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Galar ガラル地方
Galar region
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
Animation
Series Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Season(s) Journeys (23)
Games
Generation VIII
Games Sword and Shield
Manga
Adventures Debut Sword & Shield arc

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]

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

This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: The Isle of Armor History

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.

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

Landmarks

Map Landmark Description
Wild Area A mountainous trail that leads to the sacred ruins. The cool air up here is very soothing on the skin.
Meetup Spot The people and Pokémon on Melemele Island share their lives, and here they have also shared their graves for generations.
Rolling Fields A Berry field with soft soil. It is the pride and joy of the local Berry master.
Dappled Grove A cave with a great variety of plants thriving inside it. The light shafting in from above makes for a breathtaking sight.
Watchtower Ruins A place where yellow flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
East Lake Axewell A cave that connects Melemele Meadow and Kala'e Bay. It is filled with salty smell of the sea.
West Lake Axewell One of the most scenic spots on Melemele Island. It was chosen as one of the top 100 views in Alola.
Axew's Eye 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.
South Lake Miloch The ranch managed together by the people and Pokémon living in Paniola Town.
Giant's Seat The best fishing spot in the Alola region. Its series of cascading waterfalls make it look like a terrace field.
North Lake Miloch This sea is crowded with Melemele islanders, local Pokémon, and visiting tourists all year round.
Motostoke Riverbank A major street that has developed so much thanks to the Battle Royal Dome being on it, making it look like a city street.
Bridge Field A mountain with steep paths and waste lands. There is a trial site on top.
Stony Wilderness A heavily wooded tropical rain forest. It's famous for producing ingredients for delicious meals.
Dusty Bowl Diglett and people worked together to finish digging this tunnel several years ago.
Giant's Mirror A place where the memories of people and Pokémon linger. Many people come from other islands to visit this graveyard.
Hammerlocke Hills A grassy stretch along Akala's southern-most coast. It leads from Memorial Hill to the Ruins of Life.
Giant's Cap The ruins that enshrine Tapu Lele, one of the land spirits. It is said that life is born here.
Lake of Outrage The biggest of all the resorts in the Alola region. The hotel is fully booked a year in advance.
Slumbering Weald The beach near Hano Grand Hotel at the Hano Grand Resort. Pyukumuku-chucking is a popular part-time job to do here.
Galar Mine A VLFS or a "very large floating structure." This is where the Aether Foundation's research facilities are.
Galar Mine No. 2 A well-manicured garden located in the middle of Malie City. The large lake within it seems to resemble something...
Motostoke Outskirts A mountain suitable for observing the stars. There is an observatory on top.
Glimwood Tangle A research facility for observing and studying various phenomena in space.
Route 9 Tunnel The mountain where the Geothermal Power Plant is situated. Its output covers almost all of Ula'ula Island's electric needs.
Rose Tower/Battle Tower A small patch of shore on the southern coast of Ula'ula Island. A rather isolated and unwelcoming place.SM
A beach that spreads on the southern coast of Ula'ula Island. A very popular and busy place for Mantine Surf.USUM
Energy Plant Where Pokémon and people huddle together.
Isle of Armor The original site of the first Thrifty Megamart store. It is said to have been destroyed by the island's tapu.
Fields of Honor A scorching-hot desert beyond Route 13. Trainers often get lost here in this broiling labyrinth.
Workout Sea The ruins that enshrine Tapu Bulu, one of the land spirits. It is said that life grows here.
Master Dojo A place where red flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
Soothing Wetlands A place that seems to have some connection to the Alola's Legendary Pokémon. The lake forms a perfect circle.
Courageous Cavern A place that seems to have some connection to the Alola's Legendary Pokémon. The lake forms a perfect circle.
Loop Lagoon A mansion abandoned by a certain rich citizen. People sometimes call it the "Shady Chateau," too.
Forest of Focus The entrance to Poni Island. It connects to Seafolk Village.
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.
Potbottom Desert The southern coast of Poni Island, where rough waves pound mercilessly upon the shore.
Training Lowlands The ruins that enshrine Tapu Fini, one of the land spirits. It is said that life ends its journey here.
Challenge Road It's a paradise for Exeggutor! This island is designated as a special preserve.
Tower of Darkness The most challenging path on Ula'ula Island. The ups and downs of this canyon are beyond any other.
Brawlers' Cave An altar that is said to be closely associated with the Legendary Pokémon depicted in the local folklore.
Challenge Beach An altar that is said to be closely associated with the Legendary Pokémon depicted in the local folklore.
Tower of Waters The roughest and coldest mountain in the Alola region. A large-scale construction project has been taken up here.
Honeycalm Sea The ruins that enshrine Tapu Koko, one of the land spirits. It is said that life is tested here.
Honeycalm Island A natural path that winds among the many trees. It leads to the eastern side of Poni Island.
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.
Insular Sea A place where purple flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
Crown Tundra A cave that leads deep, deep down under the ground. How it got the name "resolution" is not known.
Slippery Slope The north-eastern coast of Poni Island, where the clarity of the water makes it a popular view spot.
Max Lair A difficult path that leads to the Battle Tree. It's full of tough Trainers.
Freezington The sacred battle grounds for the toughest Trainers of the Alola region.
Frostpoint Field
Giant's Bed
Rock Peak Ruins A beach with huge waves. It's located near a motel. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
Iron Ruins The vast sea spreads, and various Pokémon live among rocks.
Old Cemetery A bustling beach connecting to Heahea City. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
Snowslide Slope Electric paradise.
Iceberg Ruins
Tunnel to the Top A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
Path to the Peak
Crown Shrine
Giant's Foot A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
Roaring-Sea Caves A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
Frigid Sea A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
Three-Point Pass A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
Split-Decision Ruins A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
Ballimere Lake A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
Lakeside Cave A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
Dyna Tree Hill A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.

