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==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
===Generation III===
===Generation III===
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, no Pokémon can be found or obtained here, as Professor Birch gives the player their [[starter Pokémon]] on {{rt|101|Hoenn}}. In {{game|Emerald}}, [[Professor Birch]] hands the player one of the [[Johto]] {{pkmn2|starter}}s after completing the regional [[Pokédex]].
In {{game|Emerald}}, [[Professor Birch]] hands the {{player}} one of the [[Johto]] {{pkmn2|starter}}s after completing the regional [[Pokédex]].
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Littleroot Town anime.png|thumb|220px|Littleroot Town in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Littleroot Town anime.png|thumb|250px|Littleroot Town in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
In the leadup to the [[Silver Conference]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} met {{jo|Harrison}}, who mentioned that he was from Littleroot Town, in ''[[EP265|Pop Goes the Sneasel]]''.
In the leadup to the [[Silver Conference]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} met {{jo|Harrison}}, who mentioned that he was from Littleroot Town, in ''[[EP265|Pop Goes the Sneasel]]''.


Littleroot Town first appeared at the very end of ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone]]''. Upon arrival into Littleroot Town's port, [[Jessie]] indicated that she had been to the town sometime before and referred to it as "the city whose colors will never change", though she didn't elaborate further.
Littleroot Town first appeared at the very end of ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone]]''. Upon arrival into Littleroot Town's port, [[Jessie]] indicated that she had been to the town sometime before and referred to it as "the city whose colors will never change", though she didn't elaborate further.


[[File:Professor Birch's Laboratory.png|thumb|left|220px|Professor Birch's Laboratory]]
In ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'', Ash met [[Professor Birch]] and {{an|May}} here for the first time while trying to save his {{AP|Pikachu}} from an electrical overcharge it had received during a recent encounter with {{TRT}}. Ironically, Team Rocket also ended up accidentally curing Pikachu while trying to capture him with their electricity-absorbing [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]]. May had traveled from her home in [[Petalburg City]] to Littleroot to choose a [[starter Pokémon]] from Professor Birch. She eventually chose {{TP|May|Torchic}}.
In ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'', Ash met [[Professor Birch]] and {{an|May}} here for the first time while trying to save his {{AP|Pikachu}} from an electrical overcharge it had received during a recent encounter with {{TRT}}. Ironically, Team Rocket also ended up accidentally curing Pikachu while trying to capture him with their electricity-absorbing [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]]. May had traveled from her home in [[Petalburg City]] to Littleroot to choose a [[starter Pokémon]] from Professor Birch. She eventually chose {{TP|May|Torchic}}.


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Ash and {{an|Brock}} used the port to leave [[Hoenn]] for [[Kanto]] in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.
Ash and {{an|Brock}} used the port to leave [[Hoenn]] for [[Kanto]] in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.


In [[SS022]], Ash and {{an|Go}} traveled to Littleroot Town to document the migratory patterns of the {{p|Beautifly}} in the area.
In ''[[JN022|Goodbye, Friend!]]'', Ash and [[Goh]] traveled to Littleroot Town to document the migratory patterns of the {{p|Beautifly}} in the area.


In the anime, Littleroot Town is a waterfront location, complete with a port, and is shown as quite a large town with mainly tall buildings and towers. Like its game counterpart, Littleroot Town also has no [[Pokémon Center]].  
In the anime, Littleroot Town is a waterfront location, complete with a port, and is shown as quite a large town with mainly tall buildings and towers. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', it didn't have a [[Pokémon Center]], but one was later revealed to have been built there in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.


Professor Birch's laboratory is located in the forested outskirts of Littleroot Town. The site consists of a main arch-shaped building and two smaller, separate structures on either side. The separate structure on the right includes a spare room where Ash watched Pikachu recover overnight.
Professor Birch's laboratory is located in the forested outskirts of Littleroot Town. The site consists of a main arch-shaped building and two smaller, separate structures on either side. The separate structure on the right includes a spare room where Ash watched Pikachu recover overnight.
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
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| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Cidade de Littleroot
| From English name
| From English name
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Mishiro Town
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Littleroot Town


Location
Hoenn Littleroot Town Map.png
Location of Littleroot Town in Hoenn.

Littleroot Town (Japanese: ミシロタウン Mishiro Town) is located in southwestern Hoenn. It is where players of the Hoenn-based games start their Pokémon journeys. Hoenn's region-exclusive professor, Professor Birch, has a laboratory in the town that he uses for research on Pokémon.

The only exit of the town is north, which leads to Route 101 and Oldale Town beyond. A person will block off this exit until the player has met Brendan/May in the house opposite the player's own.

Slogan

A town that can't be shaded any hue. (Japanese: どんな いろにも そまらない まち A town that can't be shaded any hue.)

