Galar as seen in
Pokémon Shield
Galar Isle of Armor SwSh.png Galar Crown Tundra SwSh.png
The Isle of Armor as seen in
Pokémon Sword and Shield 		The Crown Tundra as seen in
Pokémon Sword and Shield

Galar League

Main article: Galar League

The Galar League is the regional Pokémon League of the Galar region. Trainers who have received a letter of endorsement may compete in the Gym Challenge. After obtaining the eight Badges of the region, a Trainer may participate in the annual Champion Cup at Wyndon Stadium.

Gym Leaders

Galar League
Generation VIII Region: Galar
Gym Leader
Japanese 		Location
Japanese 		Type Badge
VSMilo.png
Milo
ヤロー Yarrow 		Turffield
ターフタウン
Turf Town 		Grass Gym logo.png
Grass 		Grass Badge.png
Grass Badge
VSNessa.png
Nessa
ルリナ Rurina 		Hulbury
バウタウン
Bow Town 		Water Gym logo.png
Water 		Water Badge.png
Water Badge
VSKabu.png
Kabu
カブ Kabu 		Motostoke
エンジンシティ
Engine City 		Fire Gym logo.png
Fire 		Fire Badge.png
Fire Badge
VSBea.png
Bea
サイトウ SaitōSw 		VSAllister.png
Allister
オニオン OnionSh 		Stow-on-Side
ラテラルタウン
Lateral Town 		Fighting Gym logo.png
Fighting 		Ghost Gym logo.png
Ghost 		Fighting Badge.png
Fighting Badge 		Ghost Badge.png
Ghost Badge
VSOpal.png
Opal
ポプラ Poplar 		VSBede 2.png
Bede
ビート Beet 		Ballonlea
アラベスクタウン
Arabesque Town 		Fairy Gym logo.png
Fairy 		GalarFairy Badge.png
Fairy Badge

VSGordie.png
Gordie
マクワ MakuwaSw 		VSMelony.png
Melony
メロン MelonSh 		Circhester
キルクスタウン
Circus Town 		Rock Gym logo.png
Rock 		Ice Gym logo.png
Ice 		Rock Badge.png
Rock Badge 		Ice Badge.png
Ice Badge
VSPiers.png
Piers
ネズ Nezu 		VSMarnie 3.png
Marnie
マリィ Mary 		Spikemuth
スパイクタウン
Spike Town 		Dark Gym logo.png
Dark 		Dark Badge.png
Dark Badge

VSRaihan.png
Raihan
キバナ Kibana 		Hammerlocke
ナックルシティ
Knuckle City 		Dragon Gym logo.png
Dragon 		Dragon Badge.png
Dragon Badge

Champion Cup

Galar League
Generation VIII
Member
Japanese 		Type
Semifinals
VSMarnie 2.png
Marnie
マリィ Mary 		Dark Gym logo.png
Dark
VSHop 3.png
Hop
ホップ Hop 		Pokémon League logo.png
Various
Interruption
VSBede 2.png
Bede
ビート Beet 		Fairy Gym logo.png
Fairy
Finals
VSNessa.png
Nessa
ルリナ Rurina 		Water Gym logo.png
Water
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Bea
サイトウ SaitōSw 		{{{size2}}}
Allister
オニオン OnionSh 		Fighting Gym logo.png
Fighting 		Ghost Gym logo.png
Ghost
VSRaihan.png
Raihan
キバナ Kibana 		Dragon Gym logo.png
Dragon
Championship Match
VSLeon.png
Champion
Leon
ダンデ Dande 		Gym Challenge logo.png
Various