Geography

This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.

Appearance

In-game

File:Galar Sw.png
Galar as seen in
Pokémon Sword 		Galar as seen in
Pokémon Shield
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

Milo
ヤロー Yarrow 		Turffield
ターフタウン
Turf Town
Grass
Grass Badge

Nessa
ルリナ Rurina 		Hulbury
バウタウン
Bow Town
Water
Water Badge

Kabu
カブ Kabu 		Motostoke
エンジンシティ
Engine City
Fire
Fire Badge

Bea
サイトウ SaitōSw
Allister
オニオン OnionSh 		Stow-on-Side
ラテラルタウン
Lateral Town
Fighting
Ghost
Fighting Badge
Ghost Badge

Opal
ポプラ Poplar
Bede
ビート Beet 		Ballonlea
アラベスクタウン
Arabesque Town
Fairy
Fairy Badge


Gordie
マクワ MakuwaSw
Melony
メロン MelonSh 		Circhester
キルクスタウン
Circus Town
Rock
Ice
Rock Badge
Ice Badge

Piers
ネズ Nezu
Marnie
マリィ Mary 		Spikemuth
スパイクタウン
Spike Town
Dark
Dark Badge


Raihan
キバナ Kibana 		Hammerlocke
ナックルシティ
Knuckle City
Dragon
Dragon Badge

Champion Cup

Galar League
Generation VIII
Member
Japanese 		Type
Semifinals

Marnie
マリィ Mary 		Dark

Hop
ホップ Hop 		Various
Interruption

Bede
ビート Beet 		Fairy
Finals

Nessa
ルリナ Rurina 		Water
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Bea
サイトウ SaitōSw 		{{{size2}}}
Allister
オニオン OnionSh 		Fighting Ghost

Raihan
キバナ Kibana 		Dragon
Championship Match

Champion
Leon
ダンデ Dande 		Various

Trivia

  • The adjectival form of Galar is "Galarian", as seen in the term Galarian.
  • 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, 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 (Battle Zone · Hisui)
Unova (Blueberry Academy) • Kalos (Lumiose City · Hyperspace Lumiose)
Alola • Galar (Isle of Armor · Crown Tundra) • Paldea
Side series Orre
Spin-off games Fiore • Almia • Oblivia • Ransei • Ferrum • Lental
See also Kitakami • Pasio • Orange Islands • Decolore Islands • Puzzle Continent
Sovereign states: Mirage Kingdom • Lucario Kingdom • Azoth Kingdom
Ancient civilizations: Pokémopolis • Rota • Pokélantis • Samiya • Kingdom of the Vale
Other: Guyana • Sinjoh Ruins • Diamond Domain • Amber Castle
Galar


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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