Places of interest

Professor Birch's Lab

In the southwest corner of town is Professor Birch's Laboratory. Here, Pokémon Trainers just beginning their quest can receive either a Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip from Professor Birch. Instead of obtaining the player's starter Pokémon here, the player must gain it on Route 101 while saving Professor Birch during the storyline. Professor Birch's assistant often looks after the laboratory by himself because Professor Birch likes doing field work instead of being inside his laboratory. Professor Birch's house is also located in the northeast (if player character is male) or northwest (if player character is female). In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the player can use the cardboard boxes in Birch's lab to change Rotom's form.

Player's house

Main article: Player's house → Hoenn
Inside the player's bedroom

This is the house where the player lives before beginning their journey. The game begins with the player moving into Littleroot from the Johto region. The male character lives in the house on the left, while the female character lives in the house on the right. The player's Mom lives here, while Norman, the player's father, drops by and stays a while. After the player obtains their starter Pokémon on Route 101, going home and talking to their mother will fully restore all of the player's Pokémon, just like a Pokémon Center.

There are two levels, the first being a living room and kitchen area, while upstairs on the second level is where the player's bedroom is located. In Generation III, it contains a clock that the player must set at the start of the game to keep track of the time, a Nintendo GameCube with a Game Boy Advance hooked up to it as a controller, and a PC to store items and Pokémon. A Potion is stored in the PC and can be withdrawn as soon as the player first uses it. The rug can be decorated with Poké Dolls. In Generation VI, the clock is set to the correct time automatically by interacting with it, the GameCube has been replaced by a Wii U with a GamePad, there is no PC, and no dolls can be placed into the room.

The TV found here is the only one in Hoenn to detail the current broadcast, specifically a movie on TV wherein two men are dancing on a big piano keyboard.

Rival's house

Brendan lives in the house on the left, while May lives in the house on the right. The rival's house is similar to the player's house. As the rival is the son/daughter of Prof. Birch, it is also his residence.

Role

Delta Episode

During the Delta Episode, immediately after the player resumes the game after entering the Hall of Fame for the first time, the player's parents are talking about their upcoming plans. Despite already buying a Pair of Tickets to see a star show in Mossdeep City, Norman has to be at the Petalburg Gym that day, so he is unable to go. When the player goes downstairs, Norman gives the player the Pair of Tickets, and suggests they invite their neighbor Brendan/May to go with them.

Upon stepping outside, Zinnia meets the player for the first time and briefly introduces herself.

Upon entering Brendan/May's house, the player's neighbor exclaims that Zinnia has stolen their Key Stone; despite their attempt to battle her, Zinnia's Pokémon were too strong. The player's neighbor then mentions that Zinnia has said "Petalburg's next".

Demographics

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Littleroot Town's population is 8 (excluding the player and the rival). This makes it the smallest town in Hoenn.

Pokémon Emerald

In Pokémon Emerald, Littleroot Town's population is 9 (excluding the player and the rival).

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Littleroot Town's population is 8 (excluding the player and the rival).

Items

Item Location Games
None PokéNav Plus Automatically obtained at the start of the game  OR  AS 
None AreaNav Automatically obtained at the start of the game  OR  AS 
Running Shoes Running Shoes Automatically obtained at the start of the game  OR  AS 
Potion Potion Automatically obtained at the start of the game  OR  AS 
None Pokédex From Professor Birch in his lab, after defeating Brendan/May for the first time  R  S  E  OR  AS 
Poké Ball Poké Ball ×5 From Brendan/May in Professor Birch's lab, after receiving the Pokédex  R  S  E 
Poké Ball Poké Ball ×10 From Brendan/May in Professor Birch's lab, after receiving the Pokédex  OR  AS 
Running Shoes Running Shoes From the player's mother outside the player's house, after receiving the Pokédex  R  S  E 
Amulet Coin Amulet Coin From the player's mother in the player's house, after defeating Norman  R  S  E  OR  AS 
None National Pokédex From Professor Birch in his lab, after defeating or capturing GroudonOR/KyogreAS  OR  AS 
Mewtwonite X Mewtwonite X In the southwest corner of the town, after defeating or capturing GroudonOR/KyogreAS  OR  AS 
S.S. Ticket S.S. Ticket From Norman in the player's house, after entering the Hall of Fame  R  S  E 
Pair of Tickets Pair of Tickets From Norman in the player's house, after entering the Hall of Fame  OR  AS 
None National Pokédex From Professor Birch in his lab, after entering the Hall of Fame  E 
S.S. Ticket S.S. Ticket From Norman in the player's house, after completing the Delta Episode  OR  AS 
Latiasite Latiasite From the player's mother after completing the Delta Episode  OR 
Latiosite Latiosite From the player's mother after completing the Delta Episode  AS 
Oval Charm Oval Charm From Professor Birch in his lab, after completing the Hoenn Pokédex  OR  AS 
Shiny Charm Shiny Charm From Professor Birch in his lab, after completing the National Pokédex  OR  AS 

Pokémon

Generation III

In Pokémon Emerald, Professor Birch hands the player one of the Johto starters after completing the regional Pokédex.

