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'''LaRousse City''' (Japanese: '''ラルース''' ''LaRousse'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive city located in the [[Hoenn]] region and was the setting for the seventh [[Pokémon movie]], ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', and makes a cameo in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]  ''.
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It is a technologically advanced city with moving walkways and a large presence of "[[Block Bot|Blocky]]" robots. The city's main power source seems to be its windmills. The most famous attraction in LaRousse is the [[Battle Tower]]. 


==Location==
'''LaRousse City''' (Japanese: '''ラルース''' ''LaRousse'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive location in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]. It is the setting of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. According to promotional maps, LaRousse City is located near [[Lilycove City]].
[[Image:Aurora at Night.png|thumb|right|250px|LaRousse City at night, with {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}}'s aurora in the sky]]
 
According to the promotional map handed out with ''Destiny Deoxys'' Japanese release, LaRousse City is located in northern [[Hoenn]], near [[Fortree City]].
It is a technologically advanced city with moving walkways and an enormous presence of [[Block Bot]]s. The city's main power source seems to be its wind turbines. The most famous attraction is the [[Battle Tower]].
 
It made a cameo in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.


==Geography==
==Geography==
[[Image:Deoxys overlooking LaRousse.png|250px|thumb|left|{{OBP|Deoxys|M07}} overlooking LaRousse City]]
[[File:Aurora at Night.png|thumb|250px|LaRousse City at night, with {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}}'s aurora in the sky]]
The city is located at the {{wp|Confluence (geography)|confluence}} of two rivers in northern [[Hoenn]]. The city mainly lies on an island, including the huge park, the Battle Tower, and most of the business districts.  
[[File:Deoxys overlooking LaRousse City.png|250px|thumb|left|{{OBP|Deoxys|M07}} overlooking LaRousse City]]
The city is located at the {{wp|confluence}} of two rivers in northern Hoenn. The city mainly lies on an island, including the huge park, the Battle Tower, and most of the business districts.


On the shores of the river, presumably mainland Hoenn, lies more areas of the city, though not much. Access to the island is via monorail, which wraps around the island, and a bridge over the northern part of the island.
On the shores of the river, presumably mainland Hoenn, lies more areas of the city, and presumably other cities such as [[South City]]. Access to the island is via monorail, which wraps around the island, and a bridge over the northern part of the island.
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==Gallery==
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|- style="background:#{{cologne color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Battle Tower}}
! Wind park
! Greenhouse
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Shopping mall
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:LaRousse Battle Tower.png|x160px]]
| [[File:LaRousse City wind park.png|x160px]]
| [[File:LaRousse City greenhouse.png|x160px]]
| [[File:LaRousse City shopping mall.png|x160px]]
|}
==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring LaRousse City or Pokémon that reside there in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring LaRousse City or Pokémon that reside there in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].


{{cardlist/header|LaRousse's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/header|LaRousse's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|LaRousse's Plusle|4}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Space Fissure's Deoxys|jpnum=004/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|LaRousse's Plusle|4}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sky-Splitting Deoxys|jpnum=004/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|LaRousse's Minun|5}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Space Fissure's Deoxys|jpnum=005/019}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|LaRousse's Munchlax|6}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Space Fissure's Deoxys|jpnum=006/019|jpset2=PCG-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=020/PCG-P|jpset3=PCG-P Promotional cards|jpnum3=025/PCG-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|LaRousse's Munchlax|6}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sky-Splitting Deoxys|jpnum=006/019|jpset2=PCG-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=020/PCG-P|jpset3=PCG-P Promotional cards|jpnum3=025/PCG-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* LaRousse City is also the hometown of {{an|May}}'s rival, [[Drew]].
* LaRousse City is also the hometown of {{an|May}}'s rival, [[Drew]].
* This is the second time a movie-made city was based off a real city outside of Japan.
* This is the second time a movie-made city was based on a real city outside of Japan.
* LaRousse City was one of the first movie settings to feature a highly-efficient, eco-friendly city. This is now a recurring theme in the Pokémon franchise. It is implied in the [[M07|seventh movie]] that the city relies heavily on wind turbines and other {{wp|Alternative energy|alternative energy sources}}, which create a healthy, non-polluting environment.
* LaRousse City was one of the first movie settings to feature a highly-efficient, eco-friendly city. This is now a recurring theme in the Pokémon franchise. It is implied in the [[M07|seventh movie]] that the city relies heavily on wind turbines and other {{wp|Alternative energy|alternative energy sources}}, which create a healthy, non-polluting environment.