Trivia

  • Galar is the only core series region:
    • To have all of its Gym Badges named after their respective Gym's type.
    • To not have an "o" in its English name.
    • To not have a Pokémon academy.
    • To not have a Victory Road.
    • To not have an Elite Four.
      • A similar role is fulfilled by the Champion Cup.
    • To contain no settlements that end in "City" or "Town" in their English names.
      • The names of the cities and towns in Galar are centered around terminologies relating to sports.
    • To introduce no Mythical Pokémon at the time of its release.
    • To contain a single landmass the map of which does not fit on the screen. Previous regions with multiple maps either contained or were archipelagos.
    • To introduce four fossils, the most of any region so far.
      • Despite this, the region does not beat the record for most Fossil Pokémon introduced (five in Kanto) due to the Galarian Fossil Pokémon being unable to evolve.
      • Also, for the first time, none of the introduced Fossil Pokémon are Rock type, are capable of breeding, or have genders.
    • To have two Gym Leaders resign from their posts over the course of a single game's plot.
    • To not have an anime series solely dedicated to Ash Ketchum fully exploring the region in a journey.
    • To not have a status-healing local specialty food item.
  • Galar is the first region to have a Dark-type Gym.
  • Galar has the fewest numbered routes of any core series region, with a total of ten.
  • Galar is tied with Unova with having the most Gym Leaders, with a total of 14.
  • In the anime, Galar is constantly depicted with a cloudy, gray sky.

See also

In other languages

Language Name Origin
French, German,
Italian, Spanish 		Galar From its Japanese and English name
Korean 가라르 Galar Transcription of its Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 伽勒爾 / 伽勒尔 Jiālè'ěr Transcription of its Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese) 伽勒爾 Gālahkyíh Mandarin-based transcription of its Japanese name
Russian Галар Galar Transcription of its English name
Thai กาลาร์ Galar Transcription of its Japanese name

References

  1. ↑ We Interview Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori about Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Pokemon.com
  2. ↑ Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration


Regions in the Pokémon world
Core series Kanto (Sevii Islands) • Johto • Hoenn
Sinnoh (Hisui • Battle Zone) • Unova
Kalos • Alola • Galar (Isle of Armor • Crown Tundra)
Paldea • Kitakami
Side series White City • Orre
Anime Orange Archipelago • Decolore Islands
Spin-off games Fiore • Almia • Oblivia • Pokémon Island • Mintale Town
Ryme City • Pasio • Ransei • Ferrum • Lental
Mystery Dungeon world • PokéPark • TCG Islands
Carmonte Island • Tumblecube Island • Aeos Island
TCG Southern Islands • Puzzle Continent • Holon • Parallel Worlds
Sovereign states in
the Pokémon world 		Ranger Union • Guyana
Lucario Kingdom • Mirage Kingdom • Rota


Galar
Grass Gym logo.png
Water Gym logo.png
Fire Gym logo.png
Fighting Gym logo.png

Ghost Gym logo.png
Fairy Gym logo.png
Rock Gym logo.png

Ice Gym logo.png
Dark Gym logo.png
Dragon Gym logo.png
Pokémon League logo.png
Settlements
Postwick • Wedgehurst • Motostoke • Turffield • Hulbury • Hammerlocke
Stow-on-Side • Ballonlea • Circhester • Spikemuth • Wyndon
Routes
1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10
Landmarks
Slumbering Weald • Galar Mine • Galar Mine No. 2 • Motostoke Outskirts
Glimwood Tangle • Route 9 Tunnel • Rose Tower/Battle Tower • Energy Plant • Tower Summit
Wild Area
Meetup Spot • Rolling Fields • Dappled Grove • Watchtower Ruins • East Lake Axewell • West Lake Axewell
Axew's Eye • South Lake Miloch • Giant's Seat • North Lake Miloch • Motostoke Riverbank • Bridge Field
Stony Wilderness • Dusty Bowl • Giant's Mirror • Hammerlocke Hills • Giant's Cap • Lake of Outrage
Isle of Armor
Fields of Honor • Master Dojo • Soothing Wetlands • Forest of Focus • Challenge Beach • Tower of Waters • Brawlers' Cave
Challenge Road • Tower of Darkness • Courageous Cavern • Loop Lagoon • Training Lowlands • Warm-Up Tunnel
Potbottom Desert • Workout Sea • Stepping-Stone Sea • Insular Sea • Honeycalm Sea • Honeycalm Island
Crown Tundra
Slippery Slope • Max Lair • Freezington • Frostpoint Field • Giant's Bed • Rock Peak Ruins • Iron Ruins • Old Cemetery
Snowslide Slope • Iceberg Ruins • Tunnel to the Top • Path to the Peak • Crown Shrine • Giant's Foot • Roaring-Sea Caves
Frigid Sea • Three-Point Pass • Split-Decision Ruins • Ballimere Lake • Lakeside Cave • Dyna Tree Hill


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