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Gift Pokémon
Chikorita Chikorita
R S E
Gift Gift
5 One
Cyndaquil Cyndaquil
R S E
Gift Gift
5 One
Totodile Totodile
R S E
Gift Gift
5 One
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
Littleroot Town RS.png Littleroot Town E.png Littleroot Town ORAS.png
 

In the anime

Littleroot Town in the anime

In the leadup to the Silver Conference, Ash and his friends met Harrison, who mentioned that he was from Littleroot Town, in Pop Goes the Sneasel.

Littleroot Town first appeared at the very end of Hoenn Alone. Upon arrival into Littleroot Town's port, Jessie indicated that she had been to the town sometime before and referred to it as "the city whose colors will never change", though she didn't elaborate further.

In Get the Show on the Road!, Ash met Professor Birch and May here for the first time while trying to save his Pikachu from an electrical overcharge it had received during a recent encounter with Team Rocket. Ironically, Team Rocket also ended up accidentally curing Pikachu while trying to capture him with their electricity-absorbing mecha. May had traveled from her home in Petalburg City to Littleroot to choose a starter Pokémon from Professor Birch. She eventually chose Torchic.

Littleroot Town's port was seen again in A Six Pack Attack!. At the end of the episode, Ash and his friends boarded a boat from the port towards Fortree City.

Ash and Brock used the port to leave Hoenn for Kanto in The Scheme Team.

In Goodbye, Friend!, Ash and Goh traveled to Littleroot Town to document the migratory patterns of the Beautifly in the area.

In the anime, Littleroot Town is a waterfront location, complete with a port, and is shown as quite a large town with mainly tall buildings and towers. In Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, it didn't have a Pokémon Center, but one was later revealed to have been built there in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

Professor Birch's laboratory is located in the forested outskirts of Littleroot Town. The site consists of a main arch-shaped building and two smaller, separate structures on either side. The separate structure on the right includes a spare room where Ash watched Pikachu recover overnight.

Gallery

Pokémon Center Train station Professor Birch's laboratory
Littleroot Town Pokémon Center.png Littleroot Town JN.png Professor Birch's Laboratory.png

In the manga

Littleroot Town in Pokémon Adventures
Littleroot Town in Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Ruby and his family moved from Johto to Littleroot Town at the beginning of the Ruby & Sapphire arc, although Ruby ran away from home as soon as the moving had been completed, intending to win every Contest in the Hoenn region as a protest to his father's demands to have him do battle training instead of Contests.

Like the rest of southern Hoenn, Littleroot Town was flooded when Groudon and Kyogre were awakened later during the chapter.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

Littleroot Town appeared in I Won't Let You Lead!!. Red and his Pokémon challenged Professor Birch to various contests at a fishing hole located there, and lost them all.

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Littleroot Town in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Pokémon in Littleroot Town
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 #
Swablu Colorless Roaring Skies Common 73/108 Emerald Break C 059/078
BREAKthrough Common 124/162 XY-P Promotional cards   116/XY-P
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Professor Birch's Observations Su Primal Clash Uncommon 134/160 Tidal Storm U 067/070
 


Trivia

  • As Hoenn coincides with Kyushu, the location of Littleroot coincides with the city of Sasebo.
  • The movie playing in the player's house is most likely Big, as it has a famous scene where the main character (played by Tom Hanks) dances on a giant piano keyboard with his boss (played by Robert Loggia).

Name origin

Language Name Origin
Japanese ミシロタウン Mishiro Town Possibly from 未 mi (not yet) and 白 shiro (white). May also come from 三つ mittsu (three), referencing the third generation.
English, Danish Littleroot Town Literally "little root".
French Bourg-en-Vol From bourg, burg, and envol, the start of a flight.
German Wurzelheim From Wurzel, root, and the suffix -heim, home.
Italian Albanova Old-fashioned form for alba nuova, new dawn.
Spanish Villa Raíz
Pueblo Raíz Chica *
From raíz, root.
Korean 미로마을 Miro Maeul From 미로 miro, labyrinth. May also be a corruption of ミシロ Mishiro.
Chinese (Mandarin) 未白鎮/未白镇 Wèibái Zhèn From its Japanese name. 未白 (wèibái) can either mean "not yet white" or "not white."
Norwegian Littlerootby From English name
Polish Littleroot*
Miasto Littleroot*
From English name
Brazilian Portuguese Cidade de Littleroot From English name
Russian Литтлрут Таун Littlrut Taun
Город Литлрут Gorod Litlrut
Transcription of English name
From English name
Swedish Littlerootstaden From English name
Vietnamese Thị trấn Mishiro Transliteration of Japanese name


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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119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133134Underwater
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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