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LaRousse is based on {{wp|Vancouver}}, {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|Canada}}.
LaRousse is based on {{wp|Vancouver}}, {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|Canada}}.


===In other languages===
==Names==
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| Chinese (Taiwan)
| Japanese
| ラルース ''LaRousse''
| Possibly from the French ''la rousse'' (the redhead) and ''roux'' (russet) or the Spanish ''la luz'' (the light)
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| English, German,<br>Italian, Spanish
| LaRousse City
| From its Japanese name.
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| French
| Dicoville
| From ''dico'', an informal term for dictionary (possibly a reference to {{wp|Éditions Larousse}}).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 랄스시티 ''Ralseu City''
| Rough transcription of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 拉魯斯市 ''Lālǔsī Shì''
| 拉魯斯市 ''Lālǔsī Shì''
| 拉魯斯 is the transliteration of its Japanese name. 市 means city.
| Transliteration of its Japanese name.
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Revision as of 23:54, 25 January 2019

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LaRousse City
ラルース LaRousse
LaRousse City from above.png
Sky view of LaRousse City
Region Hoenn
Debut Destiny Deoxys

LaRousse City (Japanese: ラルース LaRousse) is an anime-exclusive location in the Hoenn region. It is the setting of Destiny Deoxys. According to promotional maps, LaRousse City is located near Lilycove City.

It is a technologically advanced city with moving walkways and an enormous presence of Block Bots. The city's main power source seems to be its wind turbines. The most famous attraction is the Battle Tower.

It made a cameo in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

Geography

LaRousse City at night, with Deoxys's aurora in the sky
Deoxys overlooking LaRousse City

The city is located at the confluence of two rivers in northern Hoenn. The city mainly lies on an island, including the huge park, the Battle Tower, and most of the business districts.

On the shores of the river, presumably mainland Hoenn, lies more areas of the city, and presumably other cities such as South City. Access to the island is via monorail, which wraps around the island, and a bridge over the northern part of the island.

Gallery

Battle Tower Wind park Greenhouse Shopping mall
LaRousse Battle Tower.png LaRousse City wind park.png LaRousse City greenhouse.png LaRousse City shopping mall.png

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring LaRousse City or Pokémon that reside there in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

LaRousse's Pokémon
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 #
LaRousse's Plusle Lightning       Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sky-Splitting Deoxys   004/019
LaRousse's Minun Lightning       Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sky-Splitting Deoxys   005/019
LaRousse's Munchlax Colorless       Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sky-Splitting Deoxys   006/019
      PCG-P Promotional cards   020/PCG-P
      PCG-P Promotional cards   025/PCG-P
 


Trivia

  • LaRousse City is also the hometown of May's rival, Drew.
  • This is the second time a movie-made city was based on a real city outside of Japan.
  • LaRousse City was one of the first movie settings to feature a highly-efficient, eco-friendly city. This is now a recurring theme in the Pokémon franchise. It is implied in the seventh movie that the city relies heavily on wind turbines and other alternative energy sources, which create a healthy, non-polluting environment.

Origin

LaRousse is based on Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ラルース LaRousse Possibly from the French la rousse (the redhead) and roux (russet) or the Spanish la luz (the light)
English, German,
Italian, Spanish 		LaRousse City From its Japanese name.
French Dicoville From dico, an informal term for dictionary (possibly a reference to Éditions Larousse).
Korean 랄스시티 Ralseu City Rough transcription of its Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 拉魯斯市 Lālǔsī Shì Transliteration of its Japanese name.


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