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|epnumber=EP096
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|eptitle=Meowth Rules!
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'''Golden Island''' (Japanese: '''オウゴンカン島''' ''Ōgonkan Island'') is an island in the [[Orange Archipelago]].
'''Golden Island''' (Japanese: '''オウゴンカン島''' ''Ōgonkan Island'') is an island in the [[Orange Archipelago]]. The island is home to a group of people that worship the {{p|Meowth}} of Bounty.  


The island is home to a group of people that worship the {{p|Meowth}} of Bounty. During [[EP096|one episode]] of the {{pkmn|anime}}, {{MTR}} happened to stumble across them. Believing he was the Meowth of Bounty, they treated him like royalty until he ran away, deciding to stay with [[Jessie]] and [[James]] instead.
In the anime, in ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]'', Meowth landed on this island after blasting off.  The villagers are in a cult-like village where they await the arrival of the "Meowth of Bounty" and make them all rich with its {{m|Pay Day}} attack. Most villagers wear a light blue robe, cat ears, whiskers, and a cat-like nose in honor of the Great Meowth. The prophecy goes that on a night with a full, white moon, the "Meowth of Bounty" will bestow {{m|Pay Day|great wealth}} upon them.


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{{Islands of the Orange Archipelago}}
==Places of interest==
===Large shrine===
[[File:Golden Island Meowth statue.png|thumb|The Golden Meowth Shrine]]
In the middle of the island is a large, golden statue of a Meowth wearing a bell around its neck.  Here, the villagers pray to the "Meowth of Bounty" and wait for the ancient prophecy to be fulfilled. They put fruits in front of the statue for tribute. If a {{p|Meowth}} is found, the people put the Meowth in front of the statue and bow to it.  They go to heed to the Meowth's every order and command until the next day, where the "Bounty Ceremony" begins. The "Meowth of Bounty" uses {{m|Pay Day}} to bring happiness and wealth to the islanders.
 
It is unknown whether the people on this island live in homes, or even have homes at all.  No houses, huts, or any type of building is seen on the island.
 
===Watchtowers===
Around the island are several watchtowers that guard the island, and also probably look out for any Meowth.
 
===Stadium===
Off to the right of the shrine is a large battling stadium.  It is surrounded by large bamboo sticks.  Inside, there are benches for people to sit and watch battles.
 
==Pokémon seen on Golden Island==
{| style="float:left"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Golden Island|Nidoking|Golden Island Nidoking.png|Poison|Ground|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Golden Island|Onix|Golden Island Onix.png|Rock|Ground|link=no}}
|}
{{-}}
==Name origin==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{orange color}}; border: 3px solid #{{orange color dark}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
|オウゴンカン島 ''Ōgonkan Tō''
|From 黄金柑 ''{{wp|ōgonkan}}'', a variety of Japanese citrus that translates to "golden orange"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|English, German
|Golden Island
|Partial translation of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|French
|Île Golden
|From its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Italian
|Isola Golden
|From its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Korean
|황금귤섬 ''Hwanggeumgyul Seom''
|From 황금귤 (黃金橘) ''hwanggeumgyul'', golden orange
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2"|Chinese
|神秘貓之島 / 神秘猫之岛 ''Shénmì Māo-zhī Dǎo / Sàhnbei Māau-jī Dóu''{{tt|*|Anime}}
|Literally means "Mysterious Cat Island"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|黄金柑岛 ''Huángjīngān Dǎo''{{tt|*|Manga (Taiwan)}}
|From its Japanese name
|}
{{-}}
{{Orange Archipelago}}<br>
{{DoubleProjectTag|Anime|Locations}}
[[Category:Orange Islands]]
[[Category:Orange Islands]]
[[Category:Islands]]
[[Category:Islands]]
[[Category:Anime locations]]
[[Category:Anime locations]]


[[de:Golden Island]]
[[fr:Île Golden]]
[[fr:Île Golden]]
[[it:Isola Golden]]
[[zh:神秘貓之島]]

Revision as of 01:57, 27 June 2016

Golden Island
オウゴンカン島 Ōgonkan Island
Golden Island.png
Region Orange Archipelago
Anime debut Meowth Rules!
Golden.png
Location of Golden Island in the Orange Archipelago

Golden Island (Japanese: オウゴンカン島 Ōgonkan Island) is an island in the Orange Archipelago. The island is home to a group of people that worship the Meowth of Bounty.

In the anime, in Meowth Rules!, Meowth landed on this island after blasting off. The villagers are in a cult-like village where they await the arrival of the "Meowth of Bounty" and make them all rich with its Pay Day attack. Most villagers wear a light blue robe, cat ears, whiskers, and a cat-like nose in honor of the Great Meowth. The prophecy goes that on a night with a full, white moon, the "Meowth of Bounty" will bestow great wealth upon them.


Places of interest

Large shrine

The Golden Meowth Shrine

In the middle of the island is a large, golden statue of a Meowth wearing a bell around its neck. Here, the villagers pray to the "Meowth of Bounty" and wait for the ancient prophecy to be fulfilled. They put fruits in front of the statue for tribute. If a Meowth is found, the people put the Meowth in front of the statue and bow to it. They go to heed to the Meowth's every order and command until the next day, where the "Bounty Ceremony" begins. The "Meowth of Bounty" uses Pay Day to bring happiness and wealth to the islanders.

It is unknown whether the people on this island live in homes, or even have homes at all. No houses, huts, or any type of building is seen on the island.

Watchtowers

Around the island are several watchtowers that guard the island, and also probably look out for any Meowth.

Stadium

Off to the right of the shrine is a large battling stadium. It is surrounded by large bamboo sticks. Inside, there are benches for people to sit and watch battles.

Pokémon seen on Golden Island

Golden Island Nidoking.png
Nidoking
Golden Island Onix.png
Onix


Name origin

Language Name Origin
Japanese オウゴンカン島 Ōgonkan Tō From 黄金柑 ōgonkan, a variety of Japanese citrus that translates to "golden orange"
English, German Golden Island Partial translation of its Japanese name
French Île Golden From its English name
Italian Isola Golden From its English name
Korean 황금귤섬 Hwanggeumgyul Seom From 황금귤 (黃金橘) hwanggeumgyul, golden orange
Chinese 神秘貓之島 / 神秘猫之岛 Shénmì Māo-zhī Dǎo / Sàhnbei Māau-jī Dóu* Literally means "Mysterious Cat Island"
黄金柑岛 Huángjīngān Dǎo* From its Japanese name


Orange Archipelago
Coral-Eye Badge.png Sea Ruby Badge.png Spike Shell Badge.png Jade Star Badge.png WinnerTrophy.png
Inhabited islands
AscorbiaButwalGoldenHamlinKinnowKumquatMandarin N.
Mandarin S.MikanMoroMurcottNavelPummeloShamouti
SunburstTangeloTarrocoTrovitaValencia
Deserted islands
CleopatraFairchildFireFukuhara No. 4
GrapefruitIceLightningPinkanRind
Unnamed islands
Unnamed island (EP092)Unnamed island (EP098)
Unnamed island (EP110)Unnamed island (PK04)
Settlements
TrovitopolisYambera
Landmarks
Ghost shipPalace of VictoryPokémon ShowboatPummelo Stadium


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